Industrial Ethernet Users Looking for XML Support

It's important for suppliers to accurately predict which protocols their products should support. Backward compatibility and easy integration are the keys to any successful network, and supporting the most popular protocols will help ensure customer satisfaction.

Natick, MA (PRWEB) June 13, 2004 -- A recent report by Venture Development Corporation indicates that industrial Ethernet users are increasingly looking to use the XML (Extensible Markup Language) protocol in both wireline and wireless applications.

Trend in Protocol Use for Industrial Wireline Ethernet Applications (Percent of User Respondents)

In 2003
XML: 16%
PROFInet: 14%
Foundation Fieldbus HSE:16%

Expected in 2006
XML: 31%
PROFInet: 26%
Foundation Fieldbus HSE: 25%

Trend in Protocol Use for Industrial Wireless Ethernet Applications (Percent of User Respondents)

In 2003
XML: 27%
WML: 7%
WAP: 33%

Expected in 2006
XML: 56%
WML: 26%
WAP: 43%

It's important for suppliers to accurately predict which protocols their products should support. Backward compatibility and easy integration are the keys to any successful network, and supporting the most popular protocols will help ensure customer satisfaction.

Press Release, including graphs/charts
http://www.vdc-corp.com/industrial/press/04/pr04-33.html

Report Availability
http://www.vdc-corp.com/industrial/reports/03/br03-31.html

ABOUT VDC
Founded in 1971, VDC is a technology market research and consulting firm that specializes in industrial and commercial electronics, computing, communications, software and power systems markets.

For more information about "Worldwide Industrial Markets for Wireless & Wireline Ethernet Infrastructure Components and Network Software" contact:

Jim Taylor, Group Manager, 508-653-9000, Extension 121, jimt@vdc-corp.com