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IBM to invest $3 bil in IoT
at Investor's Business Daily - 30 mins ago
The information technology giant will plow $3 bil over the next 4 years into building a new Internet of Things unit. IBM (IBM) is also developing a cloud-based open platform to help customers and its partners build IoT products. The company is hoping...
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
IBM Announces $3B IoT Investment for Enterprise Market - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 53 mins ago
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has recently announced its investment plans regarding Internet of Things (IoT) for the enterprise market.
MX: 5.47 (-0.10), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), QCOM: 69.34 (+0.46), CSCO: 27.52 (-0.13)
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - 1 hr 7 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were down at the close of trading:
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), AAPL: 124.43 (-1.94), LXK: 42.34 (-0.79)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - 1 hr 9 mins ago
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IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), DIS: 104.89 (-1.23), CMCSK: 56.06 (-0.18), CMCSA: 56.47 (-0.14)
IBM to invest $3 billion in 'Internet of Things' unit
By BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP - 1 hr 26 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — IBM is investing $3 billion to build an "Internet of Things" division aimed at harnessing the massive trove of data collected by smartphones, tablets, connected vehicles and appliances and using it to help companies better manage their businesses.
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), XOM: 85.00 (-0.63)
Stocks Slump at Close to Erase Dow, S&P 500 First-Quarter Gains
at The Street - 2 hrs 44 mins ago
Stock markets slump into the close on Tuesday, wiping out slight gains for the first quarter for both the Dow and S&P 500.
XLB: 48.78 (-0.49), CHTR: 193.11 (+9.72), FCX: 18.95 (-0.43), PCLN: 1,164.15 (+14.32), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), TCK: 13.73 (-1.54), BHP: 46.47 (-0.71), JCP: 8.41 (+0.58), RIO: 41.40 (-0.97), DOW: 47.98 (-0.70), X: 24.40 (-1.04), XLE: 77.58 (-0.46)
Stock Markets Fall Amid Uncertainty Over Iran Nuclear Deal
at The Street - Tue Mar 31, 2:11PM CDT
Stocks slip slightly after Monday's rally as uncertainty over a Iran nuclear deal shakes commodity markets and U.S. economic data comes in mixed.
PHG: 28.34 (-0.43), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), CHTR: 193.11 (+9.72), JCP: 8.41 (+0.58), X: 24.40 (-1.04), PCLN: 1,164.15 (+14.32)
Why Doesn't Warren Buffett Own Apple Inc.?
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 31, 2:05PM CDT
When considering aspects such as competitive strength, fundamental quality, and valuation, Apple stock looks like a nice fit for Warren Buffett's portfolio. However, Apple isn't a Warren Buffett stock, and the Oracle of Omaha has publicly stated...
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), AAPL: 124.43 (-1.94)
Midday Glance: Computer companies
AP - Tue Mar 31, 1:48PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are down at 1 p.m.:
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), AAPL: 124.43 (-1.94), LXK: 42.34 (-0.79)
Health Care, Technology Stocks in Focus Going Into Quarter
at The Street - Tue Mar 31, 1:30PM CDT
The CNBC ‘Fast Money Halftime’ trading panel sizes up the market going into the next quarter.
EWI: 14.80 (-0.18), EWG: 29.84 (-0.52), FB: 82.21 (-0.98), EWQ: 25.98 (-0.40), EWP: 34.78 (-0.25), INTC: 31.27 (-0.19), TLT: 130.69 (+0.28), TBT: 41.87 (-0.20), PCLN: 1,164.15 (+14.32), HEWG: 28.54 (-0.35), XLP: 48.74 (-0.46), SPY: 206.43 (-1.82), QQQ: 105.60 (-1.13), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), DIA: 177.58 (-1.81), XLK: 41.44 (-0.43), EWGS: 39.41 (-0.62), IWM: 124.37 (-0.40), TWTR: 50.08 (+0.19), SNDK: 63.62 (-1.36), CSCO: 27.52 (-0.13)
eCIFM Solutions Inc. recognized for outstanding excellence at IBM InterConnect 2015 and launches new Real Estate Consulting Practice
PRWeb - Tue Mar 31, 11:01AM CDT
eCIFM Solutions Inc. (eCIFM), a Premier IBM Business Partner and leader in the Integrated Workplace Management Solution (IWMS) arena, is the recipient of IBM's 2014 award for Excellence Achievement in the Internet of Things, Asset & Facilities Management category.
