IT Market in Benelux 2014-2018: Increase in Inflow of FDI in IT Market of Benelux
M2 - 10 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8rbmww/it_market_in) has announced the addition of the "IT Market in Benelux 2014-2018" report to their offering. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the IT market in Benelux for the period 2014-2018. The IT market in Benelux is categorized into three main segments: Hardware, Software, and IT Services. The report, IT Market in Benelux 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Netherland, Belgium, and Luxembourg; it also covers the IT market landscape in Benelux and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a detailed discussion of the key vendors operating in this market and their market shares. The expansion of small and medium-sized businesses has had a major influence on the development of IT infrastructure in Benelux. SMEs are under constant pressure to upgrade them to keep pace with the rapid advances in technology in the field and gain a competitive edge in the market. They have adopted new technologies to increase the speed of the internet with the use of high-speed fiber optic and wireless communication services such as broadband technologies and updated display systems. According to the report, one of the major drivers steering the growth of the market is the demand for IT professionals and investment from foreign companies in the IT market in Benelux. Many global companies are establishing branches in Benelux. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges that the market faces is a lack of detailed knowledge of activities. To deal with the talent shortage, companies have to incur high costs in training employees and sometimes the high rates of attrition make it difficult for these companies to obtain a reasonable return on investment. Key Vendors - Dell - HP - IBM - Microsoft Key Market Drivers / Challenges / Trends - Increase in Inflow of FDI in IT Market of Benelux - Lack of Domain Expertise - Growing Number of SMEs For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8r..._market_in
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71)
Worksoft Extends Support for IBM Maximo Asset Management
Business Wire - 38 mins ago
Worksoft(R), an SAP(R) partner and leading global provider of business process validation software for packaged enterprise applications, today announced it has extended support for IBM Maximo(R) Asset Management. IBM Maximo unifies comprehensive asset life cycle and maintenance management on a single platform, providing insight into all of an organization's enterprise assets, their conditions, and work processes to achieve better planning and control.
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71)
IBM Unveils Industry's First Intelligent Cloud Security Portfolio for Global Businesses
PR Newswire - 38 mins ago
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has built the industry's first intelligent security portfolio for protecting people, data and applications in the cloud. Built on IBM's investments in cloud, security and analytics software and services, the new offerings are designed to protect a business's most vital data and applications using advanced analytics across their enterprise, public and private clouds and mobile devices -- collectively known as the hybrid cloud model.
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71)
Global Procurement Outsourcing Market 2014-2018 - Emergence of Social Media
M2 - 1 hr 51 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v72r7b/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Procurement Outsourcing Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Procurement Outsourcing Market to grow at a CAGR of 22.48% over the period 2013-2018 Procurement outsourcing is a part of outsourcing that involves subcontracting of key procurement requirements of an organization to a third-party vendor that has expertise in the required domains. It can be defined as an effective strategy of delegating one or more business activities to external companies (vendors), which then administer and manage the selected activity based on defined and measurable performance criteria. The Global Procurement outsourcing is segmented into two parts, Stand-alone procurement outsourcing and procurement outsourcing as a part of BPO services offered. One of the major trends in this market is the emerging use of social media. Outsourcing vendors worldwide have started using social media platforms to develop their networks with clients. Social media acts as a common platform for low-cost information exchange and attracts a critical mass of users at both corporate and retail levels. According to the report, one of the primary drivers of the market is a significant cost reduction. Labor arbitrage, i.e., the shifting of processes from more expensive locations to less expensive locations, has long been regarded as one of the most advantageous benefits of outsourcing business processes. The outsourcing of business processes helps them gain access to local talent and advanced technologies in another country while simultaneously maintaining a lean workforce. Further, the report states that one of the major concerns for BPO firms is a lack of domain understanding. Vendors are providing cost-effective solutions to their clients such as infrastructure and enhanced capacity, but the lack of business domain knowledge, which is required to understand several business circumstances and business processes, is hindering the growth of the market. Key Vendors - Accenture plc - GEP - Genpact Ltd. - IBM Corp. - Xchanging plc Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - 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/v72r7b/global
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71)
Global Problem Management Software Market 2014-2018 - Increased Adoption of Cloud-based Solutions
M2 - 1 hr 51 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mcggfv/global_problem) has announced the addition of the "Global Problem Management Software Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Problem Management Software market to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% over the period 2013-2018 Problem management software is one of the key support software, focusing primarily on proactively analyzing requests to detect a recurring pattern and diagnosing the underlying root cause for an issue. Problem management software helps organizations minimize the business impact of service disruptions, and prevent future disruptions. An increase in the adoption of cloud-based services is one of the major trends observed in this market. Currently, the market is witnessing an increase in the adoption of cloud-based problem management software due to features such as scalability, easy access, uninterrupted service, and flexibility. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the need to comply with regulatory requirements, which increases the adoption of the software. Problem management software identifies risks and performs trend analysis to provide efficient processes in the systems in organizations. Further, the report states that the high cost of implementation is one of the major challenges that the market faces. This results in fluctuation in the revenues of the market vendors, adversely affecting the profitability of those vendors. Key Vendors - Alcatel-Lucent - CA - HP - ServiceNow - Zoho Other Prominent Vendors - BMC Software - Cherwell Software - IBM - LANDESK Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - 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/mc...al_problem
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), ALU: 3.17 (+0.02)
Cloud Competitors Closing the Gap On Amazon
Lior Ronen - Amigobulls - Tue Nov 04, 11:00PM CST
Amazon web services, once perceived as a stable growing revenue stream today faces increased competition, which could lead to decline in revenues.
