DiamondCluster Study
The future of the fixed net end device market
Survey results
Munich, July 2006
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IntroductionObjectives of the DiamondCluster survey “The future of the fixed net end device market”
To summarize the results of DiamondCluster International’s (DCI) survey on “Evolution of fixed net end device market” in Europe, Middle East & North America with focus on
• Technological evolution of access and in-house technologies
• Convergence trends in the telecommunications market
• Device evolution with special regard to triple play services
• Implications on the device portfolio of telecommunication providers and
retailers
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IntroductionDiamondCluster invited numerous players from Europe, Middle East & North America to participate in the international survey in March and April 2006
Players invited Focus regions
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Introduction35 CXOs in EMEA and North America across the entire telecommunications industry participated in the study
Geography Industry Position
Europe24
Middle East4
Interview sample
Chipset producers 4 Other1)
9
Fixed Netoperators
11
COO 8
CMO 12
1) Note: Executives for Strategy, Sales, Product Management.Source: DiamondCluster International.
North America
7
ISPs 8
Vendors 7
Retailer 5
CTO 6
Key questions
Convergence trends
Technology trends
Device trends
Implications for device market
• What is your view on current convergence trends in the telecommunication industry?
• How fast will these trends reach mass market status?
• Which technology will set the standard for broadband access?
• Which technology is likely to be used for in-house communication in the future?
• How will convergence trends effect the end-device market?
• Which device is likely to become the central control device for triple play services?
• What trends will impact the end device portfolio of operators and retailers?
• Will operators and retailers change their hardware purchasing behavior?
• Which criteria will be of importance when selecting a vendor?
35 35 35
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IntroductionExecutive Summary
• Broadband bandwidth is the driving factor for triple play services• WLAN will remain as the dominant in-house communication technology• Fixed networks will evolve from access pipes to intelligent networks
• Operators, ISPs, and vendors tend to see a larger short term impact of convergence trends as compared to retailers
• Device portfolio focus of operators and retailers will shift from simple phone & broadband devices towards more sophisticated gateway solutions and set top boxes
• Device compatibility, reliability and quality will become key criteria when selecting a vendor
• Operators will source devices from a small number of selected “best-of-breed” vendors to
– Offer the best solution / portfolio – Avoid becoming dependent on a small number of vendors
Technology
Implications on device market
Convergence
Devices
• Set-top boxes will become the key device for triple play services (e.g. IPTV) in the home environment
• Large base of installed "single-purpose" devices will limit uptake of convergent devices
Key findings
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Agenda
Introduction
Key developments in the telecommunications market
Implications for the device market
DiamondCluster Credentials
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Key developments in the telecommunications market In the short term VoIP and triple play developments will have the strong impact on the telecommunications market
• VoIP and triple play will be the most relevant trends in the short term
• When estimating the time frame for different trends, operators and vendors have a more optimistic view than retailers
• Even though technology is ready, retailers claim that actual consumer interest in new services might be limited due to
– Increase of cost
– Lack of direct benefits
– Slow changing user behavior
• Fully networked home is expected to remain a long term vision due to long replacement cycle of home appliances
FindingsEvaluation of convergence trends
Fixed Net/ISP/Vendor/Chipset manufacturers Retailers
2006 2012 2020
VoIP (Dual Play)
Triple Play
QuadruplePlay
In-homeconvergence
Fully networked home
Time frame
Note: n=35, multiple answers possible. Source: DiamondCluster International survey, 2006.
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Key developments in the telecommunications market Majority of respondents agree that intelligence will reside in network and not in end device – placing operators in a key position
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Don't know
Network
Device
Where will intelligence be located?
• Telecommunication networks will evolve from pure access pipes to intelligent content delivery networks
• Operators increasingly take influence on devices sold through subsidy payments
• Impacted by intelligent networks, mainly low end devices are pushed into the market by operators
• Devices on customer premises expected to remain simple to
• Keep prices attractive to drive penetration• Increase usability for less sophisticated
users
Findings
Selected quotes
Note: n=35, multiple answers possible. Source: DiamondCluster International survey, 2006.
“By shifting intelligence from the device to the network, prices of triple play end devices can
significantly be reduced“ - Vendor, Europe
“The device at the customer premises will synchronize with the information provided by
network“ - Operator, Europe
“By offering triple play services to our customers we can escape from the pipeline role that we were
shifting into“ - Operator, Europe
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• Coexistence of a multitude of technologies likely
• WLAN is a global standard with broad device base installed
• DECT is a high quality technology for short range voice communication, but not suitable for in-house networks
• Wireless USB and Ultra Wide Band are still in a very early phase, but likely to gain importance
• Bluetooth will remain an important technology, but only for specific applications (e.g. mobile headsets)
• Ethernet and Coax Cable will vanish slowly in home environment
FindingsEvaluation of in-house technologies
Key developments in the telecommunications market WLAN is expected to become the dominant standard technology for inhouse communication
-
+
+
WLAN
Ultra Wide Band
Wireless USB
DECT
Bluetooth
Coax Cable
Ethernet
Current importance
Fu
ture
pro
sp
ec
ts
Note: n=35, multiple answers possible. Source: DiamondCluster International survey, 2006.
