Outdoor Wi-Fi: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 268 pages | ID: O0F5C5B6652EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Outdoor Wi-Fi in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 80 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Aerohive Networks
• Airspan Networks
• Alcatel-Lucent
• Alvarion Technologies
• Avaya, Inc.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Market Outlook
Competitive Scenario
Leading Network Technology Companies Dominate the Market
Key Statistical Data: A Perspective Builder

Table 1. Global Service Provider Wi-Fi Market by Leading Player (2014): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Revenues for Cisco, Ericsson, HP, Ruckus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Enterprise WLAN Market by Leading Player (2014): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Revenues for Cisco, HP, Ruckus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Consolidation Emerges as a Key Market Trait
Select Major M&A Deals in the Network Technologies Space: 2013-2015
Leading Vendors Sense Brewing Competition from Asian Manufacturers
Key Issues Impeding Growth in Outdoor Wi-Fi Deployments
Security: A Major Issue with Open Wi-Fi Services
Bogus Wi-Fi Links Dent Image of Outdoor Public Wi-Fi Networks
Rise of 3G/4G/LTE Networks
Other Issues

2. NOTEWORTHY MARKET TRENDS & GROWTH DRIVERS

Soaring Ownership Rates of Internet-Enabled Mobile Devices Fuel the Uptake of Outdoor Wi-Fi

Table 3. Global Mobile Devices Market (2014 & 2018): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

A Review of Key Internet-Enabled Mobile Devices Encouraging Outdoor Wi-Fi Roll Outs
Smartphones

Table 4. Smartphone Penetration by Select Country (2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tablet PCs
Laptop PCs
Continued Evolution in IEEE 802. 11 Wireless Standards Gives Fillip to Outdoor Wi-Fi Market
Ongoing Proliferation of Municipal Wi-Fi Creates Fertile Environment for Outdoor Wi-Fi
Select Wi-Fi Friendly Cities around the World: A Snapshot
Growing Image of Wi-Fi as Key Enabler of ‘Smart City’ Bodes Well for the Market Growth
Monetization Opportunities Strengthen Municipal Wi-Fi Prospects
Outdoor Wi-Fi Deployments Gain Traction in Transportation Hubs
Select Cities around the World with Large-Scale Wi-Fi Deployments in Transportation Sector
Healthcare Sector Emerges as a Major End-Use Vertical for Outdoor Wi-Fi
Outdoor Wi-Fi Encourages ‘Connected Hospital’ Model
Outdoor Wi-Fi Seeks to Penetrate Medical Devices Space
Education Sector Relies on Wi-Fi to Stay Connected to Students
Wi-Fi Emerges as a Model Tool in e-Learning
Outdoor Wi-Fi Model Gathering Steam in Hospitality Environments
Hotels Bet On Wi-Fi Service to Improve Guest Experience
Retail Environments Aim to Exploit Wi-Fi to Engage In-Store Customers
Factors Encouraging the Adoption of In-Store Public Wi-Fi among Retailers: Ranked in Order of Influence
Factors Encouraging the Adoption of In-Store Public Wi-Fi Among Customers: Ranked in Order of Influence
Access Points: The Most Important Element in Outdoor Wi-Fi Networks

Table 5. Global Access Points Market by Wireless Standard (2014 & 2018): Percentage Share Breakdown of Access Point Shipments (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Technology Advancements to Further Enhance the Role of AP in Outdoor Wi-Fi
Outdoor Wi-Fi Networks Leverage WLAN Controllers to Streamline Network Operation
Outdoor Wi-Fi Networks Rely on Hotspot Gateways for Instant End-User Access
Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi Model Aims to Penetrate Outdoor Wi-Fi Market

3. PRODUCT/SERVICE OVERVIEW

Wi-Fi: An Introduction
802. 11 FAMILY OF WIRELESS STANDARDS: A REVIEW
Outdoor Wi-Fi
Infrastructure Components in Outdoor Wi-Fi Deployments
Wireless Access Points
Wireless LAN Controllers (WLAN Controllers)
Wireless Hotspot Gateways
Others
Services in Outdoor Wi-Fi Deployments
Types of Outdoor Wi-Fi Networks Based on Deployment
Public Outdoor Wi-Fi
Private Outdoor Wi-Fi
End-Use Sectors of Outdoor Wi-Fi
Municipalities
Transportation Sector
Healthcare Sector
Education Sector
Hospitality Sector
Retail Sector

