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The Leverage Effect of Photonics Technologies: the European Perspective 3.3.4 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats To further develop a strategy and policy to optimally benefit from the social and economic opportunities of Information, communication & networks, the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats of Europe in this field can be analysed and identified. The strengths of Europe are the following: ■ In some research areas, like ultra-fast networks and network design Europe is a strong global player. ■ There are several companies with strong domestic positions, from which they have been up scaling their activities to global markets. Here, the system integration expertise is a distinctive competence. ■ In several countries, the relation between research and industry is strong, initiated by historical developments. ■ Production of optical hardware systems and some components are considered a European strength. ■ Main network providers have a strong presence in global markets and are working internationally. ■ The developed European communication infrastructure is of the highest quality, also with strong representation in the research infrastructure. The weaknesses of European research and industry are as follows: ■ Telecommunication component costs remain relatively high and dependent on low cost labour assembly. ■ Shortage of in house systems and component development by network operators. ■ Energy consumption of some components, although small individually, is significant when considering the whole network. Present and future developments in society provide the following opportunities for the research and industry in the field of Information, communication & networks: 52 / 190 ■ European and national society/governments show a high demand for ultra fast networks in order to have as many citizens connected to the Internet as possible (e.g. Commissioner Kroes calling for broadband connection to every European citizen). This is supported
The Leverage Effect of Photonics Technologies: the European Perspective by the increasing market for smart phones and internet TV. ■ As many upcoming economies (BRIC) show strong economic growth, this is accompanied by an increase in demand for high quality telecom infrastructures. ■ As these upcoming economies will also have better access to the Internet, this will open markets through e-business. However, European industries need to create new business models to make optimal use. ■ The availability of high quality internet (speed/availability) and development of new ICT based services are strongly connected. Both of these elements are strongly present in Europe and the combination should provide further opportunities especially as communications becomes increasingly embedded in society e.g. through ‘always-on' internet connectivity and associated devices such as smart phones. ■ The demand for better communication infrastructure and pressure on reducing energy use can also lead to an opportunity for European research and industry. ■ Several new technological developments, like FTTH, optical storage, ultrafast networks also provide new market opportunities. ■ As the European Media and broadcasting industry is highly developed, this provides content for higher capacity networks. Present and future developments in society provide the following threats for the research and industry in the field of Information, communication & networks: ■ The strongest threat for the Information, communication & network value chain is the developments in Asia, becoming strong competitors especially on ultra fast networks. ■ There are indications that a reduction of research in ultra fast networks, might take place. This would lead to a fall back of the strong EU position in this field. ■ Increased energy demand of higher speed communications networks might lead to a significant threat to further development, being a risk to the energy system. ■ Potential for capacity constraints in the core network following roll out of fibre optic access networks 53 / 190
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