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Canadian Network Equipment Buying Behaviour

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: October 2007
Product Code: R104-31824
Description
This document is about Canadian Network Equipment Buying Behaviour
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

IDC Opinion

In This Study

Methodology

Executive Summary

Situation Overview

Improving Productivity, Organizational Efficiency, and Business Growth Are Top Priorities for Canadian Organizations

Figure: Top Business or Organizational Priorities

Improving Productivity Is a Persistent Problem for Canadian Business

Figure: Top Business or Organizational Priority for Medium-Sized and Large Business, 2004-2007

Networking Equipment Investments Improve Productivity and Organizational Infrastructure

Figure: Top Business or Organizational Priority for Medium-Sized and Large Firms When LAN/Networking Is Top IT Priority, 2006 and 2007

Underlying Factors for Networking Investments Forcing Action Now

Figure: Key Factor Forcing Action on Top Business Problem, 2006 and 2007

Networking Equipment Budgets in Canada

Figure: Networking Hardware Budgets in Canada

Retirement Rates of Data Networking Equipment in Canada

Figure: Average Expected Length of Service for Networking Equipment

Future Outlook

Figure: Evolution of Corporate Networks in Canada

Networking Investment Priorities for Canadian Organizations

Figure: Canadian Adoption of Networking Technologies

What Are the Obstacles Delaying IT and Networking Projects in Canada?

Figure: Causes for Delays in Discretionary IT Projects

Networking Equipment Investment Triggers

Figure: Network Investment Triggers by Company Size

Inhibitors to Networking Investments

Figure: Inhibitors to Networking Investment

Business Benefits of Networking Investments

Figure: Perceived Benefits Sought from Networking Investments

Technology Challenges When Deploying Networking Equipment

Figure: Networking Equipment Deployment Technology Challenges

Where Canadian Organizations Turn to Networking Solutions

Figure: Primary Networking Provider: LAN Switches and Routers

Criteria for Selecting Networking Equipment Providers

Figure: Selection Criteria for Networking Equipment

Essential Guidance

Advice for Vendors

Segment and Attack

Value Proposition

Positioning

Marketing Messages and Actions

Go to Market

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Related Research

Methodology

Synopsis

Ordering and More Information
Price and Delivery Options



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