European Enterprise Voice Platforms and Services Forecast, 2022-2027
The integration and capabilities of UCaaS, in addition to the quality of the service, means voice will remain an important part of the modern communications stack. Voice is becoming more specialized, and businesses will look for the best performance, said Graham Fruin, senior research analyst, IDC European Unified Communications and Collaboration.
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IDC Market Forecast Figure
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Ensure Clear and Detailed Migration Paths for On-Prem-Based Businesses, and Raise Awareness of PSTN Switch-Offs
Become More Than Just a Voice or Service Provider
Use AI to Improve Voice Quality and Reliability as well as Create Actionable Analytics
Offer Combined UCaaS and CCaaS Services
Explore/Expand Relationships With Channel Partners in Europe for UCaaS Offerings
Market Forecast
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Enhancements, Quality, and Reliability of Fixed Voice Services Over Alternatives
Voice is Becoming More Specialized, and This Will Increase Hosted Voice Adoption
Combined UCaaS and CCaaS Offerings are Opening up new Revenue Streams
Inhibitors
SIP Trunking has had Increased Competition for Pricing, Leading to Lower ARPU
Businesses Opting to Replace Traditional Voice With Collaboration/Mobile Alternatives
Significant Market Developments
TDM Voice has had Significant Decommissioning as we Head Toward a Complete Shutdown of Lines
SIP Trunking Services has Reduced ARPU due to Competitive Pricing
Hosted Voice Solutions Have Also Come Under Pricing Pressure