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CANADIAN
ORGANIZATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO INVEST HEAVILY
IN IT SECURITY, SAYS IDC CANADA
June 6, 2006
TORONTO, Canada, June
6, 2006 – IT Security
remains a priority for Canadian organizations
as the market for IT security hardware, software
and services grew 16.6% between 2004 and 2005.
"Medium and large organizations in particular
have begun to invest in a more holistic approach
to IT security," says Joe Greene, Vice
President of IT Security Research with IDC
Canada.
"They're no longer just reactive," says
Greene.
"Organizations are looking beyond the
immediate threats like virus attacks, spam
and security breaches and are embracing solutions
for spyware, perimeter defence, patching, policies
and identity management as ways to proactively
safeguard their business."
IDC Canada indicates that spending is currently
at $949 million and with a CAGR of 14.2% it
is expect to reach $1.8 billion by 2010.
IDC Canada recently completed a series
of forecasts looking at 16 key segments of
the Canadian ICT market. The forecasts size
each market in 2005 and provide a 2006-2010
forecast as well as insights into key trends
and developments. The results of this forecast
and analysis are based on 14,000 surveys and
interviews with Canadian executives and consumers.
IDC continues to make significant investments
in primary research, subject matter experts,
and innovative research practices. IDC has
over 850 analysts globally and with over 35
Canada. Our team of analysts and consultants
provide in depth insight and essential guidance
to our clients across a broad set of research
areas, including hardware, software, services,
communications, vertical markets, small and
medium business and consumers.
About IDC Canada
IDC is the foremost global market intelligence
and advisory firm in the information technology
and telecommunications industries. IDC Canada
forecasts and provides keen insight on Canadian,
in addition to worldwide, IT markets and technology
trends. Using a combination of rigorous primary
research, in-depth analysis, and client interaction,
IDC forecasts worldwide markets and trends
to deliver dependable service and client advice.
More than 700 analysts in 43 countries provide
global research with local content. IDC's customers
comprise the world's leading IT suppliers,
IT organizations, eBusiness companies and the
financial community. Additional information
can be found at www.idc.ca.
IDC is a division of IDG, the world's leading
IT media, research and exposition company.
Contact
For more information please contact:
Stephen Symonds
Marketing Communications Coordinator
IDC Canada
(416)673-2260
ssymonds@idccanada.com
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