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
IBM Connects "Internet of Things" to the Enterprise
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:58AM CDT
ARMONK, N.Y.-- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it will invest $3 billion over the next four years to establish a new Internet of Things (IoT) unit, and that it is building a cloud-based open platform designed to help clients and ecosystem partners build IoT solutions. IBM's pioneering work in Smarter Planet and Smarter Cities was based on practical applications of IoT in the enterprise and led to a broad set of solutions, ranging from water management to optimizing retail and customer loyalty to alleviating traffic congestion. IBM leads in enterprise IoT implementations that securely combine and analyze data from a wide variety of sources.
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
IBM and The Weather Company Partner to Bring Advanced Weather Insights to Business
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:53AM CDT
ARMONK, NY and ANDOVER, MA -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and The Weather Company through WSI, its global B2B division, today announced a groundbreaking global strategic alliance to integrate real-time weather insights into business to improve operational performance and decision-making. As part of the alliance, The Weather Company, including WSI will shift its massive weather data services platform to the IBM Cloud and integrate its data with IBM analytics and cloud services. [embedded content]
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
Global Smart Railways System Market 2015-2019 - Increased Adoption of Analytics and Big Data with ABB, Alstom, Bombardier, GE Transportation & IBM Dominating
PR Newswire Europe - Tue Mar 31, 10:43AM CDT
DUBLIN, Mar. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
Global Utility Infrastructure Security Market 2015-2019
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:40AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gg49w3/global_utility) has announced the addition of the "Global Utility Infrastructure Security Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Utility Infrastructure Security market to grow at a CAGR of 4.53% over the period 2014-2019. Utility infrastructure constitutes a major part of critical infrastructure. The number of critical infrastructures worldwide would see a marked increase during the forecast period. These include oil and gas manufacturing sites, water distribution and sanitation sites, nuclear facilities, and energy maintenance sites. These infrastructures are considered high-value construction projects and, therefore, security has gained paramount importance among various countries because of a considerable increase in cyber-attacks over the years. Increased online criminal activity has forced various countries to impose strict regulations to secure their critical infrastructures. Physical security involves securing an organization's data, hardware, network, and programs from external threats; it helps organizations preserve their brand value and protects them from external threats such as burglary, data theft, and terrorism. Government organizations and enterprises worldwide are increasingly adopting a variety of hardware devices and software to ensure physical security of their business-critical data. This stems from increased criminal activity in recent years. Cyber security focuses on protecting an organization's network from hackers and other network intruders. It has gained increased traction among government institutions and enterprises, which involve transmission of huge volumes of confidential data; these data could be the financial data of an organization. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sale of the following applications: - Surveillance systems - Access control systems - Perimeter intrusion prevention systems - Security software - Cloud-based services The Global Utility Infrastructure Security market is segmented based on the following: - End-user: Oil and Gas and Electricity - Products: Physical Security and Cybersecurity Key Vendors - Axis Communications - Bosch Security Systems - Honeywell Security - Lockheed Martin - NICE Systems - Schneider Electric Other Prominent Vendors - Accenture - AlienVault - Anixter - Cisco Systems - Computer Sciences Corporation - DvTel - General Dynamics - General Electric - HP - IBM - McAfee - Northrop Grumman - Siemens - Symantec For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gg...al_utility
GD: 135.73 (-1.78), CSC: 65.28 (-1.17), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), HON: 104.31 (-0.60), NOC: 160.96 (-1.72), SYMC: 23.36 (-0.19)
3 Semiconductor Stocks to Watch After Intel-Altera Deal - Analyst Blog
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 31, 10:24AM CDT
Speculations about Intel's move to acquire Altera will pave the way for further consolidation in the semiconductor sector.
ATML: 8.23 (-0.26), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), BRCM: 43.29 (-0.83), XLNX: 42.30 (-0.38), SLAB: 50.77 (-0.05), QCOM: 69.34 (+0.46), ALTR: 42.91 (+0.09), NXPI: 100.36 (-2.07), FSL: 40.76 (-0.72), INTC: 31.27 (-0.19)
IBM To Invest Billions In Internet Of Things, Cloud
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Mar 31, 10:22AM CDT
IBM (IBM) is going all-in on the Internet of Things. The information technology giant said on Tuesday that it will plow $3 billion over the next four years into building a new Internet of Things unit. The company is also developing a cloud-based open...
