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  VOIP TEST EQUIPMENT
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for VoIP Test Equipment in Millions of US$. The specific end-use segments analysed are Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment, and Manufacturing Test Equipment), and Post Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment, and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East/Africa and Latin America Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2010. The report profiles 77 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Apparent Networks Inc., Brix Networks, Micromuse Inc., N-Able Technologies Inc., Net Clarity, Net IQ Corporation, NetScout Systems Inc, Psytechnics Inc., Shunra Software Ltd., Tektronix Inc., Telchemy Inc., Agilent Technologies Inc., Anritsu A/S, Azimuth Systems, Inc., Catapult Communications Inc., Computer Associates International Inc., Delta Protocol Test Solutions, Ditech Communications, Empirix Inc., Finisar Corporation, Ixia, JDSU, Navtel Communications Inc., OPTICOM, QoS Metrics, Qovia Inc., Radcom, Spirent Communications Ltd., Sunrise Telecom Incorporated, Viola Networks, Visual Networks Inc., Wild Packets Inc, and Yokogawa Electric Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1494  PAGES:    453
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       July 2006
COMPANIES:  77  MARKET DATA TABLES:   124
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  VOIP TEST EQUIPMENT (Complete Report) Pages : 453   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY117$2250
  1. Industry Overview.....II-12 $200  
   Zip-Sip-Go!.....II-1
Current and Future Analysis.....II-1
1$100
   Eyes Set on VoIP Pie .....II-2
VoIP Testing – Undaunted Fervor.....II-2
2006 – Lifting the Veil of Protocol Standardization?.....II-2
1$100
  2. World Market – Opportunities Expounded.....II-32 $200  
   North America – The Stage Set for Star Wars.....II-3
VoIP Test Equipment Wired for a Starry Performance.....II-3
Residential VoIP Take off Spikes Sales to SP&C’s and NEP’s.....II-3
Europe – Slowly, Yet Steadily Picking Up.....II-3
Asia: Push Vs Pull – Bolstering Growth for the VoIP Test Equipment.....II-3
2$200
  3. Market Dynamics.....II-511 $800  
   Dampeners to the Early Adoption of VoIP Testing Kits.....II-5
Test Equipment Off takes Curtailed by Budgetary and Technology Constraints.....II-5
Slow Uptake by Large Businesses .....II-5
Low Call Traffic Masked Need for Testing.....II-5
Set back by Old Solutions for New Problems.....II-5
Regulatory Issues Dampen Test Equipment’s Global Expansion Drive.....II-5
1$100
   VoIP Testing Drivers.....II-6
Alleviating Quality Concerns Zooms Test Market.....II-6
Growing Integration of Platforms – A Breather for Test Equipment.....II-6
Engaging the Customer Through Quality: Upsurges Market Interest towards
  Testing.....II-6
Co-Existence of Multiple Standards and Protocols: Undeniable Opportunity for
  Testing.....II-6
1$100
   Magnified Impact of QoS Issues Sparks Interest for Testing Equipment.....II-7
Communication of Benefits Spurs Equipment Sales.....II-7
Test Flight on VoIP Wings.....II-7
The Unfurling .....II-7
1$100
   Quality of Service – The Trump Card.....II-8
Convergence Lights up the Road Ahead.....II-8
A Local Mobile Anywhere in the World – Just Around the Corner.....II-8
IP-based Video Conferencing – A Boon for MNC s.....II-8
1$100
   Network Complexity & Convergence - Impact on Test Equipment.....II-9
Haunting Halts .....II-9
Upcoming Challenges.....II-9
Taxing the Future of VoIP?.....II-9
Blended Systems: A Kaleidoscope of Challenges.....II-9
Interoperability – Feasibility Questioned.....II-9
1$100
   Complex Networks – ‘Out of Pocket’ Expectations.....II-10
‘Open’ Challenges to VoIP Monitoring.....II-10
Technology Fragmentation – Keeping Test Developers on Toes.....II-10
Ready for the ‘Play’?.....II-10
Dealing with Regulation & Public Confidence – A Key Challenge.....II-10
1$100
   Meeting the Market Timeline.....II-11
Drawing the Line between Price and Performance – A Strive for Efficiency.....II-11
Staying Ahead of the Finish Line.....II-11
Modular Test Solutions – Building Blocks of Confidence.....II-11
1$100
   ‘Soft’ Challenge - Hard to Pre-empt?.....II-12
VoIP Availability – Managing Security Concerns is Must.....II-12
Market Trends and Issues.....II-12
Research & Manufacturing Equipment – Respite After Hectic Activity.....II-12
1$100
   Still a Sure bet for Test Vendors .....II-13
VoIP Popularity Paints Clear Skies for Installation Equipment.....II-13
VoIP Monitoring Equipment to See Fast Track Growth.....II-13
Remote Monitoring – A growing Trend.....II-13
1$100
   Probes for Performance: Bountiful Prospects.....II-14
End-User Trends.....II-14
‘Fit’ or ‘Fine’ .....II-14
Enterprise Market Drives VoIP Testing towards Efficiency.....II-14
