About Wide Area Network (WAN)
WAN is the core of an electrical utility network. It supports mission-critical operations and cyber security measures to protect the functioning and operations of the utility. It also works as backhaul infrastructure for substation network applications. WAN must be of high bandwidth fiber optics based communications technologies such as SONET/SDH, WDM/DWDM, satellite/VSAT and microwave technologies. Electric utilities continue to be among the largest users of privately owned and operated wide-area networks for communication.
Technavio's analysts forecast the global smart grid wide area network market to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% over the period 2014-2019.
Covered in this Report
The global smart grid wide area network market can be segmented into two divisions on the basis of technology: Wired and wireless WAN.
Technavio's report, the Global Smart Grid Wide Area Network Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in the market.
Key Vendors
• ABB
• Cisco Systems
• Fujitsu
• GE Energy
• Huawei Technologies
Other Prominent Vendors
• Trilliant
• Silver Springs Network
• Elster
Market Driver
• Increase in Smart Grid Deployments
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Market Challenge
• Cyber Security Threat
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Market Trend
• Emergence of Government Plans Supporting Smart Grid Sector Growth
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Key Questions Answered in this Report
• What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
01. Executive Summary
02. List of Abbreviations
03. Scope of the Report
03.1 Market Overview
03.2 Product Offerings
04. Market Research Methodology
04.1 Market Research Process
04.2 Research Methodology
05. Introduction
06. Market Landscape
06.1 Market Overview
06.2 Technology Overview
06.2.1 HAN
06.2.2 FAN
06.2.3 WAN
06.3 Market Size and Forecast
06.4 Five Forces Analysis
07. Market Segmentation by Technology
07.1 Global Smart Grid WAN Market by Technology 2014
07.2 Global Smart Grid WAN Market by Technology 2019
07.3 Global Smart Grid WAN Market by Wired Technology
07.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
07.4 Global Smart Grid WAN Market by Wireless Technology
07.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
08. Geographical Segmentation
08.1 Global Smart Grid WAN Market by Geographical Segmentation 2014
08.2 Global Smart Grid WAN Market by Geographical Segmentation 2019
08.3 Smart Grid WAN Market in Americas
08.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
08.4 Smart Grid WAN Market in EMEA
08.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
08.5 Smart Grid WAN Market in APAC
08.5.1 Market Size and Forecast
09. Key Leading Countries
09.1 US
09.2 China
09.3 Germany
10. Buying Criteria
11. Market Growth Drivers
12. Drivers and their Impact
13. Market Challenges
14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
15. Market Trends
16. Trends and their Impact
17. Vendor Landscape
17.1 Competitive Scenario
17.1.1 Key News
17.2 Other Prominent Vendors
18. Key Vendor Analysis
18.1 ABB
18.1.1 Key Facts
18.1.2 Business Overview
18.1.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2014
18.1.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013 and 2014
18.1.5 Geographical Segmentation 2014
18.1.6 Business Strategy
18.1.7 Recent Developments
18.1.8 SWOT Analysis
18.2 Cisco Systems
18.2.1 Key Facts
18.2.2 Business Overview
18.2.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue
18.2.4 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue
18.2.5 Business Strategy
18.2.6 Key Developments
18.2.7 SWOT Analysis
18.3 Fujitsu
18.3.1 Key Facts
18.3.2 Business Overview
18.3.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
18.3.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013
18.3.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
18.3.6 Business Strategy
18.3.7 Recent Developments
18.3.8 SWOT Analysis
18.4 GE Digital Energy
18.4.1 Key Facts
18.4.2 Business Overview
18.4.3 Product Segmentation
18.4.4 Recent Developments
18.4.5 SWOT Analysis
18.5 Huawei
18.5.1 Key Facts
18.5.2 Business Overview
18.5.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2014
18.5.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013 and 2014
18.5.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2014
18.5.6 Business Strategy
18.5.7 Recent Developments
18.5.8 SWOT Analysis
19. Other Reports in this Series
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape