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Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform Market 2014-2018
M2 - 1 hr 33 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mrq9cs/global_mobile) has announced the addition of the "Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform market will grow at a CAGR of 25.29 percent over the period 2013-2018. The report, the Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. One of the upcoming trends in this market is the emergence of cloud-based mobile applications. The emergence of cloud-based mobile enterprise application development platforms has enabled organizations to increase their efficiency and reduce the cost of deploying valuable IT infrastructure. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the market is the high adoption of mobile devices. Mobile devices are not seen as a luxury anymore; they are seen as a business requirement. It is important for employees to have access to the company's secure information during their travel to many business meetings, and hence it becomes mandatory for organizations to provide access to secure data on smartphones. Further, the report states that the diversity of the mobile landscape is one of the main challenges that the market faces. A mobile enterprise application development platform has to work in synchronization with many devices, OSs, and firmware, with each running different applications for different processes. Enterprises might even face difficulties in interacting with other departments such as back-office systems and networks. Key Vendors - Adobe Systems Inc. - Antenna Software - IBM Corp. - Kony Inc. - Microstrategy Inc. - Salesforce.com Inc. - SAP AG Other Prominent Vendors - Appcelerator Inc. - ClickSoftware - Microsoft Corp. - Motorola Solutions Inc. - Sencha Inc. - Verivo Software Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mr...bal_mobile
Global Network Security Market Report 2014
M2 - 2 hrs 23 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6hqn7q/global_network) has announced the addition of the "Global Network Security Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Network Security market will grow at a CAGR of 8.2 percent over the period 2013-2018. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Network Security market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of UTM solutions, Integrated VPN/Firewall solutions, Content Gateway Security solutions and IDP solutions. It also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top five vendors in the market. In addition, the report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the Global Network Security market. It also outlines the challenges faced by the vendors and the market at large, as well as the key trends that are emerging in the market. Software as a Software (SaaS)-based solutions are increasingly sought by Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) because of their cost reduction and easy installation benefits. Large companies have begun to choose SaaS-based security solutions, which will drive the Global Network Security market during the forecast period of 2013-2018. According to the report, one of the major drivers I this market is the rise in demand for integrated security solutions. They reduce security management complexity and provide cost benefits to customer organizations. Customers also tend to seek solutions that are easy to use and offer a superior level of security. Further, the report states that one of the challenges faced by the market is the complexities involved in security solution implementation. The IT infrastructure in organizations is growing in both size and complexity. Factors such as employee numbers and their geographical distribution increase the complexity of an organization's infrastructure. A complex network/infrastructure makes implementation extremely difficult for vendors as improper implementation can severely affect the customer organization. Key Vendors - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. - Cisco Systems Inc. - Fortinet Inc. - Juniper Networks Inc. - Palo Alto Networks Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - Clavister - Cyberoam Technologies - gateprotect - HP - IBM - Kerio Technologies - Lucent Technologies - Magnus Technologies - McAfee - NETASQ - Nortel Networks - Sonicwall - Symantec - Verizon Enterprise Solutions Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Description - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Products - Market Segmentation by Delivery Platforms - Geographical Segmentation - Market Attractiveness - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6h...al_network
Global Smart Railway System (Solutions, Devices and Components, and Services) Market 2014-2018
