IDC's Business Network Services analyzes enterprise demand for networking services. It covers Layer 1 and Layer 2 connectivity, as well as Internet access and emerging value-added services. The research examines service provider strategies for targeting the enterprise market and evaluates the competitive positioning of a variety of players, including traditional telecom providers and competitive carriers. It also explores demand-side market dynamics as businesses assess, migrate, implement, and manage various networking solutions.

• Dedicated Internet access
• Ethernet
• Frame relay and ATM
• Video conferencing/telepresence
• Private line
• Optical wavelength
• Service provider cloud strategies
• Ring services
• Profiles of unique and innovative services and companies
• Emerging business telecom value-added services trends
• Demand-side analysis developed from IDC's WAN Manager Survey

• U.S. Enterprise Telecommunications Marketscape
• Carrier Ethernet Services Market Forecast and Analysis
• Ring Services Market Forecast and Analysis
• Private Line Services Market Forecast and Analysis
• Packet Services Market Forecast and Analysis
• Service Provider Earnings Analysis
• U.S. WAN Manager Survey of 700 Medium-Sized and Large Businesses
• Telcos in the Cloud
• Enterprise Migration Trends

In addition to the insight provided in this service, IDC may conduct research on specific topics or emerging market segments via research offerings that require additional IDC funding and client investment. To learn more about the analysts and published research, please visit: United States Business Network Services.

1. How quickly will the migration from traditional data to newer technologies occur? Which technologies are best positioned to benefit from migration trends?
2. What percentage of the business network services market will be taken by Ethernet and wavelength services? What applications will drive demand?
3. What are the factors and emerging trends influencing enterprise data migration, technology adoption, and telecom purchasing decisions?
4. How will service providers facilitate end-to-end integrated access and converged services?
5. What are the competitive strengths and weaknesses of the various players targeting the enterprise telecommunications market in the United States?
6. Which providers are best positioned to service multinational corporations with end-to-end telecom connectivity solutions?

IDC's Business Network Services research examines how business network service providers are positioning themselves to compete in the data networking market. This service reviews the strategies, market positioning, and future direction of several providers in the business network services market, including:

AboveNet, AT&T, BT, Cbeyond, CenturyLink, Charter Business, Cogent, Cox Business Services, CSC, Deltacom, EarthLink, EDS, Frontier Communications, Global Crossing, IBM, Level 3, Masergy, NTT, Optimum Lightpath, Orange Business Services, PAETEC, Qwest, RCN Metro, Reliance Globalcom, Sprint, Tata Communications, Time Warner Cable Business Services, T-Systems, tw telecom, Verizon, Windstream, and XO Communications.

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