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), TWTR: 50.08 (+0.19), CSCO: 27.52 (-0.13)
Global BYOD Market 2015-2019 - Increased Demand for Mobile Virtualization
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xlsxbk/global_byod) has announced the addition of the "Global BYOD Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global BYOD market to grow at a CAGR of 25.32% over the period 2014-2019 BYOD is increasingly adopted by companies as it provides the convenience to employees to work from any location without hampering the quality of work. BYOD solutions can improve the productivity of the mobile workforce of an organization. It also helps employees in real-time decision-making processes and provides global connectivity. As BYOD policy is gaining popularity, implementing BYOD applications and security solution is highly important. BYOD security solutions allow remote management of mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones using BYOD applications installed on mobile devices. One key trend upcoming in the market is the increase in demand for mobile virtualization. Mobile virtualization enables the simultaneous running of multiple operating systems on mobile devices. According to the report, one of the major growth drivers of the Global BYOD market is the increase in the number of mobile platforms. Increased investments in mobile devices by vendors such as Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo have increased the use of these devices. The platforms provided by these vendors support a large number of user applications without affecting the speed of the device. They also help access real-time information as and when needed, irrespective of the time or place. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges that the market faces is the threat of cyber attacks. The growing adoption of BYOD has given rise to the challenge of securing an organization's networks used by the employees. The use of personal devices to access corporate data at any time and from anywhere has made networks vulnerable to unauthorized access, leakage of crucial information of organizations, and virus attacks. This has made it necessary to implement various security solutions. Moreover, to calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of: - BYOD Devices: This segment includes the revenue generated from the sales of smartphones and tablets used for BYOD - BYOD Security Solutions: This segment includes the revenue generated from the sales of MDM and MAM security solutions - BYOD Software Solutions: This segment includes the revenue generated from the sales of MAM, MDM, TEM, Mobile Content Management, and other management software Key Vendors - AirWatch (VMware) - Apple - Citrix Systems - IBM Other Prominent Vendors - BlueBox - Cisco Systems - ForeScout Technologies - Good Technology - Google - HP - IPASS - Kaspersky - McAfee (Intel) - MobileIron - Movero - Oracle - SAP - Sophos - Symantec - TrendMicro - Verivo Software For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xl...lobal_byod
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), CTXS: 63.87 (-0.15), SYMC: 23.36 (-0.19)
Global WPA, LSG and FT, and NMS Market 2015-2019 - Increased Usage of Smart Devices
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:14AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b7hp8f/global_wpa_lsg) has announced the addition of the "Global WPA, LSG and FT, and NMS Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Global WPA, LSG and FT, and NMS market to grow at a CAGR of 9.96% over the period 2014-2019 WPA, LSG and FT, and NMS are solutions used to monitor and manage performance of networks. WPA analyses the data being transmitted through a network. Hence, packet analyser software is used to analyze the traffic of networks, perform security checks, monitor for threats, identify the root cause of an attack, and debug networks. LSG and FT are used to test an application under conditions of extreme stress. FT is performed at every stage of development to prevent any issues at a later stage. Network monitoring provides information necessary for network management. It is used to locate problems in the network. With the expansion of networks to remote locations, the adoption of network monitoring techniques is increasing. Increase in digital data is one of the key trends upcoming in this market. The increased usage of social media including audio, video, and photos has led to a rise in digital data being transmitted through different networks. According to the report, the growth of the market is mainly driven by the increased usage of smart devices that enable enterprises to transmit large amounts of data through wireless networks from a remote location. This improves the productivity of the mobile workforce of enterprises. Further, the report states that the market growth is, however, curtailed by market maturity. Developed regions such as North America and Europe are fast adopters of new technology, resulting in an increased adoption of network management applications in these regions when compared to developing regions such as Latin America, and the APAC and MEA regions. Network monitoring consists of: - Performance monitoring - Fault monitoring - Account monitoring Key Vendors - Check Point - Cisco Systems - HP - IBM - Microsoft Other Prominent Vendors - Colasoft - ManageEngine - Nagios - Paessler - SolarWinds - Spiceworks Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Description - Market Landscape - IoT: Market Convergence - Product Lifecycle Analysis - Market Segmentation by Application - 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 Insights - Key Vendor Analysis - Assumptions For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b7...al_wpa_lsg
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
IBM to invest $3 bil in IoT
at Investor's Business Daily - 30 mins ago
The information technology giant will plow $3 bil over the next 4 years into building a new Internet of Things unit. IBM (IBM) is also developing a cloud-based open platform to help customers and its partners build IoT products. The company is hoping...
