IDC's United States Enterprise Communications Services analyzes enterprise demand for WAN networking services. It covers Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 WAN connectivity, as well as Internet access and emerging value-added services. The research examines service provider strategies for targeting the enterprise market and evaluates the competitive positioning of a variety of players, including traditional telecom providers, competitive carriers, and new market entrants. The program also explores demand-side market dynamics and the factors fueling enterprise WAN evolution.

• Ethernet
• Videoconferencing/telepresence
• Optical wavelength
• Private line
• Service provider cloud strategies
• Ring services
• Profiles of unique and innovative services and companies
• Emerging business telecom value-added services trends
• Demand-side analysis developed from IDC's WAN Manager Survey

• U.S. Enterprise Telecommunications MarketScape
• Carrier Ethernet Services Market Forecast and Analysis
• Ring Services Market Forecast and Analysis
• Private Line Services Market Forecast and Analysis
• Packet Services Market Forecast and Analysis
• Service Provider Earnings Analysis
• U.S. WAN Manager Survey of Enterprises
• Telcos in the Cloud
• Enterprise Migration Trends
• U.S. Telecommunications Services Forecast and Analysis

In addition to the insight provided in this service, IDC may conduct research on specific topics or emerging market segments via research offerings that require additional IDC funding and client investment.

1. Which technologies are best positioned to benefit from migration trends?
2. What applications will drive demand for Ethernet WAN and wavelength services?
3. How do cloud-based software solutions impact enterprise wireline communication service choices?
4. What are the factors and emerging trends influencing enterprise data migration, technology adoption, and telecom purchasing decisions?
5. What are the competitive strengths and weaknesses of the various players targeting the enterprise telecommunications market in the United States?
6. Which providers are best positioned to service multinational corporations with end-to-end telecom connectivity solutions?
7. How will service providers differentiate their Ethernet and IP VPN WAN service offerings?

IDC's United States Enterprise Communications Services research examines how business network service providers are positioning themselves to compete in the data networking market. This service reviews the strategies, market positioning, and future direction of several providers in the business network services market, including:

AT&T, BT, Cbeyond, CenturyLink, Charter Business, Cogent, Comcast Business, Cox Business Services, CSC, EarthLink, Frontier Communications, Level 3, MASERGY, NTT, Optimum Lightpath, Orange Business Services, Sidera Networks, Reliance Globalcom, Sprint, Tata Communications, Time Warner Cable Business Services, T-Systems, tw telecom, Verizon, Windstream, XO Communications, and Zayo Group.

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