IDC's Worldwide Enterprise Storage Systems Taxonomy, 2023

Description

This IDC study provides a comprehensive overview of IDC's enterprise storage systems taxonomy and outlines market segmentations and measurement methodologies for the storage industry, including classification by technology, vendor, geography, and revenue metrics. The document should serve as a guide for IDC's enterprise storage systems research."This year's IDC enterprise storage systems taxonomy offers a framework for analyzing the market in its current state," said Carol Sliwa, research director, Infrastructure Systems, Platforms, and Technologies Group at IDC. "The taxonomy will continue to evolve to reflect the changing nature of the market, as storage vendors adapt existing systems and design new products to address the needs of enterprises that are modernizing their IT infrastructure, often as part of digital transformation initiatives."

Product Code: US49243923

IDC's Worldwide Enterprise Storage Systems Taxonomy

Enterprise Storage Systems Taxonomy Changes for 2023

Taxonomy Overview

Definitions

Enterprise Storage Systems Suppliers
Branded Market View
Enterprise Storage Systems
- External OEM Storage
  - Array Types
- Internal OEM Storage
- ODM Direct Storage
Storage Product Categories
- Server-Based Storage
- Data Organization and Access
- Software-Defined Storage and File- and Object-Based Storage
Two Key SDS and FOBS Solution Building Blocks
- SBS Hardware
- SDS Controller Software
SDS and FOBS Market Segments
Other Definitions Related to All Market Segments
- Enterprise Storage System Types
- Media Types
- Operating Systems
- Architecture
- Data Access Method
- Installation Environments
- Topology
- Additional Definitions
Storage Class and Price Bands
- Storage Class
- Price Bands
Geographic Segmentation
Enterprise Storage Market Metrics
- Revenue
  - Vendor Revenue
  - Value
  - Units
  - Terabytes
- Gigabytes Per Unit
- Average Selling Value and List Price
- Exchange Rates
- Future Outlook
Essential Guidance