The Networked Home - North American Market

The Networked Home - North American Market published by Frost & Sullivan in March, 2006. This report consists of 73 pages and the price starts from US $ 6000.

Introduction

Abstract

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled The Networked Home: North American Markets provides an analysis of the current market for home networking services and applications along with the key drivers, restraints, and challenges faced by various stakeholders in the industry. A detailed demand, revenue and distribution channel analysis for the home networking market is also provided. Furthermore, the study provides insights into various technology, consumer, and competitive trends in the home networking market.

Table of Contents

1. The Networked Home - North American Market

• 1. Market Overview
  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Research Scope and Key Definitions
  • 3. Introduction
  • 4. Components of a Home Network
  • 5. Market Challenges
  • 6. Market Drivers
    • a. Rising Penetration of Broadband Internet in the North American Households is Driving the Demand for Home Networking
    • b. Increasing Number of Network Enabled Entertainment Devices and Consumer Electronic Devices Facilitate the Adoption of Home Networks
    • c. More and more Houses have Multiple PCs and Laptops, which Translates into Demand for Networking Solutions
    • d. Advances in Wireless Networking are Contributing to the Growth in Home Networking
    • e. Increase in the Availability and Adoption of "Triple Play" and Other Service Bundles Spurs the Demand for Networking Solutions
    • f. Service Providers are Offering Home Networking Gadgets and Solutions through Attractive Promotions, Discounts and Rebates
    • g. Emerging Services such as IPTV, PVR and Applications like Networked Storage and Security will Increase the Demand for Home Networks
    • h. Widespread Availability of Downloadable Online Content Increases the Need to Distribute and Share Content between PCs and Consumer Electronic Devices
  • 7. Market Restraints
    • a. Complexity of Set-up, Installation and Maintenance will Curb the Demand for Networked Home Solutions
    • b. High Network Equipment Prices May Slow Down the Adoption of Home Networking by the Masses
    • c. Limited Networking Knowledge Among Consumers and too Many Competing Standards are Likely to Confuse Consumers
    • d. There Are No Aggregators of a Complete Home Networking Solution, who Provide Ongoing Support for the Entire Network
    • e. Different Group of Stakeholders Have Competing Strategies that Pull the Market in Conflicting Directions
    • f. Certification of the Networking Products, Devices and Technologies by Different Industry Alliances Slows Down the Actual Product Promotion and Sales
• 2. Market and Technology Trends
  • 1. Home Networking Technology Trends
  • 2. Key Industry Alliances Active in Home Networking Market
  • 3. Shift in Focus Towards Multimedia Home Networks and Growth in Network Enabled Consumer Electronic Devices
  • 4. Management Tools to Simplify Home Network Set-up and Installation
  • 5. Home Networking: Consumer Trends
• 3. Market Forecasts
  • 1. Home Networking Demand Analysis
  • 2. Home Networking Revenue Analysis
• 4. Competitive Landscape
  • 1. Industry Value Chain and Stakeholders
  • 2. Home Networking Offerings and Strategies of Key Service Providers
  • 3. Home Networking Products and Strategies of Key Networking Equipment Vendors
• 5. Conclusions
  • 1. Strategic Recommendations
  • 2. Critical Success Factors

List of Figures

Chapter 1

• The Networked Home Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (North America), 2006-2012
• The Networked Home Market: Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2006-2012
• The Networked Home Market: Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2006-2012
• The Networked Home Market: Key Industry Alliances and Forums (World), 2006
• The Networked Home Market: Number of Households with Home Networks (North America), 2002-2012
• The Networked Home Market: Data Networks and Multimedia Networks (North America), 2002-2012
• The Networked Home Market: Home Networking Equipment Revenue Split by Distribution Channel (North America), 2002-2012
• The Networked Home Market: Home Networking Services/Products Offered by Select Telco, Cable MSOs and other ISPs (U.S.), 2006
• The Networked Home Market: Home Networking Services/Products Offered by Select Telco, Cable MSOs and other ISPs (Canada), 2006
• The Networked Home Market: Home Networking Products Offered and Distribution Channels Used by Select Networking Equipment Vendors (North America), 2006

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