Global Routers Industry

• Publication date: October 2011

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Routers in US$ Millions by the following End-Use Markets: Service Providers, Enterprises, and Research/Education & Other Markets. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report pro...

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Routers in US$ Millions by the following End-Use Markets: Service Providers, Enterprises, and Research/Education & Other Markets. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 133 companies including many key and niche players such as 2Wire Inc, ADTRAN Inc., Alcatel-Lucent, Allied Telesis Inc., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Belkin International Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., Ciena Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., D-Link Systems Inc., Enterasys Networks Inc., Extreme Networks Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Intel Corp., Juniper Networks Inc., Motorola Inc., NETGEAR, Inc., Siemens AG, SMC Networks Inc., Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, TELLABS, INC., and ZyXel Communications 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.

Global Wireless Technology Industry

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3

2. MARKET OVERVIEW 4
Routers - A high-Tech Way to Reach the Skies 4
Market Dynamics 4
Digital Convergence - Key Market Driver 5
User Demands - On the Spree 5
Recession In Retrospect & Outlook 6
The World Beyond Recession 6
Outlook 7

3. INDUSTRY TRENDS & ISSUES 8
The All Pervading Internet Era 8
High Penetration of Personal Computers 8
Networking: “The Boon of Computer Industry” 8
The Router Wave - Powering Networks 9
Enterprise Mobility & Workforce Virtualization: A Key Driving
Force 9
Virtualization to Create Opportunities for Router Vendors 9
Rising IP Traffic Will Continue to Drive Router Demand Worldwide 10
Legacy Network Upgrades Will Offer Growth Opportunities 10
Carrier Ethernet Market Poised For Rapid Growth 10
Service Orientation - A Key Trend 11
Will LISP be the Future of Internet Routing 11
Changing Requirements - At the Forefront 11
Network Dissemination - For a Better Future 12
Global Router Markets - Scaling New Heights 12
High-End Router Markets - Catering to Global Communications
Demands 13
Home Networks - Exhibiting Positive Growth 14
US Military to Enhance Satellite Communications with Internet
Router in Space 14
Onion Router Still Effective Despite Privacy Concerns 14
Routers Susceptible to New Threats 15
Cisco Reveals More Vulnerabilities in Routers 15

4. END-USE INDUSTRY 16
End-Use Markets - Scope of Coverage 16
Service Providers - Pitching in the Maximum 16
Prevailing Scenario 16
Immense Future Prospects in Post Recession Period 17
Enterprises - Going Tech-Savvy 17
High-End Router Market 17
Edge/Access Router Market 18
Low-End Router Market 19

5. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 20
Price-Focused Competitors from Asia: A Growing Threat 20
Strategies for Survival 20
Market Share Statistics: 21
Table 1: World Service Provider Router Market (2010):
Percentage Market Share of Dollar Sales by Leading
Company/Vendor for Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei,
Tellabs, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 21

Table 2: World Service Provider Core Router Market (2010):
Percentage Market Share of Dollar Sales by Leading
Company/Vendor for Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 21

Table 3: World Enterprise Router Market (2010): Percentage
Market Share of Dollar Sales by Leading Company/Vendor for
Cisco, Juniper, H3C, Huawei, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 21

Table 4: World Carrier Router & Switch Market (2010):
Percentage Market Share of Dollar Sales by Leading
Company/Vendor for Cisco Systems, Alcatel-Lucent, Juniper
Networks, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 22

Table 5: World Carrier Ethernet Switch/Router Market (2010):
Percentage Market Share of Breakdown of Leading Players
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 22

Table 6: World Edge Carrier Router & Switch Market (2010):
Percentage Market Share of Dollar Sales by Leading
Company/Vendor for Cisco Systems, Alcatel- Lucent, Juniper
Networks, Huawei, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 22

Table 7: World SMB Router Market (2010): Percentage Market
Share of Volume Sales by Leading Company/ Vendor (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 23

Table 8: World Internet Protocol/Mutiprotocol Label Switching
(IP/MPLS) Router Market (2010): Percentage Market Share of
Volume Sales by Leading Company/ Vendor (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 23

6. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 24
Enriching Experience with Enhancement 24
The Connecting Device 24
Working of a Router 24
Router Types in Global Use - Simplifying Networks 24
Dynamic Routers 25
Static Routers 25
Major Router Types - Innovation at its Best 25
Core Routers 25
Edge Routers 25
Broadband Routers 25
Wireless Routers 25
Firewall Routers 26
VPN Routers 26
L Modem Routers 26
Combo and All-in-One Routers 26
Virtual Routers 26
One-Armed Routers 26
Router Types Based on Performance - Leveraging Applications 26
High-End (Core) Routers 26
Edge/Access Routers 27
Low-End Routers 27
Router Types for IT Managers - Shrinking Distances 27
Branch Office Routers 27
Regional Office Routers 27
Router Types for Complex Services and Multiple Users - All
Pervasive 28
Enterprise Routers 28
SOHO Routers 28
The Router-Switch Role Reversal 28

7. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/INNOVATIONS 29
CISCO Introduces Links E4200 Wireless Home Router 29
Cobalt Digital Launches New HD Multiviewers and Routers 29
NetWind Unveils UbiSurfer Router 29
SKIL Rolls out Next-Generation Routers 29
Nexaira Launches “RB 2400 M” Business Class Router Board 30
D-Link Introduces Wireless-N PowerLine Router 30
ZyXEL Rolls out MWR211 Battery Powered 3G Mobile Router 31
KT Unveils Two Wibro/Wi-Fi Routers 31
CalAmp Unveils Harrier-900 Wireless Router 31
UQ Unveils Two Wimax Routers 32
Opengear Introduces Smart IM4200 and Smart ACM5000 Console
Servers and Cellular Routers 32
The Opengear SmartIM4200 Provides Remote Management to the
Data Center 33
Opengear SmartACM5000 Cellular Smart Routers: 33
Huawei Unveils 200G Swift Line for Premium Routers 33
Netgear Unveils N750 WNDR4000, a Unique Flagship Router 34
Efilm® Deploys Thinklogical VelocityKVM Extenders and VX Routers 35
Dovado Introduces 4G/LTE-Capable USB Router 35
iGT and Integral Systems to Provide SATCOM Routers and Modems
to Coast Guard 36
Sixnet Introduces New IndustrialPro Plus Routers 36
IIJ to Release New FS810WR Mobile Wireless LAN Router 37
TP Launches New Wireless Router, Livebox 2.0 37
Ucell Introduces New Internet Service, XtraNet 37
Telekom Deutschland Introduces New WLAN Router, Speedport W 723V 38
TRENDnet® Expands 3G Wireless N Router Line 38
Atheros Launches All-New 802.11n Router Solutions, XSPAN®
AR934x and Align® AR933x 38
D-Link Launches 802.11n DIR-632 Router 38
NICT Unveils Wireless Router 39
TTSL Introduces Photon Wi-Fi Pocket Router 39
Cisco Introduces Linksys E-Series Wireless Routers 39
NetEnrich Implements N-able MSP Supplemental Services 39
MTS and Comstar Introduces Universal Router 40
Tekelec Introduces Diameter Signaling Router (DSR) for IMS,
LTE, AND 3G Networks 40
Quintech Rolls out QE3 Touch-Screen RF Matrix Router 41
M-Tel Launches M-Tel Hotspot 3G Wi-Fi Router 41
Zon Multimedia Introduces Pocket Router 3G Wi-Fi Router 41
Connectify Rolls out Connectivity v2.1 Router Software 42
Zolid Unveils Wireless Mobile Router 42
Greenpacket Introduces Portable Wimax-Wi-Fi Router 42
NTP Technology Launches 625 MADI Router 42
Alcatel-Lucent Introduces 100GE Technology 42
ISP Mada Communications to Introduce Biscuit 43
UQ Communications Introduces WiMAX Speed WI-Fi 43
Onda Launches PN30 Wi-Fi 43
Swisscom Launches Centro Grande 43
Telus Launches Smart Hub 43
OneAccess Introduces ONE700 and ONE270 44
Nexaira and 3Gstore.com Unveil New BC2 3G/4G Router for iPhone
Internet Tethering 44
Juniper Networks Launches T4000 Core Router 45
Cisco Introduces Linksys E-Series Routers into the Indian Market 45
Mobilcom-debitel Introduces Surf Box Router 46
Vtion Wireless Introduces e-reader, Mobile Routers 46
Actiontec Adds Two Pair Bonded VDSL2 Routers to IPTV
Residential Gateway Portfolio 46
Wataniya Telecom Introduces Wi-Fi Pocket Router 47
OneAccess Introduces ONE1500 Multi Service Access Router 47
Traffix Releases New Version of Diameter Router 47
RuggedCom Launches RuggedRouter RX1500 and RX1501 48
TrendNet Unveils the 450 Mbps TEW-691GR Wireless N Gigabit Router 48
Netgear Introduces Two Novel Routers for Workers on the Move 49
D-Link Introduces 3 Wireless Router Models 49
Nucentcom Launches SLERs 49
Crystal Vision Introduces SW803 50
DiGiCom Launches MiFi Wireless Router 50
Comtrend Introduces NexusLink 5631Hg and 5630u 50
NetComm Introduces MyZone 50
Brocade Launches 100 GbE MLXe Router 51
Nexaira Wireless Provides WiMAX through Business Class II and
SOHO Routers 51
ZyXEL Launches NBG 460N Wireless Router in India 51
Comstar Launches Fon-Access-Enabled Mobile Router 51
NetComm Introduces New Industrial-Grade 3G Routers 52
Digi Unveils New Integrated 4G Routers 52
Opengear Unveils ACM5004-G Range of Routers 53
Cisco Upgrades CRS-3 Internet Router 53
