Market analysts and product managers
Conducting a competitive landscape analysis for enterprise infrastructure software vendors.
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About
The Systems Infrastructure Software mind map template, based on IDC's 2014 Software Taxonomy, organizes 66 nodes across five major categories: System Management Software, Network Software, Security Software, System Software, and Storage Software. This Systems Infrastructure Software template serves IT professionals, architects, and analysts who need a structured overview of enterprise infrastructure software markets. It includes detailed subcategories such as 'Workload Scheduling and Automation Software' with submarkets like 'Datacenter Automation Submarket', and 'Storage Replication Software' covering 'Host or Hypervisor-Based Replication Software'. The taxonomy also features 'Virtual Machine and Cloud System Software' split into 'Resource Layer' and 'Control Layer', making it a comprehensive cheat sheet for understanding software market segmentation.
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IT architects and infrastructure planners
Building a technology roadmap for data center modernization, including virtualization and storage.
Security and procurement teams
Preparing a procurement shortlist for security software, covering Identity and Access Management to Endpoint Security.
How to use this template
Step 1
Access and Navigate the Taxonomy Tree
Open the template in Xmind to explore the five major infrastructure categories and expand branches to view specific submarkets.
Step 2
Customize Nodes and Market Data
Update node labels with current industry terms and use the notes feature to attach vendor examples or specific market data.
Step 3
Export and Share Professional Reports
Convert your completed infrastructure map into a PDF or image format to share insights during technical meetings or strategy reports.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers 66 nodes across five main categories: System Management, Network, Security, System, and Storage Software, based on IDC's 2014 Software Taxonomy. It includes detailed subcategories like Workload Scheduling, Identity and Access Management, and Software-Defined Storage Platforms.
Use the template to map out software market segments, identify key submarkets (e.g., Datacenter Automation Submarket), and compare vendor coverage. Customize nodes to add market size data or competitive positioning.
Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add, remove, or reorganize nodes, change colors, and attach notes or links to tailor the taxonomy to your specific analysis.
Storage Software includes six sub-branches: Data Protection and Recovery, Storage Replication, Archiving, Storage and Device Management, Storage Infrastructure, and Software-Defined Storage Platforms, each with further granularity.
Absolutely. The taxonomy helps identify software categories needed for infrastructure, such as Backup and Recovery Reporting Software or Hyper-Converged Software-Defined Storage Platform, aiding in vendor evaluation.
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