Carrier VoIP Test Equipment Shoos Off Innovation Lull.....II-14
1$100
   Convergent Thinking Rules the Roost.....II-15
Pricing.....II-15
Two-Tiered Market.....II-15
R&D Test Equipment – The Costliest of All.....II-15
Brix Picks the Top Tier.....II-15
1$100
  4. Competitive Dynamics.....II-167 $700  
   A Terrain of Few .....II-16
Competition Round Up.....II-16
1$100
   Table 1: World Market for VoIP Test Equipment (2004-2005): Market Shares of Leading Players – Empirix, Spirent, Agilent, JDSU, Net IQ, Radcom, Brix, Anritsu, Tektronix and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-17
Competitive Factors.....II-17
Competition Skyrocketing .....II-17
1$350
   Crossover Synergies .....II-18
A Giant Leap .....II-18
Making a Quick Debut .....II-18
1$100
   Technology Buys for Market Share Spikes Lined Up .....II-19
Strategies.....II-19
Fishing for ‘Complements’.....II-19
1$100
   Table 2: Major Acquisitions Revolutionizing the Industry Landscape: 2004-2006.....II-20
Technology Fragmentation Forces Diversification in the Industry.....II-20
Hitting the Right Target.....II-20
1$350
   All Roads Lead to Convergence.....II-21
Freebies: NetClarity’s Audit My VoIP Entices Network Equipment Vendors.....II-21
Alliances Rule the Roost .....II-21
1$100
   Key Alliances Forged in Recent Years.....II-22
1$100
  5. VoIP – A Backgrounder.....II-2310 $700  
   Profile of the ‘New wave’ of Communications.....II-23
Tracing the Roots .....II-23
Share of ILD Services.....II-23
Benefits offered by VoIP.....II-23
1$100
   Stumbling blocks for VoIP.....II-24
Pre-requisites for a Viable VoIP Network.....II-24
Functioning of VoIP.....II-24
1$100
   Components Needed.....II-25
Signal Flow.....II-25
Protocols.....II-25
Implementation of VoIP.....II-25
VoIP Service Categorization.....II-25
Business-Hosted VoIP.....II-25
Broadband VoIP.....II-25
VoIP over IP VPN.....II-25
1$100
   Common Problems Encountered.....II-26
Access Link Congestion.....II-26
Backhaul Congestion.....II-26
Route Flapping.....II-26
Quality of Service.....II-26
Quality Metrics.....II-26
International Standards for VoIP.....II-26
Future Controls .....II-26
1$100
   VoIP Pricing.....II-27
VoIP Number Speak.....II-27
Growth of VoIP Networks.....II-27
Striding from Pure Play of Economics to Pure Place.....II-27
Resilience Amid Recession Spells A Breather.....II-27
Improving Sales of VoIP Devices Characterize Market Interest.....II-27
Changing Market Dynamics Boost VoIP Demand.....II-27
1$100
   Bringing Home the New Technology .....II-28
Gaming on the VoIP Play Station: Building New Expectations.....II-28
Interesting Possibilities.....II-28
1$100
   Regulatory Environment.....II-29
The Regulators’ Woes.....II-29
Telecom Biggies Lobby for Imposing Restrictions.....II-29
Telecom Operators Comeback with a Vengeance.....II-29
‘In-Secure’ Concerns.....II-29
1$100
   Regional Snapshots of Regulation on VoIP.....II-30
USA: Favorable Stance .....II-30
Canada – Ensuring a ‘Fair’ Competition.....II-30
Russia – Rushing Towards VoIP is a Crime .....II-30
China – Chaining Competition .....II-30
1$100
   Taiwan –VoWiMax up for Ban .....II-31
VoIP ‘Problems’ & Testing ‘Solutions’.....II-31
From Noise to Music - Winning the Quality Game .....II-31
Scalability – Looking Before Leaping.....II-31
High-profile End Users Lobby for Efficient Testing Tools.....II-31
1$100
   VoIP Investment Fend offs: Testing Can Help .....II-32
1$100
  6. Voip Test Equipment.....II-3312 $800  
   Need for VoIP Testing.....II-33
VoIP Testing – Definition & Testing Life Cycle.....II-33
Testing at Various Stages of VoIP Lifecycle.....II-33
Pre-Deployment Testing.....II-33
1$100
   Research & Development Testing.....II-34
Manufacturing Testing.....II-34
Installation and Maintenance Testing.....II-34
Post Deployment Testing.....II-34
1$100
   Flow of VoIP Testing.....II-35
Common Tests Performed.....II-35
1$100
   VoIP Monitoring Options.....II-36
Active and Passive Call Quality Monitoring.....II-36
In-line and Mirrored Port Monitoring.....II-36
Centralized and Distributed Monitoring.....II-36
Functional Probing for Network Adjustment.....II-36
1$100
   VoIP Test Equipment Types/Segments.....II-37
Pre-deployment Test Equipment.....II-37
Market Prospects.....II-37
Leading Players.....II-37
R&D Test Equipment.....II-37
1$100
   Market Prospects.....II-38
Market Leaders.....II-38
Manufacturing Test Equipment.....II-38
Market Prospects .....II-38
1$100
   Equipment Used:.....II-39
Market Leaders.....II-39
Post Deployment Testing Equipment.....II-39
Installation Test Equipment.....II-39
Market Prospects.....II-39
Market Leaders.....II-39
Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment.....II-39
1$100
   Market Prospects.....II-40
Market Leaders.....II-40
Network Convergence – The Concept.....II-40
Makeover from Cost Cutter to Revenue Generator.....II-40
