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Vendor shakeup in network security market starts in Q2, more to come(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) CAMPBELL, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 09/16/14 -- Telecom market research firm Infonetics Research released excerpts from its 2nd quarter 2014 (2Q14) Network Security Appliances and Software report, which tracks integrated security appliances, secure routers, SSL VPN gateways, VPN and firewall software, and intrusion detection and prevention products. SECURITY ANALYST NOTE "The network security market saw a change in leadership for the first time in a very long time, with Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks each moving up a notch among the top five vendors, now in the third and fourth positions, respectively," notes Jeff Wilson, principal analyst for security at Infonetics Research. Wilson adds: "Given the current climate in security, we look for more changes or even some consolidation, with Check Point, Cisco, Dell SonicWall, Fortinet, Juniper, McAfee, and Palo Alto battling it out for share." 2Q14 NETWORK SECURITY MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Worldwide network security appliance and software revenue came off a seasonal 1st quarter lull to post fairly typical 2nd quarter growth: the market is up 4% sequentially in 2Q14, to $1.6 billionYear-over-year growth in the network security market also hit 4% in 2Q14Integrated security -- appliances, software, and SSL VPN products -- made up 83% of total network security revenue in 2Q14, with the majority coming from appliancesIntrusion detection systems (IDSs) and intrusion prevention systems (IPSs), meanwhile, represented 17% of overall revenueNETWORK SECURITY REPORT SYNOPSISInfonetics' quarterly network security report provides worldwide and regional market size, vendor market share, forecasts through 2018, analysis, and trends for integrated security appliances, secure routers, SSL VPN gateways, VPN and firewall software, and IDS/IPS products. Vendors tracked: Array Networks, CA, Check Point, Cisco, Citrix, D-Link, Dell SonicWall, Extreme Networks, eSoft, F5, Fortinet, GTA, HP, Huawei, ISS, Juniper, McAfee, NetASQ, Palo Alto Networks, WatchGuard, ZyXel, others. To buy report, contact Infonetics: www.infonetics.com/contact.asp. RELATED REPORT EXCERPTS Infonetics' September Securityresearch brief: http://www.infonetics.com/2014-newsletters/Security-September.html Growth in security SaaS and virtual appliances buoys content security gateway marketBusinesses want security solutions that improve efficacy and shrink the threat window$1 trillion to be spent on telecom and datacom equipment and software over next 5 yearsMobile messaging security gateways and Gi/SGi firewalls set for spectacular growthSecurity and data center vendors renew focus on DDoS as attacks multiply; Arbor leadsSDN and NFV to bring about shift in data center security investmentsRECENT AND UPCOMING SECURITY RESEARCHDownload Infonetics' 2014 market research brochure, publication calendar, events brochure, report highlights, tables of contents, and more at www.infonetics.com/login. Analyst Note: The Need for Security Automation (July)Analyst Note: Reflections on Black Hat: The Threat Intelligence Age (Aug.)Network and Content Security Vendor Scorecard (Sept.)Mobile Device Security Client Software Forecast (Oct.)Data Center Security Products Forecast (Nov.)Industrial Control System Security Products Forecast (Nov.)INFONETICS WEBINARSVisit www.infonetics.com/infonetics-events to register for upcoming webinars, view recent webinars on-demand, or learn about sponsoring a webinar. Respond Faster to Security Threats and Breaches (View on-demand)Practical Strategies for Fighting Advanced Malware and Threats (Sponsor)Using Next-Gen Security Appliances to Consolidate Security Strategies (Sponsor)INFONETICS IS HIRINGInfonetics Research is hiring analysts. See our job openings here. TO INQUIRE ABOUT RESEARCH, CONTACT: N. America (West), Asia Pacific: Larry Howard [email protected] +1 408-583-3335N. America (East, Midwest), Lat. America: Scott Coyne [email protected] +1 408-583-3395Europe, Middle East, Africa, India: Iyassu Soquar [email protected] +1 408-583-3397Greater China, S.E. Asia: ???? Jeffrey Song [email protected] +86 21-3919-8505Japan ?? Takashi Kimura, TAK Analytics [email protected] +81 3-6408-5566South Korea ???? Doug Moon, MBAP [email protected] +82 2-3453-9400 ABOUT INFONETICSInfonetics Research (www.infonetics.com) 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 effectively. View Infonetics' About Us slides here. 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