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
IBM Announces $3B IoT Investment for Enterprise Market - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 53 mins ago
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has recently announced its investment plans regarding Internet of Things (IoT) for the enterprise market.
MX: 5.47 (-0.10), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), QCOM: 69.34 (+0.46), CSCO: 27.52 (-0.13)
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - 1 hr 7 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were down at the close of trading:
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), AAPL: 124.43 (-1.94), LXK: 42.34 (-0.79)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - 1 hr 9 mins ago
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IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), DIS: 104.89 (-1.23), CMCSK: 56.06 (-0.18), CMCSA: 56.47 (-0.14)
IBM to invest $3 billion in 'Internet of Things' unit
By BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP - 1 hr 26 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — IBM is investing $3 billion to build an "Internet of Things" division aimed at harnessing the massive trove of data collected by smartphones, tablets, connected vehicles and appliances and using it to help companies better manage their businesses.
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), XOM: 85.00 (-0.63)
Stocks Slump at Close to Erase Dow, S&P 500 First-Quarter Gains
at The Street - 2 hrs 44 mins ago
Stock markets slump into the close on Tuesday, wiping out slight gains for the first quarter for both the Dow and S&P 500.
XLB: 48.78 (-0.49), CHTR: 193.11 (+9.72), FCX: 18.95 (-0.43), PCLN: 1,164.15 (+14.32), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), TCK: 13.73 (-1.54), BHP: 46.47 (-0.71), JCP: 8.41 (+0.58), RIO: 41.40 (-0.97), DOW: 47.98 (-0.70), X: 24.40 (-1.04), XLE: 77.58 (-0.46)
Stock Markets Fall Amid Uncertainty Over Iran Nuclear Deal
at The Street - Tue Mar 31, 2:11PM CDT
Stocks slip slightly after Monday's rally as uncertainty over a Iran nuclear deal shakes commodity markets and U.S. economic data comes in mixed.
PHG: 28.34 (-0.43), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), CHTR: 193.11 (+9.72), JCP: 8.41 (+0.58), X: 24.40 (-1.04), PCLN: 1,164.15 (+14.32)
Why Doesn't Warren Buffett Own Apple Inc.?
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 31, 2:05PM CDT
When considering aspects such as competitive strength, fundamental quality, and valuation, Apple stock looks like a nice fit for Warren Buffett's portfolio. However, Apple isn't a Warren Buffett stock, and the Oracle of Omaha has publicly stated...
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), AAPL: 124.43 (-1.94)
Midday Glance: Computer companies
AP - Tue Mar 31, 1:48PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are down at 1 p.m.:
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), AAPL: 124.43 (-1.94), LXK: 42.34 (-0.79)
Health Care, Technology Stocks in Focus Going Into Quarter
at The Street - Tue Mar 31, 1:30PM CDT
The CNBC ‘Fast Money Halftime’ trading panel sizes up the market going into the next quarter.
EWI: 14.80 (-0.18), EWG: 29.84 (-0.52), FB: 82.21 (-0.98), EWQ: 25.98 (-0.40), EWP: 34.78 (-0.25), INTC: 31.27 (-0.19), TLT: 130.69 (+0.28), TBT: 41.87 (-0.20), PCLN: 1,164.15 (+14.32), HEWG: 28.54 (-0.35), XLP: 48.74 (-0.46), SPY: 206.43 (-1.82), QQQ: 105.60 (-1.13), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), DIA: 177.58 (-1.81), XLK: 41.44 (-0.43), EWGS: 39.41 (-0.62), IWM: 124.37 (-0.40), TWTR: 50.08 (+0.19), SNDK: 63.62 (-1.36), CSCO: 27.52 (-0.13)
eCIFM Solutions Inc. recognized for outstanding excellence at IBM InterConnect 2015 and launches new Real Estate Consulting Practice
PRWeb - Tue Mar 31, 11:01AM CDT
eCIFM Solutions Inc. (eCIFM), a Premier IBM Business Partner and leader in the Integrated Workplace Management Solution (IWMS) arena, is the recipient of IBM's 2014 award for Excellence Achievement in the Internet of Things, Asset & Facilities Management category.
