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<description>IT Administration &amp; Services market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>Chile Information Technology Report Q2 2008</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[ Market Overview   The Chilean IT market is one of the most developed in the Latin America region and is projected to growat a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% over the 2007-2012 period. While only around 1/10the size of Brazil&rsquo;s IT market, the total value of Chilean domestic spending on IT products and servicesshould pass US$2bn in 2008 and US$3bn by 2012.  The overall economic outlook is likely to become more difficult in the near term, with economic activityeasing amid inflationary pressures and a global slowdown. BMI&rsquo;s view, however, remains that thefundamentals support a steady expansion of demand for IT products and services, due to higher realincomes, more financing options for consumers, and more choice. Despite regional leader rankings inmany ICT infrastructure indicators, a PC penetration rate of around 18% indicates plenty of room fororganic growth.  Given the economic context, government programmes provide an important context for marketdevelopment in the next few ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Venezuela Information Technology Report Q2 2008</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[ Market Overview   With spending in key sectors continuing to receive a boost from recycled oil revenues, the Venezuelan ITmarket is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% over the 2007-2012 period.While still one of the smaller markets in the Latin America region, the total value of Venezuelan spendingon IT products and services should pass US$1.5.bn in 2008 and US$2bn by 2012.Spending by key sectors such as government, telecoms, oil and financial services is likely to be robust,despite the risk of an economic contraction due to overdependence on oil. The government&rsquo;s 2007-2012Economic Plan envisages a key role for technology in development, and various public bodies are rollingout e-infrastructure projects to address the digital divide and increase efficiency.The overall economic outlook does have downside risk, with GDP/capita growth likely to slow as theforecast period progresses. However, key sectors will continue to provide opportunities. The oil industrysector is enjoying ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Chile Infrastructure Report Q2 2008</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Chile&rsquo;s infrastructure is modern and reliable and continues to improve due to government concessions.Though the industry is small and fragmented, with over 3,500 players and few local contractors that canhandle major civil engineering projects, the industry has expanded rapidly over the last 10 years and hasbeen sustained by heavy investment in infrastructure projects. The construction industry is estimated tohave contributed an estimated 9.68% to the nation&rsquo;s GDP in 2007, at a total industry value ofUS$15.45bn.   BMI forecasts that Chile&rsquo;s construction industry value will rise by an annual average of 3.05% during2008-2012, from US$16.40bn in 2008 to US$16.89bn in 2012. Apart from a handful of major schemes,private-sector commercial construction remains subdued, although residential construction is showingsigns of picking up. Employment within the industry will grow 2.71% over the next five years to reach540,660 by 2012. The mining industry, in particular, is expected to undertake several new investmentprojects. Meanwhile, the retail sector ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Russia Information Technology Report Q2 2008</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-3065.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Market Overview   Against the backdrop of increased funding for ambitious government IT infrastructure plans, and an oil-fuelled spending boom, Russia has the potential to become one of the largest IT markets in Europe. BMIhas upwardly revised its Russian IT market CAGR to 21% for the period until 2012. The total size of theIT market is now predicted to increase from US$13.1bn in 2007 to around US$31.3bn in 2012.  Accelerating growth in computer sales in 2007 after strong growth in 2006, and immense potential for ITinvestments by Russia&rsquo;s traditional industries, all provide strong grounds for optimism.   The general economic context should be favourable, with high oil prices still above their long-term trendlevel, and real wages showing significant gains. The political context now also appears more stable, and itis estimated that the Government has as much as US$350bn in reserves for investment to apply IT toimproving areas such as education, healthcare, defence and the ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Education Telecom Services &amp; Equipment Expenditures By Education Level, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-1001.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education subscription includes market intelligence on IT: Telecom services and equipment expenditures for the education vertical by level. Compass Intelligence defines telecom services & equipment as services, such as wireline and wireless voice, data services and VPNs, as well as managed services provided by a telecom operator. The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation.  The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Education IT Personnel Expenditures By Education Level, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-1000.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education subscription includes market intelligence on IT: Personnel expenditures for the education vertical by level. Compass Intelligence defines IT personnel as expenditures on internal staffing, part-time and full-time, within a firm's IT department. The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation.  The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, undergraduate education, and post graduate education at colleges and universities. The Expert Guide for ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Education Outsourcing Expenditures By Education Level, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-999.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education subscription includes market intelligence on IT: Outsourcing & 3rd party services expenditures on the education vertical by level.  Compass Intelligence defines outsourcing & 3rd party services as services rendered by 3rd parties, including IT outsourcing companies. The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation.  The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, undergraduate education, and post graduate education at colleges and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Education Information Technology Expenditures By Education Level, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-998.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education subscription includes market intelligence on Information Technology expenditures for the education vertical by level.  Compass Intelligence defines IT as investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firm's IT infrastructure and communications. Education includes both the K-12 segment and the higher education segment.  The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation.  The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Education Computer Hardware Expenditures By Education Level, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-997.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education subscription includes market intelligence on IT: Computer Hardware expenditures for the education vertical by level. Compass Intelligence defines computer hardware as computing equipment, such as servers, PCs, laptops, storage solutions and peripherals. Education includes both the K-12 segment and the higher education segment.  The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation.  The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, undergraduate education, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Education Network Hardware Expenditures By Education Level, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-995.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education and Business Networks subscriptions includes market intelligence on network hardware expenditures for the education vertical by level. Compass Intelligence defines network hardware as equipment purchased to connect PCs to one another in local area networks, as well as to connect locations/LANs via wide-area networks. The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation.  The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, undergraduate education, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Education Applications Expenditures By Education Level, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-994.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the education vertical by level.  Education includes both the K-12 segment and the higher education segment.  The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation. The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, undergraduate education, and post graduate education at colleges and universities.  Compass Intelligence defines applications as business ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Technology Finance Monthly Roundup - March 2008</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-32285.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Introduction   
Getting an understanding of which technology sectors are experiencing the most activity, and which type of investor and advisor are playing significant roles, is now critical if one is to understand the future shape of the market for IT. This roundup provides a comprehensive look at all M&A, public offerings, and venture finance activities in the technology sector for the month of March, 2008
  
