Research and Markets: A Company Report on Brocade Communications Systems, Inc: Analyse Major Players, Patents and the U.S. Computer Storage Device Manufacturing Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7314e5/brocade_communicat) has announced the addition of the "Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and the U.S. Computer Storage Device Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering.

The Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. company report details the company's key financial data, business operations, technology and patent activities, financial benchmarks against the Computer Storage Device Manufacturing industry in the US, and that industry's pertinent information such as financial data, downstream industries, competitive landscape, upstream industries, and industry structure.

This company report provides a breadth of information on the company and its relevant industry in the US - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing industry, represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 334112. The report first presents the company data, and then presents industry data in a similar, logical flow for the reader to draw relevant comparisons. The complete understanding of the company and its industry allow for better forecasting of specific and industry-wide trends in times of economic uncertainty. This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators. All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.

Company Revenue Preview

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. generated $1,237M, $751M, and $574M worth of revenue in the fiscal years ending approximately October 28, 2007, 2006, and 2005. In those respective years, the company's gross profit margins were 53.5%, 59.3%, and 56.3%.

Excel Datasheet

The data presented in the report is also included in an Excel file for further analysis and data manipulation. It includes all of the company's financial data presented in the report (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, segment data, financial ratios), executive compensation, subsidiary listing, USPTO patent activities (dates, application numbers, abstracts), and links to SEC filings. This valuable resource provides the freedom and convenience to conduct further research into the company at your will, be it data-mining or integration into forecast models.

Report Summary

This 90-page research report provides an unparalleled breadth and diversity of information on Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and its relevant industry. The two-part presentation of data, company and industry, paints the most complete picture of the company and its business. The summary of the company's operations and structure, backed up by crucial financial numbers, allows one to quickly understand the company. And the inclusion of hard-to-find data such as sales by segment, patent activities, subsidiary listings, and executive compensation further enhance this research.

The industry data, with a macroeconomic perspective, provides the indispensable context of the arena in which the company operates. This unique insight is provided by the enclosed sections covering the industry. In the cost analysis section, 40 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 60 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their revenue share within the industry, the market concentration, and a list of major players. All related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed.

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Companies Mentioned

In addition to the company named in this report, this report also includes detailed information on:

1. Industry's major players

2. Trade associations, including educational institutions

3. Trade publications

4. Trade shows and organizers

5. Sources of the information

This information includes the name of the company or organization, a description of the organization and how it is related to the industry, and a URL link to its website.

Key Topics Covered:

- Introduction

- Executive Summary

- Company Overview

- Company Financial Summary

- Company Patents and Technology

- U.S. Industry Comparison

- Industry Information

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