Edimax Middle East Introduces Wireless Broadband IQ Router 53
ORing Industrial Networking Launches Broadband Wireless Router
for Industrial Usage 54
Clearwire Launches WiFi Enabled WiMAX Router 54
D-Link Introduces DIR-412 Mobile Wireless Router 54
Virgin Mobile Introduces MiFi 2200 Router 54
Vizio Introduces WiFi Enabled Blu-ray Players, Dual-Band HD
Router 55
Cisco Systems Introduces Switch, Router 55
Nexaira Wireless Launches 3G/4G Broadband Wireless Router 55
TRENDnet Unveils Power-Saving GREENnetT Gigabit Routers 55
Cisco Systems Expands Product Line 55
Belkin Extends Product Series 56
Digi International Introduces Digi TransPortTM WR44 Router 56
ATC Unveils Router Marshal Forensic Tool 56
TRENDnet Introduces TEW-655BR3G Mobile Wireless N Router 57
TRENDnet Unveils Wireless N Gigabit Router TEW-673GRU 57
ASUSTeK Computer Unveils RT-N16 Wireless-N Router 57
AJA Video Systems Introduces KUMO Series Mini SDI Routers 58
ZTE Unveils Multi-Chassis ZXR10 T8000 IP Core Router 58
Pepwave Unveils MAX Mobile Router 59
Miranda Technologies to Unveil NVISION Mini CQX Router 59
Juniper Unveils TX Matrix Plus Router 60
NETGEAR Unveils RangeMax Router with Partner Applications 60
AT&T Unveils 3G MicroCell femtocell Router 61
Buffalo Launches AirStation N-Technology HighPower ADSL+Modem
Router 61
Spirit Launches WiMax Routers 61
D-link Launches New Wireless Router 61
NETGEAR Launches Dual Band Wireless-N Router 62
Huawei Launches New NE40E USR Router 62
SmartSynch Launches GridRouterTM 63
Buffalo Launches New Wireless Routers 63
Cisco Systems Launches ISR G2 64
ZTE Unveils Reconfigurable Router ZXR10 M6000 64
Dax Networks Introduces Internet Router DX-1821-IR 64
Billion to Introduce New Products and Solutions 65
Netgear Introduces 3G Broadband Wireless Router 66
Vodafone Introduces Wi-Fi Broadband Router 66
Juniper Networks Introduces 3D Scaling Networking Systems 66
Alcatel-Lucent Launches 2 New IP Routers for Extending
Advanced Mobile Services to Small Markets 67
Fon Introduces Fonera 2.0n Wi-Fi Router 68
Nevion Unveils Sublime SL-3GHD128128 Compact Router 68
Tropos Launches 802.11n Compatible Routers 69
TRENDnet Introduces Compact 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router
Kit Model 69
ZyXEL’s ZLR-2070S Represents the Global Market’s Pioneering
Fixed LTE CPE/SOHO Router 69
ZyXEL’s New MWR222 Provides Swift, Mobile Internet Access 70
Linksys Unveils New RangePlus Wireless Router 70
Huawei Launches Industry-Leading Cluster Core Router 71
Linksys Introduces New UMA Wireless-G Router 71
NETGEAR Introduces Open Source Wireless-G Router 71
D-Link Introduces New Dual Band Router for Powerful Home Network 71
Cisco Launches New ASR 1000 Router Series for Enterprises and
Service Providers 72
Linksys Launches New Cost-Effective Broadband Router with
Advanced Features 72
ASUS Unveils New Wireless Modem Router for Simple and Quick
ADSL Setups 72
Linksys Introduces New Wireless Modem Router to Enhance Home
Entertainment 73
Redback Introduces In-Service Software Upgrades for IP-based
Switches and Routers 73
Belkin Launches New Vertical Design for Wireless Routers 73
Bell Launches 2Wire HomePortal Residential Gateway for Total
Internet Subscribers 74
NETGEAR Launches Open Source Wireless-G Router for Linux
Developers 74
SMC Introduces New VPN Router for Cost-Effective, Efficient
Remote Access 74
NETGEAR Launches New Energy-Efficient Wireless- N Routers 75
Billion Electric Launches New 3G Broadband Router for Secure
Network Sharing 75
Solace Systems Launches New Advanced Content Router 75
Voltaire Unveils New Storage Router for Unified Fabrics 75
TOPEX and Xacom Comunicaciones Introduce New Version of Bytton
Router based on HSUPA Technology 76
Atheros Unveils Single-Chip 802.11n Technology based Router
Platform 76
Progress Software Releases Smart Order Router Accelerator 76
Digi Launches WAN 3G Router for Primary and Backup Connectivity 77
Brocade Releases New SAN Router for Remote Data Replication 77
Digi Introduces Wi-Point 3G Cellular Router with Integrated
Wi-Fi Access Point 77
Synopsys Unveils New Multi-Threaded Router 78
optionsXpress Unveils New XpressRouter 78
PAETEC Introduces Managed Router Services for Specific
Business Requirements 78
CradlePoint Introduces Mobile Broadband Router for Wireless
and Wired WAN Backhaul 78
Fulcrum Microsystems Launches Advanced FocalPoint 10- Gigabit
Ethernet Router/Switch Chips 79
Zeugma Launches Service Delivery Router 79
CradlePoint Releases New Enhanced Cellular Travel Router 79
Sitecom Introduces Gaming Router in the Middle East 80
T-Mobile Launches Wireless Router for Three Users 80
Cisco to Introduce Highest-Performance, Most Efficient Router 80