M2 - 2 hrs 23 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zk7chb/global_smart) has announced the addition of the "Global Smart Railway System Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Smart Railway System market will grow at a CAGR of 26.11 percent over the period 2013-2018. The Global Smart Railway System market can be divided into three segments: Solutions, Devices and Components, and Services. The products in these segments help railway operators automate their systems and provide an efficient service to their customers. The report, the Global Smart Railway System Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, the EMEA, and the APAC regions; it also covers the Global Smart Railway System market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. One of the major trends witnessed in the market is the emergence of advanced technology solutions. To provide high-quality and safe services, the systems used in railways need to be further automated which is encouraging many railway operators to upgrade their systems with advanced solutions and devices. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the decline in hardware and connectivity costs. The decreasing cost of hardware components and internet connectivity has promoted the railways to make their systems more advanced and automated. Further, the report states that the congestion and capacity constraints are the biggest hurdles to the growth of the market since these could result in a decline in end-to-end speeds and safety issues. As more people prefer to travel by train, this has created a lot of traffic congestion on the railways. This problem is compounded with capacity constraints. Key Vendors - ABB Ltd. - Alcatel Lucent International - Alstom SA - Ansaldo STS - Bombardier Inc. - CGI Group Inc. - Cisco System Inc. - Computer Science Corp. - GE Transportation - Hitachi Ltd. - Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - IBM Corp. - Indra Sistemas SA - Siemens AG Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zk...obal_smart
Retail Colocation Market in the US 2014-2018 with AT&T, CenturyLink, Equinix, SunGard Availability Services & Verizon Comms Dominating
M2 - 2 hrs 26 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tfcprl/retail_colocation) has announced the addition of the "Retail Colocation Market in the US 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Retail Colocation market in the US will grow at a CAGR of 17.44 percent over the period 2013-2018. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Retail Colocation market in the US for the period 2014-2018. The report considers the revenue generated from retail colocation services provided by vendors across US. The report does not consider the revenue generated from wholesale data center colocation services. Increased adoption of virtualization and virtualized computing solutions is one of the major emerging trends in this market. Virtualization enables high productivity of the existing computing infrastructure. SMEs have limited capital spending capability, which is leading to a higher adoption of colocation services from retail colocation vendors. According to the report, the need to reduce the capital and operational expenditure associated with provisioning of computing infrastructure and services is one of the major drivers. A rapid increase in digital content transmission across enterprise networks is leading to the adoption of high-performance computing solutions. Enterprises are also procuring cloud computing services and solutions, which are being integrated as part of the data center services. Further, the report states that rapid evolution of technological solutions, which leads to higher complexity in provisioning services, is one of the major challenges faced by the market. Key Vendors - AT&T Inc. - CenturyLink Inc. - Equinix Inc. - SunGard Availability Services - Verizon Communications Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - BT Global Services - Computer Science Corp. - Datapipe - GoGrid - Hosting.com - IBM Corp. - NaviSite - RackSpace Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Role of Colocation and Managed Hosting - Market Landscape - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tf...colocation
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - Thu Aug 21, 5:08PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Dow Today: International Business Machines (IBM) Leads The Day Higher, Merck (MRK) Lags
at The Street - Thu Aug 21, 3:30PM CDT
The Dow component that led the way higher today was International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM), which sported a $1.13 gain (+0.6%) bringing the stock to $191.23. Holding the Dow back today was Merck (NYSE:MRK), which lagged the broader Dow index with...
Noble1 IT Hardware Support Solutions Launches New MSP Program toSupport HP, Cisco, Brocade, Dell, IBM Products, and More
Business Wire - Thu Aug 21, 2:17PM CDT
Noble1, one of North America's premiere IT Hardware Support Solutions companies, announced today that it has launched an exclusive program entitled MSP1 designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
Midday Glance: Computer companies
AP - Thu Aug 21, 12:22PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Apple Hits 52-Week High on Rising Anticipation for iPhone 6 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 11:00AM CDT
Shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) reached a new 52-week high of $101.09 on Aug 20, 2014.
Continuity Control Raises $10 Million to Fund Growth
GlobeNewswire - Thu Aug 21, 10:06AM CDT
Continuity Control, a New Haven, Conn.-based provider of a compliance management system for community financial institutions, announced today that it has raised $10 million in growth funding to continue extending its industry-leading technology platform and regulatory intelligence.
CCSS Helps Lipari Foods ERP Team Save Time, Reduce Errors, and Improve Reliability Across Supply Chain
Marketwire - Thu Aug 21, 9:30AM CDT
CCSS, a division of HelpSystems and the solution of choice for monitoring IBM i messages and performance, announced today that family-owned specialty food distributor Lipari Foods selected CCSS software to improve customer satisfaction by increasing the reliability of delivery to their markets across the Midwest.
