Telepresence and Videoconferencing Equipment Market

MCUs, Gateways, Gatekeepers, Single-Codec and Multi-Codec Endpoints, Executive Desktops and Desktop Videoconferencing

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64
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Release Date
1Q 2011
Product Code
RR-TELEP-11
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The telepresence and videoconferencing market is currently at a critical inflection point as this technology begins to see integration with multiple devices and adjacent markets. This study examines the state of telepresence and videoconferencing today, including a look at the major trends, key technology gaps, and the major drivers for growth.

This report contains a comprehensive analysis of the worldwide videoconferencing market across multiple product categories, from videoconferencing infrastructure units to desktop video. Key products tracked in the study include: videoconferencing and telepresence infrastructure products, endpoints that include single-codec HD/SD and multi-codec telepresence endpoints that comprise of room systems and executive desktops, and desktop videoconferencing systems. The report provides a detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of the market in terms of revenue growth and forecasts, pricing, and vendor market shares.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What was the growth rate of the telepresence and videoconferencing equipment market in 2010?
  • How will the telepresence and videoconferencing market grow over the next few years?
  • What are the newer areas of opportunity for telepesence and videoconferencing?
  • What video compression technologies are likely to lead?
  • What are the major drivers for telepresence and videoconferencing?
  • What are the major obstacles to telepresence and videoconferencing growth?
  • What is the impact of market consolidation?
  • What is the rate of adoption for videoconferencing and telepresence technologies across different geographic regions?
  • Which regions will experience the fastest telepresence growth?
  • How has the economic slowdown affected the telepresence industry?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Telepresence equipment senior executives
  • LCD screen manufacturer
  • Corporate travel office executives
  • Hospitality industry executives
  • Telepresence chip manufacturers
  • Telehealth hospital executives
  • University Distance Learner executives

Table of Contents

  • Executive Brief

  • Executive Brief: Top-Line Forecast
  • Executive Brief: Drivers
  • Executive Brief: Inhibitors
  • Executive Brief: Market Share
  • Executive Brief: Summary and Strategic Recommendations

Section 1.
Executive Summary 2
1.1. Videoconferencing & Telepresence Market Growth 2
1.2. Videoconferencing Market Reaches Inflection Point 2
1.3. Bigger Pipes, Better Videoconferencing 2
1.4. Telepresence Finds Newer Applications in Select Verticals 3
1.5. Telepresence for Consumers 3
1.6. Personal Telepresence Gains Momentum 3
1.7. Scalable Video Coding Finds Greater Traction 3
1.8. Infrastructure Growth Gains Momentum for the Second Consecutive Year 3
1.9. HD Endpoint Prices Continue to Decline, Encouraging Adoption 3
1.10. Videoconferencing Becomes Truly Multi-Modal 3
1.11. Videoconferencing over VDI, an Emerging Opportunity for Vendors 4
1.12. Growing Integration of Desktop Video with Telepresence Rooms 4
1.13. Telepresence Interoperability Still an Issue 4
1.14. Market Consolidation Leads to Stronger, Powerful Competitors 4
1.15. Competition from Over-the-Top Videoconferencing Service Providers 4
1.16. Report Scope 4
1.17. Forecast Methodology 6

Section 2.
Market Issues 7
2.1. Untethering Videoconferencing from Rooms 7
2.2. Cross-Integration of Telepresence/HD Video with Adjacent Technologies 7
2.2.1. Home Entertainment 7
2.2.2. Web and Audio Conferencing 7
2.2.3. Unified Communications 8
2.2.4. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure 9
2.2.5. Mobile Integration 10
2.2.6. Telepresence and Robotics 12
2.3. Videoconferencing Ecosystem Continues to Evolve 12
2.4. The 2009 Recession and After 13
2.5. Executive Desktops Threatened by Desktop Videoconferencing 13
2.6. Vendor Consolidation and Interoperability 14
2.6.1. Vendor Consolidation and Market Uncertainty 14
2.7. Videoconferencing & Telepresence Value Proposition 15
2.8. The Two Ends of the Telepresence Spectrum 15

Section 3.
Technology Issues 16
3.1. Scalability Issues in Integrating Video with UC 17
3.2. Scalable Video Coding (SVC) 17
3.2.1. Google Stops H.264 Support 19
3.3. Google VP8 (WebM) 19

Section 4.
Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Market 20
4.1. Market Snapshot 20
4.1.1. Market Drivers 20
4.1.2. Market Challenges 21
4.2. Revenue and Demand Forecasts 21
4.2.1. Videoconferencing Infrastructure Market by Geography 22
4.3. Competitive Analysis 23
4.3.1. Cisco Systems 24
4.3.1.1. Product Portfolio 24
4.3.1.2. Growth Strategy 25
4.3.2. LifeSize 26
4.3.2.1. Product Portfolio 26
4.3.2.2. Growth Strategy 26
4.3.3. Radvision 26
4.3.3.1. Product Portfolio 26
4.3.3.2. Growth Strategy 26
4.3.4. Polycom 27
4.3.4.1. Product Portfolio 27
4.3.4.2. Growth Strategy 27
4.3.5. Other Vendors 27
4.3.5.1. Vendors from Greater China 27
4.3.5.2. Others - North America 28

