Worldwide Tape Drive 2009-2013 Forecast and Analysis and 2008 Vendor Shares

Publication Date	April 2009
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	29
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC06892

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Summary

This IDC study analyzes and summarizes the market trends in the tape drive industry and its vendors, and it provides actual shipment data, yearly for 2005 and 2006 and quarterly for 2007 and 2008. The study covers tape drive forecasts for revenue, shipment volume, and average sales values (ASVs) for 2009-2013 and summarizes various metrics (e.g., capacity, ASVs, and vendor shares) specific to each market segment. Finally, the study offers near-term and long-term expectations for demand, vendor execution, and industry dynamics, as well as suggested strategies for industry participants.

"IDC expects that removable disk backup products will likely put additional pressure on tape drives, particularly in the entry and low-end markets. However, we expect virtual tape libraries (VTLs) will augment midrange and enterprise tape drives, especially in tape libraries and automation. We believe the economics of high-capacity tape drives are well suited to deep archive and tiered storage applications," said Robert Amatruda, research director, Tape and Removable Storage, at IDC.

Content

IDC Opinion
In This Study
- Methodology
Situation Overview
- The Worldwide Tape Drive Market, 2008
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Revenue by Vendor, 1Q07-4Q08
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q07-4Q08
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Revenue Share by Vendor, 1Q07-4Q08
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipment Share by Vendor, 1Q07-4Q08
  - Entry Tape Drives: Steep Declines, No New Investment, Removable Hard Disk Positioned as a Viable Alternative
  - Table: Worldwide Entry Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q07-4Q08
  - Table: Worldwide Entry Tape Drive Shipments by Technology, 1Q07-4Q08
  - Low-End Tape Drive Market: High Volume, Low Value
  - Table: Worldwide Low-End Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q07-4Q08
  - Table: Worldwide Low-End Tape Drive Shipments by Technology, 1Q07-4Q08
  - Midrange Tape Drive Market: LTO Dominates
  - Table: Worldwide Midrange Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q07-4Q08
  - Table: Worldwide Midrange Tape Drive Shipments by Technology, 1Q07-4Q08
  - Enterprise Tape Drive Market: Low Volume, High Value
  - Table: Worldwide Enterprise Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q07-4Q08
  - Table: Worldwide Enterprise Tape Drive Shipments by Technology, 1Q07-4Q08
Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Revenue by Segment, 2005-2013
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments by Segment, 2005-2013
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive ASV by Segment, 2005-2013
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Revenue by Segment, 2005-2013
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments by Segment, 2005-2013
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide Tape Drive Market, 2009-2013
- Market Context
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments, 2005-2013: Comparison of May 2008 and April 2009 Forecasts (000)
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments, 2005-2013: Comparison of May 2008 and April 2009 Forecasts
Essential Guidance
Learn More
- Related Research
- Definitions
  - Entry Tape Drive Market
  - Low-End Tape Drive Market
  - Midrange Tape Drive Market
  - Enterprise Tape Drive Market
- Synopsis