ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Japan Optical Access Equipment 2008–2012 Forecast and 2007 Analysis: GE-PON and G-PON Market Outlook". This study provides an overview and market forecast of the optical access equipment market in Japan for 2007 to 2012.

One of the main drivers for FTTx is NTT's NGN. In addition, one of the most important success factors for NTT's NGN is FTTH. FTTH will provide the last mile infrastructure that will enable NGN's differentiating features such as QoS and security.

The FTTx equipment market is expected to enter its replacement cycle beginning in 2011, which will cause the market to expand following a period of market contraction between 2008 and 2010. According to the report, it is estimated that this replacement period will represent opportunities for both tier 2 vendors and new market entrants. The key will be low-cost NG-PON technologies, compatibility with existing GE-PON systems, and the ability to deliver products on a timely basis, the report reveals.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications' web site. View the report: Japan Optical Access Equipment 2008–2012 Forecast and 2007 Analysis: GE-PON and G-PON Market Outlook.