Wireless LAN Market Forecast to Expand Nearly 40 Percent, Approaching $13 Billion by 2019, According to Dell'Oro Group Forecast Report
802.11ac 'Wave 2' Access Points Expected to Catalyze Mini-upgrade Cycle in 2015
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In a newly released market forecast report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, overall Wireless LAN market revenues are forecast to reach almost $13 billion in 2019, nearly 40 percent greater than 2014 revenues. Important technology transitions during the forecast include Wave 2 802.11ac Access Points and 2.5 & 5 Gbps Ethernet interfaces on Access Points.
"We expect 2015 to be a pivotal year for the Enterprise-class WLAN market with the introduction of higher speed 802.11ac Wave 2 systems," said Chris DePuy, Vice President at Dell'Oro Group. "This will drive a need for greater Ethernet speeds, opening the door for an upgrade cycle to 2.5 and 5 Gbps Ethernet, which will drive a potential upgrade cycle for Campus Switching as well."
In response to the new technology trends emerging in 2015, the Wireless LAN Five-Year Forecast Report now contains a forecast of both Wave 1 and Wave 2 802.11ac for Enterprise-class devices. In addition, in a related report called the Enterprise Edge Five-Year Forecast Report, Dell'Oro Group now forecasts both 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps Ethernet switch ports. Also included in the report are estimates on total SP WiFi units and revenue forecasts, and an analysis.
About the Report
The Dell'Oro Group Wireless LAN Five-Year Forecast Report offers a complete overview of the industry, covering the Outdoor Mesh Nodes, Enterprise, SOHO product segments and the Service Provider WiFi market. Tables contain manufacturers' revenue, average selling prices, and unit shipments by the following wireless standards: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a/g, 802.11n and 802.11ac. To purchase this report, please contact Julie Learmond-Criqui, call +1.650.622.9400 x244 or email [email protected].
About Dell'Oro Group
As the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, Dell'Oro Group provides in-depth, objective research and analysis that enable component manufacturers, equipment vendors, and investment firms to make fact-based, strategic decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.DellOro.com.
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