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Network equipment providers (NEPs) are companies that sell product and services to communication service providers such as fixed or mobile operators as well as to enterprise customers. If you place a call on your mobile phone, surf the internet, join a conference call or watch a video on demand through IPTV (internet protocol TV) – it is all NEPs technologies that are enabling such kind of services. The history of the NEPs goes back to the mid 19th century when the first telegraphs networks have been set up. Some of these players still exist today. NEPs can provide: * Mobile networks like GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication), Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) or GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). Networks of this kind are typically also known as 2G and 2.5G networks. The 3G mobile networks are based on UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication Standard) which allows much higher data rates than 2G or *5G. * Fixed networks which are typically based on PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). * Enterprise networks, like Unified Communication infrastructure * Internet infrastructure, like routers and switches ==Companies== Some providers in each customer segment are: Majority of revenues from service providers: * Alcatel-Lucent * Ericsson * Huawei * Samsung * Juniper Networks * NEC * Nokia Networks * Ciena * ZTE * Emerson Network Power Majority of revenues from enterprise customers: * Avaya * Cisco * Motorola * Unify The NEPs have recently undergone a significant consolidation or M&A activity, for example the joint venture of Nokia and Siemens (Nokia Siemens Networks), the acquisition of Marconi by Ericsson, the merger between Alcatel and Lucent and many numerous acquisitions by Cisco. A look at the financial performance of these players according to the segment they serve creates a diverse picture: 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Network equipment provider」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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