TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Optical Network Hardware to grow at a CAGR of 5.6 percent over the period 2010-2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing need for faster data transfer through networks. The Global Optical Network Hardware market has also been witnessing increased focus on developing green optical network hardware to further reduce energy consumption. However, the rapid evolution of optical networking technology is forcing many end-users to delay the purchase of these solutions in order to buy a more-advanced version in the future; this could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

TechNavio's report, Global Optical Network Hardware Market 2010-2014, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions. It analyzes the Global Optical Network Hardware market landscape and its growth prospects. The report also includes a discussion of the vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors dominating this market include Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei Technologies, ZTE, Ericsson, and Fujitsu.

Key questions answered in this report:
What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow?
What key trends is this market subject to?
What is driving this market?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in this market space?
What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?

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