DESY and IBM Develop Big Data Architecture for Science
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 9:00AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it is collaborating with Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), a leading national research center in Germany, to speed up management and storage of massive volumes of x-ray data. The planned Big Data and Analytics architecture based on IBM software defined technology can handle more than 20 gigabyte per second of data at peak performance and help scientists worldwide gain faster insights into the atomic structure of novel semiconductors, catalysts, biological cells and other samples.
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Q3 Earnings in Line, Revenues Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 9:00AM CDT
Hewlett-Packard's (HPQ) third-quarter non-GAAP earnings of 89 cents came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Research and Markets: Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market Report 2014-2018 with Cisco Systems, Dell, IBM & Hewlett-Packard Dominating
Business Wire - Thu Aug 21, 8:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3mhfqq/global_retail) has announced the addition of the "Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.
Global BPO Market Report 2014-2018: Key Vendors Dominating are Accenture, Capgemini, Genpact, IBM & Tata Consultancy Services
M2 - Thu Aug 21, 8:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9vfdqp/global_bpo_market) has announced the addition of the "Global BPO Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global BPO market will grow at a CAGR of 5.63 percent over the period 2013-2018. The Global BPO market can be segmented on the basis of BPO applications into the following: CRM, F&A, HR and Others that include procurement, and engineering and R&D BPO functions. The report also discusses in detail the market spending across end-user segments and covers the spending across key geographical regions in the market. Cloud technology is revolutionizing the mode of outsourcing business processes. With its usage, BPO clients can have instant access to applications on demand and eliminate the need to invest in IT infrastructure. Though many BPO clients are still hesitant regarding its usage because of concerns of data security, return on investment, high initial investment, high cost of upgrades, maintenance, and acquiring a new project, several clients are increasingly adopting this technology in view of its disruptive levels of productivity improvement and business enablement. Some of the advantages associated with adopting a cloud-based BPO service are cost reduction, reliability, scalability, and agility. According to the report, cost-effectiveness of outsourcing certain capital and labor intensive operations is one of the major factors driving the growth of the market. These firms are increasingly outsourcing their back office functions that require more infrastructure, capital investment, and human resources. Outsourcing these functions enable the firms to improve efficiency of operations and cut costs though labor arbitrage. Further, the report states that the future of the Global BPO market is, however, constrained by certain factors; the most important among them being the rising attrition rates. BPO jobs are mainly taken up on a temporary or part-time basis and hence the turnover rates of employees are very high. The report also includes a discussion of the other vendors operating in this market. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - Accenture Plc - Capgemini S.A. - Genpact Ltd. - IBM Corp. - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9v...bpo_market
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Safe Bulkers, GlaxoSmithKline and Frank's International
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ-Free Report), IBM (NYSE:IBM-Free Report), Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB-Free Report), GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE:GSK-Free Report) and Frank's International N.V. (NYSE:FI-Free Report).
Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market Report 2014-2018 with Cisco Systems, Dell, IBM & Hewlett-Packard Dominating
M2 - Thu Aug 21, 8:18AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/384jl8/global_retail) has announced the addition of the "Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Retail IT Spending market will grow at a CAGR of 4.10 percent over the period 2013-2018. Cloud computing refers to accessing resources operated by a third-party provider. With minimal upfront investment, cloud computing provides a pay-per-use billing model. Currently, cloud computing is the buzzword in the Technology sector, especially with the majority of large retailers viewing cloud computing as a priority, while a few others are have already adopted it or have funds in place for its adoption According to the report the growth of the Global Retail Industry IT Spending market is driven by several factors. The increased demand for improved customer interaction is one of the major drivers. Retailers spend a considerable amount on IT solutions to provide customers with various facilities that enable them to manage their activities conveniently, regardless of their location. Another important driver is technological differentiation because of intense competition. Further, the report states the global Retail Industry IT Spending market is facing some serious challenges. One of the key challenges is the lack of data security in IT systems; retailers are struggling to provide customers with a secure platform for transactions. Another major challenge in this market is faltering economic growth in developed countries. The report also includes a discussion of the other vendors operating in this market. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. The Global Retail IT Spending market is categorized in three different segments: - Hardware - Services - Software Key Vendors - Cisco Systems Inc. - Dell Inc. - IBM Corp. - Hewlett-Packard Co. Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/38...bal_retail
Ujjivan Financial Services Adopts IBM Infrastructure Managed Services and Cloud for Business Continuity and Enhanced Customer Service
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 8:00AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Ujjivan Financial Services, a leading microfinance company in India, has selected IBM's private cloud resilience services to ensure continuous business operations for its clients' critical financial transactions. Under the terms of the agreement, IBM's private cloud will help create a dedicated and robust infrastructure for its primary setup. The cloud based Virtualized Server Recovery (VSR) solution will provide the company with a fully managed, around-the-clock solution designed to support application continuity, reduce business expenses and data loss.
Veda Partners with IBM and Prepares for Next Phase of Growth
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 8:00AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has signed a five-year multimillion dollar agreement with Veda (ASX: VED), a leading provider of credit information and analysis in Australia and New Zealand. The agreement extends Veda's existing strategic outsourcing relationship with IBM, which continues to provide Veda with a highly reliable and resilient infrastructure, and now includes cloud services.
Westpac NZ Selects IBM to Support Transformation to NZ's Leading Digital Bank
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 8:00AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Westpac New Zealand, part of one of the world's largest financial services institutions, has selected IBM's private cloud technology to support its goal to be New Zealand's leading digital bank. The new five year agreement is part of an extensive services and technology contract which includes Westpac migrating some of its business critical IT systems into IBM's state-of-the-art Auckland data center, enabling enhanced customer service.
Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform Market 2014-2018
M2 - 1 hr 33 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mrq9cs/global_mobile) has announced the addition of the "Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform market will grow at a CAGR of 25.29 percent over the period 2013-2018. The report, the Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Mobile Enterprise Application Development Platform market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. One of the upcoming trends in this market is the emergence of cloud-based mobile applications. The emergence of cloud-based mobile enterprise application development platforms has enabled organizations to increase their efficiency and reduce the cost of deploying valuable IT infrastructure. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the market is the high adoption of mobile devices. Mobile devices are not seen as a luxury anymore; they are seen as a business requirement. It is important for employees to have access to the company's secure information during their travel to many business meetings, and hence it becomes mandatory for organizations to provide access to secure data on smartphones. Further, the report states that the diversity of the mobile landscape is one of the main challenges that the market faces. A mobile enterprise application development platform has to work in synchronization with many devices, OSs, and firmware, with each running different applications for different processes. Enterprises might even face difficulties in interacting with other departments such as back-office systems and networks. Key Vendors - Adobe Systems Inc. - Antenna Software - IBM Corp. - Kony Inc. - Microstrategy Inc. - Salesforce.com Inc. - SAP AG Other Prominent Vendors - Appcelerator Inc. - ClickSoftware - Microsoft Corp. - Motorola Solutions Inc. - Sencha Inc. - Verivo Software Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mr...bal_mobile
Global Network Security Market Report 2014
