'Fast Money' Recap: Apple and Microsoft Earnings in the Spotlight
at The Street - 52 mins ago
The trading panel discussed whether Apple's quarter was good enough, how PCs are benefiting Microsoft and whether it's time to start buying auto stocks.
World Market for Cloud Computing in Healthcare 2012-2020 - Concise Analysis of the $3.9 Billion Industry
M2 - 1 hr 33 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rll552/the_world_market) has announced the addition of the "The World Market for Cloud Computing in Healthcare" report to their offering. Healthcare providers around the world are facing rising costs while they attempt to maintain or improve care. Healthcare information technology (HIT) is a key component of streamlining healthcare in a way that can provide benefits to those involved. As this report details, cloud computing is a way of using existing technology to modernize the healthcare industry. Cloud technologies are generally off-site, third-party-managed computing resources that can include computational resources, additional data storage and advanced software services such as electronic medical records (EMRs) or data analytics. This report takes a worldwide look at the market for cloud computing, along with a discussion of trends and case studies. The benefits of cloud computing in healthcare involves the ability for health providers to reduce costs, adapt more quickly, improve hospital resource usage, automate tasks, improve security, increase data usage efficiency, and stay abreast of standards such as electronic patient records and security. As part of its coverage, the report provides: - Mergers and Acquisitions in the Industry - Drivers and Challenges for Developing Markets - Analyst Conclusions and Future Outlook - Challenges for Companies in the Market - Revenues for Major Cloud Providers - The Size of The Cloud Computing Healthcare Market, by Region - Case Studies Demonstrating Cloud Computing Effectiveness and Cost Savings - Cloud Computing Market in Healthcare Vs. Other Industries - Cloud Computing Market Revenues by Developed vs. Developing Markets The market for cloud computing in healthcare is focused on providing an overview of the cloud industry, its functions, and both benefits and drawbacks. In the health industry, the cloud market includes a number of applications, including but not limited, to EMR/EHR services, archiving, storage, patient-provider interactions, financial services and more. For each region, the total spending on healthcare to 2020, the total spending on healthcare IT and the total cloud computing spending is estimated. Revenues are displayed at the manufacturers' level in U.S. dollars. The base year is 2012, with forecasts provided through 2020. The market was evaluated via a combination of healthcare IT trends, population trends, healthcare demands in the future, vendor trends, innovations, federal and industry standards and regulations. Both primary and secondary sources were consulted in developing market estimates. Key Topics Covered: Chapter One: Executive Summary Chapter Two: Introduction To Cloud Computing Chapter Three: Healthcare Cloud Computing: Trends Shaping The Market Chapter Four: Case Studies Chapter Five: System Providers Chapter Six: Market Opportunities In Cloud Computing Companies Mentioned - Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, inc. - AT&T, Inc. - Cerner Corporation - Cisco Systems, Inc. - Dell, Inc. - EMC Corporation - HealthFusion, Inc. - Hewlett Packard Corporation - Microsoft Corporation - VMware, Inc. - Xerox Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rl...rld_market
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
AP - Tue Jul 22, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
Will AT&T, Inc. Leave Cisco and Juniper Networks Behind?
Srdjan Bejakovic, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 22, 11:45AM CDT
AT&T is in the middle of a systemwide transformation of its network, which it's calling Domain 2.0. The main point of this is to take advantage of new technologies in order to make it easier to manage and extend the network. Of course, a second...
Cisco Systems (CSCO) Approaches New Upside Target of $26.07
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jul 22, 9:02AM CDT
Shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $25.84 today and have reached the first resistance level of $25.96. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $26.07 and $26.30 will be of interest.
Cisco to Establish a Global IoE Innovation Center in Barcelona
Marketwire - Tue Jul 22, 7:00AM CDT
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Barcelona City Council today announced plans to open a Cisco Global IoE Innovation Center in Barcelona. The Innovation Center will provide a platform for research, technological development and new market opportunities related to the Internet of Everything for smart cities.
Global Electronic Access Control Systems Market Report 2014-2019 - Analysis of the $15 Billion industry
M2 - Tue Jul 22, 4:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vxf2wz/electronic_access) has announced the addition of the "Electronic Access Control Systems Market Global Forecast, Market Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2014 - 2019" report to their offering. The global market for EAC system in value term grew from USD 10.1 billion in 2009 to USD 15.4 billion in 2013, and is expected to grow to USD 31.2 billion in 2019 growing at a CAGR of 12.6%. The report covers in-depth Electronic Access Control systems market analysis, by process segment (authentication system (biometric and card based authentication system), intruder alarm system and perimeter security system (free standing, buried cable and fence mounted security system)) and end-user segment (government, commercial, industrial and residential) for the period from 2009 to 2019. In addition, the current Electronic Access Control systems market dynamics including the drivers, restraints, opportunities and recent developments have been captured throughout the report. Electronic Access Control systems market for each of the three regions, North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific includes historical and forecasted market sizes (2009-2019), in terms of value (USD million). EAC system is majorly divided into three major technologies, authentication system (biometric and card based authentication system), intruder alarm system and perimeter security system (free standing and buried perimeter security system). The Authentication system (largest market in 2013) increased by 13.1% CAGR during 2009-2013 to reach USD 11.7 billion in 2013. The Asia-Pacific EAC systems market expected to record the highest CAGR growth of 16.7% to reach USD 9.6 billion in 2019. Usage of EAC system in commercial sector (largest end-user in 2013) increased by 13.9% CAGR during 2009-2013 to reach USD 4.6 billion in 2013. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Electronic Access Control systems - Market Overview Chapter 4 Electronic Access Control Systems - By Product Analysis Chapter 5 Electronic Access Control Systems - By End-User Analysis Chapter 6 Electronic Access Control Systems - By Regional Analysis Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape Chapter 8 Company Profiles - Bosch Security Systems - Cisco Systems, Inc. - Godrej Consumer Product Limited - Hitachi, Ltd. - Honeywell International Inc - Johnson Controls, Inc. - Magal Security Systems Ltd. - NEC Corporation - Panasonic Corporation - Siemens AG - Tyco International Ltd. - United Technologies Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vx...nic_access
Will Cisco Help This Cloud Company Conquer Enterprise?
