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Web Hosting Economics Altered by Virtualization and Utility Models

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: June 2006
Product Code: R104-26078
Description

This IDC study looks at disruptive economics tied to virtualization and utility computing that will force intense competition across Web hosting market segments as more real-time granular service models emerge to support lower costs per unit for processor and storage capacity.

According to Rona Shuchat, research director, Web Hosting Services at IDC, "The focus will continue to shift to rightsizing a customer's application to the assets needed based on actual usage and time of use, with a parallel focus on improving performance, reliability, and scalability."

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
IDC Opinion
In This Study
Situation Overview
Virtualization Dynamics
Figure: Virtualization Model Comparison
Figure: Added Benefits of Virtualization Software for Low-End Servers
Vendor Profiles
AT&T
Data Return
EDS
IBM
Rackspace
SAVVIS
Future Outlook
Essential Guidance
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Related Research
Synopsis
Ordering and More Information
Price and Delivery Options



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