Worldwide Blade Server 2009-2013 Forecast

This IDC study presents market size and forecast information for the worldwide blade server market for 2009–2013. The blade market is forecast at the worldwide and regional level. This study also highlights the shift in blade workloads and the continuing trend toward high-density computing in IT organizations.

"The ability to deliver a dynamic IT infrastructure will keep blade servers as the driver of growth for the server industry," said Jed Scaramella, senior research analyst, Enterprise Servers and Datacenters. "In this current economic environment, IT organizations are looking to reduce expenses and seeking IT efficiencies. The integrated nature of the blade platforms is adept to deliver a dynamic IT infrastructure."