Sybase iAnywhere Named Number One in Worldwide Mobile Device Management Enterprise Software Market for Seventh Consecutive Year
December 09 2008 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Sybase, Inc. today announced that in a recent report, Worldwide
Mobile Device Management Enterprise 2008-2012 Forecast and 2007
Vendor Shares�(IDC # 215219, December 2008), leading IT market
research advisory firm IDC recognized Sybase iAnywhere as the
leader in mobile device management enterprise software for the
seventh consecutive year. Sybase iAnywhere achieved the highest
revenues and market share in a top 16 list of companies that make
up almost 90 percent of the market and includes large systems
management vendors, mobility companies, and pure-play MDM vendors.
�In 2008, IDC observed MDM vendors adding advanced security
capabilities, such as full disk encryption, antivirus and firewall,
that support the core value propositions for enterprises � IT
control, policy enforcement and regulatory compliance,� said Sean
Ryan, Research Analyst, Mobile Enterprise, IDC.��The lines between
mobile management and security are further being blurred. As more
enterprises evaluate MDM solutions, it will be important to find an
offering that provides comprehensive management and security
capabilities for various mobile infrastructures and device types.�
IDC forecasted that the worldwide market for MDM enterprise
software will grow from $243.8 million in 2007 to $364.7 million in
2012 at a CAGR of 8.4%. As defined by IDC, the Mobile Device
Management Enterprise software provides standard features found in
all desktop administration solutions, such as maintaining PC
hardware and software inventories, performing software
distribution, managing antivirus scan files and enabling remote
control for systems diagnostics.�In addition, MDM Enterprise
solutions also include advanced functions that address the needs of
mobile and wireless users, such as mobile security, support for
offline and over-the-air wireless synchronization, and back up and
recovery capabilities. �We are extremely pleased that Sybase
iAnywhere is recognized by IDC as the leading MDM provider for the
seventh consecutive year," said Terry Stepien, president, Sybase
iAnywhere.��Mobile device management and security continue to be a
top priority of our customers and key focus area for us as a
company. In addition, in 2009 we will continue to demonstrate our
leadership in mobility by offering customers the industry�s most
comprehensive, robust mobile enterprise application platform
featuring our best-in-class device management and security.� The
full report can be obtained at www.idc.com. About Sybase iAnywhere
iAnywhere, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY), enables success
at the front lines of business. The company holds worldwide market
leadership positions in mobile and embedded databases, mobile
management and security, mobile email, mobile middleware and
synchronization, and Bluetooth� and infrared protocol technologies.
Sybase iAnywhere plays an important role in the Sybase Unwired
Enterprise strategy, which focuses on managing and mobilizing
information from the data center to the point of action. Tens of
millions of mobile devices and over 20,000 customers and partners
rely on the company�s �Always Available� technologies, including
SQL Anywhere� and its Information Anywhere� Suite. Sybase,
iAnywhere, iAnywhere Solutions, and Information Anywhere are
trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Sybase, Inc.
or its subsidiaries. � indicates registration in the United States
of America. The Bluetooth trademark and logos are owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by iAnywhere is under
license. All other company and product names mentioned may be
trademarks of the respective companies with which they are
associated. Special Note: References to Sybase iAnywhere mean
iAnywhere Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. Statements
concerning iAnywhere Solutions� product market, relationships with
its customers and new products are forward-looking statements that
involve a number of uncertainties and risks and cannot be
guaranteed. Factors that could ultimately affect such statements
are detailed from time to time in Sybase�s Securities and Exchange
Commission filings, including but not limited to its annual report
on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (copies of
which can be viewed on the Company�s web site).
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