Infonetics Research: WSS component market exploding due to aggressive carrier deployments of ROADMs

BOSTON, MA, Nov 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
Market research firm Infonetics Research (http://twitter.com/infonetics)
today released the industry's first report tracking wavelength selective
switch (WSS) component market share.

The report, ROADM Components Market Outlook, is also the first to analyze
the WSS component market by discrete category, measuring by spacing
technology and degree-count, including WSS components with 100GHz and
50GHz channel spacing and 4 or fewer (1x4) and 5 or more (1x5) add/drop
ports.

ANALYST NOTE

"In a tough year for the overall optical network hardware market, the WDM
ROADM optical segment has been the bright light in a dim room, and
wavelength selective switches (WSS) are the key component used by this
equipment. WSS consumption has exploded due to aggressive ROADM deployment
by carriers such as Verizon, and we see no end to this trend," explains
Andrew Schmitt, Infonetics Research's directing analyst for optical.

SELECT REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

-- Two of the key trends driving strong growth in the WSS optical
component market:
-- A move toward tighter channel spacing, from 100GHz to 50GHz, which
doubles fiber capacity and ensures compatibility with cutting-edge
WDM solutions
-- Increasing demand for devices with a larger degree count (1x5 ports
or more), which provide service providers greater flexibility as
they design their networks
-- The WDM ROADM optical equipment market will remain the fastest growing
segment of the optical equipment business, with worldwide revenue
increasing at a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%
from 2008 to 2013
-- WSS component revenue will grow at an even faster CAGR
-- JDSU leads in worldwide ROADM WSS component market share in the first
half of 2009
-- Market share shifts are expected as the market transitions to 50GHz
channel spacing and demand for both very small and very large
components increases

REPORT SYNOPSIS

Infonetics' ROADM components report includes customizable pivot tables
and provides market size, market share, forecasts, and in-depth analysis
on WSS components (revenue and units), with added historical and current
ROADM optical equipment market size and share for a big-picture view of
the market. The report provides WSS component pricing trends, supplier
size, ASP forecast, deployment models, and market drivers and trends.

The report tracks ROADM WSS components in 4 discrete categories: 1) 1x4 or
fewer add/drop ports, 100GHz; 2) 1x4 or fewer add/drop ports, 50GHz; 3)
1x5 or more add/drop ports, 100GHz; and 4) 1x5 or more add/drop ports,
50GHz.

WSS component manufacturers tracked in the report include Capella, CoAdna,
Finisar, JDSU, Neophotonics, Nistica, Oclaro, Xtellus, and others.

ROADM optical equipment market share is included in the report for ADVA,
Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, Cisco, ECI, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Huawei, Infinera,
Marconi, NEC, Nokia Siemens, Nortel, Tellabs, Transmode, and others.

Led by directing analyst Andrew Schmitt, who covers the optical market
from the carrier, equipment and components sides, the ROADM WSS
components report is available now and will be updated and published
biannually in 2010 (Mar. 18 and Sept. 15).

MORE INFORMATION

Log on or join: http://www.infonetics.com/login

From the portal, go to RESEARCH, then OPTICAL.

SALES

-- Larry Howard, Vice President: larry@infonetics.com, +1 408-583-3335
-- Scott Coyne, Senior Account Director, Eastern North America, Europe,
Middle East: scott@infonetics.com, +1 408-583-3395

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Infonetics Research is an international market research and consulting
firm serving the communications industry since 1990. A leader in defining
and tracking emerging and established technologies in all world regions,
Infonetics helps clients plan, strategize, and compete more effectively.

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Lead Analyst:
Andrew Schmitt
Directing Analyst, Optical
Infonetics Research
Email Contact
+1 408.583.3393
http://twitter.com/aschmitt

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