1. U.S. Manufacturing Vertical In Telecom Extensive Need for Integration and Upgradation of Communication Networks Increases Spending “Large-scale integration of enterprise systems with information and factory floor systems as well as the migration of proprietary legacy networks to Ethernet architecture is increasing telecommunications spending in the U.S. manufacturing sector “ Telecom Services Analyst Team Frost & Sullivan

2. Integration of Enterprise Systems with Information and Factory Floor Systems Standardization of communications systems Macroeconomic trends such as decline in exports, decrease in consumer spending Migration from legacy field bus technology to Ethernet E-Manufacturing and E-Commerce Industry Trends

3. This market study provides: Detailed insights into recent developments and trends Manufacturing Industry challenges and trends, and growth strategies Expenditures in wireline voice and wireline data Expenditures in wireless voice and data Expenditure breakdown and forecasts (2000-2005) Technology products and applications in the Mfg. vertical Sub sectors within the Manufacturing industry Key Features

4. United States coverage Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover the U.S. retail market and retail technologies Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics Winning strategies to help you create precise business plans – Prepare your Vertical Markets Program What This Market Study Offers

5. Current Market Participants Find out how you can compete or differentiate your business Assess industry trends and technology trends Determine and exploit new market share opportunities Validate your internal researching efforts New Entrants Analyze challenges associated with the industry Calculate time scales for strategy implementation Position yourself to capitalize on the market’s unmet needs Investment Community Analyze long-term strategies of business local service providers Determine which participants will outperform the competition Assess attractiveness of investing in enterprise communications Who Will Benefit?

6. Industry Participants AT&T Corp., Inc. BellSouth Corp. Motorola, Inc. Nextel Communications, Inc. SBC Communications, Inc. Sprint Corp. Sprint PCS Verizon Communications, Inc. Verizon Wireless, Inc. WorldCom, Inc. End-User Participants Industrial Equipment News Manufacturers Radio Frequency Allocation Committee National Association of Manufacturers Numatics, Inc. Norgren IMI Sony Electronics Key Market Participants

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