The services could range from the basic voice connectivity to the state-of-the-art rich multimedia services. The most critical value-addition offered by the SDP methodology lies in its ability to abstract controlling parameters such as location, media control, integration and others. SDP interface with the network elements, OSS/BSS, telco IT infrastructure and partners such as application developers and content providers.
 
 With research starting in 2007, this report evaluates the potential for SDP as a dependable, scalable and flexible platform for core business functions, next generation applications, and independent services. SDP is examined within the context of its relationship to the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and the objectives to respond more rapidly to shifts in market conditions, customer demands, new revenue opportunities, and competitive threats.
 
 The report includes revenue forecasts by geography, function, and media type from 2011 through 2017. Along with updated forecast, company analysis, SDP vendor and operator case studies, and SOA maturity model, this 2011 edition of the report includes the following updated material:
 
 Additional Coverage
 
 SDP analysis of ZTE
 SDP analysis of Anaeko
 SDP analysis of Teligent
 SDP analysis of Huawei
 SDP analysis of NetCracker
 
 Updated Coverage
 
 Numerical forecasts
 Company activities and allied perspective
 Update of SDP vendor case study
 Update on SDP operator case study
 
 Key Findings:
 
 The downturn and the subsequent recovery have augured well for SDP prospects. Operators are now able to more clearly able to visualize the importance of quick roll out and thus early monetization of their investments and the handiness of SDP in achieving that objective. However the technology will face increasing challenges to its relevance in the latter half of the duration 2011-2017.
 Although, there are contrasting opinions about the value of SDP in the context of IMS, the overwhelming view is that at the very least, SDP does provide a framework for smooth transition from legacy to IMS.
 In the context of the pressures faced by telcos in the 2008-2009 aftermath, the relevance of SDP is amplified as SDP promises quick monetization.
 SOA and SDP have gained significant traction in the overall IT and telco environments respectively. SOA and SDP share considerable synergy as the architectural framework of SOA can help in achieving the end-result desired by SDP.
 APAC and CALA constitute the most promising markets for the SOA and SDP solutions respectively. The promise is directly attributable to the gap between the existing level of technology sophistication and the potential optimal level of technology sophistication. APAC region has demonstrated that it does constitute the largest market for telecommunications while the CALA region is the least tapped among all regions.
 SDPs find greater appeal among wireless telcos because of the following reasons:
 - Wireless technology has already overtaken wireline technology in terms of subscriber numbers
 - The relationship between the telcos and the subscribers is closer in the wireless domain wherein the telco has a decisive say in the character and extent of services deployed.
 SI is an important component of the SDP solution. SOA specialists as well as Network infrastructure specialists maintain expertise in implementation methodologies and often tout this expertise as the differentiator with respect to competition. The importance of this component is reflected in its increased market share. The SI component feeds on the non-uniformity of SDP solutions.
 
 Companies in Report
 
 3 Italia
 Accenture
 AEC
 Aircel
 Amdocs
 Anaeko
 Andrew Corporation
 AT&T Wireless
 Avea
 Azercell
 BEA Systems
 Bell Canada
 BH Telecom
 Bharti Airtel
 BITE Group
 BlackBerry Partners Fund
 Bridge Mobile AllianceBT
 Casema
 Celcom MalaysiaCOLTContec Innovations
 Cricket
 Datatronics
 Eircom
 E-Plus
 Ericsson
 ESRI
 ETRI
 ExodusFiorano
 France Telecom/Orange
 Geocell
 Homisco
 Inteltek
 InterCall
 Italtel
 jNetX
 KKTCELL
 Korea Telecom
 KPN
 life:)
 Madacom
 Magticom
 Meteor
 Microsoft
 MobileOne
 mobilkom Austria
 Mobiltel Bulgaria
 Mobinil
 Moldcell
 Motorola
 MTN
 Nawras
 Nayana Communications
 NetCracker
 Nokia
 Nokia Siemens Network
 Nortel
 O2 UK
 Orascom
 Providence Equity Partners
 Qualcomm
 Qwest Communications
 SaskTel
 SBC
 SFR
 SingTel
 Software AG
 Sprint
 SUN Microsystems
 Swisscom MobileTelcel
 Telcordia Technologies
 Telecom Italia
 TeleDNA
 Telefonica Moviles
 Telefonica Moviles Espana
 Telenity
 Teligent
 TeliaSonera
 Telstra
 TelstraClear
 TELUS
 Tibco
 Time Warner
 TMN Portugal
 TSTT
 Turk Telekom
 Turk.Net
 Turkcell
 UTStarcom (Telos)
 Vantrix.
 Verizon
 VimpelCom
 Vitria
 Vodafone
 Vodafone Hutchison Australia
 Vodafone Netherlands
 Warburg Pincus
 Wataniya Telecom
 webMethods
 w-Ha
 Wireless Matrix
 Xiam
 Yahoo
 ZTE
 
 Audience:
 
 System integrators will be able to ascertain the value of the installation and upgrade market size for SDP solutions
 SDP specialists can map the size of their target market and the importance of services and product components in their portfolios
 Telecom network infrastructure vendors will assess the importance of establishing or maintaining their presence among SDP stakeholders
 Wireless, mobile/cellular, and fixed/wireline telecom companies will gain insights into the value provided by SDPs and how its implications to their business
 SOA specialists will get an idea of the drivers and challenges for the SOA paradigm in the telecom domain in addition to accessing the market size and distribution for SDPs
 
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 http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=200382&rt=Service-Delivery-Platforms-SDP-The-SOA-enabled-Path-to-Integrate-Legacy-and-IMS-Networks-with-Revenue-Forecast-2011-2017.html
 
 Related Reports
 
 SDP - The SOA-enabled Path to Integrate Legacy and IMS Networks (with Revenue Forecast 2010 to 2016) 
 http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=66538&rt=SDP-The-SOA-enabled-Path-to-Integrate-Legacy-and-IMS-Networks-with-Revenue-Forecast-2010-to-2016.html
 
 Service Delivery Platforms (SDP) Report 2010 - Analysis and Forecasts
 http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=140898&rt=Service-Delivery-Platforms-SDPReport-2010-Analysis-and-Forecasts.html
  
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