http://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Communications%2FValue+Added+Telecommunications+Services%2F&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scoreIDC coverage of markets relating to interactive TV and VOD, location-based services, messaging, video conferencing, voice portals, multimodality, and web talk services.en-ushttp://cdn.idc.com/en_US/images/pageImg/idcLogoHome.jpghttp://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Communications%2FValue+Added+Telecommunications+Services%2F&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scorehttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214848http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214848This IDC Forecast Update provides an update to the worldwide telecom billing forecast published in March 2008 (see Worldwide Telecom Billing 2008–2012 Forecast and Analysis, IDC #211488, March 2008). The 2008 figures are updated to reflect first half 2008 results. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214945http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214945This IDC study provides the market analysis for the worldwide Bluetooth semiconductor market from 2008 through 2012. The Bluetooth semiconductor market is expected to grow, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%, from $1.7 billion in 2007 to $3.3 billion in 2012. Mobile phones will continue to be the largest application for Bluetooth semiconductor by revenue and units followed by Bluetooth headsets, PCs, and PC peripherals. "The growth for Bluetooth semiconductor will track the growing attach rate for Bluetooth in mobile phones. Bluetooth headsets is a growing revenue opportunity with a chance to innovate and provide differentiation for the semiconductor suppliers. We expect the double-digit growth to continue in this market over the next five years with the growing acceptance of Bluetooth in applications such as PC, gaming, and consumer electronic devices," explains Ajit Deosthali, IDC research manager, Short Range Wireless Semiconductors. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=J8230105http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=J8230105The content of this document was written in Japanese 本調査レポートでは、FTTHの普及やNGNで再び注目を集める国内IPTVサービス市場の最新動向と市場規模予測を提供している。「家電メーカーやテレビ局などが、IPTVを新たな市場機会と捉え始めたことによって、IPTVサービス市場を取り巻く状況は好転しつつある。しかし、現在の主要IPTVサービスのビジネスモデルはCATVの模倣であり、先行する有力CATVやスカパーなどに対して競争優位性に欠けることから、急速な事業拡大は望めない。2011年のアナログ停波や法制度の見直しなどを睨みつつ、IPTVならではのきめ細かなインタラクティブ性を生かしたビジネスモデルの追求や、NTT東日本／西日本などの販売チャネルとの連携による顧客サポート体制の強化が重要である」とIDC Japan コミュニケーションズのシニアマーケットアナリストである小野 陽子は述べている。 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=ZW09Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=ZW09QThis report examines the current state of voice services and legacy fixed-line networks in the Middle East, with additional information on recent trends in Turkey. It charts the changes in voice channels over the past four years, analyzes the effects of separating voice from the underlying network connection in project planning, and recommends strategies for increasing marginal revenues and uncovering new revenue streams. Topics in this study include: Multiplay bundle design and marketing Pricing power and premium services Value-added services Tariff structures "The Middle East is a region in which many customers receive their voice services solely via their mobile phones, and yet investments in fixed infrastructures are reaching new heights. Operators can choose from a variety of strategies to monetize their existing infrastructures and operations while planning for a future of richer communications products." – Senior Analyst Andy Hicks, IDC CEMA Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214852http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214852This IDC update analyzes the competitive positioning of the top 9 U.S. cable and telecommunications companies delivering consumer revenue connections (CRCs) in 2Q08. IDC combines the service providers' public data on local voice, primary retail wireline voice, paid television subscriptions, and broadband connections to create this metric. IDC examines this data and places it in the context of trends shaping these consumer markets. The following companies are covered in this analysis: AT&T, Verizon, Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox Communications, Embarq, Qwest, and Time Warner Cable. Together, these operators account for approximately 90% of the overall broadband subscriber customer base in the United States, 87% of local consumer voice subscribers, and 70% of cable television customers. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214713http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214713This IDC Flash discusses the partnership between BroadSoft Inc. and Microsoft Corporation to deliver hosted unified communications (UC) to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It also discusses how this announcement coupled with the launch of OCS 2007 release 2 this week gives us more insight into Microsoft's VoIP strategy. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21481208http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21481208IDC today announced the publication of a new IDC MarketScape report profiling the leading providers in the U.S. enterprise telecommunications services market. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21464508http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21464508The increasing attention and buzz around unified communications (UC) is affecting how customers select telephony systems and services, according to survey results from the fifth annual Enterprise VoIP Survey conducted by IDC in conjunction with InfoWorld magazine. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=EW07Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=EW07QThis report examines the current state of voice services and legacy fixed-line networks in Central and Eastern Europe. It charts the changes in voice channels over the past five years, analyzes the effects of separating voice from the underlying network connection in project planning, and recommends strategies for increasing marginal revenues and uncovering new revenue streams. Topics in this study include: Multiplay bundle design and marketing Pricing power and premium services Value-added services Tariff structures "Demand for voice services continues to rise, but voice revenues do not. Telcos must respond by adding higher-level services to their core products, bundling products, and charting paths to more flexible networks." – Senior Analyst Andy Hicks, IDC CEMA Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=N660810-4Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=N660810-4QThe Nordic communications market continues to top the list of investment priorities. Mobile investments are particularly in the focus of Nordic enterprises. "Nordic enterprises are embracing the opportunities to make mobile employees more efficient and more accessible," said Research Manager at IDC Nordic, Brian Troelsen. Nordic enterprises are changing their focus towards more advanced mobile applications such as mobile access to ERP systems. "There is a clear tendency towards more advanced usage of mobile solutions, both in terms of the specific application, but also on the devices that are migrating from regular mobile phones to smart phones and portable PCs." This development will have a significant impact on the vendors in this market. "As this mobile solutions requires a more complex technical setup, communication, and IT competencies and entails business process understanding, vendors in this space should recognize the difficulties in doing this all by themselves. Key to unlocking this market potential is strong partnerships. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT