Key trends include the 802.11ac upgrade cycle, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) purchasing enterprise-class infrastructure, cloud-managed wireless LANs, and Wi-Fi service providers.
"While it's risky to say, this upgrade cycle looks like it's going to be different," says Chris DePuy, Vice President of Dell'Oro Group. "New, faster 802.11ac wireless systems are being offered at lower prices compared to the now-outdated 802.11n systems, and at a lower price premium than the previous upgrade cycle. We expect this to lead to robust adoption of 802.11ac devices by businesses."
The report contains an analysis of the differences between customer deployment locations and equipment types, addressing the evolving purchasing behavior of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This analysis considers the expectations of consumers, SMEs, enterprises, and service providers regarding customer purchasing trends, as well as tracking the proliferation of managed cloud equipment. The report also includes estimates of total SP WiFi units, revenue forecasts, and an analysis.
