Tuesday, 7 October 2008

ABI Ranks Ericsson Top in Vendor Matrix

ABI Research released its latest Vendor Matrix in worldwide mobile network infrastructure vendors ranking Ericsson at the top with Nokia Siemens Networks and Alcatel-Lucent trailing behind in second and third spot respectively.

“Ericsson is a global leader in GSM and HSPA infrastructure sales and deployments,” said Nadine Manjaro, senior analyst, ABI Research.

“The company leads in managed services, commercial IMS deployments and other key areas. It has developed innovations in base station technology, and the company invests about 5 billion annually in R&D.”

According to ABI, runner-up Nokia Siemens Networks has a diverse product range and geographically distributed revenues. The firm also has strong product portfolio, and has achieved significant innovations in its I-HSPA platform and Flexi-base station product lines.

Alcatel-Lucent which was ranked third overall is also third in overall revenue, second in IMS and has a strong managed services segment with over 23,000 employees.

The Vendor Matrix is an analytical tool developed by ABI Research to provide a clear understanding of vendors’ positions in specific markets. Vendors are assessed on the important parameters of “innovation” and “implementation” across several criteria unique to each vendor matrix.