Worldwide Electronic Software Distribution 2004-2009 Forecast: Measured Growth

Product Description

This IDC study examines the opportunities for and obstacles to using the Web as a distribution medium for enterprise software. The Web is an excellent place to post trial versions of software and download full-function consumer or point solution software. This document presents IDC’s forecast and market assumptions for the growth in the amount of software distributed digitally.

“Electronic software distribution is increasingly adopted as a viable alternative to traditional delivery. However, it still represents a small percentage of software distribution, and although growth is expected, the majority of software will still be fulfilled via traditional means at the end of this forecast period.” — Amy Konary, program director of Software Pricing, Licensing, and Delivery with IDC