In 2007, IP VPNs (virtual private networks) have a substantial base in the US marketplace and can no longer be viewed as an emerging technology. From a deployment perspective, IP VPN services are well established, generally available on a global basis, with traffic engineering capabilities and support systems that have matured to a point where they are more than adequate for most business purposes. IP VPN services are a critical part of today?s business communications infrastructure and a growth engine for service providers, with continued growth expected looking forward. This report examines the current IP VPN marketplace and provides: -Highlights of trends in IP VPN services -Results and analysis of an IP VPN user survey -Five-year forecast of the overall US IP VPN services market -Five-year forecast of the overall US IP VPN services market segmented into network-based and CPE-based revenues -Detailed profiles of 11 of the leading IP VPN service providers, updated for 2007