Section 5.
Telepresence & Videoconferencing Endpoints Market 29
5.1. Market Snapshot 29
5.1.1. Market Drivers 29
5.1.2. Market Challenges 31
5.2. Revenue and Demand Forecasts 31
5.2.1. Telepresence and Videoconferencing Endpoints Market by Geography 33
5.3. Competitive Analysis 34
5.3.1. BrightCom 36
5.3.1.1. Product Portfolio 36
5.3.1.2. Growth Strategy 36
5.3.2. Cisco Systems 37
5.3.2.1. Product Portfolio 37
5.3.2.2. Growth Strategy 37
5.3.3. Digital Video Enterprises (DVE) 38
5.3.3.1. Product Portfolio 38
5.3.3.2. Growth Strategy 38
5.3.4. Hewlett-Packard (HP) 38
5.3.4.1. Product Portfolio 38
5.3.4.2. Growth Strategy 39
5.3.5. Huawei 39
5.3.5.1. Product Portfolio 39
5.3.5.2. Growth Strategy 39
5.3.6. LifeSize Communications 40
5.3.6.1. Product Portfolio 40
5.3.6.2. Growth Strategy 40
5.3.7. Polycom 40
5.3.7.1. Product Portfolio 40
5.3.7.2. Growth Strategy 41
5.3.8. TelePresence Tech 41
5.3.8.1. Product Portfolio 41
5.3.8.2. Growth Strategy 42
5.3.9. Teliris 42
5.3.9.1. Product Portfolio 42
5.3.9.2. Growth Strategy 42
5.3.10. Vidyo 43
5.3.10.1. Product Portfolio 43
5.3.10.2. Growth Strategy 43

Section 6.
Desktop Videoconferencing Market 44
6.1. Market Snapshot 44
6.2. Market Drivers 44
6.2.1. Market Challenges 44
6.3. Revenue and Demand Forecasts 45
6.4. Competitive Analysis 45
6.4.1. Avistar 46
6.4.1.1. Product Portfolio 46
6.4.1.2. Growth Strategy 46
6.4.2. Cisco Systems 46
6.4.2.1. Product Portfolio 46
6.4.2.2. Growth Strategy 47
6.4.3. LifeSize Communications 47
6.4.3.1. Product Portfolio 47
6.4.3.2. Growth Strategy 47
6.4.4. Polycom 47
6.4.4.1. Product Portfolio 47
6.4.4.2. Growth Strategy 48
6.4.5. Vidyo 48
6.4.5.1. Product Portfolio 48
6.4.5.2. Growth Strategy 48

Section 7.
Definitions 49
7.1. Report Scope 49

Section 8.
Company Directory 51

Section 9.
Acronyms 52
Sources and Methodology 63
Notes 63




15 Tables
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Market Revenue World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Market Revenue by Product Type World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Market Revenue by Geography World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Vendor Market Share by Revenue World Market: 2010
  • Average Selling Price of Single-Codec Endpoints World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Endpoints Market Revenue by Product Type World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Endpoints Market Revenue by Geography World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Videoconferencing Room/Group Systems (Single-Codec) Revenue by Geography World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence Rooms (Multi-Codec) Revenue by Geography World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Executive Desktops/Personal Telepresence Systems Revenue by Geography World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Videoconferencing Rooms/Group Systems (Single-Codec) Vendor Market Share by Revenue World Market: 2010
  • Telepresence Rooms (Multi-Codec) Vendor Market Share by Revenue World Market: 2010
  • Executive Desktops/Personal Telepresence Systems Vendor Market Share by Revenue World Market: 2010
  • Desktop Videoconferencing Market Revenue by Geography World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Market Forecast Pivot
28 Charts
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Market Revenue, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence Rooms (Multi-Codec) Vendor Market Share by Revenue, World Market: 2010
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Market Revenue, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Virtual Desktop Adoption, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Media Tablet Adoption in the Enterprise, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2015
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Market Revenue by Product Type, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Market Revenue by Geography, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Vendor Market Share by Revenue, World Market: 2010
  • Average Selling Price of Single-Codec Endpoints, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Endpoints Market Revenue by Product Type, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Endpoints Revenue Share by Product Type, World Market: 2010
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Endpoints Market Revenue by Geography, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Videoconferencing Rooms/Group Systems (Single-Codec) Vendor Market Share by Revenue, World Market: 2010
  • Telepresence Rooms (Multi-Codec) Vendor Market Share by Revenue, World Market: 2010
  • Executive Desktops/Personal Telepresence Systems Vendor Market Share by Revenue, World Market: 2010
  • Desktop Videoconferencing Market Revenue by Geography, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Market Revenue World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Market Revenue by Product Type World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Market Revenue by Geography World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Infrastructure Vendor Market Share by Revenue World Market: 2010
  • Average Selling Price of Single-Codec Endpoints World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Endpoints Market Revenue by Product Type World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Endpoints Revenue Share by Product Type World Market: 2010
  • Telepresence & Videoconferencing Endpoints Market Revenue by Geography World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  • Videoconferencing Rooms/Group Systems (Single-Codec) Vendor Market Share by Revenue World Market: 2010
  • Telepresence Rooms (Multi-Codec) Vendor Market Share by Revenue World Market: 2010
  • Executive Desktops/Personal Telepresence Systems Vendor Market Share by Revenue World Market: 2010
  • Desktop Videoconferencing Market Revenue by Geography World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
3 Figures
  • Evolution of Enterprise Communications, World Market: 2010
  • The Enterprise Videoconferencing Ecosystem, World Market: 2010
  • Telepresence as an Enabler of Social Connectivity, World Market: 2010