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    Most Profitable (Recession-Proof) Products

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    DATE: 2008-09-23 | By Lawrence Walsh
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      Table of Contents:
    1. Most Profitable (Recession-Proof) Products
    2. No. 10: Point of Sales
    3. No. 9: Network Infrastructure
    4. No. 8: Application Development
    5. No. 7: Enterprise Applications
    6. No. 6: Storage Solutions
    7. No. 5: Business Intelligence Software
    8. No. 4: Mobility Solutions
    9. No. 3: Managed Services
    10. No. 2: Software as a Service
    11. No. 1: Security

    The Dow Jones is bleeding billions, but solution providers say key technologies continue to drive strong profitability. Here are the top 10 technologies according to Channel Insider readers.

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    9. Network Infrastructure
    2008 Profitability Rating: 12%
    2007 Profitability Rating: 18%
    Profitability Change: -6%

    Sun Microsystems was right: “The network is the computer.” Networks are more than conduits for the exchange of information; they are now the means by which we access applications, tools and interactive resources. Through virtualization, servers are able to host and deliver multiple applications, and the demand for bandwidth will only continue as everything from online video to SOA and SaaS applications clog the pipes. Solution providers are solving the problem of providing the additional bandwidth capacity and structural resources. Going forward, solution providers will find profitable opportunities in network optimization to deliver peak application performance. Sure, network infrastructure experienced a significant year-over-year profitability hit, but the technology is an essential and will remain a strong profit driver.




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