Worldwide IP PBX Forecast, 2016–2020

Worldwide IP PBX Market Forecast

This IDC study provides a 2016–2020 forecast for the worldwide IP PBX market (pure IP and hybrid IP) by lines/seats shipped and manufacturers' revenue. The study also includes a forecast for the worldwide desktop IP phone market by the number of IP phones shipped and manufacturers' revenue.

In many instances, IP telephony (IPT) is still typically one of the main drivers for organizations that are provisioning new communications technologies. But increasingly, IPT is a component in a more strategic approach for deploying unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) solutions — whether on-premises, in the cloud, or via a hybrid approach. In particular, voice and UC cloud-based offerings have impacted and will continue to impact throughout this forecast period growth of premises-based telephony and UC solutions.

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IDC Market Forecast Figure

Figure: Worldwide IP PBX Revenue Snapshot

Executive Summary

Advice for Technology Suppliers

Market Forecast

Worldwide IP PBX Market Forecast for 2015–2019

Table: Worldwide IP PBX Shipments and Manufacturer Revenue, 2013–2019

Table: Worldwide IP PBX Line Shipments and Manufacturer Revenue, 2013–2019

Table: Worldwide Desktop IP Phone Shipments and Manufacturer Revenue, 2013–2019

Table: Worldwide IP PBX Shipments by Region, 2013–2019

Market Context

Drivers and Inhibitors

Drivers

Vertical Industries

Unified Communications and Collaboration

Inhibitors

Economy

Significant Market Developments

Changes from Prior Forecast

Table: Worldwide IP PBX Manufacturer Revenue, 2008–2019: Comparison of April 2014 and July 2015 Forecasts ($M)

Figure: Worldwide IP PBX Manufacturer Revenue, 2008–2019: Comparison of April 2014 and July 2015 Forecasts

Market Definition

Key Definitions

Gateway

IP PBX System

IP Telephone

Private Branch Exchange

Unified Communications

Unified Communications and Collaboration

Methodology

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