Quick Eagle Networks Surpasses Market Leadership in Inverse Multiplexing Equipment Space

Strategic Insights -

Quick Eagle Networks, a global leader in broadband WAN access products, has solidified its market leadership in the inverse multiplexing (IMUX) equipment space, according to a new IDC report. The company secured 49% of the IMUX market share in 1999, exceeding its nearest competitor by 28 percentage points. This achievement validates Quick Eagle's focus on providing flexible solutions for higher bandwidth requirements.

Key Takeaways:

  • Quick Eagle Networks held 49% of the IMUX market share in 1999, surpassing its nearest competitor by 28 percentage points.
  • The company's DL3800 inverse multiplexer connects high-speed data terminal equipment to multiple T1 links, providing aggregate data rates up to 12.224 Mbps.
  • Quick Eagle's DL5400 MultiLink Access Device supports the Multilink PPP standard, providing high-speed Internet access over multiple T1 links with aggregate data rates up to 12 Mbps.
  • The company services the advanced telecommunications space and service providers through two product lines: the Digital Link family of WAN access products and the Quick Eagle family of Intelligent Access Devices.
  • Quick Eagle Networks' customers contributing to the 49% market share include MCI WorldCom, Sprint, PSI Net, and Cable & Wireless.
  • The IMUX market is expected to grow to $250.8 million by 2003, according to IDC.

Statistics:

  • Quick Eagle Networks held 49% of the IMUX market share in 1999.
  • The company's nearest competitor had 21 percentage points less market share than Quick Eagle.
  • The DL3800 T1 Inverse Multiplexer provides aggregate data rates up to 12.224 Mbps.
  • The DL5400 MultiLink Access Device supports aggregate data rates up to 12 Mbps.
  • The IMUX market was estimated to be worth $70.2 million in 1999.
  • IDC predicts the IMUX equipment market will grow to $250.8 million by 2003.

Sources:

  • IDC "Inverse Multiplexing: Will ATM-Based Solutions Replace the Traditional Bit-Based Version?" - #22918R, September, 2000.
  • Quick Eagle Networks press release, Nov. 13, 1999.