Computerworld Hong Kong Awards

04.05.2006

Many companies have an interest to move to an IP network but have yet to build a significant business case for the move as some companies are still comparing IP with traditional PBX systems on a simple cost basis rather than looking at what new applications and benefits that an IP network can deliver.

Wireless is becoming an accepted and mature technology within the enterprise. Growing standards in security and access to WLAN networks have given large and small enterprises the confidence to deploy and manage wireless within the corporate network.

The Asia-Pacific Wi-Fi services market is expected to reach $1.3 billion in 2010, more than five times its size of $213.2 million in 2004. In-Stat says the business Wi-Fi equipment market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to rise to $865 million in 2010 from $498.7 million in 2004.

The region's consumer Wi-Fi equipment market is also projected to grow from $112.3 million in 2004 to $243.6 million in 2010.

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