4. PRODUCT/SERVICE INTRODUCTIONS/ LAUNCHES

Ruckus Wireless Rolls Out Ruckus ZoneFlex H500 2x2:2 Wall Switch Access Point
Ruckus Wireless Launches Ruckus ZoneFlex R710 802. 11ac Wave 2 AP
Ruckus Wireless Launches Ruckus ZoneFlex P300 Bridge System
Ruckus Wireless Enhances SPoT Location- Based Service
City of Buffalo to Unveil Outdoor Public Wi-Fi in Downtown Buffalo
Time Warner Cable Launches Outdoor Hotspots Network in the Dallas Metroplex
NETGEAR Rolls Out Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
Proxim Wireless Rolls Out New Enterprise-Class ORiNOCO AP-9100 Wireless Access Point
EnGenius Technologies Unveils New Long-Range 802. 11ac Access Points
Ruckus Wireless Rolls Out SmartZone Software Platform
Reliance Jio Announces City-Wide Roll Out of WiFi Service in Kolkata
D-Link Introduces DAP-3662 Wireless AC1200 Concurrent Dual-Band Outdoor Access Point
Du Launches WiFi UAE
Ubiquiti Networks Launches airMAX ac Wireless Technology Platform
Hyatt Hotels to Launch Free Wi-Fi Service
Cisco Systems Launches New Wireless Access Points
Extreme Networks Rolls Out IdentiFi Outdoor WLAN Access Point
Ruckus Wireless Rolls Out ZoneFlex T300 and ZoneFlex T301n Access Points
NoMA BID Introduces First Free Public Wi-Fi
Mimosa Networks Launches 802. 11ac 4x4:4 A5 APs and C5 Client Devices
Aruba Networks Launches New Aruba 270 Series Access Points
Ruckus Unveils New ZoneFlex Access Points
Aerohive Introduces Aerohive AP1130 Outdoor 802. 11ac Wi-Fi Access Point
Ruckus Wireless Launches Xclaim Wi-Fi Access Points
Eion Wireless Launches Street WiFi Technology for WiFi Coverage
Glasgow Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi Service
TP-LINK Unveils Outdoor Access Point for Long-Range Wi-Fi
The Taj Group to Unveil Complimentary Wi-Fi Service to Guests
Indian Government Announces Campus Connect WiFi Connectivity Program
Indian Government to Rollout Wi-Fi Services in 25 Cities
NETGEAR Rolls Out NETGEAR WND930 Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Point
Cox Communications Unveils Free Wi-Fi Service to Broadband Subscribers
Google to Offer Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Vicinity of its New York Headquarters
Comcast to Unveil Homespot Scheme to Expand Wi-Fi Network
Ubiquiti Networks Launches UniFi Enterprise Wi-Fi AP for Outdoor Deployments
Ayrstone Productivity to Unveil New Outdoor Wi-Fi Receiver
Silicon Valley Power Unveils Free Outdoor Wi-Fi
Proxim Wireless Launches ORiNOCO AP-8100 Enterprise-Class WLAN
Melita Launches melitaWIFI

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Microsoft Teams Up with the City of Seattle to implement Free Wi-Fi Network
Alcatel-Lucent Integrates High-Quality Wi-Fi and LTE Capabilities to Enhance Mobile Connectivity
Xirrus Wins Contract from The Pennsylvania Convention Center
Fortinet Takes Over Meru Networks
HP Takes Over Aruba Networks
Ruckus Wireless Bags Contract from Columbia Public Schools for Ruckus Smart WiFi
Ruckus Wireless Receives Contract from Kansai International Airport
Ruckus Wireless Wins New Contract from FASTWEB
Ruckus Wireless to Deploy Wi-Fi Network for Hughes Electrical
Aerohive Networks Deploys Wi-Fi Network for Clarks
Clavister Teams Up with Bluecom
Ruckus Wireless Partners with Shenzhen Topway Video Communication
Ruckus Wireles Teams Up with Smartac Group
Delhi to Implement Free Wifi Network in Colleges
Ruckus Wireless to Deploy Ruckus Smart WiFi for Sri Lanka Telecom
Ruckus Wireless Receives New Contract in Brazil
du Selects Icomera as Technology Partner
Liquid Telecom Kenya Partners with Nakuru County Government to Introduce Free Wi-Fi
Zebra Technologies Takes Over Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise Business
Cox Communications Deploys Additional Wi-Fi Hotspots in Las Vegas and Phoenix
UK to Equip Public Buildings in London and Other Cities with Wi-Fi Connectivity
Ubiquiti Networks Inks Distribution Agreement with ECS
Ubiquiti Networks Signs Distribution Agreement with Redington in India
ACT Government Selects iiNet to Establish Free Wi-Fi Network in Canberra
Smart Dubai Initiative Appoints du as Smart City Official WiFi Provider
Mimosa Appoints Quantenna Communications as Exclusive 802. 11ac Technology Supplier
Extreme Networks Takes Over Enterasys Networks
Gowex to Expand Operations in the NYC Region
Ruckus Wireless Teams Up with Global Reach Technology to Build River Thames Wi-Fi Hotzone Network
Internode Bags Contract to Build Free Outdoor Wi-Fi Network in Adelaide
Altai Technologies to Support Algeria Telecom to Launch Outdoor Wi-Fi Network

