European Infrastructure Management Services Market, Forecast and Analysis, 2005-2009

This IDC study is designed to give an update of the current infrastructure management services market in Europe. It constitutes a follow up to the European infrastructure management services forecast and analysis study published in 2004 (Doc #R103L, April 2004).

The study provides sizing of the Western European infrastructure management services market from 2004 to 2009, as well as the key trends and assumptions for the development of the market in this period.

The study further provides a breakdown of this market in six individual segments: application management, network consulting and integration, IS outsourcing, desktop and network management, hardware support and deploy, and software support and deploy.

The different market strategies in place within the $89 billion market are highlighted, and IDC presents the main actions to consider in order to succeed in the market.

"Infrastructure services forms an important part of the IT services market. The market is mature, yet keeps throwing challenges to all involved. Positioning strategy and partnering will be key essentials for players wanting to keep up with and survive within this constantly evolving market," says Janine Jadnanansing, research analyst for IDC's European Infrastructure Management Services research.