Powerline
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Key developments in the telecommunications market Mainly due to installed base, convergence of network termination, router and triple play device is seen as unlikely in short term
• The convergence of access modem, router, and triple play device is technologically feasible…
• …but a broad installed base of singular devices leads to the need for add-on functionality rather than converged device solutions
• When subsidizing new devices, operators prefer low-cost, entry models
• More sophisticated customers will eventually buy converged devices through retailers
FindingsSelected quotes
Source: DiamondCluster International.
“Network access and triple play device should be separate devices in order to be able to upgrade existing customers without replacing existing infrastructure”
Cable Operator, Europe
“Due to the number of competing standards for access and in-house communication, network termination and triple play devices should stay separate to allow customers a maximum of flexibility”
Operator, Europe
“Operators, representing our most important customers, prefer to have modem and triple play device separate, mainly to remain flexible in selection of vendors”
Vendor, North America
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Key developments in the telecommunications market Mainly due to installed base, convergence of network termination, router and triple play device is seen as unlikely in short term
FindingsEvolution to device convergence
Source: DiamondCluster International.
2005…. ... 2011
VoIPTelephony
Connection to telecommunication
network
Gateway (Modem /
Wlan router)
Set Topbox
IPTVService
s
VoIPTele-
phony
Connection to telecommunication
network
Set TopBox (incl. gateway)
IPTVService
s
PC InternetAccess
Home Audio System
PC InternetAccess
alternativeslide
• The convergence of access modem, router, and triple play device is technologically feasible…
• …but a broad installed base of singular devices leads to the need for add-on functionality rather than converged device solutions
• When subsidizing new devices, operators prefer low-cost, entry models
• More sophisticated customers will eventually buy converged devices through retailers
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Key developments in the telecommunications market Offering the highest flexibility and requiring only little technological affinity, set-top boxes are likely to become the central device
3%
9%
30%
57%
72%
92%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Phone
Home Server
Game console
TV sup. Triple Play
Media center
Set-top box
Devices likely to serve as central controller
• A set-top box offers a number of advantages that make it the ideal central control device
• Easy to setup & use • Compatible to existing home
entertainment devices• Inexpensive compared to media centre
PCs or game consoles
• Early adopters with high technological affinity will prefer Media centre PCs
• Triple play functionalities will increasingly be integrated in TV sets as standard feature
• Game consoles might be an alternative to set-top boxes, especially for young segments
Findings
Note: n=35, multiple answers possible. Source: DiamondCluster International survey, 2006.
Selected quotes
Note: n=35, multiple answers possible. Source: DiamondCluster International survey, 2006.
“ In the future, end users don‘t want to configure the end device – plug & play and good usability is key“
Operator, Europe
“Market is turning to lifestyle products. Especially big consumer electronic brands are set to dominate the market with their devices"
Retailer, USA
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Agenda
Introduction
Key developments in the telecommunications market
Implications for the device market
DiamondCluster Credentials
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Implications for device marketToday, broadband modems and gateways are the most important devices for operators - while retailers focus on DECT phones and broadband gateways
Importance of devices
• DECT and ISDN phones are still important devices in the portfolio of retailers and operators
• The market for broadband modems is almost entirely served by operators - therefore of almost no importance to retailers
• Retailers focus on more sophisticated devices, such as gateways with integrated modems
• Due to early stage of market, IPTV set-top boxes do not play an important role for retailers yet, but an increasing one for operators
• VoIP devices are slowly picking up in residential market
Findings
not important important
1 5
Cordless DECTphone
ISDN phones
VoIP phones
Broadbandmodems
Broadbandgateways
IPTV set-topboxes
Home entertain-ment devices
2 3 4
Fixed Net Operators/ ISPs Retailers
Note: n=24, multiple answers possible. Source: DiamondCluster International survey, 2006.
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Ranking of decision criteria for selecting a vendor
Implications for device marketVariety of devices and network infrastructure let compatibility emerge as most important criteria when choosing a vendor
• All survey participants agree that compatibility of vendors’ devices to network is very important
• Reliability, quality, and after sales service are key when selecting a device vendor
• 88% of respondants ranked price as an important decision criteria
• Global footprint, portfolio width and vendor brand rank as relatively unimportant factors in decision process
• To leverage own brand and services, operators increasingly focus on vendors’ ability to customize
Findings
20%
50%
55%
75%
85%
88%
95%
95%
100%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Global footprint
Portfolio Width
Brand
Ability to customize
After Sales Service
Price
Quality
Reliability
Compatibility
- +
Note: n=35, multiple answers possible. Source: DiamondCluster International survey, 2006.
