Japan Blade Server 1H05 Vendor Analysis

This IDC study analyzes the 1H02 to 1H05 Japan blade server market. It identifies the positions of the various vendors in the Japan blade server market using the IDC Leadership Grid. It also provides separate analyses of the five leading vendors.

Ikuo Takafuji, research analyst, Server Research, IDC Japan says, "Japan's blade server market fully emerged in 2H04. The market will maintain double-digit growth in the future. Shipments are forecast to reach 104,262 units in 2009. Vendors should strengthen their sales channels as a top priority to expand the blade server market."