Since 1993, IDC has carried out in-depth analysis of the Middle East and African (MEA) enterprise server markets through a comprehensive set of market updates, briefs, studies, and end-user surveys. IDC's Middle East and Africa Enterprise Servers: Technology Markets research examines and quantifies opportunities and market dynamics across the region, pinpointing key trends so that business leaders can make strategic decisions to help their companies stay competitive.

This service covers the following markets and segments:

• Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE
• Product and distribution strategies
• Windows, Linux, NetWare, Unix servers
• Proprietary systems (z/OS, i5/OS, OpenVMS)
• x86-32, x86-64, EPIC, RISC, CISC
• Technical and personal workstations

Throughout the year, this service will address the following key topics:

• Market sizing
• Vendor market shares
• Distribution channel analysis (units and value)
• Vendor competitive analysis/positioning
• Economic and political factors influencing market development
• Vertical market assessment
• Market impact of changing technology

This service addresses the following issues that are critical to your success:

1. Which major markets will grow fastest and why?
2. Which customer segments offer the greatest opportunity?
3. Is the Linux OS a serious choice?
4. Will hardware sales decrease as the processing services market picks up speed?
5. Will Windows allow Microsoft to target the midrange market?
6. What are the key characteristics of each country and how do they affect demand?
7. What tactics and strategies do leading vendors use to improve their market position?

IDC's Middle East and Africa Enterprise Servers: Technology Markets research reviews strategies, market positioning, and future direction of major server vendors operating in the Middle East and Africa, including:

Acer, Apple, Dell, Fujitsu Siemens, HP, IBM, NEC CI, SGI, Stratus Computer, Sun Microsystems, Unisys, and vendors active in the local markets.

Throughout the year, this service offers insight into the latest trends affecting the market.

North Africa Enterprise Servers: Technology Markets 2008-2012 Forecast and 2007 Vendor Shares (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia)

These studies provide an overview of the market for computer systems and servers in the given regions. The information provides a picture of current market conditions and how they will evolve both in the short term and over the next five years. Five-year volume and value forecasts are provided for each market and server class. Major vendor market positions and strategies are assessed and the major distribution channels analyzed.

Israel Enterprise Servers: Technology Markets 2008-2012 Forecast and 2007 Vendor Shares

Turkey Enterprise Servers: Technology Markets 2008-2012 Forecast and 2007 Vendor Shares

These studies provide an understanding of the changes and challenges facing the server industry in the given emerging markets. The studies deliver market-sizing data for the overall server market and for servers in the CISC, RISC, and x86 classes. Five-year volume and value forecasts are provided for each market and for each server class. Major vendor market positions and strategies are assessed and the major distribution channels analyzed.

IDC offers a complete market intelligence solution customized to meet your business requirements. The array of products and services available to you includes:

• The opportunity to have your specific questions answered through personal interaction with industry experts who cover the topics and markets in your service
• Around-the-clock access to our market intelligence on idc.com, IDC's personalized Web experience
• A view of the market's future with 12 months of continuous intelligence about its direction and the reasons behind it, along with actionable advice for taking advantage of existing and emerging opportunities
• Special client discount pricing on purchases of research from other services
• Complimentary admission to IDC's annual Directions conference, where you'll hear our latest forecasts and network with IDC analysts and other industry professionals
• Complimentary invitations to monthly executive telebriefings, interactive forums designed to provide you with insights about research and strategies directly from IDC analysts

To find out how our flexible packaging options can meet your specific business needs, please contact your IDC sales executive.

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