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Quick Poll:Blade Server Adoption
Presented by IDG Research ServicesConducted on behalf of HP
August 2013
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Research Methodology and Goals
Recruitment Method: This survey was conducted online. Targeted respondents received an email message inviting them to participate in the survey. Each sample member received a unique URL link to access the survey, which they could click on or paste into their browser.
Respondent target: This research targeted respondents who are involved in server-related purchases or decisions at their organizations.
Timing: All responses were collected between July 17, 2013 and July 29, 2013.
Respondent Totals: A total of 87 qualified respondents participated in this research.
Statistical Notes: The margin of error for a sample size of 87 is +/- 10.5 percentage points. Responses to single select questions may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
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Survey Findings
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Respondents cite virtualization, improving disaster management, and lower management costs as their top server-related priorities over the next year. Data center consolidation was also a cited as a top server-related priority.
Q1: What are your organization’s top three server-related priorities over the next 12 months? (Please check only your top three priorities.) Base: 87
Top Three Server-Related Priorities over the Next 12 Months
Virtualization
Improve disaster management
Lower management costs
Data center consolidation
Increase flexibility/ease of upgrading
Improve load balancing/failover capabilities
Simplify deployment and scalability
Improve power management/reduce power consumption
Increase processing power with less space
Other
Don't know
Not applicable
44%
34%
31%
29%
24%
23%
23%
21%
15%
7%
3%
6%
5Q2a: Is your organization currently using blade server technology from any of the following providers? Base: 87Q2b: From which of the following providers will your organization consider obtaining blade server technology in the next 12 months? (Please check all that apply.) Base: 87
Providers of Blade Server Technology in Use/Under Consideration
In this survey we define blade servers as modular compute platforms that combine blades into a custom-designed chassis to create fully functioning systems. Multiple chassis may then combine within a rack to create a larger system, and multiple racks may be combined to create a large system that could consume a whole aisle or container.
HP and Dell are the top two providers of blade server technologies that are currently in use in respondents’ organizations, and HP is expected to remain the leading provider of blade server technology over the next year, with the most people saying they will consider HP over any other provider.
HP
Dell
IBM
Cisco
Oracle
Huawei
Fujitsu
Hitachi
Other
Don't know
Not applicable
31%
31%
20%
16%
5%
2%
1%
1%
3%
2%
36%
39%
34%
22%
18%
6%
2%
5%
7%
2%
7%
23%
Will consider next 12 months Currently using
6 Q3: Which of the following are driving investments (or would drive investments) in blade server technology at your organization? (Please check all that apply.) Base: 87
Driving/Would Drive Investments in Blade Server Technology
The need for greater performance and scalability is the top driver of blade server technology purchases. Organizations are also looking to simplify management and increase flexibility, simplify cabling, storage, and maintenance, and consolidate server footprints.
Need for greater performance/scalability
Need to simplify management and increase flexibility
Need to simplify cabling, storage, and maintenance
Need to consolidate server footprints
Need to increase IT hardware utilization
Need to improve server energy efficiency
Need to improve security
Need for faster connectivity
Mission-critical x86 workloads
UNIX migration
Increased use of graphics/video
Hadoop/analytics
Other
Not applicable
Don't know
40%
38%
37%
36%
33%
26%
23%
18%
15%
11%
10%
5%
5%
16%
5%
7 Q4: Which of the following do you consider to be obstacles to the adoption of blade server technologies at your organization? (Please check all that apply.) Base: 87
Obstacles to Adoption of Blade Server Technologies
The cost of configuration, the inability to effectively demonstrate the business case, and the fear of vendor lock-in are the top obstacles inhibiting the adoption of blade server technologies.
