U.S. Commercial Firewall Markets

The continued use of the Internet as a communications medium will sustain demand for hardware and software products that secure those networks, including firewall technologies. However, the growth of virtual private network solutions will come at the expense of firewall revenues. Consequently, participants will have to refocus their strategies on adding value to remain profitable.

This Frost & Sullivan study analyzes the U.S. markets for firewall hardware and software. It highlights drivers and restraints, tracks pricing and technology trends, and provides accurate revenue forecasts. By examining current market strategies and pinpointing successful tactics, this research will enable your company to develop an effective business plan.

Improved Usability Encourages Firewall Adoption

"Much of the difficulty associated with administering firewalls has been alleviated through intuitive user interfaces," reports the study’s author. "Firewall manufacturers are focusing less on developing security technology, and more on management consoles and features." Improvements in ease of deployment, setup, and administration have relieved complications associated with using firewalls and have significantly contributed to the market’s development.

Implementation of centralized management capabilities and graphical user interfaces will allow networks to be monitored, controlled, and administered from a central location. "These innovations are driving sales from customers with geographically disparate gateway deployments," states the analyst. This study follows technological advances and assesses their impact on the marketplace, giving your firm a privileged view of the industry.

Government Sales Lag Behind Financial Sectors

"Sales to government customers are declining in relation to commercial sectors, which pay higher prices," says the author. Many participants have built their business on government applications. While these companies continue to realize high unit sales to government customers, revenues are restrained because those customers receive significant discounts.

"Nevertheless, the government market is expected to catch a second wind in 2002," according to the analyst. "The continuing effect of self-imposed legislation and the increased role of security from a nation at war with terrorism will create a new surge in demand." With its evaluation of specific application markets, this research identifies emerging opportunities, helping your company determine the most lucrative segments.

1. Commercial Firewall Markets

A. Executive Summary

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Key Market Drivers and Restraints

3. Key Findings in the US Commercial

Firewall Market

4. Conclusions

B. Drivers and Restraints

1. Market Drivers

2. Market Restraints

C. Forecasts

1. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Hardware Analysis

4. Vertical Market Analysis

5. Pricing Trends

6. Distribution Channel Analysis

7. Technology Trends

8. Regulatory Trends

D. Competitive Analysis

1. Market Structure

2. Total Market Share Winners Losers and Why

3. Firewall Appliance Market Share Winners Losers and Why

4. Firewall Software Market Share Winners Losers and Why

5. Products of Key Market Participants

E. Market Engineering Awards

1. Market Engineering Awards

2. Market Engineering Leadership Award

3. Product Line Strategy Award

4. Competitive Strategy Award

5. Product Innovation Award

6. Customer Service Leadership Award

List of Figures

Total Commercial Firewall Market: Revenue Forecast and Unit Shipments (U.S.), 1998-2008

Commercial Firewall Markets: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2002-2008

Commercial Firewall Markets: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2002-2008

Total Commercial Firewall Market: Revenue Forecast and Unit Shipments (U.S.), 1998-2008

Commercial Firewall Appliance Market: Revenue Forecast and Unit Shipments (U.S.), 1998-2008

Commercial Firewall Software Market: Revenue Forecast and Unit Shipments (U.S.), 1998-2008

Commercial Firewall Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (U.S.), 1998-2008

Total Commercial Firewall Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (U.S.), 1998-2008

SOHO-Grade Firewall Appliance Market: Revenue Forecast and Unit Shipments (U.S.), 1998-2008

Small and Medium-Grade Firewall Appliance Market: Revenue Forecast and Unit Shipments (U.S.), 1998-2008

Large Enterprise-Grade Firewall Appliance Market: Revenue Forecast and Unit Shipments (U.S.), 1998-2008

Service Provider-Grade Firewall Appliance Market: Revenue Forecast and Unit Shipments (U.S.), 1998-2008

Total Commercial Firewall Market: Percent of Revenues by Vertical Market (U.S.), 1998-2008

Commercial Firewall Market: ASP Analysis (U.S.), 2001

Commercial Firewall Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2001

Commercial Firewall Hardware and Software Markets: Database of Key Industry Participants by Product Type (U.S.), 2001

Total Commercial Firewall Hardware and Software Market: Market Share Analysis (U.S.), 1999-2001

Commercial Firewall Appliance Market: Market Share Analysis (U.S.), 1999-2001

SOHO-Grade Firewall Appliance Market: Market Share Analysis (U.S.), 1999-2001

Small and Medium-Grade Firewall Appliance Market: Market Share Analysis (U.S.), 1999-2001

Large-Grade Firewall Appliance Market: Market Share Analysis (U.S.), 1999-2001

Service Provider-Grade Firewall Appliance Market: Market Share Analysis (U.S.), 1999-2001

Software Commercial Firewall Market: Market Share Analysis (U.S.), 1999-2001

Commercial Firewall Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2001