Andrew Smith

Senior Research Analyst for IDC's Storage Software & Solutions group

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

.@IDC's 2018 #archiving and #ediscovery survey results show average, annual spend on archiving solutions was approx. $2.1M -- which is up 11% from the 2017 survey average. https://t.co/0rtDcKaGF3

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

.@IDC new sizing of the DPaaS (Data Protection-aaS) market includes #archiving, #backup, #disasterrecovery as a service. Tops out at over $6 BILLION; 16%+ CAGR. Huge opportunities for cloud-oriented SW and Services providers. @pgoodwinIDC

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thanks @asheshbadani !

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

.@RedHatSoftware beats revenue expectations in 2Q16, fueled by #OpenStack adoption & an app-centric strategy https://t.co/HJOe0JYYhS @TBRinc

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

.@citrix looks to accelerate subscription growth w enhanced set of workspace services. Reactions from #syn https://t.co/s9XxvR4IlW

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.@HPE’s consolidated software portfolio requires ongoing improvement to deliver growth in complex markets https://t.co/UC1TT44trC @TBRinc

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

Final day of #EMCWORLD, #emcwinarift hope it doesn't make me nauseous.

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

#winadellvenue8 #emcworld, but my luck in #vegas is terrible.

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#DellTechnologies announced at #EMCWORLD, comprised of Dell & EMC assets & affiliates VMware, SecureWorks, Pivotal, Virtustream + RSA

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

"Edge, core, cloud" are flashpoints where @Dell / @EMCcorp will focus on to capture business associated with digital xformations #EMCWORLD

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

.@Dell / @emc strategy is to capture dollars customers are saving through automation and reinvesting in emerging tech. #EMCWORLD

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

#emcworld, Tucci comparing industrial rev to current, digital rev - driving change. Standing O for last time presenting as @EMCcorp CEO

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@TBRinc explores evolution of @Cisco’s role to a cloud-centric #ICT solutions provider: https://t.co/lHWcgGFrHO @PFilkinsTBR

[Patrick Filkins @GreenlandNH]

Cisco’s restructuring will drive cloud innovation, but its journey into hybrid cloud requires a more open approach https://t.co/KfceFd0HCh

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

Analysis from @PFilkinsTBR & I on @Cisco, #Intercloud; challenges & opportunities under a cloud-focused structure https://t.co/lHWcgGFrHO

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.@verizon pivots its cloud strategy to focus on building a portfolio of #hybridcloud enabling svcs; https://t.co/zK74FzyIYl @Molly_BoddyTBR

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

.@citrix 1Q16 earnings indicate a well managed xformation is underwayto capture cloud & svcs-based opportunities https://t.co/hpKUB0AcPh

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Expect @IBM to break mgmt and middleware into smaller svcs; provide automation & integration for Bluemix-based world https://t.co/9eF2jfdkaM

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

.@VMware grew revenue in 1Q16 but is challenged to improve licenses and sell offset slowing demand #vSphere https://t.co/yhy59okd6x @TBRinc

[Andrew Smith @AndrewSmithIDC]

As #vSphere rev declines, @VMware is forced beyond traditional confines, joining mob of IT vendors in #hybridcloud https://t.co/yhy59oBOv7