M2 - 2 hrs 23 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6hqn7q/global_network) has announced the addition of the "Global Network Security Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Network Security market will grow at a CAGR of 8.2 percent over the period 2013-2018. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Network Security market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of UTM solutions, Integrated VPN/Firewall solutions, Content Gateway Security solutions and IDP solutions. It also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top five vendors in the market. In addition, the report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the Global Network Security market. It also outlines the challenges faced by the vendors and the market at large, as well as the key trends that are emerging in the market. Software as a Software (SaaS)-based solutions are increasingly sought by Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) because of their cost reduction and easy installation benefits. Large companies have begun to choose SaaS-based security solutions, which will drive the Global Network Security market during the forecast period of 2013-2018. According to the report, one of the major drivers I this market is the rise in demand for integrated security solutions. They reduce security management complexity and provide cost benefits to customer organizations. Customers also tend to seek solutions that are easy to use and offer a superior level of security. Further, the report states that one of the challenges faced by the market is the complexities involved in security solution implementation. The IT infrastructure in organizations is growing in both size and complexity. Factors such as employee numbers and their geographical distribution increase the complexity of an organization's infrastructure. A complex network/infrastructure makes implementation extremely difficult for vendors as improper implementation can severely affect the customer organization. Key Vendors - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. - Cisco Systems Inc. - Fortinet Inc. - Juniper Networks Inc. - Palo Alto Networks Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - Clavister - Cyberoam Technologies - gateprotect - HP - IBM - Kerio Technologies - Lucent Technologies - Magnus Technologies - McAfee - NETASQ - Nortel Networks - Sonicwall - Symantec - Verizon Enterprise Solutions Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Description - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Products - Market Segmentation by Delivery Platforms - Geographical Segmentation - Market Attractiveness - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6h...al_network
Global Smart Railway System (Solutions, Devices and Components, and Services) Market 2014-2018
M2 - 2 hrs 23 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zk7chb/global_smart) has announced the addition of the "Global Smart Railway System Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Smart Railway System market will grow at a CAGR of 26.11 percent over the period 2013-2018. The Global Smart Railway System market can be divided into three segments: Solutions, Devices and Components, and Services. The products in these segments help railway operators automate their systems and provide an efficient service to their customers. The report, the Global Smart Railway System Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, the EMEA, and the APAC regions; it also covers the Global Smart Railway System market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. One of the major trends witnessed in the market is the emergence of advanced technology solutions. To provide high-quality and safe services, the systems used in railways need to be further automated which is encouraging many railway operators to upgrade their systems with advanced solutions and devices. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the decline in hardware and connectivity costs. The decreasing cost of hardware components and internet connectivity has promoted the railways to make their systems more advanced and automated. Further, the report states that the congestion and capacity constraints are the biggest hurdles to the growth of the market since these could result in a decline in end-to-end speeds and safety issues. As more people prefer to travel by train, this has created a lot of traffic congestion on the railways. This problem is compounded with capacity constraints. Key Vendors - ABB Ltd. - Alcatel Lucent International - Alstom SA - Ansaldo STS - Bombardier Inc. - CGI Group Inc. - Cisco System Inc. - Computer Science Corp. - GE Transportation - Hitachi Ltd. - Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - IBM Corp. - Indra Sistemas SA - Siemens AG Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zk...obal_smart
Retail Colocation Market in the US 2014-2018 with AT&T, CenturyLink, Equinix, SunGard Availability Services & Verizon Comms Dominating
M2 - 2 hrs 26 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tfcprl/retail_colocation) has announced the addition of the "Retail Colocation Market in the US 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Retail Colocation market in the US will grow at a CAGR of 17.44 percent over the period 2013-2018. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Retail Colocation market in the US for the period 2014-2018. The report considers the revenue generated from retail colocation services provided by vendors across US. The report does not consider the revenue generated from wholesale data center colocation services. Increased adoption of virtualization and virtualized computing solutions is one of the major emerging trends in this market. Virtualization enables high productivity of the existing computing infrastructure. SMEs have limited capital spending capability, which is leading to a higher adoption of colocation services from retail colocation vendors. According to the report, the need to reduce the capital and operational expenditure associated with provisioning of computing infrastructure and services is one of the major drivers. A rapid increase in digital content transmission across enterprise networks is leading to the adoption of high-performance computing solutions. Enterprises are also procuring cloud computing services and solutions, which are being integrated as part of the data center services. Further, the report states that rapid evolution of technological solutions, which leads to higher complexity in provisioning services, is one of the major challenges faced by the market. Key Vendors - AT&T Inc. - CenturyLink Inc. - Equinix Inc. - SunGard Availability Services - Verizon Communications Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - BT Global Services - Computer Science Corp. - Datapipe - GoGrid - Hosting.com - IBM Corp. - NaviSite - RackSpace Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Role of Colocation and Managed Hosting - Market Landscape - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tf...colocation
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - Thu Aug 21, 5:08PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Dow Today: International Business Machines (IBM) Leads The Day Higher, Merck (MRK) Lags
at The Street - Thu Aug 21, 3:30PM CDT
The Dow component that led the way higher today was International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM), which sported a $1.13 gain (+0.6%) bringing the stock to $191.23. Holding the Dow back today was Merck (NYSE:MRK), which lagged the broader Dow index with...
