Worldwide Cross-Border Business Networking Services 2005-2009 Forecast

This study will look at the key components comprising the growing demand for MNC cross-border services. This study will provide market sizing and forecasts for global leased lines, packet networking, and IP VPN services. We will also analyze some of the key trends that will develop over the next two years in this area.

The $9 billion cross-border MNC networking segment will be a stable sector over the next few years. The growth sector is IP VPN, and the mature packet and leased line sectors will shrink due to price compression and the migration to both managed and DIY VPNs.

According to Courtney Munroe, vice president, Telecom and IP Services, "The MNC sector will remain a challenging sector, as service providers will be forced to react to the changing networking landscape. Those companies that can rapidly change their portfolios will achieve success. Service providers must be able to match enterprise demand for flexible access solutions while providing the security and reliability of traditional legacy solutions."