Wainhouse Research has announced the completion of the 2x3 series of CSP (News - Alert) (collaboration service provider) studies with the release of the North American 2008 CSP Forecast and Provider Review, as well as the companion North American Addressable CSP Market study. The study provides analysis of 20 local CSP markets in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
The 2008 forecasts indicate the worldwide audio/Web/video service markets will surge to 13 percent in revenue to over $5.5Billion and audio conferencing minutes will surge 22 percent to approximately $60Billion.
This in-depth study also provides current state of the local North American markets, assesses current trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and as well provides assistance on market approach, services and prices. According to the research firm, the data from this report can assist clients in the area of collaboration services to determine and establish local marketing strategies and product offerings, and as well in setting in-country budgets and sales expectations.
The 2008 Forecast and Provider Review studies mainly provides an assessment of 20 local markets including audio minutes, revenue, and average sales price, Web conferencing and video bridging revenue. The report had more than 40 provider reviews for each region, and as well as local provider ranking by service type. The report also included each market forecast from 2008 through 2012, by service type.
The 2008 Addressable CSP Market studies compare the 2008 forecast to the total possible market opportunity. Each of the 20 local markets is assessed based on current market sizing, labor data, telecom infrastructure and use, and key economic factors, which are all combined to create an opportunity analysis for each local market for audio and web conferencing and video bridging.
These 2008 Forecast & Addressable study reports are available either individually or as bundled as regional companions.
Wainhouse Research publishes public and private studies, speaks at industry events and private company events, and as well provides both strategic consulting to industry vendors as well as end user organizations.
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Edited by Stefania Viscusi