Quadrant Descriptions
Leaders
Leaders are high-momentum vendors (based on sales and mind share growth) with established track records in SW Gs, as well as with vision and business investments indicating that they are
well-positioned for the future. In addition to offering strong SWG products and/or services,
Leaders have built effective sales and distribution channels for their entire product portfolio.
Leaders that offer on-premises and cloud services have recognized the strategic importance of a
two-pronged sales and distribution channel. They have established a traditional VAR channel to
sell on-premises appliances, and they have also demonstrated the ability, usually through
partnerships with ISPs and carriers, to sell cloud services.