World Wireless Network Monitoring Systems and Protocol Analyzers Markets

Evolution of Technologies Vital to Keep the Wireless Network Monitoring Systems and Protocol Analyzers Markets Buoyant

There has been a shift in the market balance in the wireless network monitoring systems and protocol analyzers markets, as network monitoring systems have been cannibalizing the share of the traditional protocol analyzers. Manufacturers are showing a marked preference for the former, as it is a complete monitoring solution for network operators. On the other hand, the protocol analyzer market is beset by several issues including high maturity, need for heavy R&D investments for developing test solutions for long-term evolution (LTE), and numerous mergers and acquisition activities. However, it is expected to shake off the effects of competition and the economic slowdown to rebound in 2010.

Both protocol analyzers and network monitoring systems will benefit from the convergence of voice, video, and data services. "With mobile broadband and other Internet protocol (IP)-based services being introduced, this market is expected to grow significantly in the future," says the analyst of this research. "Moreover, the introduction of technologies such as LTE, standards such as 3.5G and 4G, and the roll out of high speed packet access (HSPA) have increased the need for reliable, accurate, and efficient test and monitoring solutions." Emerging markets such as India, China, and Nigeria have been increasingly demanding code division multiple access (CDMA), global system for mobile communication (GSM), and global positioning system (GPS), which, in turn, is expected to hike the demand for protocol analyzers and network monitoring systems. An upshot of the emergence of these novel technologies and the development of mobile broadband and high data-rate services is that operators are compelled to deliver services efficiently. This has greatly boosted the market for network monitoring systems.

Participants in both markets need to not only make use of the favorable market conditions but also consolidate their positions and increase their shares and brand value through clever strategizing. "Considering the maturity of the market, it is important to follow the technology trends, end-user requirements, and take advantage of the new technologies early during their life cycle to win as much market share gains as possible," notes the analyst. "Manufacturers constantly need to look out for strategic alliances and partnership with other emerging or established companies to broaden their product portfolio or enter new markets and geographic regions."

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

• Protocol analyzer (monitoring and troubleshooting)
• Protocol analyzer (load stress generators and functional testers)
• Network monitoring systems

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

• Optical time domain reflectometers
• Optical light source
• Optical power meters
• Optical loss test sets
• Optical spectrum analyzer
• Remote fiber test systems
• Other fiber optic test equipment