 Scope 
  Covers global markets, including North America, EMEA and the emerging markets in APAC and Latin America

 Covers mergers and acquisitions, public offerings (both IPO and secondary offerings) and venture finance

 Includes a detailed appendix covering top legal advisors, financial advisors, top private equity firms, and top venture capital firms
   
 Report Highlights 
  Private equity investments continued in the IT services sector; Indian Tier 2 companies expanded into the US, driven by lower valuations

 Social networking sites continued to attract consumer ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Computer Maintenance Services in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-19372.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Computer Maintenance Services in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing computer maintenance or repair services.  Establishments ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Data Processing Services in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-19370.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Data Processing Services in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This report deals with enterprises engaged in providing data processing services, including payroll and record management ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US SOHO Business IT Personnel Expenditures, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-993.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SOHO Business subscription includes market intelligence on business IT: Personnel expenditures for SOHO business. IT Personnel consists of expenditures on internal staffing, part-time and full-time, within a firm's IT department.  This may include the salaries of non-technical staff, such as office managers, that are performing IT related duties in smaller companies. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US SOHO Business Outsourcing &amp; 3rd Party Services Expenditures, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-991.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Business Managed & Hosted Services and SOHO Business subscription includes market intelligence on Business IT: Outsourcing expenditures for SOHO business.  Compass Intelligence defines business IT outsourcing as expenditures on services rendered by 3rd parties, including IT outsourcing companies. Manages services include expenditures on network-based services that provide a network, application or computing capability to a client and are delivered on an on-going basis by a 3rd party for a recurring fee. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US SOHO Business Applications Expenditures, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-982.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SOHO Business and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Application expenditures for SOHO business.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees).  The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US SOHO Business Computer Hardware Expenditures, 2006-2011</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-987.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SOHO Business subscription includes market intelligence on IT: Computer Hardware expenditures for SOHO business.  Compass Intelligence defines business IT computer hardware as expenditures on computing equipment, such as servers, PCs, laptops, storage solutions and peripherals. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees).  The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US SOHO Business IT Expenditures by Category, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-988.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SOHO Business subscription includes market intelligence on business IT expenditures for SOHO business by category. Business IT expenditures consist of investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firm's IT infrastructure and communications.  This market consists of six categories: computer hardware, applications, network hardware, telecom, IT personnel and outsourcing & 3rd party services.  Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US SOHO Business Network Hardware Expenditures, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-990.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SOHO Business subscription includes market intelligence on IT: Network Hardware expenditures for SOHO business.  Network hardware consists of equipment purchased to connect PCs to one another in local area networks, as well as to connect locations/LANs via wide-area networks.  This equipment includes the major categories of routers, LAN switches, modems, hubs, remote access servers. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US SOHO Business IT Expenditures, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-989.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SOHO Business subscription includes market intelligence on business IT expenditures for SOHO business. Business IT expenditures consist of investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firm's IT infrastructure and communications.  This market consists of six categories: computer hardware, applications, network hardware, telecom, IT personnel and outsourcing & 3rd party services. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees).  The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US SOHO Business IT Telecom Expenditures, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-992.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SOHO Business subscription includes market intelligence on IT: Telecom expenditures for SOHO business.  Compass Intelligence defines business IT as expenditures which consist of investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firm's IT infrastructure and communications.  Compass Intelligence defines IT telecom as expenditures on telecom services, such as wireline and wireless voice, data services and VPNs, as well as managed services provided by a telecom operator. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Small &amp; Medium-Sized Business IT Expenditures by Category, 2007-2012</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SMB Business subscription includes market intelligence on business IT expenditures for small and mid-sized business by category. Business IT expenditures consist of investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firm's IT infrastructure and communications.  This market consists of six categories: computer hardware, applications, network hardware, telecom, IT personnel and outsourcing & 3rd party services. Size of business includes Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Small &amp; Mid-Sized Business Telecom Expenditures, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-978.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SMB Business subscription includes market intelligence on expenditures on the IT: Telecom market for small and mid-sized business.  Compass Intelligence defines business IT as expenditures which consist of investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firm's IT infrastructure and communications.  Compass Intelligence defines IT telecom as expenditures on telecom services, such as wireline and wireless voice, data services and VPNs, as well as managed services provided by a telecom operator. Size of business includes Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>US Small &amp; Mid-Sized Business Network Hardware Expenditures, 2007-2012</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R705-977.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the SMB Business subscription includes market intelligence on IT: Network Hardware expenditures for small and mid-sized business.  Network hardware consists of equipment purchased to connect PCs to one another in local area networks, as well as to connect locations/LANs via wide-area networks.  This equipment includes the major categories of routers, LAN switches, modems, hubs, remote access servers. Size of business includes Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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