http://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Services%2FConsulting%2F&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scoreIDC research on Change Management, IT and Strategy Consulting.en-ushttp://cdn.idc.com/en_US/images/pageImg/idcLogoHome.jpghttp://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Services%2FConsulting%2F&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scorehttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prSG21499808http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prSG21499808IDC's latest survey End-User Perspective on the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) Services Market , (Doc#AP221113Q), shows that opportunities still exist for IT service providers in the APEJ region looking to sustain business revenues and even acquire new customers, despite the economic slowdown. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=AP221115Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=AP221115QThis IDC Vendor Profile is part of a series of profiles and market analysis studies undertaken by the AP IT Services team to analyze and critique the BA services market in the APEJ region. The selection criteria are based on having representation from each type of player in the BA space, (i.e., platform owner, technology acquirer, system integrator [SI], and tier 2 SP). Information provided in this profile is based on a range of primary and secondary research, including interviews with SPs profiled in the series study. For these players, the study aims to cover the following areas in each profile: Brief company overview Product and service offerings Focus areas and strategies Customer and partnering highlights Strengths and challenges in the marketplace In this IDC vendor profile we cover Satyam, with a focus on its BA services business in APEJ, with the object of identifying and analyzing the SPs strengths, areas for improvement, and competitive differentiators. Simultaneously, this study aims to enumerate the key next steps for Satyam as well as the competitive moves its immediate competitors should initiate. IDC believes that the BA market in the APEJ region is expected to experience a higher level of traction and interest from businesses. The recent spate of acquisitions (IBM — Cognos, SAP — Business Objects, Oracle — Hyperion) has resulted in the creation of BA megavendors that have a wide span of BA products and services. However, with these acquisitions, there are potentially stronger market opportunities for the likes of Satyam to engage in the APEJ region. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=AP221113Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=AP221113QThis IDC study assesses end-user buying patterns and the pertaining opportunities and challenges for IT service providers (SPs) in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ region. Based on the annual end-user survey that was conducted by IDC's AP IT services team across 10 markets and five industry verticals, the study analyzes and critiques prevailing investment trends for IT services, end users' buying patterns, and their perception on IT services' vendors. Several key points of this report include: the selection criteria for partnering with IT SPs; how vendors are rated by end users; how end users approach global delivery and their openness to partnering with third party vendors; and which types of vendors are preferred by end users. "Businesses in the APEJ region have a marked preference for dealing with local IT and telecom SPs with vendor credibility, delivery capabilities, and pricing as the three most important criteria for selection. IDC expects IT services firms that have strong technology practices to begin garnering a larger market share of the overall consulting. SPs that have strong consulting and professional services capabilities with the right balance of local flavor and global delivery will lead the market," says Mayur Sahni, senior market analyst for IT Services, IDC Asia/Pacific Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=AP221116Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=AP221116QThis IDC study is part of a series of profiles and market analysis studies undertaken by the Asia/Pacific IT Services team to analyze and critic the BA services market in the Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) or APEJ region. The selection criteria are based on having representation from each type of player in the BA space, for example, platform owner, technology acquirer, systems integrator (SI), and tier 2 SP. The information provided in this study is based on a range of primary and secondary research, including interview with SPs profiled in the series, as well as leveraging IDC's assets across IT services and software trackers for the APEJ market. In addition, this study reflects IDC's ongoing interactions with key market players and end-user surveys focused on end-customers' buying patterns. For these players, the study aims to cover the following areas in each profile: Brief company overview Product and service offerings Focus areas and strategies Customer and partnering highlights Strengths and challenges in the marketplace This study covers Cornerstone, with a focus on its BA services business in APEJ, having the object of identifying and analyzing the SPs strengths, areas for improvement, and competitive differentiators. Simultaneously, it aims to present the key next steps for Cornerstone, as well as the competitive moves that its immediate competitors should initiate. IDC believes that the BA market in the APEJ region is expected to experience a higher level of traction and interest from businesses. The recent spate of acquisitions (IBM–Cognos, SAP–Business Objects, Oracle–Hyperion) has resulted in the creation of BA mega-vendors that have a wide span of BA products and services. However, with these acquisitions, there is potentially stronger market opportunity for the likes of Cornerstone to engage in the APEJ region. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21463508http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21463508In 2007, systems integration (SI) vendors reported a healthy market with a slight increase in hourly bill rates as customers continued to turn to SI vendors for integration projects. This produced healthy revenues for SI vendors in 2007, according to a new IDC study. