Cloud computing is reshaping the IT marketplace, creating new opportunities for suppliers and catalyzing changes in traditional IT offerings. IDC's Middle East and Africa Cloud Services research offers an overview of the market opportunity for cloud services and technologies across Middle East and Africa, providing market size, vendor share, future outlook, and technology impact analysis.

• Cloud market size
• Competitive analysis
• Product and vendor strategies
• Market dynamics

• Saudi Arabia Cloud Services 2012-2016 Forecast and 2011 Analysis
• United Arab Emirates Cloud Services 2012-2016 Forecast and 2011 Analysis
• South Africa Cloud Services 2012-2016 Forecast and 2011 Analysis
• Turkey Cloud Services 2012-2016 Forecast and 2011 Analysis

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1. What is the size of the cloud service market in Middle East and Africa (MEA)?
2. What is the competitive position of vendors in the MEA cloud market?
3. What are the key trends in the cloud service market?
4. What are the end-user opinions and preferences on the cloud concept and services?

This service reviews strategies, market positioning, and future direction of several providers in the Cloud Services market, including:

Etisalat, Smartworld, EHDF, Keross, Penta, ASPGulf, STC, Mobily, Detasad / Detecon Al Saudia, Business Connexion, Internet Solutions, Gijima, Dimension Data, RSA Web, MTN Business, Vodacom Business, Turkcell Superonline, Meeza, Salesforce, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Orange Business Services, Gulfnet, Kocsistem, Probil, Turk Telekom

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