EMEA Tape Drive and Automation Research -- Methodology, Taxonomy, and Definitions 2010

Abstract

This IDC study presents timely, and accurate information on the EMEA storage market, which is covered in detail by EMEA storage research programs (EMEA Quarterly Tape Research Tracker, EMEA HDD Tracker, and EMEA Disk Storage Tracker).

"The core of our research is a comprehensive electronic database detailing changes and trends in the highly competitive market, covering vendors, channel class, and other storage product categories. Quarterly updates and forecasts provide the latest information on this market for time-crucial decision making," said Jimena Sisa, senior research analyst, IDC European Storage Research.

IDC' s EMEA storage research programs also include the following programs or extensions:

• Regional and country-level user and channel surveys
• European Quarterly Disk Storage System Tracker
• Ad hoc research and consulting

For more information on IDC' s EMEA Quarterly Tape Research Tracker or other IDC EMEA storage research services and our related consulting services, contact Program Director Eric Sheppard, +44 (0) 20 8987 7220, email esheppard@idc.com.

Table of Contents

• IDC Opinion
• In This Study
• Situation Overview
• Methodology
• IDC Branded Tape Methodology
• Key questions in IDC' s branded tape analysis:
• How should the branded tape data be used to evaluate market share?
• Why is it valid to add together branded tape drive and automation revenue?
• Research Process
• Vendor Data Assessment and Measurement
• Vendors
• Geographies Covered
• Regions
• Country
• Segmentation
• For Tape Drives
• For Tape Automation
• Segment
• Tape Type and Number of Slots
• Technology
• Form Factor
• Historical Data
• Data Reconciliation, Quality Control
• Future Outlook
• Essential Guidance
• Learn More
• Related Research
• Synopsis
• Table: IDC EMEA Tape Country Taxonomy