The Network Virtualization Solutions Market in Europe: here is the new IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessment.
According to this study, although no single company had established itself
as outright leader in the European network virtualization solutions market, IBM
and Cisco can be considered the strongest major players in this nascent market,
although Accenture, VMware and HP also feature within this grouping.
Connectikpeople.co observes that,
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This IDC study assesses nine
technology and solutions providers that are already present and active in the
early stages of the development of the network virtualization solutions market
in Europe.
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Vendor selection focuses on
next-generation network virtualization services solutions either directly or
via partnerships, as well as a strong geographic presence or ambition within
the European services market.
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This assessment discusses both
quantitative and qualitative characteristics that explain success in this
strategic market.
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The network virtualization solutions market is
an emerging market, driven by technology development on the one side, and the
end-user drive for network efficiency and reliability to underpin their
existing efforts towards transformation.
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Solutions centered around
professional services are beginning to emerge for enterprise buyers to help
find their way through this maze.
Connectikpeople.co has also captured the following questions for potential
buyers of network virtualization:
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As a buyer, how comfortable are you being aligned so early with one of the SDN
"ideological camps"? In 2013, we've seen technology-focused, industry
heavyweights lining up with different technological approaches.
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Is your enterprise happy to be aligned with one of the camps? If so, then it
could be beneficial to engage with a services company associated with such an
approach.
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To what extent can they the solutions partner provide professional services on
technology issues to implement next-generation network virtualization
solutions, but also provide consulting on the integration between the network
and other parts of the ICT spectrum?
About IDC MarketScape
The IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an
overview of the competitive fitness of IT, telecommunications, or
industry-specific suppliers in a given market. The research methodology uses a
rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative
criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's
position within a given market. The IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework
in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and
current and future market success factors of IT, telecommunications, or
industry-specific vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also
provides technology buyers with a transparent foundation to allow companies to
independently compare the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective
vendors.
About IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of
market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information
technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT
professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make
fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than
1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology
and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. For more than 49
years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their
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