European Server Infrastructure Market 2008 Top 10 Predictions

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Predictions
• In This Study
• Situation Overview
• Future Outlook
  • Server Technology Predictions
    • Prediction #1: x86 Servers Will Gradually Increase Their Market Dominance Against Enterprise Systems and Make Inroads in All Vertical Industries
    • Prediction #2: Virtualization Will Become a More Mature Technology With an Increased Focus on Management Tools
    • Prediction #3: Virtualization Will Move From a Technology Discussion to a Broader Business Value Discussion and Will Come to be Known as "Virtualization Across the Enterprise"
    • Prediction #4: Blades Will Continue Their Double-Digit Growth on the EMEA Server Market in 2008
    • Prediction #5: Vendors Will Intensify Their Focus on the Midmarket and Release Solutions Tailored to the Needs of This Segment
    • Prediction #6: Green Computing Will Become a Key Differentiator in Vendors' Marketing Strategies
    • Prediction #7: Windows Server 2008' s Long March to Completion Will Finally Reach the Finish Line During the First Quarter of 2008, But Mainstream Adoption Will Drag Well Into 2009
    • Prediction #8: Automation Will Play an Important Role as IT Organizations Control Costs, Improve Service Delivery, Meet Compliance Regulations, and Manage Virtual Resources
  • Go-to-Market Predictions
    • Prediction #9: The Number of Partnerships Between Vendors Will Increase
    • Prediction #10: Server Revenue From the Channel Will Grow
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  • Synopsis