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
IBM Connects "Internet of Things" to the Enterprise
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:58AM CDT
ARMONK, N.Y.-- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it will invest $3 billion over the next four years to establish a new Internet of Things (IoT) unit, and that it is building a cloud-based open platform designed to help clients and ecosystem partners build IoT solutions. IBM's pioneering work in Smarter Planet and Smarter Cities was based on practical applications of IoT in the enterprise and led to a broad set of solutions, ranging from water management to optimizing retail and customer loyalty to alleviating traffic congestion. IBM leads in enterprise IoT implementations that securely combine and analyze data from a wide variety of sources.
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
IBM and The Weather Company Partner to Bring Advanced Weather Insights to Business
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:53AM CDT
ARMONK, NY and ANDOVER, MA -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and The Weather Company through WSI, its global B2B division, today announced a groundbreaking global strategic alliance to integrate real-time weather insights into business to improve operational performance and decision-making. As part of the alliance, The Weather Company, including WSI will shift its massive weather data services platform to the IBM Cloud and integrate its data with IBM analytics and cloud services. [embedded content]
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
Global Smart Railways System Market 2015-2019 - Increased Adoption of Analytics and Big Data with ABB, Alstom, Bombardier, GE Transportation & IBM Dominating
PR Newswire Europe - Tue Mar 31, 10:43AM CDT
DUBLIN, Mar. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
Global Utility Infrastructure Security Market 2015-2019
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:40AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gg49w3/global_utility) has announced the addition of the "Global Utility Infrastructure Security Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Utility Infrastructure Security market to grow at a CAGR of 4.53% over the period 2014-2019. Utility infrastructure constitutes a major part of critical infrastructure. The number of critical infrastructures worldwide would see a marked increase during the forecast period. These include oil and gas manufacturing sites, water distribution and sanitation sites, nuclear facilities, and energy maintenance sites. These infrastructures are considered high-value construction projects and, therefore, security has gained paramount importance among various countries because of a considerable increase in cyber-attacks over the years. Increased online criminal activity has forced various countries to impose strict regulations to secure their critical infrastructures. Physical security involves securing an organization's data, hardware, network, and programs from external threats; it helps organizations preserve their brand value and protects them from external threats such as burglary, data theft, and terrorism. Government organizations and enterprises worldwide are increasingly adopting a variety of hardware devices and software to ensure physical security of their business-critical data. This stems from increased criminal activity in recent years. Cyber security focuses on protecting an organization's network from hackers and other network intruders. It has gained increased traction among government institutions and enterprises, which involve transmission of huge volumes of confidential data; these data could be the financial data of an organization. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sale of the following applications: - Surveillance systems - Access control systems - Perimeter intrusion prevention systems - Security software - Cloud-based services The Global Utility Infrastructure Security market is segmented based on the following: - End-user: Oil and Gas and Electricity - Products: Physical Security and Cybersecurity Key Vendors - Axis Communications - Bosch Security Systems - Honeywell Security - Lockheed Martin - NICE Systems - Schneider Electric Other Prominent Vendors - Accenture - AlienVault - Anixter - Cisco Systems - Computer Sciences Corporation - DvTel - General Dynamics - General Electric - HP - IBM - McAfee - Northrop Grumman - Siemens - Symantec For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gg...al_utility
GD: 135.73 (-1.78), CSC: 65.28 (-1.17), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), HON: 104.31 (-0.60), NOC: 160.96 (-1.72), SYMC: 23.36 (-0.19)
3 Semiconductor Stocks to Watch After Intel-Altera Deal - Analyst Blog
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 31, 10:24AM CDT
Speculations about Intel's move to acquire Altera will pave the way for further consolidation in the semiconductor sector.
ATML: 8.23 (-0.26), IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), BRCM: 43.29 (-0.83), XLNX: 42.30 (-0.38), SLAB: 50.77 (-0.05), QCOM: 69.34 (+0.46), ALTR: 42.91 (+0.09), NXPI: 100.36 (-2.07), FSL: 40.76 (-0.72), INTC: 31.27 (-0.19)
IBM To Invest Billions In Internet Of Things, Cloud
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Mar 31, 10:22AM CDT
IBM (IBM) is going all-in on the Internet of Things. The information technology giant said on Tuesday that it will plow $3 billion over the next four years into building a new Internet of Things unit. The company is also developing a cloud-based open...