8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 81
Finisar Completes Broadway Acquisition 81
Ericsson Concludes Nortel Unit's Acquisition 81
Pace Acquires 2Wire, Inc 81
HP Acquires 3Com 81
EastLink Selects Cisco ASR 9000 Series 82
Viper Networks to Take Over Global Teleconnects 82
Sagemcom Joins Cisco Developer Network 82
Ericsson Partners with Netgear for 3G Router 82
WMC Appoints Koning & Hartman as Distributor for Benelux 83
Interpark Selects Force10 E-Series Core Ethernet Routers for
Providing Network Services 83
ClearTalk Selects NexConnect SOHO Router as 3G Routing Platform 83
Swisscom Chooses Cisco ASR9000 Router for Providing FTTH Services 84
Colt to Deploy OneAccess BRI and PRI Routers for Colt Total
Voice-Internet Service 84
Zoom Telephonics Commences Bulk Shipments of the Economical
Zoom 4402 Router 84
Comviva’s SMS Router Chosen to Handle Mobinil Network’s High-
Throughput Requirements 85
Telstra Purchases Video Routers from Cisco 86
Cisco Acquires Pure Networks for Fully-integrated Home-
Networking-Management Solutions 86
Blue Sage Acquires Cutting-Machinery Maker MultiCam 86
Cisco Acquires DiviTech to Enhance Video Delivery 86
Digi Acquires Sarian Systems for Global Expansion 87
Cisco Acquires Nuova Systems to Complete Data Center Portfolio 87
Brocade Communications Acquires Foundry Networks to Expand
Ethernet LAN Business 87
NETGEAR Partners Tatara for Femtocell Integration 87
ScopeTel Chooses iDirect to Standardize Services 87
LANCOM Opts for Sierra Wireless Embedded Module for Broadband
Router 88
Pro-Bel Partners Miranda for Integration of Router and Multi-
viewer 88
Redback to Provide Broadband Services to Airtel Subscribers 88
Spectrum Net Chooses Juniper Networks’ MX-Series Ethernet
Service Routers for High-Capacity Infrastructure 88
Orcon Installs Juniper Networks’ Ethernet and Broadband
Services Routers to Enhance Network Capacity 89
PeterStar Deploys Juniper Networks’ MX-Series Routers for Core
and Edge Infrastructure 89
Fibertech Deploys Foundry Networks’ Routers and Switches for
Advanced Network 89
RETN Deploys Juniper Networks’ Ethernet Services Routers to
Increase Service Velocity 90
Telstra Europe Deploys Foundry Networks’ NetIron MLX Metro
Routers for UK Network 90
SoftBank Deploys Foundry Networks’ NetIron XMR Routers for
Network Infrastructure 90
Microsoft Deploys Foundry Networks’ NetIron MLX Routers at EEC 90
TelstraClear Upgrades Broadband Network Capacity with Juniper
Networks’ Routers 91
NTT Com Deploys Juniper Networks’ Multi-terabit Routers to
Enhance Network Capacity 91
HiNet Deploys Juniper Networks’ Core Routers for GigaPOPs
Expansion 91
WorldxChange Deploys Juniper Networks’ Broadband Services
Routers to Deliver High-Quality Services 91
Hanaro Telecom Deploys Juniper Networks’ T-Series Routers for
Network Expansion 92
Comcast Chooses Juniper Networks’ T- and MX-Series Routers for
Architecture Applications and Commercial Services 92
Verizon’s FiOS Service to be Powered by Actiontec’s Wireless
Broadband Router 92
Cox Selects Juniper Networks’ Services Routers for Converged
Network 92
BT to Install Cisco SR 1000 Series Routers for Advanced
Managed Services 93

9. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 94
2Wire Inc (USA) 94
ADTRAN Inc (USA) 94
Alcatel-Lucent (France) 94
Allied Telesis Inc (USA) 95
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Taiwan) 95
Belkin International Inc (USA) 96
Brocade Communications Systems Inc (USA) 96
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. (USA) 97
Ciena Corporation (USA) 97
Cisco Systems Inc (USA) 97
D-Link Systems Inc (USA) 98
Enterasys Networks Inc (USA) 98
Extreme Networks Inc (USA) 98
Hewlett-Packard Company (USA) 98
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd (China) 99
Intel Corp (USA) 99
Juniper Networks Inc (USA) 100
Motorola Inc (USA) 100
NETGEAR, Inc (USA) 101
Siemens AG (Germany) 101
SMC Networks Inc (USA) 101
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Sweden) 102
TELLABS, INC. (USA) 102
ZyXel Communications Corporation (Taiwan) 102

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 104
Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Routers by Geographic Region - North America, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 104

Table 10: World Historic Review for Routers by Geographic
Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 105

Table 11: World 15-YearPerspective for Routers by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for North
America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of
World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 106

Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Service Providers’ Routers by Geographic Region - North
America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 107

Table 13: World Historic Review for Service Providers’ Routers
by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 108

Table 14: World 15-YearPerspective for Service Providers’
Routers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including
Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 109

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Enterprises’ Routers by Geographic Region - North America,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 110

Table 16: World Historic Review for Enterprises’ Routers by
Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 111

Table 17: World 15-YearPerspective for Enterprises’ Routers by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 112

