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European Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market
Growing Demand for Enterprise Connectivity Will Drive the Growth for Ethernet Services
01-Oct-2014
Global
Market Research
MA5F-01-00-00-00
TE00323-GL-MR_01823
The retail Ethernet services market refers to the provision of Ethernet for enterprises or business use. A moderate growth is expected in this market, driven by the increasing need for enterprise connectivity to access new applications such as cloud or conferencing services, as well as to connect to offices located across cities globally. While Western Europe is a more mature market and larger in size, Eastern Europe constitutes emerging economies, which increases the potential for Ethernet growth in the region.
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
CEO’s Perspective
Market Definitions
Market Definitions (continued)
Market Definitions (continued)
Market Definitions (continued)
Market Definitions (continued)
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Restraints Explained (continued)
Forecast Assumptions
Forecast Assumptions (continued)
Total Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion
Total Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Percent Revenue Forecast by Service Type
Dedicated Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Switched Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Service Type
Total Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Percent Revenue Forecast by Service Configuration
EPL Services Market—Revenue Forecast
EVPL Services Market—Revenue Forecast
E-LAN Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Service Configuration
Total Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Port Forecast
Total Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Percent Revenue Forecast by Port Speed
10 Mbps Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
100 Mbps Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
1 Gigabit Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
10 Gbps Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Port Speed
Total Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Percent Revenue Forecast by Transport Length
Metro Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Long-haul Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Transport Length
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Competitive Factors and Assessment (continued)
Key Industry Participants
Key Industry Participants (continued)
The United Kingdom Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
The United Kingdom Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast Discussion
Germany Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Germany Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast Discussion
France Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
France Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast Discussion
Southern Europe Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Southern Europe Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast Discussion
Benelux Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Benelux Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast Discussion
Rest of Europe Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast
Rest of Europe Retail Carrier Ethernet Services Market—Revenue Forecast Discussion
The Last Word—Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
Market Engineering Measurements
Additional Sources of Information on Ethernet Services
List of Companies Included in “Others”
Table of Acronyms
Learn More—Next Steps
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
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