1$100
   Converged Networks Lure Carriers.....II-41
Operational Challenges Remain.....II-41
A Snapshot of Key Test Tools.....II-41
Protocol Analyzer.....II-41
Protocol Session Controller.....II-41
Link & Integrated Network Analyzers.....II-41
Network Analyzer.....II-41
1$100
   Quality Assurance Systems.....II-42
Performance Management Systems.....II-42
Voice Quality Testers or Monitoring Tools.....II-42
VoIP Analysis Software.....II-42
Industry Marvels – A Spotlight on Leading Testing Solutions..II-42
Acterna HST-3000.....II-42
1$100
   Azimuth W-Series.....II-43
Chariot from NetIQ.....II-43
Empirix’ Hammer XMS™ VoIP Monitoring System.....II-43
Empirix Hammer FX – IP™.....II-43
1$100
   QuadTex™.....II-44
1$100
  7. A Peek into Customer Dynamics.....II-459 $900  
   Customer Groups – A Primer.....II-45
Customer Segmentation.....II-45
Market Perspective.....II-45
Table 3: World Market for VoIP Test Tools (2000, 2005 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Customer Segment – Service Providers & Carriers, Network Equipment Manufacturers and Enterprises (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45
1$350
   Table 4: Leading Customer Segments for VoIP Test Equipment Ranked by Growth for the Years 2000-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-46
Service Providers and Carriers.....II-46
SP&C’s Spearhead VoIP Deployment Revolution.....II-46
1$350
   Cable Telephony – Unfurling a World of Opportunities.....II-47
Rationale for Spending on VoIP Testing Equipment.....II-47
Feature-Rich Environment Enlivens Test Demand.....II-47
1$100
   Customer Retention – The Overriding Goal.....II-48
Service Providers’ Challenging Scapes – The Battle for ‘Quality’.....II-48
Monitoring Equipment Helps Track Traffic Growth.....II-48
1$100
   Service Level Agreement – A Key Performance Metric.....II-49
Carrier Class Tools for Monitoring SLAs.....II-49
Enterprises.....II-49
1$100
   VoIP Test Solutions for Enterprises.....II-50
Cost Advantage – The Main Allure of VoIP for Enterprises...II-50
Deploying Monitoring Solutions for Greater Responsibilities..II-50
IP-VPNs – A Hot Rage.....II-50
1$100
   Contact Centers: The New Focus Area.....II-51
VoIP Becomes the Voice of the Global Call Center Employee.....II-51
Mobility and Flexibility Combo: Irresistible Opportunity for Test Vendors.....II-51
Scalability Testing – A HotSpot for Pre-Deployment Testers...II-51
Network Equipment Manufacturers/Providers..II-51
1$100
   Emerging Trends in Service Delivery.....II-52
Quality at Customer Doorstep.....II-52
Service Optimization.....II-52
Triple-Play Testers.....II-52
Cable Companies Gobble up Telecom Business.....II-52
1$100
   Comparison of VoIP Testing Across Customer Groups.....II-53
Need for Testing.....II-53
Testing Requirements.....II-53
Price Sensitivity.....II-53
1$100
  8. Technology Snippets.....II-545 $500  
   Breakthrough Technology Developments in VoIP Sizzle Interest in VoIP Adoption.....II-54
VoWifi/VoWLAN and VoMAN/WiMax – Set the Industry Wowing.....II-54
1$100
   Industry Leaders Team Up for Enhancing Wi-Fi Standards.....II-55
Asia & Europe - Isles of Growth for Wireless VoIP Testing.....II-55
Comparison of Voice Quality Boosts Market Prospects.....II-55
Powerline VoIP and UWB VoIP: The Next Big Step.....II-55
1$100
   UMTS – Rocks the Market.....II-56
Triple Play Testing Zooms Across the VoIP Test World.....II-56
1$100
   Agilent Standardizes Design Exploration Libraries for ADS EDA Software.....II-57
CT Labs’ VoWLAN Tester Spikes the Market Interest.....II-57
Empirix Patents Dynamic IP-Based Voice & Speech Application Testing.....II-57
Spirent and Lumenare Converge Resources for Advanced Solutions.....II-57
1$100
   Spirent Speeds Up the Development of 10GigE Devices.....II-58
Apparent Networks’ AppCritical Features Automatic Recognition of Problems.....II-58
1$100
  9. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-5922 $1100  
   NetIQ Introduces NetIQ® VoIP Security Solution.....II-59
Viola Networks’ NetAlly Lifecycle Manager Unveiled.....II-59
Tektronix Upgrades GeoProbe Network Assurance Solution.....II-59
Agilent Introduces VoIP Test Kit for FrameScope Pro Handheld.....II-59
1$100
   Tektronix Launches Spectra2|VQM Monitoring Solution for IPTV.....II-60
Ixia Launches IxLoad™ 3.0 for Converged Triple Play IP Services.....II-60
Agilent’s N2X Platforms Validate Triple Play Service Delivery and MEF
  Conformance.....II-60
Sunrise Telecom Expands Sunset MTT® Capabilities.....II-60
OPTICOM Launches 3SQM™.....II-60
1$100
   Codenomicon Pioneers VoIP Security Testing Solutions.....II-61
Ixia’s IxWLAN™ 6.00 Station Emulator Expands WiFi Testing.....II-61
WildPackets Enriches OmniAnalysis Platform.....II-61
Anritsu Improves MasterQuest and InterQuest Test Solutions.....II-61
1$100
   Ixia Improves Aptixia Family of Test Applications.....II-62
