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Research and Markets : Gulf States Storage Software 2004-2008 Forecast and 2003 Vendor SharesDUBLIN, Ireland --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 8, 2004 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c10949) has announced the addition of Gulf States Storage Software 2004-2008 Forecast and 2003 Vendor Shares to their offering. This IDC study presents the storage software market in the Gulf States for 2003 and forecasts expenditure on storage software applications through 2008. The study contains market size, vendor market shares, and forecasts for five discrete market categories. It also ranks the major storage software providers by their 2003 revenue, and includes a profile of their activities and presence in individual country and vertical markets. The study aims to answer the following questions: What is the current size of the storage software market in the Gulf States? Which storage software segments are most important? What is the current focus of spending? What are IDC's projections for spending on storage software and what are the assumptions for forecast numbers? What impact will these have on the market developments? Who are the market leaders based on license and maintenance revenue and what are their strengths, weaknesses, and strategies for the future? Which industry sectors are the most important sources of demand for storage software applications? What are the future trends in this area? "In order to combat hesitancy in the market, vendors will need to put an emphasis on educating their partners and customers about the benefits of storage software. The business benefits that an organization can gain from storage will derive from how software utilizes and manages the storage environment." ? Heini Booysen, Senior Analyst, IDC Middle East For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c10949 |
