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Review IDC Research  / Worldwide Distributed Automated Software Quality Tools 2005-2009 Forecast and 2004 Vendor Shares
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  • Kathleen E. Hendrick
  • Stephen D. Hendrick
  • Melissa Webster
Publication date: 2005-07-01
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Review Worldwide Distributed Automated Software Quality Tools 2005-2009 Forecast and 2004 Vendor Shares / IDC Research:

This IDC study examines the distributed automated software quality (ASQ) tools market for the period 2002–2009, with vendor revenue trends and market growth forecasts. Worldwide market size is provided for 2004, with trends from 2002. A vendor competitive analysis, with vendor revenue and market shares of the leading vendors, is provided for 2004. This study also provides profiles of leading vendors and identifies the characteristics that vendors will need to be successful in the future. The vendor shares and competitive analysis contained herein represent a subset of the overall automated software quality tools market. Market sizing and vendor shares for the overall ASQ market may be found in Worldwide Automated Software Quality Tools 2003 Vendor Shares (IDC #31712, August 2004). The most recent 2004–2008 forecast for the overall ASQ market is contained in Worldwide Automated Software Quality Tools 2004–2008 Forecast Update: July 2004 (IDC #31577, July 2004). "The distributed ASQ market experienced very strong growth in 2004, building further on the strong growth and momentum it generated in 2003. We expect the distributed ASQ market to continue to grow at a strong pace for the foreseeable future due to the strategic importance of software quality to the enterprise," said Melissa Webster, research director in IDC's Application Development and Deployment service. "Drivers for the continued growth of the distributed ASQ market continue to be the need for improved software development productivity, quality, and time to market. [+]
IT organizations rely on ASQ tools to help them cope with the increasing complexity of software applications, the business criticality of software, and the ongoing need to manage costs in an IT spending environment that will remain cautious. ".

Review IDC Research  / Western European Security Services Market, 2004-2009 Forecast and Analysis Publication date: 2005-04-01
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Review Western European Security Services Market, 2004-2009 Forecast and Analysis / IDC Research:

This IDC Market Analysis is designed to give an update on the Western European security services forecast. The study first gives an overview of the situation in Europe, prior to providing specific security services trends. The document also presents the IDC market forecast for security services in EMEA and contracts it to Western Europe. Further breakdowns and discussion of the Western European forecast by country and by service category are provided. Finally, this document discusses which actions vendors should take to make the most of the security services opportunities in Western Europe. "Although the growth prospects for European security services have slowed down in the last couple of years, this market offers significant prospects for external service providers, with an 18. 7% CAGR over the 2004–2009 period. With a projected market size of $8. 45 billion in 2008, the size of the market is significant. Moreover, the high value services within the security services market are set to take hold," said Lionel Lamy, research manager for IDC's European Infrastructure Management Services research.

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide Consulting Services 2005-2009 Forecast: Redefining the Business Model and Setting a New Course Publication date: 2005-05-01
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Review Worldwide Consulting Services 2005-2009 Forecast: Redefining the Business Model and Setting a New Course / IDC Research:

This IDC study answers the following questions: What are IDC's predictions and assumptions relating to market forces affecting the business and IT consulting services markets, and what impact will they have on the market forecasts? Which assumptions are of sufficient importance that a change in the assumption would result in a change in the market forecasts? What are the key buyer and vendor trends that are expected to impact the global and U. S. consulting spending forecast? What is IDC's outlook on global business and IT consulting services spending by region? What steps should consulting vendors take to increase and maintain their competitive positioning? Based on our analysis of consulting buyers' needs and behavior, market trends and imperatives, competitive landscape, and pricing dynamics, IDC believes that the consulting services market's transformation is far from complete. "In an environment of declining IT budgets, technology simplification and standardization, skepticism around consultants' value proposition, increased interest in business process outsourcing, and advancement of the global labor sourcing model, IT and business consulting services vendors are reinventing the way they market, sell, deliver, and make profits on consulting services business," said Anna Danilenko, program manager for Consulting Services at IDC.

Review IDC Research  / Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) System Management Software 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis Publication date: 2005-05-01
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Review Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) System Management Software 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis / IDC Research:

This IDC study provides a bottom-up sizing of the Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) system management software (SMS) market in 2004 and a 2005–2009 forecast. "The APEJ SMS market totaled US$386. 4 million in 2004, up 16. 3% over 2003," says Vivian Tero, senior analyst for Infrastructure Software research in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan). "Server consolidation projects in the mature IT economies of Australia, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore and the continued deployment of business applications in the manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications sectors in the emerging economies of the People's Republic of China (PRC), India, Malaysia, and Thailand fueled demand for SMS. " Tero also adds, "Revenue is forecast to reach US$431. 9 million in 2005 and US$664. 4 million in 2009, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11. 4%. Change and configuration management, performance management, and problem management software are forecast to post double-digit growth rates, while event automation and job scheduling software will report more modest single-digit growth rates. [+]
".