Brix Networks Rolls Out BrixVision™ IPTV Service Assurance Portfolio.....II-62
Spirent Rolls Out IPTV Quality of Experience (QoE) Test System.....II-62
Ixia Launches New Version of IxVoice™ Test System.....II-62
Azimuth’s New Wi-Fi Desktop Platform Hits the Aisle .....II-62
1$100
   NetScout Unveils nGenius Performance Manager Standby Server .....II-63
Sunrise Telecom Enriches Network Analysis Module of Scalable Test Toolkit.....II-63
Empirix’ Hammer CallMaster 5.0 Flaunts Automatic Script Generation.....II-63
Ixia Introduces Aptixia Test Application Strategy.....II-63
Telchemy Releases New Performance Management Solution for 3G Handsets.....II-63
1$100
   WildPackets Launches OmniPeek .....II-64
JDSU’s DSAM 2.4 Flaunts Improved VoIP Testing.....II-64
Azimuth Improves testMAC™ testing system.....II-64
Legerity Launches VeriVoice Test Suite.....II-64
Sunrise Telecom Releases Newer Versions of MTT Platform.....II-64
1$100
   New Enterprise Voice Version from AppareNet .....II-65
Empirix Adds New Call Analysis Capabilities to HCA .....II-65
New Video Version of Telchemy’s VQmon® .....II-65
Acterna’s NetComplete Rounds up Testing for VoIP.....II-65
Sunrise Rolls Out TAMS 7-VoIP .....II-65
WildPackets’ AiroPeek™ Adds WiFi Capabilities from Cognio.....II-65
1$100
   New VDSL Test Solution from Sunrise .....II-66
Empirix Extends Functional Domains of Hammer FX-IP™.....II-66
Tollgrade’s Cheetah CMD-E Sprints into the Market.....II-66
Empirix Launches Hammer CallMaster 5.0.....II-66
Sunrise Telecom Unveils New Ethernet Module.....II-66
1$100
   WildPackets Releases Enhancements to EtherPeek.....II-67
Empirix Hammer DEX Hits the Market.....II-67
RADCOM Upgrades VoIP Service Management System.....II-67
Visual Networks’ VoIP Planner™ - Time for Getting Ready.....II-67
1$100
   Empirix’ Hammer XMS 1.4 – Winging to New Skies.....II-68
Tektronix Launches Spectra Version 5.2 Software.....II-68
Agilent Unveils J7844A.....II-68
NetTest Launches Advanced Version of MasterQuest Solution.....II-68
DSAM 2.3 - New Add-on Feature from Acterna .....II-68
1$100
   Tektronix Rolls Out MTS400 Series Compressed Video Test System.....II-69
WildPackets Introduces v3.1 of Omni Platform.....II-69
Version 2.1 to Empirix’ Hammer FX-IP™ Unveiled.....II-69
NetTest Launches New VoIP QoS/SLA Monitoring Solution.....II-69
Telchemy’s VQattest™ and SQattest™ on the Aisles.....II-69
1$100
   Spirent’s Abacus to Test VoIP Gateway Message Encryption.....II-70
Ixia Launches Latest Version of IxChariot 6.0.....II-70
Tektronix Introduces Spectra 2 Release 4.4 Software.....II-70
Ixia Launches 10 Gigabit Ethernet Test Module.....II-70
Apparent Network’s AppareNet Voice Hits the Aisle .....II-70
1$100
   RADCOM Introduces Portable Performer Platform.....II-71
Ixia Launches New DDoS Testing Solution for IxLoad.....II-71
NetTest Releases InterQuest Analyzer V 2.6.0.....II-71
RADCOM Launches SIPability Testing Solution.....II-71
Ixia Launches IxVoice for Converged Telephony Testing.....II-71
CT Labs Brings Out UHD VoIP Testing Solution.....II-71
1$100
   WildPackets Introduces Three New Versions of AiroPeek.....II-72
Affiniti Introduces Two New Services.....II-72
JDSU Extends Digital and IP Video Test Features .....II-72
Ixia Rolls Out Upgraded Version of IxANVL.....II-72
Network General Upgrades Sniffer Portable 4.8 Software Troubleshooting Tool.....II-72
1$100
   Navtel Introduces ISUP Performance Testing Solution.....II-73
Agilent Technologies Broadens NgN Analysis System Portfolio .....II-73
Ixia Releases Latest Version of IxRouter.....II-73
New Pre-Deployment Test Tools from Visual Networks .....II-73
Tektronix, Inc.’s Spectra2|SE™ Offers Remote Testing.....II-73
1$100
   Navtel Rolls out SIP-based Analysis Tool.....II-74
Ixia’s IxVoice Steps into VoIP Test Market .....II-74
Navtel Communications Releases SIP Discovery Analysis Tool.....II-74
NetTest Paves Super Highway for VoIP Enterprise Customer QoS/SLA .....II-74
RADCOM Introduces Software Development Kit for SIPSim.....II-74
1$100
   Ixia Releases Triple Play Testing Solutions.....II-75
N-Able’s Latest VoIP Service Manager Creates Storm .....II-75
New Test Software from SupportSoft .....II-75
Visual Networks Gears Up for Select VoIP MRI™ .....II-75
Network General Snaps at Competitors with Sniffer Enterprise Solution.....II-75
1$100
   Empirix and Siebel Launch Siebel Test Automation Framework.....II-76
Brix Rolls Out Brix 4000 Verifier.....II-76
Spirent’s Abacus 5000 Integrates Testing for VoIP and PSTN.....II-76
1$100
   Empirix’ Hammer XMS™ Expands Test Solutions for VoIP Carriers.....II-77
Agilent Enhances Features for E5515C Test Toolbox .....II-77
BrixCall and BrixManage Unveiled .....II-77
New Self-Testing IPTV Tool from Brix .....II-77
New Extended Version of IxChariot® Debuts the Market .....II-77
1$100
   Psytechnics Debuts PsyQ .....II-78
