Understanding Drivers of Data Center Consolidation

Author(s): Ileana Funez, Ryan Smith

This report will help vendors and solution providers understand the marketplace dynamics surrounding data center consolidation purchases.

This report will cover:

  • Firms’ plans for upgrading to 10Gb Ethernet.
  • Firms’ plans for data center investment over the next five years.
  • Current usage of prevalent network technologies.
  • Obstacles with data center consolidation.
  • Current data center’s performance in achieving business objectives.
  • Level of desire for various consolidated data center benefits amongst firms.