Security in Canada, Part 2: Buying Intentions and Influencers

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• IDC Opinion
• In This Study
• Situation Overview
  • Introduction
  • Figure: Overview of Companies' Knowledge Regarding IT Security
  • Figure: Overview of Companies' Knowledge of IT Security by Role
  • Security in the Larger Context
  • Figure: Companies' Top Area of IT Investment in July-September 2007 by Company Size
  • Security Solutions Canadians Have and Want
    • Security Solutions That Firms Have Deployed
    • Figure: Companies' IT Security Solutions Currently in Place by Company Size
    • Security Solutions That Firms Plan to Buy
    • Figure: IT Security Solutions Companies Are Likely to Purchase in the Next 12 Months by Company Size
    • Staying In-House Versus Going Outsourced
    • Figure: Companies' Outsourced Versus In-House Security Systems by Company Size
• Future Outlook
  • Vendor Influence
    • Influence on overall IT decision-making
    • Figure: Frequency with Which Companies Seek Advice or Recommendations for IT Products by Company Size
    • Influence on Security Decision Making
    • Figure: Influence of Software, Hardware, and Services Vendors on Companies Evaluating and Purchasing IT Security Solutions by Company Size
    • Figure: Influence of Software, Hardware, and Services Vendors on Companies Evaluating and Purchasing IT Security Solutions by Role and Vendor Type
    • Figure: Influence of Software, Hardware, and Services Vendors on Companies Purchasing IT Security Solutions by Role and Vendor Type
• Essential Guidance
  • Actions to Consider
• Learn More
  • Related Research
  • Synopsis