According to the National Center for the Middle Market, revenue growth for the middle market segment was 6.1% for the 12 month period ended December 31, 2015. The Center estimates 3.7% revenue growth for the next 12 months for the middle market segment. While still better than most large cap companies, this growth rate is a 39% decrease on a year over year basis, and indicative of decelerating growth ahead in 2016.