Review IDC Research  / U.S. IT Spending by Vertical Market 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis Publication date: 2005-07-01
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Review U.S. IT Spending by Vertical Market 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis / IDC Research:

This IDC study presents an updated forecast (2005–2009) compiled in the first quarter of 2005 for U. S. information technology spending within 17 vertical markets. The purpose of this document is to identify and quantify the effects of recent trends and events influencing the IT opportunity among 17 vertical markets from 2005 to 2009. "The U. S. IT market is expected to reach $518. 1 billion in 2009, driven by government, discrete manufacturing, and banking. The consumer sector has interesting dynamics — the consumers spending on IT services, peripherals, and PCs are expediting double-digit growth. The size of its potential will be even larger than banking in the longer term. [+]
IT vendors should watch this sector closely," says Anne Lu, program manager, Worldwide Vertical Markets.

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide Automated Software Quality Tools 2004 Vendor Shares Publication date: 2005-06-01
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Review Worldwide Automated Software Quality Tools 2004 Vendor Shares / IDC Research:

This IDC study provides vendor specific revenue and market shares of the leading automated software quality (ASQ) vendors for the 2002–2004 period. An updated five-year forecast as of March 2005 for the ASQ tools market for the 2005–2009 period has been published in Worldwide Automated Software Quality Tools 2005–2009 Forecast (IDC #33060, March 2005). "The ASQ market grew strongly in 2004, marking a return to the double-digit growth that this market has enjoyed in the past. We expect the ASQ market to continue to grow at a strong pace for the foreseeable future due to the strategic importance of software quality to the enterprise," said Melissa Webster, research director in IDC's Application Development and Deployment service. "Drivers for the continued growth of the ASQ market continue to be the need for improved software development productivity, quality, and time to market. IT organizations rely on ASQ tools to help them cope with the increasing complexity of software applications, the business-criticality of software, and the ongoing need to manage costs in an IT spending environment that will remain cautious. ".

Review IDC Research  / U.S. Services 2005-2009 Forecast: Opportunities by Company Size Publication date: 2005-04-01
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Review U.S. Services 2005-2009 Forecast: Opportunities by Company Size / IDC Research:

This IDC study examines the U. S. services market with a focus on company size. Increasingly, services firms are approaching the midmarket for near-term growth. Many firms have recognized that a different approach is needed to address the midmarket but that many solutions and services in their portfolio can be scaled down to meet their needs. Increasingly as well, the lower price points demanded by the midmarket can be addressed by a global sourcing model and, eventually, technological innovation such as utility computing. This study addresses the following issues: What are IDC's predictions and assumptions relating to market forces impacting the U. S. services market, and what impact will they have on the market forecasts? What are the growth opportunities in each of the three services macromarkets of outsourcing, project-based services, and support and training? What impact will developments in this market have on the players in the market? What are the not-to-be-missed opportunities? "The U. S. [+]
services market will continue to challenge vendors in 2005 with expectations for lower prices, faster execution, and deeper process expertise," said Rebecca Segal, VP of Worldwide Services Research at IDC. "Vendors must respond with highly skilled, business-process-oriented workforces, a global sourcing strategy, a willingness to build relationships, and a keen eye on delivering solutions that fuel top-line growth. The winning services firms in 2005 will be able to show top-line value while not neglecting the bottom line. ".

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide Server Provisioning Software 2004 Vendor Shares Publication date: 2005-06-01
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Review Worldwide Server Provisioning Software 2004 Vendor Shares / IDC Research:

This IDC study analyzes vendor market share in the server provisioning market. This is a follow-on study to the previously published Worldwide Server Provisioning Software 2005–2009 Forecast (IDC #33075, March 2005). "Enterprises require focus on server provisioning and increasingly demand high levels of customer support and deep product capabilities," states Stephen Elliot, research manager, Enterprise Systems Management. "Users are looking for solutions that address both new and legacy heterogeneous server provisioning concerns and assist them in standardizing processes and workflows that drive business alignment. ".

Review IDC Research  / EMEA Optical/Removable Storage 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis Publication date: 2005-06-01
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Review EMEA Optical/Removable Storage 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis / IDC Research:

This IDC study presents data for and an analysis of the EMEA CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, combo, DVD-Rec, BL DVD, Zip/MO/removable, and 5. 25in. optical storage drive markets. Data from 2002 to 2004 is based on actual sales figures; data for 2005–2009 is forecast. Detailed information and analysis for each category is supplied in terms of market value and unit shipments. Market share is provided as well. Additionally, the CD/DVD markets are analyzed and forecast by slim versus half-height (HH) form factor. The CD/DVD drive market has continued to grow nicely in 2004. The home PC market has been aggressively adopting DVD burners. However, there are also continued but shrinking opportunities for older technologies in the commercial PC market. [+]
"CD/DVD drive vendors need to get ready for increasingly stiff competition, as the DVD speed race is coming to an end and mainstream blue laser–based products are still some time away," said Wolfgang Schlichting, research director, Removable Storage at IDC.

