Worldwide Enterprise Network Infrastructure 2013–2017 Forecast

This IDC study provides a five-year forecast (2013–2017) for the worldwide enterprise network infrastructure market. Data for 2013–2017 is forecast; data for 2008–2012 is actual data. This study includes Ethernet switch, router, WLAN, IP telephony, Layer 4–7 switch, WAN application delivery, Fibre Channel switch, InfiniBand switch, and enterprise videoconferencing and telepresence equipment. It segments the market by customer type as well as geography: North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific, and Latin America.

"The rising profile of the network within the context of IT infrastructure is being defined by a staggering number of mobile devices, explosion of video traffic, expanding business and mission-critical applications, and cloud-based application virtualization and service delivery requirements. These demands will drive the enterprise network market forward to reach nearly $52 billion in 2017." — Rohit Mehra, vice president, Network Infrastructure, IDC