Worldwide WAN Application Delivery 2009-2013 Forecast and Analysis

This IDC study analyzes the key trends shaping the WAN application delivery market. This document also provides the worldwide market forecast for the WAN application delivery market in terms of revenue. It segments the forecast into the following geographic segments: North America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, and Latin America. Additionally, it provides a five-year forecast by customer type, place in the network, and platform. This study also presents the key underlying trend assumptions used in the market forecast.

"Despite a slowing economy — and indeed because of it — enterprises need IT solutions that help them improve customer service and cut overall operating expenses. WAN application delivery has emerged as integral to the most strategic IT priorities. As a result, revenue in this market will reach $1.7 billion by 2013 as WAN application delivery transforms application delivery." — Lucinda Borovick, IDC research vice president, Datacenter Networks.