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), TWTR: 50.08 (+0.19), CSCO: 27.52 (-0.13)
Global BYOD Market 2015-2019 - Increased Demand for Mobile Virtualization
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xlsxbk/global_byod) has announced the addition of the "Global BYOD Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global BYOD market to grow at a CAGR of 25.32% over the period 2014-2019 BYOD is increasingly adopted by companies as it provides the convenience to employees to work from any location without hampering the quality of work. BYOD solutions can improve the productivity of the mobile workforce of an organization. It also helps employees in real-time decision-making processes and provides global connectivity. As BYOD policy is gaining popularity, implementing BYOD applications and security solution is highly important. BYOD security solutions allow remote management of mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones using BYOD applications installed on mobile devices. One key trend upcoming in the market is the increase in demand for mobile virtualization. Mobile virtualization enables the simultaneous running of multiple operating systems on mobile devices. According to the report, one of the major growth drivers of the Global BYOD market is the increase in the number of mobile platforms. Increased investments in mobile devices by vendors such as Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo have increased the use of these devices. The platforms provided by these vendors support a large number of user applications without affecting the speed of the device. They also help access real-time information as and when needed, irrespective of the time or place. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges that the market faces is the threat of cyber attacks. The growing adoption of BYOD has given rise to the challenge of securing an organization's networks used by the employees. The use of personal devices to access corporate data at any time and from anywhere has made networks vulnerable to unauthorized access, leakage of crucial information of organizations, and virus attacks. This has made it necessary to implement various security solutions. Moreover, to calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of: - BYOD Devices: This segment includes the revenue generated from the sales of smartphones and tablets used for BYOD - BYOD Security Solutions: This segment includes the revenue generated from the sales of MDM and MAM security solutions - BYOD Software Solutions: This segment includes the revenue generated from the sales of MAM, MDM, TEM, Mobile Content Management, and other management software Key Vendors - AirWatch (VMware) - Apple - Citrix Systems - IBM Other Prominent Vendors - BlueBox - Cisco Systems - ForeScout Technologies - Good Technology - Google - HP - IPASS - Kaspersky - McAfee (Intel) - MobileIron - Movero - Oracle - SAP - Sophos - Symantec - TrendMicro - Verivo Software For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xl...lobal_byod
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17), CTXS: 63.87 (-0.15), SYMC: 23.36 (-0.19)
Global WPA, LSG and FT, and NMS Market 2015-2019 - Increased Usage of Smart Devices
M2 - Tue Mar 31, 10:14AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b7hp8f/global_wpa_lsg) has announced the addition of the "Global WPA, LSG and FT, and NMS Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Global WPA, LSG and FT, and NMS market to grow at a CAGR of 9.96% over the period 2014-2019 WPA, LSG and FT, and NMS are solutions used to monitor and manage performance of networks. WPA analyses the data being transmitted through a network. Hence, packet analyser software is used to analyze the traffic of networks, perform security checks, monitor for threats, identify the root cause of an attack, and debug networks. LSG and FT are used to test an application under conditions of extreme stress. FT is performed at every stage of development to prevent any issues at a later stage. Network monitoring provides information necessary for network management. It is used to locate problems in the network. With the expansion of networks to remote locations, the adoption of network monitoring techniques is increasing. Increase in digital data is one of the key trends upcoming in this market. The increased usage of social media including audio, video, and photos has led to a rise in digital data being transmitted through different networks. According to the report, the growth of the market is mainly driven by the increased usage of smart devices that enable enterprises to transmit large amounts of data through wireless networks from a remote location. This improves the productivity of the mobile workforce of enterprises. Further, the report states that the market growth is, however, curtailed by market maturity. Developed regions such as North America and Europe are fast adopters of new technology, resulting in an increased adoption of network management applications in these regions when compared to developing regions such as Latin America, and the APAC and MEA regions. Network monitoring consists of: - Performance monitoring - Fault monitoring - Account monitoring Key Vendors - Check Point - Cisco Systems - HP - IBM - Microsoft Other Prominent Vendors - Colasoft - ManageEngine - Nagios - Paessler - SolarWinds - Spiceworks Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Description - Market Landscape - IoT: Market Convergence - Product Lifecycle Analysis - Market Segmentation by Application - 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 Insights - Key Vendor Analysis - Assumptions For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b7...al_wpa_lsg
IBM: 160.50 (-2.17)
