http://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Business+Areas%2FEnterprise+Integration%2F&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scoreIDC Research focusing on Handhelds, Automation, Business Process Automation and Deployment Software, Mobile Users, Storage Systems, Web and Integration Services.en-ushttp://cdn.idc.com/en_US/images/pageImg/idcLogoHome.jpghttp://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Business+Areas%2FEnterprise+Integration%2F&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scorehttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214941http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214941This IDC Vendor Profile analyzes Rudder, a company playing in the personal finance market, and reviews key success factors: market potential, technology/solution, corporate strategy, force multipliers, and customers. Leveraging IDC's expert understanding of the competitive landscape and future outlook, this document highlights company and market information tailored to the investment professional's needs. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21517108http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21517108Manufacturing Insights, an IDC company, today announced the release of a new studythat examines the most important business objectives for manufacturing companies as well as key process improvement goals and how these are reflected in their product life-cycle strategy. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=I72Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=I72QOn November 6, 2008, Deutsche Telekom announced that it would transfer its SMB activities from T-Systems to T-Home. Standardized telecommunications and business products are to be separated from ICT solutions. Approximately 160,000 business customers will be consolidated at T-Home, Sales & Service Deutschland. IDC attended an Executive Briefing with Reinhard Clemens, T-Systems' CEO, to discuss the move. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=ES06Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=ES06QThis IDC study presents the Greek IT services industry in 2007 and forecasts expenditure on IT services through 2012. The study contains market size, vendor market shares, and forecasts for 13 foundation market categories. The study ranks the top IT services providers by their 2007 revenues and includes detailed profiles of their IT services portfolios for the top 10, their presence in individual vertical markets, and their largest contracts. The top services providers for each of IDC's foundation market categories are also provided. The study answers the following questions: What are IDC's predictions for spending on IT services, what are the assumptions for forecast numbers, and what impact will these have on the market forecasts? What are the new trends in IT services delivery, such as outsourcing and business services? Who are the market leaders based on services revenue, and what are their strengths, weaknesses, and strategies for the future? "The Greek IT services market has been changing over the past few years. Clients are becoming more knowledgeable about their IT needs; they follow technological developments more closely and push vendors for specialized solutions. Moreover, investments in IT are growing, as they represent the only way to compete and survive at local and regional levels." – Research Analyst Stelios Charalambakis, IDC Greece. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214975http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214975This IDC Vendor Profile analyzes Avalon Net, a company playing in the BSM market, and reviews key success factors: market potential, technology/solution, corporate strategy, force multipliers, and customers. Leveraging IDC's expert understanding of the competitive landscape and future outlook, this document highlights company and market information tailored to the investment professional's needs. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=Q86Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=Q86QThis IDC Insight document provides a preliminary overview of how IDC currently (early November 2008) believes that general demand for IT services and business services will change as a result of the credit crisis and the interrelated economic slowdown. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=LC13Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=LC13QThis IDC study discusses and quantifies the C&SI opportunities around SAP, Oracle Applications, Microsoft Dynamics, and salesforce.com in Western Europe in 2007. The C&SI ecosystem of an ISV consists of the C&SI revenues of the ISV itself, and services revenues that partners obtain in engagements directly linked to the ISV's applications. "Overall, the C&SI opportunity for SAP in Western Europe remains much bigger than the Oracle opportunity. However, Oracle offers more opportunities in the U.K. and France, and is competitive in some vertical markets throughout Europe," said David Bradshaw, research manager, European Software and Services Research. "Given the expected downturn in growth, partners need to consider how best to continue serving their customers by reinforcing their value propositions, so that every cent spent on their services can be shown to generate positive business impact for their customers." Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215034http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215034This IDC Insight evaluates Microsoft's October 27, 2008, announcement of the Azure Services Platform, including the Windows Azure operating system, at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles. Additional IDC research and insights will be forthcoming on varying aspects of Microsoft's Cloud Computing initiative and announcements as they unfold. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=CA11IH8http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=CA11IH8This IDC study examines the purchasing criteria and timing for storage solutions —hardware, software, and services — in the Canadian market. This study addresses the following questions: Whether Canadian purchasers are seeking integrated solutions for their storage needs, during which phases of the purchasing cycle for storage hardware are services and software purchases considered, and how are buyers selecting a storage solution provider. The insights resulting from the analysis in this IDC study can help vendors refine their sales and marketing strategies to take advantage of the increasing investments in storage hardware. "The growing scale and complexity of managing storage infrastructures is leading Canadian organizations to purchase integrated solutions for their storage needs. Vendor success will come to those vendors that introduce complete storage solutions early in the sales cycle and differentiate themselves by utilizing planning services and highlighting management software capabilities." — Philip Barnes, IDC senior research analyst, Storage Market Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=Q82Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=Q82QAccenture grew 10% in local currency terms in EMEA in FY08 ending August 31, 2008, but growth in 4Q08 was slow at 6% and the biggest territory, the U.K., is "challenged." IDC believes the U.K. faces structural problems that are solvable, albeit harder to overcome than Accenture first thought. Accenture's worldwide operating model is fundamentally sound, and the U.K. should return to growth. Accenture UK needs to adapt to the new industry environment, an imperative we think it understands. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT