Netgear 2005 Annual Report Download - page 7

Enabling the Digital Lifestyle Scaling and Securing your Business
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HOME NETWORKING The broadband Internet is becoming the primary conduit for people to communicate and be
entertained. With billions of devices to connect worldwide, everything from computers to phones to TV’s and stereos
to surveillance cameras and thermostats are becoming part of the network. The growth in voice over the Internet
and the explosion in digital content is driving adoption of the next generation of networks in the home.
Whether stored locally or streamed from the Internet, digital content now needs to be available anywhere in
the home on any device at any time, with or without a PC. Voice over the Internet through services such as Skype
places similar demands on home network infrastructure. Homes are now deploying a combination of wireless,
wired Ethernet, and powerline connections all at the faster speeds and higher performance necessary to support simul-
taneous voice and high-definition video streams along with bandwidth intensive downloads and data networking.
The broadband Internet and wireless connectivity have provided greater access to information and collabora-
tion and are changing the way we communicate and entertained. Networking delivers the gear we need to enable
our digital lifestyles.
BUSINESS NETWORKING Growing businesses of all sizes are leveraging the power of the network to increase pro-
ductivity, reach new customers, and lower their costs. From switches at the core of the network to routers at the
edge, with the added benefits of wireless mobility and remote access, networks for small to medium business need
to be as scalable and as secure as any enterprise network.
New networking technologies and applications are leading the way, and small to medium businesses are
demanding their unique needs be met for value, performance, reliability, and ease of use.
With the introduction of networking innovations like Smart Switching with an easy-to-use web interface for man-
agement and monitoring, small to medium business are finding new, better ways to network and to work. Whether
they are sharing Internet access, peripherals, and files in the office, or they are accessing video conferencing
and VoIP from the road, small to medium businesses worldwide are building networks that advance
their businesses.
60M+
n
Over 60 million people
around the globe subscribe to Skype’s
free Internet telephone service
The upcoming wireless standard,
802.11n, can connect at faster
speeds and longer range for
HD video and voice
10 Gig
1
Gigabit Ethernet expands
throughout the network, leading
to 10 Gig speeds for SMBs
NETGEAR Smart Switches
out-sell all other
competitors combined #