As software consolidation continues it will spread to adjacent markets and complementary technologies such as:
- Business Intelligence: with major firms already acquired, M&A activity centers on related technologies to complete information platforms
- Applications: with large core applications already acquired, acquisition targets are vertical-specific applications that complement the core
- Middleware: vendors seek to complete their offerings with tools and technologies for management and life-cycle support
IDC recently released worldwide vendor share and forecast studies that provide a comprehensive view of the industry's current and future outlook by technology and market segment, and offer actionable advice for taking advantage of existing and emerging opportunities.
