Infonetics Research: Juniper Jumps Back to 2nd in Network Security Market; Cisco Gains; Market up 6%

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Market research firm Infonetics Research today released vendor market share standings and market forecasts from its third quarter (3Q11) Network Security Appliances and Software report.

ANALYST NOTE

“We expect all major network security appliance and software vendors to post growth in the fourth quarter of 2011, with most of them increasing their network security revenue 6% to 12% over the third quarter,” anticipates Jeff Wilson, principal analyst for security at Infonetics Research.

NETWORK SECURITY MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

• The global network security appliance and software market grew 6.4% in 3Q11 over 2Q11 to $1.46 billion
• Market leader Cisco increased its network security appliance and software revenue 4.5% in 3Q11, easily maintaining its #1 position with close to 1/3 of global revenue
• Juniper’s network security appliance and software revenue jumped 22% in 3Q11 moving them back into 2^nd place ahead of Check Point
• Helping to drive the market: smartphones, iPads, netbooks, and other mobile devices connected to the Internet 24/7, forcing companies to re-assess how their infrastructure is protected from malware

REPORT SYNOPSIS

Infonetics’ quarterly Network Security Appliances and Software report provides worldwide and regional market share, market size, forecasts, and analysis of integrated security appliances by price, secure routers by price, SSL VPN gateways, VPN and firewall software, and in-line and traditional network-based intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) products. Vendors tracked: Alcatel-Lucent, Array, Check Point, Cisco, Citrix, CA, D-Link, Enterasys, F5, Fortinet, ISS, Juniper, McAfee, Netgear, Palo Alto Networks, SonicWALL, Sourcefire, Symantec, TippingPoint, WatchGuard, ZyXEL, and others.

RELATED EVENTS

• Network Security Appliances and Software client telebriefing: Tue., Dec. 13 at 9:30 AM Pacific
• SECURING YOUR EMPLOYEES' MOBILE DEVICES webinar with Infonetics, IBM, Juniper Networks

Download report prospectuses, tables of contents, highlights, etc. at http://www.infonetics.com/login (see SECURITY).

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UPCOMING MARKET SHARE / FORECAST REPORTS

• Virtual Security Appliances (Dec. 8)
• Total Security Pivot Quarterly Report (Dec 14)
• DDoS Prevention Appliance Market Outlook (Dec 20)

UPCOMING SERVICE PROVIDER SURVEYS

• Service Provider Security Drivers, Spending, and Vendor Leadership (Dec. 16)
• Cloud and Data Center Security Strategies and Vendor Leadership (2012)

UPCOMING ENTERPRISE SURVEYS

• Application Control Drivers, Spending, and Vendor Leadership (2012)
• Data Center Security Strategies and Vendor Leadership (2012)
• Mobile Security Strategies and Vendor Leadership (2012)
• Security Strategy for On-Premise, Hosted, and Hybrid Solutions (2012)

SALES

• Larry Howard, VP, Western NA, Asia, CALA: larry@infonetics.com, +1-408-583-3335
• Scott Coyne, Eastern NA, Texas, Midwest: scott@infonetics.com, +1-408-583-3395
• George Stojsavljevic, EMEA: george@infonetics.com, +44-755-488-1623
• Japan, Taiwan, Korea: http://www.infonetics.com/contact.asp

Infonetics Research is an international market research and consulting firm serving the communications industry since 1990. A leader in defining and tracking emerging and established technologies in all world regions, Infonetics helps clients plan, strategize, and compete more effectively.

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CONTACT:

Lead Analyst
Infonetics Research
Jeff Wilson, +1-408-583-3337
Principal Analyst, Security
jeff@infonetics.com
http://twitter.com/securityjeff

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