Nearly one-quarter perceive no obstacles to adoption
Expensive configuration
Difficulty demonstrating the business case for new blade server technologies
Vendor lock-in
Limited or no available budget for new investments in blade server technologies
Limited or no knowledgeable personnel for new technology training
Need to upscale internal staff
Do not have the heating/cooling capabilities to take on new blade servers
Difficulty of integrating with existing infrastructure
Other
Don't know
Not applicable - no real obstacles for my organization in adopting new blade server technologies
32%
29%
28%
28%
22%
14%
13%
10%
7%
6%
24%
8 Q5: Which of the following aspects of server management would you most like to simplify? (Please select your top three choices.) Base: 87
Aspects of Server Management Would Most Like to Simplify
As noted earlier, the need for greater performance/scalability and simplified server management are the top objectives with regard to blade server technology. Respondents cite performance monitoring and infrastructure/hardware maintenance as the areas they would most like to simplify.
Monitoring availability & performance
Infrastructure/hardware maintenance
Firmware updates/upgrades
Deployment efforts of new technologies
Adaptability in order to create a changeable environment
Troubleshooting
Ensuring interoperability among organizational and external entities
Enhancing the flow of information throughout information system
Duplication efforts
Ensuring adherence to standards
Other
Not applicable
Don't know
48%
43%
26%
25%
18%
16%
13%
11%
9%
8%
3%
8%
5%
9 Q6: In which of the following areas could your organization gain benefits by adopting a single tool to manage the entire server environment (virtual and physical)? (Please check all that apply.) Base: 87
Areas Where Benefits Could be Gained by Adopting a Single Tool to Manage Entire Server Environment
Respondents perceive IT efficiency/productivity as the number one benefit that could be achieved by adopting a single server management tool.
IT efficiency/productivity
Ability to meet IT budget/reduce IT costs
Collecting/analyzing information in real-time
Increased uptime/availability
Tech support
Maintaining increasing workloads
Adaptability of resources to meet changing/unpredictable business demands
Improving the ROI of technology investments
Improving standards and guidance
Faster deployment of new technologies
Capitalizing on benefits of cloud computing
Customer/end-user satisfaction through a consistent approach to service delivery
Alignment of technology/business applications
Ability to support mobile workforce
Other
Don't know
None - no benefit
55%
36%
32%
32%
31%
28%
26%
24%
23%
23%
20%
16%
16%
10%
2%
8%
11%
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Respondent Profile
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Server-related Purchase Involvement
QS1: How are you personally involved in server-related purchases or decisions at your organization? (Please check all that apply.) Base: 87
Evaluating needs
Evaluating technology products or services for purchase
Recommending brands or types of technology products/services/solutions for purchase
Making the final purchase decision
Authorizing purchase expenditures
59%
67%
71%
40%
26%
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Job Title
QD1: Which of the following best describes your title within your organization? Base: 87
IT-Related Title (NET)
CIO/CTO
CSO/CISO
Executive VP, Senior VP
VP
Director
Manager
Administrator/Analyst
Developer
System Integrator
Other IT/network staff
Business-Related Title (NET)
CEO, COO, Chairman, President
CFO, Controller, Treasurer
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Executive VP, Senior VP, VP, GM
Director, Manager
Staff
62%
7%
1%
0%
1%
8%
18%
3%
1%
7%
15%
38%
13%
0%
0%
3%
9%
13%
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Company Size (Number of Employees)
QD2: What is the total number of employees at all locations in your entire organization including all divisions, branches and subsidiaries? Base: 87
10,000 or more
5,000 - 9,999
1,000 - 4,999
500 - 999
100 - 499
Less than 100
18%
8%
10%
10%
16%
37%
Average organizational size = 8,756 employees
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Industry
QD3: Which of the following best describes your organization’s industry? Base: 87
High Tech, Telecom & Utilities
Manufacturing
Education
Financial Services
Healthcare
Services
Government - State or Local
Media/Entertainment
Retail, Wholesale and Distribution
Transportation
Other
20%
16%
11%
8%
8%
7%
5%
5%
3%
3%
14%
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