For the fourth year in a row, IDC names Attachmate #1 in Mainframe/Multi-host traditional host access market segment. Traditional host access client software includes both TCP/IP and SNA functionality, but is not browser based.
IDC reports "Attachmate continues to maintain it`s number-one position with a 35.6% market share, growing 27% over 1996". In 1997, we were able to widen the gap between IBM, which fell from a 29.2% market share to 23.5%. The world-wide mainframe/multi-host market grew 28% from 4.8 million units in 1996 to 6.2 million units in 1997.
World-wide Mainframe/Multi-host traditional Host Access Shipments by Vendor (IDC August 1998)
- Attachmate 35.6%
- IBM 23.5%
- WallData 8.3%
- NetManage 8.2%
- WRQ 8.2%
- Other 16.2%
This report solidifies Attachmate`s leadership position in traditional host access, as well as strengthens our role in providing server-based host access management for companies evolving to e-business. For more information, please contact me on the numbers listed below.
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