Blade Server Market Witnessing Improvement in Security Features

A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global Blade Server market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.5 percent.

The report, which focuses on North America and the EMEA region, indicates that the market is being driven by the need to reduce the cost of network infrastructure and maintenance.

According to Technavio’s industry analyst, “One of the major drivers for organizations opting for blade servers is the need to reduce the overall capital and operating costs of managing enterprise infrastructure. Networking devices are increasing in functionality with the evolution of technology and though this trend has increased the cost of the devices, the overall ability of blade servers to integrate servers, storage, and management has still helped reduce the overall cost of the infrastructure.”

The report also highlights that the increasing cost of resources and expertise is hindering the growth of this market. However, the increased functionalities and capabilities of blade servers is expected to keep driving the market. There are also improved security features being incorporated into blade servers.

These are just some of the important findings presented in the report that will enable companies to fully understand the potential in this market and formulate their own strategies.

Technavio’s report, Global Blade Server Market 2010–2014, is based on extensive research conducted with industry experts, vendors, and end-users. It examines the key trends, drivers, and challenges impacting the evolution of this market. The report also contains incisive insights and SWOT analyses regarding the key vendors in this market, including HP, IBM, Cisco, and Dell.

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