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User Survey Analysis: Midsize Enterprises Present Significant Virtualization Opportunity as the Economies Improve
19 October 2009
 
Naveen Mishra   Aylin Guler  

In June and July 2009, Gartner conducted a survey among midsize businesses in nine countries (Australia, France, Germany, U.K., U.S., China, India, Brazil and Russia) to assess the current adoption level of virtualization and to understand their concerns and plans regarding virtualization.




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Table of Contents


    
 Key Findings and Recommendations

    
 Introduction and Survey Objectives

    
 Methodology Statement

    
 Gartner Recommendations Based on Findings

    
 Data Insights

    
 Midmarket Brings Opportunity, With 29% First-Time Buyers for Server Virtualization During 2009
    
 Even Some Existing Users Will Increase Their Investment in Virtualization in 2009
    
 Key Reasons to Adopt Server Virtualization in 2009: Increase Efficiency, Reduce Hardware and Control Spending
    
 45% of the Midmarket Considers x86 Server Virtualization a High Priority in 2009
    
 Half of Midsize Businesses Have No Plans to Implement x86 Server Virtualization in 2009

    
 Demographics

    
 Methodology

    
 Recommended Reading


List of Figures


Figure 1. 
 Of Server-Related Projects That Have Been Postponed, Canceled or Continued With a Reduced Budget, Those That Are Most Likely to Return to a High Priority Level When Economy Improves
 

Figure 2. 
 Has Your Organization Started to Invest in Virtualization, or Does It Plan to Invest in Virtualization During 2009?
 

Figure 3. 
 Given the Current Economic Conditions, Compared With 2008, Do You Expect Your Organization's Investment in Virtualization to Decrease, Stay the Same or Increase in 2009?
 

Figure 4. 
 Given the Current Economic Conditions, Compared With 2008, Do You Expect Your Organization's Investment in Virtualization to Decrease, Stay the Same or Increase in 2009? (By Country)
 

Figure 5. 
 What Are or Were the Top Three Reasons for Your Organization to Adopt or Plan to Adopt Virtualization Technology?
 

Figure 6. 
 To What Extent Is x86 Server Virtualization Implementation a Priority for Your Organization in 2009? (Midsize Businesses)
 

Figure 7. 
 What Stage of Implementation Is x86 Server Virtualization Projects at?
 

Figure 8. 
 Respondents by Location of Primary Workplace
 

Figure 9. 
 Respondents by Company Size (at Primary Workplace Location)
 

Figure 10. 
 Respondents by Organization's Fiscal 2008 Revenue
 

Figure 11. 
 Respondents by Industry
 



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