Dittberner original objective was to strictly cover ATM switching. However, Dittberner found that there was so much turmoil revolving around the convergence of traditional telephony and IP-based networks (Internet and Intranet) that it was necessary to include what was happening in the IP arena, and its relation to ATM.

The ATM/IP Switching and Routing Research Program examines the economic and technological factors contributing to the development of a robust and truly optimized public network to support high-performance, multiservice networks and applications.

This research program also covers the market opportunities for new types of terabit-capable core and edge multiservice switching and routing equipment. The program is designed to help both service providers and telecom equipment vendors take advantage of opportunities in the ATM/IP switching and routing market.

The research program gives an in depth look at the technological advances in the public networks ATM, IP, and MPLS routers and switches area, and their significance and impact on telecom service providers.

The reports in this program typically cover:

• Technology forecast through the year 2008
• Cost-based price forecast for products in this space through the year 2008
• Case studies of 20 early adapters' experience with high-performance switches and routers
• Technical specifications of the world-class product offerings in a common format, and a comparative summary analysis
• Network architecture impact analysis
• Traffic forecast of public switched Voice, Data, and Internet traffic
• Current market share analysis by vendor and product type
• Market forecast of high-performance switches / routers through 2008 in units and dollars by product type - provided under varying scenarios
• Worldwide system installed base and on-order analysis by vendor, model, operator, and country
• Recommendations for the several carrier types and their vendors

For more information, contact Dittberner Associates.