Summary
- HP Continues dominance in Europe – 70% of Data Centres use HP Products
- Hardware Performance is less important than product reliability
- Virtualisation, driven by consolidation is still driving hardware purchas
- Energy efficiency is a major decision facto
- Converged infrastructure hardware gaining traction
- Hyper-V consideration is very strong (30%) – driven by price
- Private Cloud is driven by better perceived amortization / utilization rates and fear of outsourcing
- Microsoft showing particular strength for private, public, and hybrid (Azure) cloud
- There is a gap in virtualization management: Europe is behind in adoption
Source:
http://www.bitpipe.com/fulfillment/1384402965_938
