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“D-Link’s brand strength in the consumer
space aff ords it a level of visibility that will
open doors in its quest to fi nd mid-market
focused European VARs. The centralized
European structure that D-link has built in the
past 18 months at least gives it a solid base to
drive channel growth, which can’t necessarily
be said of some of its struggling rivals.”
- Channel Business Magazine November 2005
Western European Security Applications
Market Forecast
In the wake of increased information threats and rising
instances of intrusion and hacking, the worldwide
market for Network Security Appliance & So ware
is expected to grow from US$377 million in 2005 to
US$1.7 billion by 2009.
Source: Infonetics Research
Supplier Excellence Award 2005
For the second year running D-Link has won the Best
Networking Manufacturer 2005 at the Computer
Trade Shopper Supplier Excellence Awards.
Europe, The Middle
East & Africa
The penetration of wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions
in Europe was strong as organizations opened up
to the benefi ts of hot-desking and greater internal
mobility.
Source: Datamonitor Research
D-Link EMEA grew sales to US$343 million, representing 30.12% of global revenue
for 2005.
D-Link EMEA consists of business units throughout the region, with the most
exciting growth coming from Eastern Europe, particularly Russia, where strong
economic expansion and infrastructure development is fueling demand for high-
margin switches, ADSL modems, and WLAN access points.
D-Link EMEA also saw stable and consistent growth in Ethernet networking in
2005, with switch sales accounting for 23% of revenue.
As both wired and wireless networking continued to take hold, especially in
Eastern Europe, the need for network security also grew. In order to meet these
demands, D-Link continues to work closely with local channel partners, providing
training and support, so that they will have the expertise to keep pace with market
forces and changing technologies. D-link and its partners are, therefore, well-
armed to continue meeting present demand for WLAN and Broadband products,
as Broadband subscriptions continue to grow.
For our mature markets, D-Link will concentrate on developing its switch and
security solutions as well as fueling demand for Digital Home products.
20092005
$1.7 Billion
$377 Million
D-Link puts the digital
home within everyone’s
reach for productivity
and entertainment.
D-Link business-class
networking provides end-
to-end solutions, leveling
the playing fi eld for small - to
medium - sized businesses.
8 D-Link 2005 Annual Report