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Worldwide Industry 2008 Top 10 Predictions

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published 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.

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Predictions

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

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