Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Security

							Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Security Software
AN IDC REPORT SERIES

The mobility and broadband explosion has sent IT security to the top of the list of investment priorities among users across Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East and Africa. Multiple access points and the ubiquitous nature of IT have made the implementation of state-of-the-art security essential to doing business. As a result, demand for security software has accelerated competition in the marketplace. IDC's Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Security Software research analyzes users' requirements in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East and Africa, enabling vendors to align their strategies with regional needs.

Markets Covered
This service covers the following markets and segments: • Eight countries in Central and Eastern Europe: Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and Slovenia • Six countries in the Gulf States: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates • South Africa (independent report) • Turkey (independent report) • Revenue and vendor breakdown for: — Identity and access management — Secure content and threat management — Security and vulnerability management — Security strategy and policy — Antivirus and antispam software

Subjects Analyzed
Throughout the year, this service will address the following topics: • Vendor revenue by country and region • Market sizing for key software areas • Vertical market breakdowns • Top operating systems and security solutions • Sales model analysis • Market drivers and inhibitors • Five-year forecasts for main security areas

Key Questions Answered
This service addresses the following issues that are critical to your success: 1. 2. 3. Which are the top market vendors in each country and what are their critical success factors? Which verticals and customers are buying the applications? Which OS platforms are most frequently adopted? Which sales model is more effective in these markets: direct or indirect? Why? 4. What is the current market size of the five security software markets in terms of software licenses and maintenance revenue? What are the current trends, developments, drivers, and inhibitors influencing the market? How will these affect the market over the next five years?

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Competitive Analysis
IDC's Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Security Software research examines how software vendors are positioning themselves to compete in the IT security markets of Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East and Africa. This service reviews strategies, market positioning, and future direction of leading vendors, including Check Point, CA, IBM, Kaspersky, Symantec, and Trend Micro.

Research Agenda
Throughout the year, this service will offer insight into the latest trends impacting the market. Potential studies include: Central and Eastern Europe Security Software 2009–2013 Forecast and 2008 Vendor Share Middle East and Africa Security Software 2009–2013 Forecast and 2008 Vendor Share South Africa Security Software 2009–2013 Forecast and 2008 Vendor Share Turkey Security Software 2009–2013 Forecast and 2008 Vendor Share Each study presents the security software markets in their respective regions for 2008 and forecasts expenditure on security software applications through 2013. They include market size, vendor market shares, and forecasts for the different security software categories. The studies also rank the major security software providers by their 2008 revenue and include a profile of their activities and presence in individual country and vertical markets. Each study aims to answer the following questions: What is the current size of the software security market? Which security software segments are the most dynamic? What is the current focus of spending? What are IDC's predictions for spending on security software and what are the assumptions for forecast numbers? What impact will these have on market developments? Which are the market leaders based on license and maintenance revenue? What are their strengths and weaknesses, and strategies for the future? Which industry sectors are the most important sources of demand for security software applications? What are the future trends in this area?

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