Evolving Wireless Technology Drives Growth in the World Communication Test Services Market, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, September 1, 2010 - The increasing complexity of wireless networks, bolstered by the constant
introduction of technologies demanding obscure skills, has greatly enhanced
the need for communication test services. Because standards in the
communications market are constantly evolving, triggering the improvement of
test equipment and corresponding services, suppliers should improve their
service portfolio to address volatile market conditions and the subsequent
needs of end users.

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New analysis from Frost & Sullivan
(www.testandmeasurement.frost.com), World Communication Test Services
Market, finds that the market earned revenues of US$472.2 million in 2009 and
estimates this to reach US$677.9 million in 2015. The end users covered in
this research service include network equipment manufacturers (NEMs), service
providers (SPs) and enterprises.

"SPs opine that the demand for test services in wireless technologies is
greater than that of wireline technologies, due to their complexity and
susceptibility to problems," says Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Prathima
Bommakanti. "Likewise, the need for test services is expected to increase as
wireless networks continue to become more complicated."

Due to the introduction of long-term evolution (LTE) and worldwide
interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) technologies in the network,
the overall complexity of networks is escalating. This is particularly
evident in the operation stage and during the transition of technology in the
network. Moreover, the deployment of LTE and WiMAX is likely to increase the
service requirements of operators as they are expected to incorporate mobile
broadband, video-on-demand and other high-speed services that will boost the
revenues for network operators.

One of the most consistent trends has been to offer voice over Internet
protocol (VOIP), data centre and Internet protocol television (IPTV) instead
of an integrated triple-play network. However, with SPs transitioning from
separate voice, video or data services to integrated triple-play services,
there is a need for equipment and services to test and monitor networks that
supply voice, video and data simultaneously.

Despite promising potential, the economic downturn significantly hindered
the growth of the total world communication test services market. Capital
budgets remain tight, as SPs, NEMs and small and large enterprises attempt to
generate more revenues out of their existing networks, creating a delay in
their purchasing decisions. Likewise, vendors should assure the return on
investment (ROI) for services offered, as end users have reduced capital
expenditure (CAPEX)/operating expenses (OPEX) budgets.

"Providing superior services that match customer requirements at
competitive prices is one of the key challenges faced by suppliers in the
total world communication test services market," explains Bommakanti.

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