Srdjan Bejakovic, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 2:00PM CDT
Akamai 's core business is hosting customers' web content on its global network of servers to increase delivery speeds to consumers and reduce network traffic. Recently, this business has been performing brilliantly for Akamai, with 23%...
Follow Goldman with These Equity ETFs - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 21, 2:00PM CDT
These ETFs could continue to enjoy strong rally if Goldman Sachs equity prediction comes true.
25% of International Business Machines Should Scare Investors!
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 1:30PM CDT
International Business Machines exceeded low expectations with its second-quarter earnings as the company continues to shift from an on-premises IT focus to the cloud. However, significant weakness in 25% of its business continues to have a...
VMware Must Conquer the OpenStack Battleground if It Wants to Grow
at The Street - Mon Jul 21, 12:56PM CDT
The expected earnings from VMware's growth may never materialize because VMware's market is rapidly changing.
Why Engineered Systems Might Be EMC's Saving Grace
Joseph Gacinga, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 12:15PM CDT
Storage sales have come under pressure lately as many enterprises ponder their technical roadmaps. According to the IDC, high-end storage sales declined 25% in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. EMC has traditionally concentrated on...
Data Center Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018
M2 - Mon Jul 21, 8:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7htqjs/data_center) has announced the addition of the "Data Center Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Data Center market in the MEA region will grow at a CAGR of 10.55% to 2018 A data center is a centralized computing facility that comprises servers, storage devices, networking equipment and solutions, and powering and cooling solutions, which support the data center's working. Data center facilities are either established by individual enterprises or a group of enterprises to meet their computing and storage requirements. Many new data center facilities are being established that are equipped with high performance computing equipment. Data centers are also experiencing a wide range of technological developments taking place, which are revolutionizing computing processes. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Data Center market in the MEA region for the period 2014-2018. The report includes the four major segments of the Data Center market: Data Center Servers, Data Center Storage, Data Center Powering and Cooling, and Data Center Networking Equipment. The report considers data center spending on servers, storage, network equipment, and powering and cooling solutions. It also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top 12 vendors in the Data Center market in the MEA region. The report, the Data Center Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the MEA region; it also covers the Data Center market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key Vendors - Avaya Inc. - Cisco Systems Inc. - Dell Inc. - EMC Corp. - Emerson Network Power Inc. - Hewlett-Packard Co. - IBM Corp. - Juniper Networks Inc. - NEC Corp. - NetApp Inc. - Rittal Corp. - Schneider Electric SA Other Prominent Vendors - Alcatel-Lucent - Brocade Communications Systems Inc. - Buffalo Technology Inc. - Citrix Systems Inc. - Eaton Corp. - Extreme Networks Inc. - F5 Networks Inc. - Fujitsu Corp. - Hitachi Ltd. - Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - Microsoft Corp. - Netgear Inc. - Oracle Corp. - QLogic Corp. - Stulz ATS - ZTE Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Structure - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by End-users - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7h...ata_center
Do Massive Layoffs Really Benefit Companies?
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 20, 12:45PM CDT
Microsoft 's recent announcement that it will cut 18,000 jobs was much higher than anyone expected. It's the company's largest layoff by headcount since it laid off 5,800 employees in the midst of America's Great Recession back in 2009. Microsoft...
Oracle’s Improved Systems Are Great for Business
Joseph Gacinga, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 18, 8:00PM CDT
Oracle investors were not happy when the company posted its fiscal fourth-quarter 2014 results that showed that its net income had dropped. Oracle's lower profit can be chalked up to its heavy investments in the cloud arena. CEO Larry Ellison...
Cisco Positioned as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure
Marketwire - Fri Jul 18, 4:52PM CDT
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), a leading provider of wired and wireless network solutions, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leader's quadrant of The 2014 Gartner Magic Quadrant for the Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure. (1)
Which Stock Should Get the Boot If Apple Inc. Joins the Dow?
Alex Planes, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 18, 4:46PM CDT
For a long time, Apple 's exclusion from the Dow Jones Industrial Average was viewed as a clear sign that the legendary 30-stock index was outdated and irrelevant. The obvious excuse was that Apple's share price -- in double digits since 2007...
Cisco Systems Popular Amongst Latest 13F Filers
DividendChannel.com - Fri Jul 18, 12:11PM CDT
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 21 most recent 13-F filings for the 06/30/2014 reporting period, and noticed that Cisco Systems, Inc. was held by 13 of these funds.