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide Mobile Phone Semiconductor 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis Publication date: 2005-04-01
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Review Worldwide Mobile Phone Semiconductor 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis / IDC Research:

This IDC study examines all semiconductor products that go into mobile phones and converged mobile devices. Mobile phones continue to represent a significant segment of the global semiconductor market. 2004 saw impressive growth in mobile phone semiconductors as newer features such as imaging not only spurred handset replacement rates but actually increased the semiconductor content per phone. "Semiconductor integration and a shift toward oversupply in flash memory will conspire to slowly bring down handset semiconductor BOMs throughout the forecast period, even with the growth of 3G unit shipments, which will slow overall growth of mobile phone semiconductors to 6% annually from 2004 to 2009. " — Allen Leibovitch, program manager, Semiconductors.

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide PC Monitor 2005-2009 Forecast and 2004 Vendor Shares: It's Time for Change Publication date: 2005-05-01
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Review Worldwide PC Monitor 2005-2009 Forecast and 2004 Vendor Shares: It's Time for Change / IDC Research:

This IDC study breaks down unit shipments, revenue, and ASPs for the global monitor market. A regional breakdown by form factor is profiled. This study includes data for 2004–2009, with overall market sizing by region, form factors (CRT and LCD), and size. "As we approach the spring of 2005, aggressively priced and value-oriented bundled LCD solutions will take the market by storm. Vendors will need to move in sync with the rapid moving pace of the marketplace; those who wait to develop an appealing product lineup or partner appropriately within the channel will quickly be left behind. " — Jennifer Gallo, research analyst, Displays and Projectors.

Review IDC Research  / Security Software Targets by Canadian Business Size Segments Publication date: 2005-03-01
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Review Security Software Targets by Canadian Business Size Segments / IDC Research:

This IDC study provides a demand-side overview of security challenges and opportunities within the Canadian marketplace for software vendors. Data in this study is segmented by small, medium and large organizations. Content covered includes security pain points, current and planned technology adoption, and key target areas for software vendors and their partners within the Canadian market. David Senf, Manager Canadian Software states that "Security Software is a fast growing market in Canada. However, targeting the right segment, with the right message, at the proper time is challenging, with very different levels of sophistication and requirements across small, medium, and large organizations. ".

Review IDC Research  / Western European BPO Services Market 2004-2009, Forecast and Analysis Publication date: 2005-06-01
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Review Western European BPO Services Market 2004-2009, Forecast and Analysis / IDC Research:

This IDC study answers the following questions: What are IDC's predictions and assumptions relating to market forces affecting the Western European BPO services market, and what impact will they have on the market forecasts? What is the size of the opportunity for core BPO services (including human resources, finance and accounting, procurement, customer care, and industry-specific BPO services) in Western Europe in 2005 and for the next four years? What are the key recommendations from IDC for maintaining and growing BPO services revenues in the coming years? Market growth in the Western European BPO services market was again robust, though exchange rate effects boosted this growth by nearly 10%. The performance of service providers in 2004, however, suggested that customer confidence in the BPO model remained strong, as a result of which IDC has made the following key forecasts for the period 2004 to 2009: Total spending on core BPO services, assuming constant currency, will grow from $17. 8 billion to $39. 4 billion at a CAGR of 17. 2% for the forecast period 2004–2009. The largest of these segments will be customer care (a $15. 8 billion market by 2009), followed by industry-specific and human resources BPO. Industry-specific BPO services spend in Europe is set to rise at a CAGR of 20. 2%, from a current spend estimated at $6. 1 billion. [+]
Spending in this category is dominated by the U. K. market, which accounts for roughly a half or $2. 7 billion. "Productivity, process efficiency and value for money continues to drive demand for BPO services. Put simply, organizations are becoming ever more willing to outsource those business processes which the in-house function is no longer able to support or the business is no longer willing to invest in," says IDC Research Manager Mike Friend. "Both customers and services providers have demonstrated their belief in the model through the continuing development of new outsourcing opportunities," adds Friend. "This belief in the BPO services model now extends well beyond the U. K. , Benelux, and Nordic markets into central and southern Europe. ".