AMZN: 302.81 (-2.91), IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), GOOGL: 564.19 (+0.42), MSFT: 47.57 (+0.13)
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - Tue Nov 04, 5:02PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading:
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), AAPL: 108.60 (-0.80), LXK: 42.44 (-0.96)
Is Apple (AAPL) Set to Issue Euro-Denominated Bonds? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 04, 4:50PM CST
Reportedly, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is set to sell euro-denominated bonds.
GS: 190.27 (-0.56), IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), DIS: 90.35 (-1.36), MSFT: 47.57 (+0.13), AAPL: 108.60 (-0.80)
IBM Inks Global Data Analytics Agreement with Twitter - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 04, 4:40PM CST
IBM Corp. (IBM) has entered into a partnership with micro blogging site Twitter Inc. (TWTR).
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), TWTR: 40.90 (+0.69), AAPL: 108.60 (-0.80), ORCL: 39.13 (+0.14)
Cloud Spending Going Skyward, IDC Predicts
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Nov 04, 4:03PM CST
Spending on public cloud computing services is forecast to grow at six times the rate of the overall information technology market over the next five years, IDC says. The research firm predicts that public IT cloud spending will hit $127.5 billion in...
AMZN: 302.81 (-2.91), RAX: 37.94 (-0.55), IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), GOOGL: 564.19 (+0.42), MSFT: 47.57 (+0.13), CSCO: 24.88 (+0.30), CRM: 63.57 (-0.02)
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.04%, International Business Machines Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Nov 04, 3:51PM CST
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $162.24 to a high of $164.36. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $163.02 on volume of 4.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71)
Watch for International Business Machines to Potentially Rebound After Falling 1.04% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Nov 04, 3:50PM CST
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $162.24 to a high of $164.36. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $163.02 on volume of 4.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71)
Dow Jones (DJIA) Today: 3M (MMM) Leads The Day Higher, International Business Machines (IBM) Lags
at The Street - Tue Nov 04, 3:30PM CST
The Dow component that led the way higher today was 3M (NYSE:MMM), which sported a $1.75 gain (+1.1%) bringing the stock to $155.05. Holding the Dow back today was International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM), which lagged the broader Dow index with a...
MMM: 155.05 (+1.75), IBM: 162.65 (-1.71)
Xiaomi vs. Lenovo: The War Between China’s Top Smartphone Makers
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Nov 04, 2:40PM CST
Xiaomi recently became the third largest smartphone maker in the world for a single day , right before Lenovo 's acquisition of Google 's Motorola Mobility closed and bumped China's top smartphone maker back down to fourth place. Xiaomi has...
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), GOOGL: 564.19 (+0.42), GOOG: 554.11 (-1.11)
1 Blue Chip Stock I'd Never Own
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Nov 04, 2:30PM CST
When oneabout blue chip tech stocks, "Big Blue" IBM is always one of the first companies that comes to mind. While some investors might think of IBM as a "buy it and forget it" dividend stock which should at least keep pace with the market, it's...
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), ACN: 81.15 (+0.18), AAPL: 108.60 (-0.80), SNX: 70.44 (+0.67)
Midday Glance: Computer companies
AP - Tue Nov 04, 12:22PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), AAPL: 108.60 (-0.80), LXK: 42.44 (-0.96)
Early Glance: Computer companies
AP - Tue Nov 04, 9:49AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), AAPL: 108.60 (-0.80), LXK: 42.44 (-0.96)
LRS IT Solutions Honored For System z Sales Excellence
PR Newswire - Tue Nov 04, 9:45AM CST
LRS® IT Solutions, an IBM Premier Business Partner every year since 1999, was honored with the IBM System z Sales Excellence Award during the recent Enterprise2014 conference.
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71)
Vision Solutions Introduces MIMIX 8.0 to Expand Scalability, Flexibility and Ease of Use of Leading High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solution for IBM i
Marketwired - Tue Nov 04, 8:04AM CST
Vision Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of high availability, disaster recovery, and data migration software and services, announced today the release of MIMIX 8.0 for IBM i. The new release provides end users and partners with simplified configuration, monitoring and management and strengthens and streamlines HA/DR protection and performance in traditional and cloud-based environments.
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71)
3D Systems Names Ted Hull Incoming Chief Financial Officer
GlobeNewswire - Tue Nov 04, 7:41AM CST
-- Decades of distinguished financial leadership in high-growth technology companies, including Cisco and IBM
IBM: 162.65 (-1.71), DDD: 37.78 (+0.25)