HP is the fastest growing Ethernet switch vendor for Q3 2002, according to research results from the Dell`Oro Group. (1)
The report, which examines the Ethernet switch market, reveals that the HP ProCurve networking business grew at a rate of 49% in terms of total layer 2 through layer 7 port shipments, outpacing competitors Cisco and 3Com as well as the market itself from Q3 2001 to Q3 2002. The Ethernet switch market as a whole grew 29%.
The report also said that HP ProCurve grew 11% in total layer 2 switch ports shipped, and grew from 4.6% to 11.6% market share in total layer 3 modular ports shipped.
The report also said that from Q2 2002 to Q3 2002, HP ProCurve Networking grew at 17%, nearly twice the overall switch market rate.
HP ProCurve grew 179% from Q2` 2002 to Q3` 2002 in total layer 3 modular ports shipped, moving from 4% to 11.6% market share.
"The Dell `Oro numbers reaffirm that customers across the globe continue to recognise the unparalleled value of the ProCurve offering," said John McHugh, vice-president and general manager, HP ProCurve Networking Business. "Our growth is based on providing customers with high-performance switches with industry low total cost of ownership. We are committed to helping our customers develop the cutting-edge solutions needed for today`s challenging network environments, particularly in the areas of mobility, convergence and security.
"Many of our customers are realising that applications such as mobility, security and convergence require advanced functionality for their enterprise environments," said McHugh. "These market share growth numbers illustrate that customers are rapidly adopting HP ProCurve networking solutions, which are designed to provide advanced access and distribution at industry low total cost of ownership."
According to Louis Helmbold, HP SA ProCurve networking business product manager, while statistics stated in the report are based on international figures, HP has seen the same type of growth in the local SA market. "Local CIOs want to spend their scarce IT rands more wisely. This product gives companies good value for money with a high level of security."
HP Procurve provides networking products, services and solutions -- including Ethernet switches, hubs, routing switches and network-management applications -- that allow customers to build networks that meet current and future needs for security, performance and reliability. More information about HP ProCurve networking solutions and products is available at http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve.
(1) Actual prices may vary.
(1) Q302 vs Q301 port shipments for Layers 2, 3, 4-7 as tracked by Dell`Oro Group of vendors shipping 500 000 or more ports in Q302.
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