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Aerohive Networks (US)
Airspan Networks (US)
Alcatel-Lucent (France)
Alvarion Technologies (Israel)
Avaya, Inc. (US)
Cisco Systems, Inc. (US)
Ericsson (Sweden)
Extreme Networks (US)
Fortinet (US)
Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) (US)
Juniper Networks (US)
NETGEAR, Inc. (US)
Nokia Networks (Finland)
Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (US)
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (US)
Xirrus, Inc. (US)
Zebra Technologies (US)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 6. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World 8-Year Perspective for Outdoor Wi-Fi by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2013, 2015, and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
United States: The Largest Outdoor Wi-Fi Market
Growing Popularity for City Wi-Fi Extends Large- Scale Opportunities for Outdoor Wi-Fi in the US
US Healthcare Facilities Aim to Leverage Outdoor Wi-Fi for Improved Patient Care
US Educational Institutions Prioritize Wi-Fi to Stay Connected to Students
Product/Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 8. The US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Canada: A Lucrative Market for Outdoor Wi-Fi
Product/Service Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 9. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Outdoor Wi-Fi Model Gaining Traction in Japan
Local Authorities Rely on Outdoor Wi-Fi to Improve Tourism
Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 10. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Europe: A Key Market for Outdoor Wi-Fi
Outdoor Wi-Fi Sees Growing Image in the Sprawling European Hospitality Sector
Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi Model Sees Growth in Europe
B. Market Analytics

Table 11. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. European 8-Year Perspective for Outdoor Wi-Fi by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2013, 2015, and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Alcatel-Lucent – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 13. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

Market Analysis

Table 14. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

A. Market Analysis
Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 15. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
SuperConnected Cities Programme to Enhance Prospects for Outdoor Wi-Fi
Cities covered in the SuperConnected Cities Programme by Region: A Snapshot
The UK Retailers Emphasize Wi-Fi to Add Value to their Businesses
Product/Service Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 16. The UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 17. Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

Market Analysis

Table 18. Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Product/Service Launch
Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 19. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific: The Fast Growing Market for Outdoor Wi-Fi
B. Market Analytics

Table 20. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi by Geographic Region - China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for Outdoor Wi-Fi by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2013, 2015, and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
China: A Key Market for Outdoor Wi-Fi
Product/Service Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 22. Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
India: An Emerging Market for Outdoor Wi-Fi
South Korea’s Aims to Emerge as Wi-Fi Leader to Offer Huge Opportunities for Outdoor Wi-Fi
Product/Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 23. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 24. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi by Geographic Region - Brazil, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. Latin American 8-Year Perspective for Outdoor Wi-Fi by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for Brazil, and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2013, 2015, and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6A. BRAZIL

A. Market Analysis
Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. Brazil Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6B. REST OF LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 27. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
WiFi UAE: An Innovative Outdoor Wi-Fi Initiative
Africa Sees Early Stage Roll Outs of Outdoor Wi-Fi
Select Large Outdoor Wi-Fi Deployments in Africa: A Snapshot
Product/Service Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
Alvarion Technologies – A Major Israeli Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 28. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Outdoor Wi-Fi Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 80 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 84)
The United States (44)
Canada (1)
Europe (12)
  France (2)
  Germany (3)
  The United Kingdom (1)
  Spain (1)
  Rest of Europe (5)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (24)
Africa (1)
Middle East (2)