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Routers for Research/ Education & Other Applications by
Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 113

Table 19: World Historic Review for Routers for
Research/Education & Other Applications by Geographic Region -
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 114

Table 20: World 15-YearPerspective for Routers for
Research/Education & Other Applications by Geographic Region -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for North America,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World
Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 115

11. NORTH AMERICA 116
A.Market Analysis 116
Current and Future Analysis 116
North America - Miles Ahead 116
User Demands - Driving Advancement 116
Secure Connectivity - Necessary Impetus 116
Growth Drivers 117
US - Technology Inclined 117
Cutting-Edge Technology - Order of the Day 117
Dynamic Services Demand - Ever-Increasing 118
Product Launches/Innovations 118
Strategic Corporate Developments 147
Key Players 157
B.Market Analytics 164
Table 21: North American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Routers by End-Use Sectors - Service Providers,
Enterprises, and Research/Education & Other Applications
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 164

Table 22: North American Historic Review for Routers by
End-Use Markets - Service Providers, Enterprises, and
Research/Education & Other Applications Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 165

Table 23: North American 15-YearPerspective for Routers by
End-Use Markets - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Service Providers, Enterprises, and Research/Education &
Other Applications for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 166

12. EUROPE 167
A.Market Analysis 167
Current and Future Analysis 167
Europe - Geared Up for Change 167
Technology Adoption - Scripting Growth 167
Network Transformation - Progressing with Choice 168
Product Launches/Innovations 168
Strategic Corporate Developments 173
Key Players 175
B.Market Analytics 177
Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Routers by End-Use Sectors- Service Providers,
Enterprises, and Research/Education & Other Applications
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 177

Table 25: European Historic Review for Routers by End-Use
Sectors - Service Providers, Enterprises, and
Research/Education & Other Applications Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 178

Table 26: European 15-YearPerspective for Routers by End-Use
Sectors - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Service
Providers, Enterprises, and Research/ Education & Other
Applications for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 179

13. ASIA-PACIFIC 180
A.Market Analysis 180
Current and Future Analysis 180
Asia-Pacific - Networking Communications 180
Market Drivers 180
Key Markets 181
China - The Compelling Force 181
Multi-Service Integration - On the Rise 181
Router Matching Solutions - Catering to Demands 181
Network Development - Highly Focused 182
India - Riding the Router Wave 182
Key Drivers - Fuelling Growth 182
Futuristic Approach - Multitasking Capabilities 183
Technological Changes - Facilitating Transformation 183
Leading Players 183
Table 27: Indian Router Market (2010): Percentage Market
Share of Value Sales by Leading Company/ Vendor for
Cisco, Juniper, Dax, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 183
Japan - On the Rebound 184
Product Launches/Innovations 184
Strategic Corporate Development 196
Key Players 197
B.Market Analytics 199
Table 28: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Routers by End-Use Sectors - Service Providers,
Enterprises, and Research/Education & Other Applications
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 199

Table 29: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Routers by
End-Use Sectors - Service Providers, Enterprises, and
Research/Education & Other Applications Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 200

Table 30: Asia-Pacific 15-YearPerspective for Routers by
End-Use Sectors - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Service Providers, Enterprises, and Research/ Education &
Other Applications for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 201

14. REST OF WORLD 202
A.Market Analysis 202
Current and Future Analysis 202
Outlook 202
Product Launches/Innovations 202
Strategic Corporate Development 203
B.Market Analytics 204
Table 31: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Routers by End-Use Sectors - Service Providers,
Enterprises, and Research/Education & Other Applications
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 204

Table 32: Rest of World Historic Review for Routers by
End-Use Sectors - Service Providers, Enterprises, and
Research/Education & Other Applications Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 205

Table 33: Rest of World 15-YearPerspective for Routers by
End-Use Sectors - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Service Providers, Enterprises, and Research/ Education &
Other Applications for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 206


COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 133 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 153)

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Region/Country Players
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The United States 67
Canada 6
Japan 4
Europe 41
France 6
Germany 13
The United Kingdom 4
Italy 1
Spain 2
Rest of Europe 15
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 31
Africa 1
Middle-East 3
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