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Worldwide Industry 2008 Top 10 PredictionsProduct Type: Market Research ReportPublished by: IDC Published: February 2008 Product Code: R104-32656 Description
This IDC study presents top predictions for the major industries. Each prediction comes from a more extensive industry-specific top 10 predictions document, authored by IDC Insights business units. "Predictions are based on research the analysts have conducted with technology buyers in industry and are intended to focus on the transformation of major business processes and the role that IT will play in the transformation," says Meredith Whalen, group vice president and general manager, Vertical Business Units. Table of Contents
Table of ContentsPredictions In This Study Situation Overview Setting the Stage for 2008 Manufacturers Will Rely on Their Global Footprint Retailers Are in for a Turbulent 2008 Banking Will Struggle in 2008 2008 Will Be the Year of the Consumer for Healthcare Life Sciences Embarks on a Transformational Journey Government Will "Do More with the Same" Energy Faces Volatility, More Capital Investments, and Continued Regulations Future Outlook Prediction #1 ? Large Manufacturers Will Move Toward a Globally Integrated Business Model Prediction #2 ? Retail RFPs Will Call for a Common, Comprehensive, and Integrated Demand Intelligence Capability Prediction #3 ? Financial Institutions Will Move Risk Management/Analytics to Top Investment Priority Prediction #4 ? Insurance Legacy Billing Systems Will Be Tossed Prediction #5 ?Healthcare Payers Will Invest More in Consumer-Facing Technologies than in Provider-Focused Initiatives Prediction #6 ? Health Provider EMR Spending Will Grow More than 10% in 2008 Prediction #7 ? Pharmaceutical Revenue Leakage Will Find Its Way onto the Radar Screen Prediction #8 ? Government Infrastructure Optimization and IT Resource Repurposing Will Replace Solutions as the Top IT Trend Prediction #9 ? For Utility, Climate Change Issues Will Drive Increased Investment in Energy and IT Prediction #10 ? For Oil and Gas, Reserve Enhancement Remains a Top Priority Essential Guidance Manufacturers Retailers Financial Institutions Health Providers Health Payers Government Energy Life Sciences Learn More Related Research Synopsis |
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