BrixCare Self Service - New Cost-Effective Test Solution from Brix .....II-78
New Extended Version of VQmon® from Telchemy .....II-78
Agilent’s New Tester for Firewall Protection .....II-78
1$100
   Empirix Hammer NXT™ Offers High Density Carrier-Class Load Testing.....II-79
Finisar’s Xgig 2.1 Rolls into the VoIP Test Market .....II-79
Spirent Communications Rolls Out CTM-5000.....II-79
Empirix Releases Feature Enhancement for Hammer FX-IP.....II-79
Navtel’s New Release InterWatch 5.3.2 Hits the Aisle .....II-79
1$100
   Shadow Tap™ - A Next-Generation VoIP Testing Suite from Finisar .....II-80
Spirent Improves CopperMax Feature .....II-80
New Software Version of SQmon® from Telchemy .....II-80
1$100
  10. Product Launches in the Recent Past.....II-812 $200  
   New NetAlly Software Test Tool from Viola .....II-81
NetIQ Launches Chariot VoIP Assessor.....II-81
Anritsu’s MD1230A Analyzer Verifies Voice Quality.....II-81
Acterna’s DA-3400 Unveiled.....II-81
Empirix' Hammer PacketSphere Storage Test Platform Launched.....II-81
1$100
   Agilent Technologies’ IP Telephony Reporter Strides into the Market.....II-82
1$100
  11. Recent Industry Activity.....II-8316 $1000  
   Spirent Snaps up QuadTex.....II-83
Spirent Buys Swiss Qual.....II-83
Network General to Acquire Fidelia Technology.....II-83
Agilent Ups Stake in Yokogawa Analytical Systems.....II-83
Ixia to Expand Mobile Video and Multimedia Test Presence.....II-83
Navtel Ties up with CommuniGate on SIP Testers.....II-83
1$100
   Apparent Networks’ AppareNet Software Troubleshoots TalkSwitch Services.....II-84
CounterPath Opts for Telchemy’s VQmon/EP.....II-84
Agilent’s N2X to Test Fiberxon’s EPON.....II-84
Radcom Wins Partner Communications’ UMTS Monitoring Contract.....II-84
Spirent and ADVA Partner on Ethernet Service Assurance.....II-84
Radcom and Viola Combine Technologies for Integrated Test Offer.....II-84
1$100
   WildPackets to Assist Trapeze’ Wireless VoIP.....II-85
Empirix’ Hammer XMS to Monitor NuVox’ VoIP Networks.....II-85
Ditech Interlaces Telchemy’s Vqmon/EP with Packet Voice Processor.....II-85
Spirent’s CopperMax® to Power Telus’ Broadband and VoIP Services.....II-85
Radcom Adds Cognos’ Intelligence.....II-85
Telchemy Wins WildPackets’ Test Suite Order.....II-85
Agilent’s Wireless Test Equipment Gearing up for a Spanish WiMax Test.....II-85
1$100
   Spirent’s SmartBits® Smarten up Huawei’s Routing Switch Testing.....II-86
Telchemy’s VQmon Enhances CounterPath’s Softphone Capabilities.....II-86
Anritsu Affiliate Bags Vodafone’s 3G Network Monitoring Deal.....II-86
JDSU Acquires Acterna LLC.....II-86
1$100
   Computer Associates Pockets Concord Communications.....II-87
Anritsu Snaps Up Net Test.....II-87
Empirix Buys CT Labs.....II-87
Finnish Test Vendor NetHawk Strides into the US.....II-87
Tektronix Cements US & UK Presence through Acquisitions.....II-87
Finisar’s Network Tool Division Integrates I-Tech and InterSAN Businesses.....II-87
1$100
   Psytechnics Joins Symbian Platinum Program.....II-88
Empirix Partners with Audium.....II-88
Wild Packets and Solera Join Forces on Network Monitoring.....II-88
Empirix and BroadSoft Partner on Accelerating Hosted VoIP Services Deployment.....II-88
1$100
   Navtel Signs Agreement with SIPquest.....II-89
Viola Networks’ NetAlly Under Trial at CA .....II-89
NetTest and Psytechnics in Wireless Alliance.....II-89
Empirix and Micromuse Partner on Carrier Class VoIP Test Tools.....II-89
Viola Networks and Soluziona Join Forces .....II-89
Psytechnics Wins Datamat’s Test Solution Supply Deal.....II-89
1$100
   Azimuth Signs Up SpectraLink .....II-90
Acterna & Telchemy Expand Technology Ties.....II-90
Computer Associates Teams Up with OPNET .....II-90
Psytechnics’ PVA Lures Industry Bigwigs – Intel & Spirent.....II-90
Wild Packets Banks Upon Preferred Vendor Programs.....II-90
1$100
   Tektronix’ Unified Assurance Powered by Psytechnics’ PSI.....II-91
Empirix Bags Digium’s Technology Partnership Deal.....II-91
Navtel’s GMPLS Test Solutions Implemented across CTTC.....II-91
Psytechnics Supplies Real-time QoE Solutions to Micromuse.....II-91
Acterna HST-3000 Striding Ahead with Japanese Orders.....II-91
Radcom to Ratify Korean Telecom’s QoS.....II-91
1$100
   JDSU Licenses NetComplete to Saskatchewan .....II-92
Psytechnics Bags Deal from Andrew Corp.....II-92
Audiocodes Equips Media Gateway Products with Telchemy’s VQmon®/EP.....II-92
NetScout’s nGenius Makes a Shanghai Entry.....II-92
Acterna Licenses Telchemy’s VQmon.....II-92
1$100
   Tekelec Licenses Test Platforms to Voicenet Solutions.....II-93
Brix’ Solutions to Pre-Qualify Primus’ TalkBroadband Services.....II-93
Telchemy’s VQmon/SA Selected by Prominence Networks.....II-93
Empirix Wins Cox’ Network Testing Solutions Order.....II-93
RADCOM Adds Telchemy’s Prowess for Enhanced Network Testing.....II-93
