SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 15 -- The global consumption of optical add/drop mutiplexers (OADMs) will surge to $1.03 billion in 2006, and although the optoelectronics recession put a big dent in North American network consumption, strong growth has continued in Europe and Asia, according to market forecaster ElectroniCast Corp. The company's analysis of market, application, technology and competitive trends of OADM systems, modulators and supporting fiber optics components is available for $2,995. It includes an analysis of competition among OADM and related component vendors in North America, Europe and Asia. For information, contact Theresa Hosking at 650-343-1398; fax 650-343-1698. Online: www.electronicast.com