Worldwide Mobile Device Management and Mobile Operator and Device Manufacturer-Centric 2008-2012 Forecast

This IDC study analyzes the mobile device management - mobile operator and device manufacturer (MDM-MODM)-centric market. Such solutions deliver over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, diagnostics, remote configuration and provisioning, security, and backup and restore of mobile devices, and increasingly the mobile applications on the devices. This study examines the MDM-MODM market for the period from 2008 to 2012. Worldwide market sizing is provided for 2007, and a worldwide five-year growth forecast by geographic region for this market is shown for 2008-2012. A comparison of the revenue shares of the leading vendors for 2007 is provided. This study also includes profiles of leading vendors and identifies the characteristics that vendors will need to be successful in the future.

"Mobile device management solutions for the consumer market are increasing in sophistication, providing multiple benefits for mobile operators and device manufacturers. Despite current economic conditions, we expect the overall market to grow by 25.9% as mobile providers seek to better manage devices and better serve their customers," said Sean Ryan, research analyst for IDC's Mobile Enterprise service.