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[November 28, 2012]

Research and Markets: Global Broadband - Home Area Networks

DUBLIN --(Business Wire)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mxtgj4/global_broadband) has announced the addition of the "Global Broadband - Home Area Networks" report to their offering.

Home area networks refer to networks deployed in residential premises using wired or wireless technologies. Device use is becoming increasingly sophisticated globally as competition and cooperation between network operators and consumer electronics manufacturers continues to increase.

As home networking matures from being PC- and media-centric using devices such as digital TVs, DVRs, set-top boxes, Smart TVs, game consoles, smart meters - the need for more connectivity will be required. We will need to incorporate a variety of consumer electronic devices that require connctivity to the smart homes of the future. The rollout of National Broadband Network (News - Alert) in some parts of the world and the integration of smart grids will further drive the home area network market.

This report provides an overview of the global market for the various components of home networks as well as an analysis of developments and selected statistical estimates.

Latest Developments:

Around a quarter of homes worldwide had Wi-Fi networks by the end of 2011; Using the electrical cabling within the home to provide network connectivity is one way to network the home; Smart meters are going to play a key role in smart grids as the inhouse energy management tools for the users.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Synopsis (News - Alert)

2. Home area networks (HANs) defined

3. Internal network connectivity

3.1 Wireless homes

3.2 Broadband over home electrical cabling - HomePlug (News - Alert)

3.3 Smart meters to drive HAN uptake

4. Network devices

4.1 Home media centres

4.2 Interfacing with home networks

5. The smart home

5.1 Overview of the future home