Noble1 IT Hardware Support Solutions Launches New MSP Program toSupport HP, Cisco, Brocade, Dell, IBM Products, and More
Business Wire - Thu Aug 21, 2:17PM CDT
Noble1, one of North America's premiere IT Hardware Support Solutions companies, announced today that it has launched an exclusive program entitled MSP1 designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
Midday Glance: Computer companies
AP - Thu Aug 21, 12:22PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Apple Hits 52-Week High on Rising Anticipation for iPhone 6 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 11:00AM CDT
Shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) reached a new 52-week high of $101.09 on Aug 20, 2014.
Continuity Control Raises $10 Million to Fund Growth
GlobeNewswire - Thu Aug 21, 10:06AM CDT
Continuity Control, a New Haven, Conn.-based provider of a compliance management system for community financial institutions, announced today that it has raised $10 million in growth funding to continue extending its industry-leading technology platform and regulatory intelligence.
CCSS Helps Lipari Foods ERP Team Save Time, Reduce Errors, and Improve Reliability Across Supply Chain
Marketwire - Thu Aug 21, 9:30AM CDT
CCSS, a division of HelpSystems and the solution of choice for monitoring IBM i messages and performance, announced today that family-owned specialty food distributor Lipari Foods selected CCSS software to improve customer satisfaction by increasing the reliability of delivery to their markets across the Midwest.
DESY and IBM Develop Big Data Architecture for Science
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 9:00AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it is collaborating with Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), a leading national research center in Germany, to speed up management and storage of massive volumes of x-ray data. The planned Big Data and Analytics architecture based on IBM software defined technology can handle more than 20 gigabyte per second of data at peak performance and help scientists worldwide gain faster insights into the atomic structure of novel semiconductors, catalysts, biological cells and other samples.
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Q3 Earnings in Line, Revenues Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 9:00AM CDT
Hewlett-Packard's (HPQ) third-quarter non-GAAP earnings of 89 cents came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Research and Markets: Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market Report 2014-2018 with Cisco Systems, Dell, IBM & Hewlett-Packard Dominating
Business Wire - Thu Aug 21, 8:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3mhfqq/global_retail) has announced the addition of the "Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.
