Sun Microsystems Sun Fire Life Cycle Report, July/August 2006: Industry Report

Sun Microsystems Sun Fire Life Cycle Report, July/August 2006

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: September 2006
Product Code: R104-27984

Description

This IDC study provides residual value forecasts for Sun's low-end, midrange, and high-end servers. This study explains the current market conditions and future technology introductions that will impact equipment values.

"Sun has faced some challenges in the recent past, but all signs indicate a turnaround is taking place. There is more work to do, but we believe customers are also encouraged with the positive momentum." ? Susan G. Middleton, research director, Technology Valuation Service.

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Table of Contents
IDC Opinion
In This Study
Methodology
Definitions
Situation Overview
Sun's Product Rollouts Help the Company Gain Share
Revenue Gains in Sun's Fiscal Fourth Quarter
New Models
Sun Promotes Trade-In Programs
Double Trade-In Value for UltraSPARC Server Upgrades
Sun Upgrade Advantage Program
Future Outlook
Secondary Market Trends for Sun Servers
Table: Sun Microsystems Server Fair Market Values, July 2006
Residual Value Assumptions
Table: Sun Microsystems Server Residual Value Forecast, January 2007-January 2012
Table: Sun Microsystems Workstation Residual Value Forecast, January 2007- January 2010
Table: Sun Microsystems Server Specifications, July 2006
Table: Sun Microsystems Workstation Specifications, July 2006
Essential Guidance
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