Qovia’s IP Telephony Manager to Equip GSA Kansas’ VoIP Network.....II-93
1$100
   Azimuth to Equip Vonage’s Wi-Fi Efforts.....II-94
Telchemy’s VQmon Jumps onto VoIP Chipsets.....II-94
Empirix Wins Siebel’s Endorsements.....II-94
NetIQ Licenses AppManager® to NEC .....II-94
Wild Packets Wins Vocera’s Deployment Deal.....II-94
Qovia Extends Remote Testing Capabilities to Vital’s IPT Monitoring Solution.....II-94
1$100
   Brix Gearing up for New Markets.....II-95
Psytechnics Signs up Optimum Holding to Increase Visibility in US Market.....II-95
Empirix Hammer Monitors Buckeye’s VoIP Deployments.....II-95
Telchemy’s VQmon for NexTone.....II-95
Spirent Lines Up HellermannTyton Division for Divestment.....II-95
WildPackets Revamps UK Distribution Setup.....II-95
Psytechnics Inaugurates North American Headquarters.....II-95
1$100
   WildPackets Boosts Commitment to Network Standardization.....II-96
Viola Starts New Office in London.....II-96
Psytechnics Commissions In-House Test Facility.....II-96
Ixia Embarks on Commissioning of new Offices for Expanding Market Access.....II-96
Finisar Peps Up Presence in Europe .....II-96
Ixia Acquires G3 Nova Technology .....II-96
1$100
   Finisar Pockets Data Transit’s Protocol Analyzers Business.....II-97
Telchemy Partners with OPTICOM .....II-97
Viola Extends Alliance with Mitel .....II-97
Empirix Named Vonage’s Preferred Supplier for Call Analysis Systems.....II-97
Psytechnics Ties Up with NetTest .....II-97
Sunrise®’ Test Equipment Feature Telchemy’s VQmon Platforms.....II-97
1$100
   Telchemy Collaborates with GIPS .....II-98
Brix and Psytechnics Enter into Collaboration Deal .....II-98
Empirix and Siebel Strike a Development Alliance.....II-98
Ixia Acquires Chariot® from NetIQ .....II-98
1$100
  12. Strategic Corporate Developments in the Recent Past.....II-991 $100  
   Yokogawa Buys Out Erstwhile Partner – Ando.....II-99
Yokogawa Allies with Ando on Electronic Testing.....II-99
Empirix Ropes in Iwatsu to Sell VoIP Test Systems.....II-99
1$100
  13. Focus on Select Key Players.....II-1009 $900  
   Technology Developers.....II-100
Apparent Networks Inc (Canada).....II-100
Brix Networks (USA).....II-100
Micromuse Inc. (USA).....II-100
N-Able Technologies Inc (Canada).....II-100
Net Clarity (USA).....II-100
1$100
   Net IQ Corporation (USA).....II-101
NetScout Systems Inc (USA).....II-101
Psytechnics Inc. (UK).....II-101
Shunra Software Ltd. (USA).....II-101
Tektronix Inc. (USA).....II-101
1$100
   Telchemy Inc. (Canada).....II-102
Test Equipment Vendors.....II-102
Agilent Technologies Inc. (USA).....II-102
Anritsu A/S (Denmark).....II-102
1$100
   Azimuth Systems, Inc. (USA).....II-103
Catapult Communications Inc. (USA).....II-103
Computer Associates International Inc (USA).....II-103
Delta Protocol Test Solutions (USA).....II-103
1$100
   Ditech Communications (USA).....II-104
Empirix Inc. (USA).....II-104
Finisar Corporation (USA).....II-104
1$100
   Ixia (USA).....II-105
JDSU (USA).....II-105
Minacom (Canada).....II-105
1$100
   Navtel Communications Inc. (Canada).....II-106
OPTICOM (Germany).....II-106
QoS Metrics (USA).....II-106
Qovia Inc. (USA).....II-106
Radcom (Israel).....II-106
1$100
   Spirent Communications Ltd. (Scotland).....II-107
Sunrise Telecom Incorporated (USA).....II-107
Viola Networks (USA).....II-107
Visual Networks Inc (UK).....II-107
1$100
   Wild Packets Inc. (USA).....II-108
Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Japan).....II-108
1$100
  14. Global Market Perspective.....II-109   
   Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for VoIP Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-109

Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for VoIP Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-109
1$350
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pre-Deployment Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-110

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pre-Deployment Test Equipment by Product Segment – R&D Test Equipment and Manufacturing Test Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-110
1$350
   Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Pre-Deployment Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-111

Table 10 World 10-Year Perspective for Pre-Deployment Test Equipment by Product Segment
  – R&D Test Equipment and Manufacturing Test Equipment Markets for 2000, 2005, and
    2010.....II-111
1$350
   Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for R&D Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-112

Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for R&D Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-112
1$350
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Manufacturing Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-113

Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Manufacturing Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-113
1$350
   Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Post-Deployment Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-114

Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Post-Deployment Test Equipment by Product Segment – Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance and Monitoring Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-114
1$350
   Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Post-Deployment Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-115

Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Post Deployment Test Equipment by Product Segment –Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 .....II-115
1$350
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Installation Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-116

Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Installation Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-116
1$350
   Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2010.....II-117

Table 22: World 7-Year Perspective for VoIP Test Equipment by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Markets for 2003, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-117
1$350
III. MARKET78$1950
  1. North America.....III-145 $1275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current & Future Analysis.....III-1
VoIP Market in North America.....III-1
A Lucrative Market for VoIP Test Equipment.....III-1
1$75
   Regional Snapshots.....III-2
The United States.....III-2
VoIP Trends & Issues.....III-2
VoIP Zooming Up.....III-2
Table 23: US Market for VoIP (2005-2010): Subscriber Base in Customers Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
Gearing up for the Big Fight: Biggies Shoving Head-on in the VoIP Market.....III-2
Players Betting High on the US VoIP Market: Player Listing by Type.....III-2
1$200
   Independent Service Providers Reap Big Benefits.....III-3
Cable Companies Harness ‘Broadband’ Benefits.....III-3
Time Warms Up the US Telecom world.....III-3
VoIP from Telecom Companies – Clinging onto Revenues.....III-3
Challenges faced by VoIP Providers in the US.....III-3
1$75
   Retail VoIP Portrays Stellar Growth for Test Equipment.....III-4
Table 24: Lucrative Markets for VoIP in the US (2005-2010): Market Segments Ranked by Percentage Growth for Retail/Residential, SMB, and Enterprise Subscriptions (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
The Federal Government Upholds Prospects.....III-4
JITC PBX1 Certification Boosts Prospects of Test Equipment Sales to NEMs.....III-4
FCC’s Ruling on 911 Services of VoIP Networks.....III-4
1$200
   Lobbying for a Change in the 911 VoIP Ruling.....III-5
Canada.....III-5
VoIP Trends & Issues.....III-5
Canada Witnesses Growth in Residential Market.....III-5
Competitive Landscape.....III-5
Ensuring a ‘Fair’ Competition.....III-5
AOL Blazes a ‘Broad’ Trail.....III-5
1$75
   VoIP Testing Shoots Up: Courtesy Competition and Margin Pressures.....III-6
Product Innovations/Introductions.....III-6
18$750
   Product Launches in the Recent Past.....III-241$75
   Recent Industry Activity.....III-2512$450
   Focus on Key Players.....III-377$275
   B. Market Analytics.....III-44
Table 25: North America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment and Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post- Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$200
   Table 26: North America 10-Year Perspective for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment, Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post-Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets for 2000, 2005 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$200
  2. Europe.....III-4614 $950  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-46
Current & Future Analysis.....III-46
Waiting for the Killer Wave .....III-46
1$75
   Disparities in Consumer VoIP Slice Market’s Prospects.....III-47
Wireless Exuberance Snags VoIP Growth.....III-47
Cellular Giants Spell Singular Growth for VoWiFi Test Equipment.....III-47
Telco’s Move towards Diversification Stirs Market Growth.....III-47
2006 to Pin up Growth .....III-47
Emergence of CATV Operators: Boosting VoIP in Residential and Commercial Segments
  .....III-47
1$75
   Regulation.....III-48
e-Europe Initiative.....III-48
New Regulatory Framework (NRF).....III-48
Regional VoIP Snippets.....III-48
UK.....III-48
Overview.....III-48
Regulation.....III-48
UK Market is Slow as Compared to the US.....III-48
1$75
   Competitive Landscape.....III-49
Telephony Prices Kept Low With Biggies Retaliating VoIP’s Raid.....III-49
Russia.....III-49
A Potential Market.....III-49
Telecommunication Mammoths to Bottle Up VoIP Toddlers.....III-49
Russia – Rushing Towards VoIP is a Crime .....III-49
