Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/thl2nb/global_hardware) has announced the addition of the "Global Hardware and Software Support Services Market 2015-2019" report to their offering.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Hardware and Software Support Services market for the period 2014-2019. The market is categorized into two segments: Hardware Support Services and Software Support Services. The Software Support Services segment is further classified into two: application software and infrastructure software, whereas the Hardware Support Services segment is classified into five: networking, servers, storage, client, peripheral and others.

IT support services can be defined as services required for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of an organization. They consist of hardware support services and software support services. Hardware deployment consists of hardware installation and configuration, and the related support services can include telephonic support, online support, on-site support, and repair and maintenance.

Software deployment and support services consist of the installation and configuration of packaged software. IT support services are required for preventive and remedial services to carry out the optimization of the IT software and hardware infrastructure of an organization.

The sustainability of IT is one of the major trends upcoming. Vendors are focusing on creating solutions that support IT to create a balanced ecosystem worldwide. Because disposal of hardware involves specialized safety methods, the discarding of hazardous chemicals and materials offers opportunities for service providers to add new offerings in this sector.

According to the report, increased demand for analytics solutions in different industries is a major driver in the market. Companies are increasingly investing in analytical solutions such as hardware and software services because they help in analyzing data and make strategic decisions.

Further, the report states that the shift from traditional methods of IT to cloud-based IT solutions is one of the major challenges in this market. The demand for hardware support services has decreased because organizations prefer cloud-based IT, which is affecting the revenue generated by hardware support services.

Key Vendors

  • HP
  • IBM
  • Oracle
  • SAP

Key Topics Covered:

  1. Executive Summary
  2. List of Abbreviations
  3. Scope of the Report
  4. Market Research Methodology
  5. Introduction
  6. Market Landscape
  7. Market Segmentation
  8. Geographical Segmentation
  9. Key Leading Countries
  10. Buying Criteria
  11. Market Growth Drivers
  12. Drivers and their Impact
  13. Market Challenges
  14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
  15. Market Trends
  16. Trends and their Impact
  17. Vendor Landscape
  18. Key Vendor Analysis

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