As both service providers and enterprise networks continue to grow in scale and complexity, network availability, reliability, efficiency, and faster speeds become critical issues for effective network design and planning. IDC's Japan Communications Networks (JCN) service provides a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the Japan network equipment market from the perspectives of equipment vendors, channels, and enterprise users. For each market segment covered, JCN provides key trends, competitive analysis of leading equipment vendors, market analysis and forecasts, and essential guidance.

• Router
• Ethernet switch
• Layers 4–7 switch
• WAN application delivery
• Wireless LAN

• Japan Router Forecast and Analysis
• Japan Ethernet Switch Forecast and Analysis
• Japan Datacenter Network Infrastructure Forecast and Analysis
• Japan Networking Enterprise User Survey

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. What issues must enterprise users address with regard to their own networks?
2. How is the competitive landscape of the application networking market evolving?
3. What are the demand trends, requirements, and preferences of corporate end users with regard to their networks in Japan?
4. What are the key factors for success in the maturing network equipment market?

This service reviews strategies, market positioning, and future direction of several providers in the Japan communications networks market, including:

A10 Networks, Alaxala Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, Allied Telesis, Aruba Networks, Blue Coat Systems, Brocade Communications Systems, Cisco Systems, Citrix Systems, F5 Networks, Fujitsu, Furukawa, Hitachi Cable, HP, Juniper Networks, NEC, Radware, Riverbed Technology, and Yamaha.

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Whether you are a technology buyer or provider, IDC Insights' research translates today's global end-user requirements and trends into business opportunities for your organization. With dedicated businesses targeting energy, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, IDC provides unmatched integration of global technology and vertical industry expertise to deliver industry-specific customer intelligence that gives clients a powerful business advantage.

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