Market outlook of session based computing
Managing a growing IT infrastructure has become a paramount issue for organizations due to low capacity utilization and failure to handle increased workload. Session based computing offers organizations a virtual client computing platform to pursue mobile enterprise application and desktop management, and software as a service (SaaS) application management. Technavio market research analysts predict the global session based computing market to grow at a CAGR of close to 30% until 2019.
Storage is a crucial part of virtual infrastructure, and it is of key concern to most organizations planning to deploy session based computing at a wider level. SMBs are expected to emerge as an important segment for deployment of low-cost storage during the forecast period. It is anticipated that market vendors will launch cost-effective offerings to overcome their inability to invest in high-end networked storage for virtualization.
Segmentation of global session based computing market by products
- Application virtualization
- Desktop virtualization
- Session virtualization
Session virtualization by users is a computing segment that creates a shared environment to host multiple users from a single operating system. It enables individual users to access installed applications. It has resulted in a drastic reduction in the adoption of virtual desktop infrastructure through cost reductions in support and maintenance.
Market segmentation of the global session based computing market by end-users
- Manufacturing
- Services
- Media
- Healthcare
- Retail and wholesale
- Public sector
- Education
- Financial services
The education sector is expected to witness high traction among universities to virtualize desktops and applications. Growing number of online educational institutes are investing in application virtualization to give access to several users at the same time. Growing online retail in the APAC region is another positive trend that is propelling this market.
Geographical segmentation of session based computing market
Global session based computing market was dominated by Americas, which accounted for over 45% of its market share in 2014. The increase in mobility services in the Americas has helped the region gain a first-mover advantage in this market. Its growth will largely be driven by the need for mobility in its workforce during the forecast period.
Leading vendors of the global session based computing market
- Citrix
- Dell
- Microsoft
- VMware
- ZeroDesktop
Though, VMware accounted for over half of the virtualization market in 2014, it is witnessing a steadily decline in its market shares Dell, Fujitsu, Microsoft pose a significant competition to VMware, especially in the emerging markets.
The other prominent vendors of the global session based computing market include Atlantis Computing, Cisco Systems, ClearCube, Entisys, Ericom Software, Unidesk, Moka5, NComputing, Nimboxx, Nutanix, Oracle, Pano Logic, Parallels, Proxmox, RedHat, Teradici, VDIworks, and VMTurbo.
Key questions answered in the report
- What are the key factors driving the session based computing market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the session based computing market?
- What are the various opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the session based computing market?
- Trending factors influencing the market shares for the session based computing market?
- Market shares for APAC, Americas, and EMEA?
- Key outcome of the five forces analysis on the session based computing market?
- Growth forecast of the session based computing market?
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This is preliminary content. The table of contents is subject to change.
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
- Market overview
- Top-vendor offerings
PART 03: Market research methodology
- Research methodology
- Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by product
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
PART 08: Market drivers
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
PART 13: Vendor landscape
- Competitive landscape
- Other prominent vendors
PART 14: Key vendor analysis
PART 15: Appendix