Key Trends in Enterprise Communications Infrastructure and Services, 2008-2009

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18 June 2008

Christine Tenneson Katja Ruud Andy Rolfe David A. Willis

Emerging communications strategies are changing the way enterprises invest in network infrastructure and services. We identify five major trends in this area and examine the implications for enterprise network planners.

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Table of Contents

Analysis

1.0

Introduction

1.1

Factors Contributing to These Trends

2.0

Trend Analysis and Implications

2.1		Networks Will Become Smarter
2.2		The New Focus Will Be on Mobility, UC, Application Fluency, Integrated Security and Video Deployments
2.3		Cisco Will Continue to Hold a Dominant Position in the Enterprise
2.4		Software Will Displace Hardware Infrastructure in Importance
2.5		The Need for Customer Control Will Drive Managed and Professional Network and IT Services Growth

3.0

Conclusion

Recommended Reading

Managed and Professional Network Services
Remote and Mobile Working
Enterprise Networking and Communications Systems
Enterprise Network Planning and Management

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