1$75
   Product Innovations/Introductions.....III-503$175
   Recent Industry Activity.....III-533$175
   Focus on Select Players.....III-562$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-58
Table 27: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment and Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post- Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$200
   Table 28: Europe 10-Year Perspective for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment, Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post-Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets for 2000, 2005 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$200
  3. Asia Pacific.....III-6010 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-60
Current & Future Analysis.....III-60
Stepping out of Closed Doors .....III-60
1$75
   Growing Share of Outsourcing Peps Up Lure for VoIP & Testing .....III-61
Lowering of Device Price Pushes up the Demand for VoIP.....III-61
Lucrative Markets.....III-61
1$75
   Convergence to Rule in 2006 & Beyond.....III-62
A Peek into the Regulatory Structure in Select Markets.....III-62
China – Chaining Competition .....III-62
Taiwan –VoWiMax up for Ban .....III-62
Japan – A Key Market.....III-62
Unparalleled Enthusiasm for VoIP.....III-62
1$75
   A Potential Market Over the US Counterpart.....III-63
Raging Battle Between DSL Providers and Cable Operators.....III-63
1$75
   Consumer Market Revels VoIP Test Industry.....III-64
IP Telephony’s Tryst with Mobile Telephony: A Dream Come True?.....III-64
South Korea.....III-64
Rejuvenating VoIP Market.....III-64
Overseas Players Rule Korean VoIP Market.....III-64
1$75
   Regulation.....III-65
China.....III-65
Emerges Key Market for VoIP & Testing.....III-65
ASON Testing – A Boost to the VoIP Sector.....III-65
Regulator.....III-65
VoIP Phone Manufacture Bolsters Demand for Manufacturing Test Equipment.....III-65
India.....III-65
Catching On Swiftly.....III-65
1$75
   Directives Cause Niggling Problems.....III-66
VoIP Players in the Market.....III-66
Taiwan.....III-66
Manufacturing Hub for VoIP Phones.....III-66
1$75
   Local Presence is a Must for VoIP Operators.....III-67
Recent Industry Activity.....III-67
Strategic Corporate Developments in the Recent Past.....III-67
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-68
Table 29: Asia – Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment and Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post- Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$200
   Table 30: Asia – Pacific 10-Year Perspective for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment, Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post-Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets for 2000, 2005 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$200
  4. Middle East/Africa.....III-705 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-70
Mixed Bag of Opportunities and Challenges.....III-70
Current & Future Analysis.....III-70
Product Innovations/Introductions.....III-70
1$75
   Recent Industry Activity.....III-711$75
   Radcom (Israel) – A Key Player.....III-721$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-73
Table 31: Middle East/Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment and Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post-Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73
1$200
   Table 32: Middle East/Africa 10-Year Perspective for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment, Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post-Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets for 2000, 2005 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
1$200
  5. Latin America.....III-754 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-75
Latin America Grows Up for VoIP Challenge.....III-75
Improving Fundamentals Buoy Packet-based Voice Communications Market.....III-75
Abundant Opportunities in Mobile VoIP Testing.....III-75
Current & Future Analysis.....III-75
1$75
   Mexican VoIP Market – An Overview.....III-761$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-77
Table 33: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment and Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post- Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
1$200
   Table 34: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for VoIP Test Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pre-Deployment Test Equipment (R&D Test Equipment, Manufacturing Test Equipment) and Post-Deployment Test Equipment (Installation Test Equipment and Network Maintenance & Monitoring Equipment) Markets for 2000, 2005 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-781$200
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE238$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 7