“Content security solutions and threat management [antivirus, anti-spyware, antispam] solutions, together with identity management solutions made up the most significant part of the Romanian IT security market,” according to IDC analyst Calin Mirea.

Companies indicated that antivirus solutions make up some 60 percent of the local market. They estimate income from software applications, cumulated with specialized hardware and business protection IT services, to amount to €100-120 mln.