Sign in Subscribe
Telecommunications systems

Lucent Technologies Leads in Multiservice WAN Market

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

In 1999, Lucent Technologies continued to demonstrate leadership in the multiservice WAN market, gaining significant market share in various segments, including ATM, Frame Relay, and Multiservice WAN switching. According to reports from leading research groups, Lucent's market share increased by up to 20 percentage points in some segments, solidifying its position as the world leader in providing WAN switching solutions to service providers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lucent Technologies captured the number one position in ATM equipment sales to service providers with 36.1 percent market share in 1999, representing a significant 14 percentage point gain over 1998 (Vertical Systems Group "1999 Broadband Industry Update").
  • Lucent led the ATM Carrier Switch and ATM Internet Service Provider (ISP) Switch segments with 33.7 percent and 43.2 percent share, respectively, with gains of 12 percentage points and 20 percentage points compared to 1998 (Vertical Systems Group "1999 Broadband Industry Update").
  • Lucent expanded its lead in the Multiservice WAN switching market with up to 20 percentage points lead over the nearest competitor, increasing its market share to 38.8 percent in 1999 (Dell' Oro Group "1999 Service Provider Multiservice WAN Switching Segment").
  • Lucent's Multiservice WAN solutions include the GX 550 Smart Core ATM switch, CBX 500, and B-STDX 9000 Multiservice WAN switches, IP Navigator MPLS, and NavisCore and NavisXtend network management control software.
  • Lucent's Multiservice WAN solutions enable service providers to deliver and manage all services - ATM, Frame Relay, and IP - from a single ATM core network, providing a manageable, scalable, and carrier-class network infrastructure.
  • Lucent's revenue growth in the WAN market is slowing down in 2002, with a projected increase of 33% to $9.4 billion (Cahners In-Stat Group).
  • Lucent's core data switching products, including the GX 550 Smart Core ATM switch, CBX 500, and B-STDX 9000 Multiservice WAN switches, are key drivers of the company's leadership in the WAN market.
  • Lucent's leadership in the WAN market is attributed to its robust R&D efforts, strong customer relationships, and technological expertise in ATM, Frame Relay, and Multiservice WAN switching.

Statistics:

  • Lucent's market share in ATM equipment sales to service providers: 36.1% in 1999 (Vertical Systems Group "1999 Broadband Industry Update").
  • Lucent's market share in the ATM Carrier Switch segment: 33.7% in 1999 (Vertical Systems Group "1999 Broadband Industry Update").
  • Lucent's market share in the ATM Internet Service Provider (ISP) Switch segment: 43.2% in 1999 (Vertical Systems Group "1999 Broadband Industry Update").
  • Lucent's lead in the Multiservice WAN switching market: up to 20 percentage points over the nearest competitor in 1999 (Dell' Oro Group "1999 Service Provider Multiservice WAN Switching Segment").
  • Projected increase in WAN equipment revenue in 2002: 33% to $9.4 billion (Cahners In-Stat Group).
  • Lucent's revenue growth in the WAN market in 1999: up to 20 percentage points.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE, Lucent Technologies: Leading research reports show Lucent Technologies continued leadership in the multiservice WAN market for 1999 (M2 Communications Ltd).
  • Vertical Systems Group, "1999 Broadband Industry Update" (1999).
  • Dell' Oro Group, "1999 Service Provider Multiservice WAN Switching Segment" (1999).
  • Cahners In-Stat Group, "1999 Service Provider ATM WAN Equipment Market" (1999).
  • Synergy Research Group, "1999 Service Provider Multiservice ATM WAN Market" (1999).
  • RHK, "1999 Core Switching and Routing" (1999).

Read more