The plan is for Canadian-based Nortel to build routers,
switches and servers for corporate networks running Microsoft NT
software and handling both data and voice communications.
Hewlett-Packard <HWP.N> and Northern Telecom Ltd. <NTL.TO>, also
known as Nortel Networks.(Both MRV customers)
(REUTERS) Microsoft, Intel to unveil telecom alliance - FT
Microsoft, Intel to unveil telecom alliance - FT
LONDON, March 15 (Reuters) - Microsoft <MSFT.O> and Intel
<INTC.O> are expected to announce a joint attack on the
fast-growing telecommunications equipment business on Monday,
the Financial Times reported.
The newspaper said in its Monday edition that the two
companies will unveil an alliance with hardware producers
Hewlett-Packard <HWP.N> and Northern Telecom Ltd. <NTL.TO>, also
known as Nortel Networks.
If successful, the alliance could open up a huge market for
Microsoft's Windows NT operating system and Intel's Pentium
microprocessor, the report said. The venture is seen as possibly
advancing the introduction of corporate networks combining
voice, data and video signals on the same infrastructure, the
report said.
The plan is for Canadian-based Nortel to build routers,
switches and servers for corporate networks running Microsoft NT
software and handling both data and voice communications.
Nortel initiated the new four-way alliance, the article
said. The move is seen as a departure from usual practice in the
the telecoms equipment market where competitors such as Cisco
Systems <CSCO.O> and Lucent Technologies <LU.N> produce both the
hardware and software needed for their equipment.
The venture could give Nortel the opportunity to get in on
the ground floor of a growing market, even if it runs the risk
of undermining its profitable voice telecoms business lines.
Other telecoms equipment suppliers could eventually be
brought into the alliance if it proves successful, and it is
understood that the new range will be marketed by
Hewlett-Packard under its brand name, the report said.
((London newsroom, +44 171 542 7717, fax +44 171 542 2120,
uk.equities.news@reuters.com))
REUTERS
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(BSNS WIRE) China's Networking Product Markets Post An Amazing 45% to 90
China's Networking Product Markets Post An Amazing 45% to 90% Growth Rate;
the report includes information
on
China's unique distribution channel. It also provides insight on
features of the Chinese market and key strategies to penetrate it.
Among the brands featured in this report are: 3Com, Cisco,
D-link, Accton, Madge, Intel, Alteon, Edimax, GVC, IBM and
Motorola.
Hayes Took 27% of the 1998 Chinese Modem Market
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 1999--The
networking product market in China is experiencing rapid development,
a new channel survey and industry report by Advanced
Forecasting-HuiCong (AFHC) disclosed.
The 1998 growth rate for networking products including routers,
hubs, switches, modems and networking cards, was from 45 to 90
percent. The report also shows that modem sales for 1998 exhibited an
astounding growth rate of 80 percent. Surprisingly, Hayes, a bankrupt
firm, still accounted for over 27% of the total modem market in China
last year.
"The report is comprised of unique, primary research and is based
on a large-scale survey of 1,200 resellers, and more than 500
enterprise consumers in important application areas," said Patrick
Driscoll, Vice President of sales and marketing for AFHC. "To further
augment the survey data, AFHC interviewed more than 60 networking
products and related vendors. Taken together, the three samples are
distributed over 30 cities in mainland China," he added.
Dr. Peng Fu, chief analyst for AFHC explained that the report
shows an increase in competition for the China networking market.
"Certainly the current market size is growing, but the market is also
attracting more networking products related vendors. Based on the
relatively low growth rate of sales revenue vs the high growth of unit
sales volume, we conclude that competition for the network market will
be more intense." Dr. Fu went on to state that the China market
continues to be huge. "Considering the amazing growth rate of the
networking market, and an installed base of desktop PCs already at
more than 6 million units, the market potential in China is
tremendous." Dr. Fu predicted that the next three years will show
significant continued growth. "The market will maintain a very high
growth rate and provide vast opportunities for international
networking and related products vendors."
"AFHC's Channel & Consumer Survey and Industry Report: Networking
Market in China" is one of a series of reports from AFHC. The report,
updated twice yearly, includes primary data from the channel on market
size and shares, data from consumers in major industries, data on all
major segments of the networking market in China, including router,
hub, switch, networking cards, modem, etc. In addition to historical
data and a forecast through 2000, the report includes information on
China's unique distribution channel. It also provides insight on
features of the Chinese market and key strategies to penetrate it.
Among the brands featured in this report are: 3Com, Cisco,
D-link, Accton, Madge, Intel, Alteon, Edimax, GVC, IBM and Motorola.
Advanced Forecasting-HuiCong is a joint venture of Advanced
Forecasting, a leading forecasting Silicon Valley company China's
largest High-Tech Market Research and Advertising Group of
approximately 2,500 employees. AFHC's data collection capabilities in
China provides its clients direct access to the Chinese market for a
broad selection of several industries and over 100 product categories.
It also delivers quantitative and qualitative information on market
trends via subscription services, reports, and a variety of customized
consulting services. Industries include automobile, broadcasting & TV
equipment, chemical, semiconductors, office automation, personal
computer, and telecommunication. |