Importance
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Implications for device marketRichness of portfolio is not expected to become a major decision criteria, nevertheless premium will be paid if single vendor is best of all classes
FindingsSelected quotes
Source: DiamondCluster International.
• Overall, operators prefer to procure from different sources in order to
• Decrease dependency on specific vendors
• Build on individual capabilities of vendors
• Vendors not capable of offering the full range of products should iron out weaknesses through strong partners
• operators are willing to pay a price premium for a vendor capable of delivering an end-to-end solution
“For vendors „umbrella management“ will be key for success in device market, rather than covering all products by themselves they should partner with different specialists and ensure compatibility“
Operator, Europe
“It will take quite some time until standardization will take place in triple play market, today operators are willing to pay for solutions delivered by single source“,
Operator, USA
“Vendors don’t need to offer all devices out of one hand. What is more important to me is device compatibility to the network and other devices as well as the reliability of the vendor”
Operator, Europe
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Convergence player
• Offering customers end to end solutions from network infrastructure to end device
• Wide variety of devices and technologies
• Generally slightly more expensive, mainly due to extensive R&D efforts
• Often, already well known brands in telecommunication market
• Specialized only on limited number of device types and technologies e.g.:
- V-tech: Cordless phones
- SMC: Broadband devices
• High flexibility in production, often good capabilities in customization
• Often cheaper than full range vendors due to more focused approach
Pure Player
Implications for device marketConsequently two different concepts compete in the end device market
Home MediaBroadbandVoicePlayerAscaladePanasonicSunCorpUnidenD-LinkAVMWestell NetgearZyxelLinksysScientific AtlantaHumaxThomsonSiemens
HNW
Cisco
Convergence player Pure player
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Implications for device marketKey learnings from different players in end device market
Retailers
• For device retailers trends will play an important role at much later point in time while…
• … convergence trends will impact operators & vendors as technology enablers first
• Devices sold through retailers will be more sophisticated thus combining different technologies and functionalities
Operators
• Triple play services might take longer to be established in market due to slow consumer acceptance
• Operators should focus on set-top boxes, they are compatible to wide range of existing devices & affordable
• Operators will focus on sourcing rather from specialists than convergence players due to
• More attractive pricing• Avoidance of dependencies
from small number of vendors
Vendors
• Vendors will focus on ensuring compatibility and quality to be an attractive partner for operators
• For operator clients, vendors will increasingly need to be capable of delivering rather simple but customized devices
• Convergence players that are able to achieve best in class positioning in all device groups, might achieve higher prices
• Converged devices, combining access, router, and set-top box will only be of importance to retailers in the long run
• Consumer electronics players are likely to dominate the home device market
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Agenda
Introduction
Key developments in the telecommunications market
Implications for the device market
DiamondCluster Credentials
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DiamondCluster International is a premier top-management consulting firm with a strong focus on Telecommunication & Technology
• Premier business strategy and technology consulting firm serving the “Global 2000” companies
• Firm focuses on Telco & Tech and Financial Services
• Our European practice generates 80% of its revenues in Telco & Tech, serving operators and vendors
• ~200 clients in over 35 countries supported by ~550 professionals from more than 45 different nationalities
• Among top 5 strategy and management consulting firms in Telco worldwide (1)
Premier international management consulting firm… …with a strong global presence
(1) Global Market Analysis – Telecom Consulting, Hot Telecom/Total Telecom, 2004.
LONDON
PARIS
MUNICH
SÃO PAULO
MADRID
CHICAGO
Clients served
DiamondCluster offices
BARCELONA
DUBAI MUMBAIWASHINGTON D.C.
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Not exhaustive
We serve the leading IT, CE & Telco vendors, operators, and media firms
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Our expertise comprises strategy, technology and execution – a clear differentiator for the way we add value to our clients
Definition of a technology vision that is aligned with business goals and development of an actionable plan
Conceptualization and design of technology platforms
Identification and build-up of core business capabilities required to launch or run a business
Accomplishment of projects to operationally improve the customerand business value
Temporary allocation of executive positions onCXO level to excellent managers
Technology architecture
design
Interimmanage-
ment
Businessstart-ups/
operations
Valuemanage-
ment
Innovation basedstrategies
Successfulimplementation
with targetedactions
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Designing strategies that work and help our clients materialize the benefits
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Help CEOs masterand capitalize on
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Strategy & technology
Rigorous analysis and creative strategies about mobile landscape shifts, new competitors, unique market opportunities & emerging technologies
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Based on our comprehensive team experience, we provide support for the leading IT HW, SW and Service vendors
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• Sales strategy: Development and execution of a sales push for Fujitsu Siemens Computers to improve its performance in the business notebook market in Spain
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• Account Development: Preparation of an account development strategy for IBM to support their growth into the Nordic Region
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