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide Digital Still Camera 2005-2009 Forecast Publication date: 2005-04-01
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Review Worldwide Digital Still Camera 2005-2009 Forecast / IDC Research:

This IDC study provides a high-level, comprehensive view of the worldwide digital still camera market. It contains 2004 actual unit shipments and total 2005–2009 forecasts. Data is presented from the United States, Japan, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), and the rest of the world (ROW). This study does not include data on PC cameras, digital camcorders, or camera phones. "As the digital still camera market heads into the end of its growth curve, certain metrics will become more standardized around the world. " — Chris Chute, senior analyst, Digital Imaging Solutions and Services.

Review IDC Research  / New Zealand Broadband and IP Services Enterprise Usage and Preferences, 2005 Publication date: 2005-07-01
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Review New Zealand Broadband and IP Services Enterprise Usage and Preferences, 2005 / IDC Research:

This IDC study presents and analyses the attitudes and purchasing behaviour of enterprises toward emerging technologies and services in New Zealand. IDC highlights communications technology trends and provides insights into the telecommunications requirements, demand-side attitudes, and user expectations toward various broadband services. "The market activity in the New Zealand telecommunications environment is currently centred on broadband services with asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) now the clear preferred high-speed data communications technology of New Zealand companies," says Rowen Pillay, associate analyst, Telecommunications, IDC New Zealand.

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide Business Analytics Software 2004 Vendor Shares Publication date: 2005-08-01
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Review IDC Research  / Scelte di Wireless Mobility nelle imprese italiane
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  • IDC
  • Roberto Mastropasqua
  • Evelien Wiggers
  • Thomas Raschke
Publication date: 2005-05-01
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Review Scelte di Wireless Mobility nelle imprese italiane / IDC Research:

Lo studio è volto a indagare le dinamiche alla base del nuovo mercato delle soluzioni di Wireless Mobility. "Le aziende italiane "aprono" sempre più spesso i propri sistemi informativi – ha commentato Elisabetta Comini, Senior Analyst IDC Italia - e la connettività wireless acquista consensi tra gli utenti, come dimostra il fatto che una volta che le applicazioni sono rese accessibili, è molto frequente l'accesso in mobilità. Questo rispecchia da un lato l'alta diffusione italiana dei servizi mobili, l'affidabilità e la qualità raggiunta per i collegamenti, l'innovazione che sta portando a reti più veloci, oltre che l'abitudine delle persone a far riferimento a questo modo di comunicazione anytime-anywhere". Il fenomeno della Wireless Mobility viene visto nel contesto generale dello sviluppo del mercato dei Mobile VAS, con previsioni IDC per quanto riguarda, a livello europeo, la crescita degli utenti di ambienti di Mobile Collaboration e del mercato del software di Mobile Middleware.

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide and U.S. Blade Server 2005-2009 Forecast and 2004 Vendor Shares Publication date: 2005-07-01
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Review Worldwide and U.S. Blade Server 2005-2009 Forecast and 2004 Vendor Shares / IDC Research:

This IDC study reviews the systems, vendors, and trends in the 2004 global server blade market and forecasts the outlook for server blades over the course of the next five years. "The server blade market continues to be one of innovation and positive growth," said Kelly Quinn, senior research analyst in the Enterprise Computing Group at IDC. "While the markets in the United States and Western Europe continue to lead in terms of market share, we've found through this study that some upset may be in store for the market share split of server blade deployments across the various global regions over the coming few years. ".

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide VoIP Management 2005-2009 Forecast Publication date: 2005-04-01
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Review Worldwide VoIP Management 2005-2009 Forecast / IDC Research:

This IDC study analyzes the emerging VoIP management market and forecasts the market size for 2005–2009. Vincent Lui, senior analyst, IDC's Network Management service, said, "The ability to ensure network reliability, SLAs, and security of VoIP calls is directly proportional to the degree to which enterprises will embrace and accelerate VoIP adoption in the coming years. ".

Review IDC Research  / Worldwide and U.S. Wireless Infrastructure and Application Services 2005-2009 Forecast Publication date: 2005-05-01
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Review Worldwide and U.S. Wireless Infrastructure and Application Services 2005-2009 Forecast / IDC Research:

This IDC study presents a five-year forecast for the worldwide and U. S. wireless infrastructure and application services market for 2005–2009. Although wireless deployments suffered in the early 2000s, the next few years will be strong ones for the deployment of wireless technologies. Key vendor and technology trends are provided as insight to the drivers for the growth in the wireless infrastructure and application services market. The world of wireless is changing rapidly, and the desire for ubiquitous connectivity is driving both enterprise and service provider deployments of wireless infrastructure and applications. IDC expects that the professional services portion of wireless infrastructure and application spending will grow at a strong and steady rate over the forecast period, reflecting the renewed interest in spending on enterprise solutions and the increasing demand from service provider customers.

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