Session Border Controllers: Continued Volatility and Robust Growth

This IDC study examines the trends and drivers that are affecting the dynamics of the session border controller (SBC) market. It describes the key players, identifies primary business opportunities, and provides perspectives on where this market is likely to be headed over the next several years. As VoIP networks grow in scope and scale and IP-to-IP connections become more commonplace in service provider networks, SBCs will play an increasingly important role.

"We expect a number of start-up companies to be acquired by large telecom suppliers over the next few years," noted Tom Valovic, IDC's program director for VoIP Infrastructure. "During this time, large NEPs will be seeking to fill gaps in their product portfolios or buy technology for future productization."