Global BPO Market Report 2014-2018: Key Vendors Dominating are Accenture, Capgemini, Genpact, IBM & Tata Consultancy Services
M2 - Thu Aug 21, 8:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9vfdqp/global_bpo_market) has announced the addition of the "Global BPO Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global BPO market will grow at a CAGR of 5.63 percent over the period 2013-2018. The Global BPO market can be segmented on the basis of BPO applications into the following: CRM, F&A, HR and Others that include procurement, and engineering and R&D BPO functions. The report also discusses in detail the market spending across end-user segments and covers the spending across key geographical regions in the market. Cloud technology is revolutionizing the mode of outsourcing business processes. With its usage, BPO clients can have instant access to applications on demand and eliminate the need to invest in IT infrastructure. Though many BPO clients are still hesitant regarding its usage because of concerns of data security, return on investment, high initial investment, high cost of upgrades, maintenance, and acquiring a new project, several clients are increasingly adopting this technology in view of its disruptive levels of productivity improvement and business enablement. Some of the advantages associated with adopting a cloud-based BPO service are cost reduction, reliability, scalability, and agility. According to the report, cost-effectiveness of outsourcing certain capital and labor intensive operations is one of the major factors driving the growth of the market. These firms are increasingly outsourcing their back office functions that require more infrastructure, capital investment, and human resources. Outsourcing these functions enable the firms to improve efficiency of operations and cut costs though labor arbitrage. Further, the report states that the future of the Global BPO market is, however, constrained by certain factors; the most important among them being the rising attrition rates. BPO jobs are mainly taken up on a temporary or part-time basis and hence the turnover rates of employees are very high. The report also includes a discussion of the other vendors operating in this market. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - Accenture Plc - Capgemini S.A. - Genpact Ltd. - IBM Corp. - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9v...bpo_market
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Safe Bulkers, GlaxoSmithKline and Frank's International
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ-Free Report), IBM (NYSE:IBM-Free Report), Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB-Free Report), GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE:GSK-Free Report) and Frank's International N.V. (NYSE:FI-Free Report).
Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market Report 2014-2018 with Cisco Systems, Dell, IBM & Hewlett-Packard Dominating
M2 - Thu Aug 21, 8:18AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/384jl8/global_retail) has announced the addition of the "Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Retail IT Spending market will grow at a CAGR of 4.10 percent over the period 2013-2018. Cloud computing refers to accessing resources operated by a third-party provider. With minimal upfront investment, cloud computing provides a pay-per-use billing model. Currently, cloud computing is the buzzword in the Technology sector, especially with the majority of large retailers viewing cloud computing as a priority, while a few others are have already adopted it or have funds in place for its adoption According to the report the growth of the Global Retail Industry IT Spending market is driven by several factors. The increased demand for improved customer interaction is one of the major drivers. Retailers spend a considerable amount on IT solutions to provide customers with various facilities that enable them to manage their activities conveniently, regardless of their location. Another important driver is technological differentiation because of intense competition. Further, the report states the global Retail Industry IT Spending market is facing some serious challenges. One of the key challenges is the lack of data security in IT systems; retailers are struggling to provide customers with a secure platform for transactions. Another major challenge in this market is faltering economic growth in developed countries. The report also includes a discussion of the other vendors operating in this market. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. The Global Retail IT Spending market is categorized in three different segments: - Hardware - Services - Software Key Vendors - Cisco Systems Inc. - Dell Inc. - IBM Corp. - Hewlett-Packard Co. Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/38...bal_retail
Ujjivan Financial Services Adopts IBM Infrastructure Managed Services and Cloud for Business Continuity and Enhanced Customer Service
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 8:00AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Ujjivan Financial Services, a leading microfinance company in India, has selected IBM's private cloud resilience services to ensure continuous business operations for its clients' critical financial transactions. Under the terms of the agreement, IBM's private cloud will help create a dedicated and robust infrastructure for its primary setup. The cloud based Virtualized Server Recovery (VSR) solution will provide the company with a fully managed, around-the-clock solution designed to support application continuity, reduce business expenses and data loss.
Veda Partners with IBM and Prepares for Next Phase of Growth
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 8:00AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has signed a five-year multimillion dollar agreement with Veda (ASX: VED), a leading provider of credit information and analysis in Australia and New Zealand. The agreement extends Veda's existing strategic outsourcing relationship with IBM, which continues to provide Veda with a highly reliable and resilient infrastructure, and now includes cloud services.
Westpac NZ Selects IBM to Support Transformation to NZ's Leading Digital Bank
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 8:00AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Westpac New Zealand, part of one of the world's largest financial services institutions, has selected IBM's private cloud technology to support its goal to be New Zealand's leading digital bank. The new five year agreement is part of an extensive services and technology contract which includes Westpac migrating some of its business critical IT systems into IBM's state-of-the-art Auckland data center, enabling enhanced customer service.
