Canadian Hosting Infrastructure Services (HIS) Competitive Analysis, 2005

Hosting infrastructure services consist of three segments: hosting services, storage services, and management services. Each segment faces different challenges and opportunities for companies competing for market share. "Shared hosting has become a commodity service," says Leslie Rosenblood, senior analyst, outsourcing services. "Storage and management service providers need to find the right product and service bundles that will resonate with customers."