Western Europe Disk Systems Solutions (SAN/NAS/DAS) by Vertical Market, Forecast 2005–2010

This study provides a map of short- and longer-term opportunities, highlighting purchasing patterns and drivers by vertical market for external disk systems solutions. An analysis of spending for SAN, NAS, and external DAS solutions in Western Europe is provided for 11 vertical markets over the 2005–2010 forecast period.

Detailed analysis of trends and assumptions by vertical market for the external disk systems market, consistent with this study, can be found in the recently-published Western Europe Vertical Markets Disk Systems Spending Forecast, 2005–2010 (Doc #SS01N, July 2006)

Vertical markets covered include discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, transport, communications, utilities, retail/wholesale, financial services, business services, government, healthcare and education, and other.

"Penetration and adoption patterns vary by vertical market, despite the common trends of decline in DAS spending and sustained growth in networked storage adoption," said Serena Da Rold, program manager, IDC European Vertical Views. "Companies in distinct industries show a different propensity to undertake the implementation of new technologies rather than simply increasing the capacity of their existing storage systems, and the decision to direct new investments towards SAN or NAS solutions depends closely on each sector's specific needs and requirements."