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Infoblox Aims to Fend Off BlueCat with New Products
Recently listed automated network control solutions provider Infoblox (NYSE:BLOX) is counting on the growth of “dynamic networks.” Infoblox believes that as businesses switch to automated network control demand for data centers that perform virtualization, cloud computing, software-as-a-service, and high-speed networking, support multiple business operations will grow. The company is riding on the wave of this
Proofpoint Targets Postini Customers
According to Gartner, cloud-based security software solutions will account for 15.6% of the $26.2 billion market for security software by the year 2016. For 2012, Gartner expects the security software market to be worth $19.1 billion, with cloud-based security solutions accounting for 5% of the market’s share. Gartner believes that demand for cloud-based security solutions
Envivio Plays for a Small Portion of Video Infrastructure Market
Researcher Synergy Research Group estimates that the video infrastructure market will grow 7% annually from $32 billion in 2011 to $45 billion by 2016. The most growth is projected in the content management and distribution segment, which is estimated to be worth $23 billion by 2016. San Francisco–based Envivio is one player trying to make
RIM Declines Steadily to Just 5% Market Share
According to Gartner’s second-quarter analysis of worldwide mobile device sales, sales of mobile devices fell 2.3% over the year to 419 million units. 37% of mobile devices sold last quarter were smartphones. Gartner estimates that smartphone sales grew 43% over the year to 154 million units driven by strong performances by both Apple and Samsung.
Alibaba and Baidu Driving China’s Internet Boom
The China Internet Network Information Center estimates that the number of people online in China grew 11% over the year to 538 million in July. Mobile Internet users are also on the rise. iResearch estimates that smartphone sales in China will grow 56% this year to 113 million units. Also in July, the number of
What Happens to Dell Now?
A recent IDC report estimates that worldwide PC market will grow a mere 0.9% this year to 367 million units. This is the second consecutive year of poor growth, and it is attributed to the slowing down of emerging markets and volume declines in mature markets. IDC research suggests that consumers are waiting to evaluate
Angie’s List Imploding
Several social media stocks that went public last year are dealing with stock lock-up expiration periods this year. Not only are leaders like Facebook witnessing strong declines following the expiration period, but other players haven’t been spared, either. Online review site Angie’s List saw its stock price fall significantly the day the lock-ups expired. Add
Fusion-io Growing Fast but Still Looking for Profits
According to an IDC report, the solid state drive (SSD) market is expected to see strong growth in the coming years. Worldwide SSD shipments are projected to grow at an annual rate of 51.5% over the period 2010 to 2015. Gartner expects the enterprise flash market to be worth $4.5 billion by 2015. Memory player