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February 22, 2008

IDC Reports 15.5% HPC Server Market Growth in 2007

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Feb. 21 -- The market for high performance computing (HPC) servers grew 15.5 percent in 2007 to reach a record $11.6 billion, according to IDC's preliminary full-year figures. Based on actual results for the first three quarters and preliminary fourth quarter results, IDC reported that the HPC server market resumed strong double-digit growth in 2007 after dipping to 9.2 percent growth in 2006 -- the first single-digit increase since 2002.

Over the five-year period from 2002 to 2007, the HPC server market has grown an aggregate 134 percent at an average annual compounded rate (CAGR) of 18.8 percent. IDC projects that this market will reach $15 billion by 2011.

"There was no discernible evidence of the general economic slowdown reflected in 2007 HPC system sales," said Steve Conway, IDC research vice president for HPC. "Several factors likely helped insulate the HPC market: the length of HPC budgeting cycles, the global nature of the HPC market, HPC's relatively small presence in the financial sector, and HPC's essential role in government, academic research, and industry. IDC will closely monitor 2008 quarterly revenue data for any evidence of economic impact."

The 2007 $11.6 billion revenue total split out by HPC server price bands as follows. The revenue figures are on a pro forma basis using the new HPC competitive segment categories IDC adopted in consultation with HPC users and vendors, and that formally went into effect on Jan. 1, 2008.

The supercomputers segment for HPC servers priced above $500,000 grew 24 percent year-over-year to reach $3.2 billion in 2007.
The divisional segment for HPC servers in the $250,000-$499,999 price range increased 19 percent over 2006 to $1.7 billion.
The departmental segment for HPC systems priced from $100,000 to $249,999 grew 23 percent from the prior year to reach $4.1 billion.
The workgroup segment for sub-$100,000 HPC servers declined slightly (3.3 percent) to 2007 revenue of $2.7 billion.

In 2007, multi-core parallelism, new acceleration technologies, and new low-end products stimulated end user interest and HPC revenue growth as scientists and engineers continued to expand their use of technical servers, especially standards-based clusters, to drive scientific research and product innovation. Clusters expanded their share of the HPC market to 65 percent in 2007, according to IDC.

About IDC

IDC is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 900 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 90 countries worldwide. For more than 43 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.

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Source: IDC

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