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=ES03Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=ES03QThis IDC study presents the Bulgarian IT services industry in 2007 and forecasts expenditure on IT services through 2012. The study contains market size, vendor market shares, and forecasts for thirteen foundation market categories. The study ranks the top IT services providers by their 2007 revenue, and includes a detailed profile of their IT services portfolio for the top ten, 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 and 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? "Continuing the momentum gained in 2006, the Bulgarian IT services market performed extremely well in 2007, with the government, finance, and telecommunications verticals being the major drivers. The improved performances of Bulgarian businesses, including SMBs, will continue to fuel IT investment in areas such as infrastructure, integrated ERP systems or additional modules, industry solutions, and related services. However, as the market is still small, the impact of big projects will be particularly high." – Research Analyst Evelin Stoev, IDC Bulgaria Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=AP221117Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=AP221117QThis vendor profile is part of a series of profiles and market analysis studies undertaken by the Asia/Pacific IT services team to analyze and critique the business analytics services market in the APEJ region. The selection criteria are based on having representation from each type of player in the BA space, for example, platform owner, technology acquirer, systems integrator (SI) and SP. The information provided in this study is based on a range of primary and secondary research, including interview with SPs profiled in the series study and also leverage on IDC's assets across IT services and software trackers for the APEJ market. In addition, this study reflects IDC's ongoing interactions with key market players and end-user surveys focused on end-customers' buying patterns. For these players, the study aims to cover the following areas in each profile: Brief company overview Product and service offerings Focus areas and strategies Customer and partnering highlights Strengths and challenges in the marketplace In this IDC vendor profile, we cover IBM–Cognos with a focus on its BA services business in APEJ, by identifying and analyzing the SPs strengths, areas for improvement, and competitive differentiators. Simultaneously, this study aims to analyze the key next steps for IBM, as well as competitive moves that its immediate competitors should initiate. IDC believes that the BA market in the APEJ region is expected to experience a higher level of traction and interest from businesses. The recent spate of acquisitions (IBM–Cognos, SAP–Business Objects, Oracle–Hyperion) has resulted in the creation of BA mega-vendors that have a wide span of BA products and services. IBM's consulting and SI capabilities, as well as complementary product and technology capabilities across hardware and applications, make the SP a formidable player in the BA space. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=CEMA11109http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=CEMA11109This brief provides an overview of the Regulatory Strategy 2008-2010 of the Polish Office of Electronic Communications (UKE, the country's telecoms watchdog). The main objective of the strategy is to increase access to and usage of telecommunications services – particularly broadband. This flash provides an overview of the six main criteria the UKE will use to evaluate potential market regulations and highlights some of the milestones the regulator has set out to achieve in select telecoms market segments in the coming years. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=213920http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=213920This IDC study presents the key findings from surveys of 399 U.S. large enterprises and in-depth interviews of 20 large U.S. firms and three systems integrators that identify unified communications (UC) awareness, drivers, and obstacles to adoption, as well as the time frame and various approaches that organizations are taking in evaluating and implementing UC applications. It also identifies customer choices about trusted providers, and likely scenarios for a "building block" approach for customers who already own some of the pieces. It's clear that UC applications are the hottest entrant in the already hot market for communications and collaboration applications, and they are being heavily promoted by solutions providers. What isn't clear is the degree to which organizations will adopt these applications, at what pace they will buy into UC, and which firms — telephony equipment and services, or applications providers — will be the trusted parties to bring the UC vision into enterprises. For UC solutions providers and their go-to-market partners, this study provides fresh intelligence regarding UC market and product decisions to ensure they are meeting the needs and expectations of United States–based buyers of different sizes and industries. "The key to success for UC solutions providers will be understanding how different customer segments are looking at how to best integrate messaging, voice, video, and business processes in changing work environments." — Mark Levitt, vice president for Collaborative Computing, IDC Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214128http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214128This IDC Buyer Case Study describes the pilot of Accenture Collaborative Innovation Solutions at Wells Fargo and the implementation of Wells Fargo's enhanced, companywide innovation capability. Wells Fargo originally began the initiative in late 2006, with the goal of driving innovation in its customer experience. With help from Accenture, the bank supplemented the typical management consulting approach with open innovation techniques, utilizing Accenture Collaborative Innovation Solutions to uncover new ideas from employees closest to the customer. In a second stage of the project, Wells Fargo used the principles and lessons learned from the pilot to build upon its existing tools to create a robust, companywide innovation capability. It is now focused on continually enhancing that capability, which is designed to encourage open and active participation of all employees in the company's innovation effort. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT