Network applications are a set of diverse software applications that combine the internet and related hardware to execute several functions over a shared network. Demand for the technology is quickly rising, thanks to its usefulness for functions such as mobile payments and mobile commerce. These applications are also used to improve network performance and security, two features that are increasingly becoming important owing to the growing adoption of wireless networks and increase in security protocols.
As this market rapidly expands, competition is becoming extremely dense as vendors try to cash in on the need for network applications. We at TechNavio have singled out a diverse group of companies that have already established themselves as experts in the field.
With that, we’re pleased to introduce you to the Top 10 companies in the world of network applications!
*Please note our list is organized in alphabetical order.
Adtran Inc.
“We are a leading global provider of networking and communications equipment. Our products enable voice, data, video and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures. Our solutions are currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide.”
Alcatel – Lucent
“As telecommunications adapts to new realities, demands and business models, Alcatel-Lucent – the globally trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and government – is delivering the bold innovation our customers need to stay ahead in the marketplace. We are a leader in mobile, fixed-access, IP and optics technologies, applications and services, and our Bell Labs is one of the world’s foremost research organizations in communication technology.”
Ericsson Inc.
“At Ericsson we use innovation to empower people, business and society. We envisage a Networked Society that is sustainable, and where everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. Our mobile and fixed networks, multimedia solutions and telecom services make a real difference to people’s lives, and the world we live in.”
Fujitsu Ltd.
“Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers.”
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
“Resonating with the revolutionary changes taking place in the information industry, Huawei continuously innovates to meet customer needs and advance our technology leadership; we openly cooperate with industry partners, focus on building future-proof “Smart Information Pipes”, and continuously create value for our customers and society at large.”
NEC Corp.
“NEC’s brand statement, “Empowered by Innovation,” expresses our commitment to empowering people and society through continuous innovation in every area of our businesses, fueled by our infinite passion for innovation and our customer-focused spirit of collaboration.”
Nokia Siemens Networks
“As the world’s specialist in mobile broadband, we’ll help you enable your end users to do more than ever before with the world’s most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize their value and the services to make it all work together.”
Oracle Corp.
“With more than 390,000 customers—including 100 of the Fortune 100—and with deployments across a wide variety of industries in more than 145 countries around the globe, Oracle offers an optimized and fully integrated stack of business hardware and software systems. Oracle engineers hardware and software to work together in the cloud and in your data center–from servers and storage, to database and middleware, through applications. “
Tellabs Inc.
“Most business professionals think their smartphone is as important as a morning cup of coffee. In Finland, broadband is now a legal right for every citizen. The Internet is becoming essential to life. People all over the globe want to be connected anywhere, anytime. It’s challenging to meet all these expectations while optimizing your network to meet huge user demands.”
ZTE Corp.
“ZTE aims to be a global communications leader, which provides the clients worldwide with satisfying and customized products and services. Employee’s career development and their benefits are highly concerned and guaranteed to be growing along with the company’s development at the same pace.”
