Tuesday, 30 August 2011

The 2011 Global Diagnostic Imaging Market Dynamics and Trends - Latest Market Report

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announces the addition of The 2011 Global Diagnostic Imaging Market Dynamics and Trends

A worldwide strategic overview of the diagnostic imaging market, including:

Estimates of the market size and growth.
Sales forecasts by geographic region and modality.
Review of the U.S. and international technological, regulatory, economic, demographic and social trends with potentially significant impact on the diagnostic imaging industry during the next five years.
Analysis of major geographic regions, including North America, Europe, Japan and Latin America.
Discussion of trends in X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, PET, PACS and other technologies.

Contains 34 pages and 3 tables
I. Outlook
A. Introduction
B. Industry Consolidation and Diversification: A Biomodal Trend
C. Market Globalization
D. Pricing Pressures
E. Productivity
II. Major Geographic Regions
A. North America
B. Europe
C. Japan
D. Latin America
III. Major Modalities
A. X-Ray
B. Ultrasound
C. MRI
D. CT
E. Nuclear Medicine
G. PACS
F. PET
IV. Market Size and Growth
Table 1: Worldwide Diagnostic Imaging Market Growth
by Geographic Region
Table 2: Worldwide Diagnostic Imaging Market
by Modality/Business and Geographic Region
Table 3: Worldwide Diagnostic Imaging Market Growth
by Modality
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Monday, 29 August 2011

Middle East Projects Forecast & Review 2011 - Latest Market Report

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announces the addition on 'Middle East Projects Forecast & Review 2011' market report report to their offering.

This report focuses on the past, current and future projects market across the Middle East - presenting you with an accurate, insightful and unbiased review of the regional projects sector. This Middle East market research report offers a detailed picture of the past, current and future projects market across the Middle East, providing the latest data on competitor and client activity by sector within the key markets along with forecasts, pricing and much more.

Readers of Middle East Projects Forecast & Review will benefit from access to: rankings of the top projects, sectors, contractors and clients, a comparison of historical and current contract awards by sector and country, data on contract awards by sector and country in the first 5 months of 2011, Forecasts for awards by country and sector to 2012, data on projects that are on hold by sector, budgeted capital spending by governments 2010 and 2011, the outlook for raw materials and contractor pricing and much more.

1.1 - Value of contracts awarded in the GCC 8
1.2 - Value of projects awarded in the GCC by
country 9
1.3 - Value of projects awarded in the GCC by sector 10
1.4 - GCC contract awards by sector 11
1.5 - Comparison of contract awards 11
1.6 - Major awarded contracts worth over $50m 12
1.7 - Comparison of oil prices and GCC contract awards 13
1.8 - Material costs vs. Middle East hydrocarbon contract awards 13
1.9 - Projects awarded in the GCC by sector 14
1.10 - Budget value of projects awarded in the GCC by sector 14

2.1 - Value of projects awarded in Mena 15
2.2 - Value of projects awarded in Mena by country 16
2.3 - Value of projects awarded in Mena by sector 17
2.4 - Mena contract awards by sector 18
2.5 - Major awarded contracts in Mena worth more than $50m 18
2.6 - Mena projects awarded based on number of projects 19
2.7 - Mena projects awarded based on budget value 19

3.1 - Budget value of Mena and GCC projects on hold/cancelled due to have been awarded between 2008 and 2015 20
3.2 - Budget value of Mena and GCC projects on hold/cancelled due to have been awarded between 2008 and 2015, by sector 21
3.3 - Budget value of GCC projects on hold/cancelled based on award or planned award date 22
3.4 - Percentage breakdown of GCC sectors by project status 23
3.5 - Percentage breakdown of Mena sectors, excluding GCC, by project status 23
3.6 - Value of GCC construction contracts awarded 24
3.7 - Budget value of Mena projects on hold/cancelled based on award or planned award date 24
3.8 - Value of Mena and GCC contracts awarded by quarter 25
3.9 - Value of contracts awarded in Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen by quarter 25

4.1 - Top 15 EPC process contractors in the GCC based on work under execution by value 27
4.2 - Top 15 EPC process contractors in the GCC based on work under execution by percentage 28
4.3 - Top EPC process contractors in the GCC by nationality based on work under execution 28
4.4 - Top 10 EPC process contractors in the rest of Mena based on work under execution by value 29
4.5 - Top 10 EPC process contractors in the rest of Mena based on work under execution by percentage 30
4.6 - Top EPC process contractors in the rest of Mena by nationality based on work under execution 30
4.7 - Top 15 civils contractors in the GCC based on work under execution by value 31
4.8 - Top 15 civils contractors in the GCC based on work under execution by percentage 32
4.9 - Top civils contractors in the GCC by nationality based on work under execution 32
4.10 - Top civils contractors in the rest of Mena based on work under execution by value 33
4.11 - Top civils contractors in the rest of Mena based on work under execution by percentage 33
4.12 - Top civils contractors in Mena by nationality based on work under execution 33
4.13 - Top 15 EPC utilities contractors in the GCC based on work under execution by value 34
4.14 - Top 15 EPC utilities contractors in the GCC based on work under execution by percentage 35
4.15 - Top EPC utilities contractors in the GCC by nationality based on work under execution 35
4.16 - Top 10 EPC utilities contractors in the rest of Mena based on work under execution by value 36
4.17 - Top 10 EPC utilities contractors in the rest of Mena based on work under execution by percentage 37
4.18 - Top EPC utilities contractors in the rest of Mena by nationality based on work under execution 37
4.19 - Top 10 contractors in Saudi Arabia based on work under execution by value 38
4.20 - Top 10 contractors in Saudi Arabia based on work under execution by percentage 38
4.21 - Top contractors in Saudi Arabia by nationality based on work under execution 38
4.22 - Top 10 contractors in the UAE based on work under execution by value 39
4.23 - Top 10 contractors in the UAE based on work under execution by percentage 39
4.24 - Top contractors in the UAE by nationality based on work under execution 39
4.25 - Top 10 contractors in Kuwait based on work under execution by value 40
4.26 - Top 10 contractors in Kuwait based on work under execution by percentage 40
4.27 - Top contractors in Kuwait by nationality based on work under execution 40
4.28 - Top 10 contractors in Qatar based on work under execution by value 41
4.29 - Top 10 contractors in Qatar based on work under execution by percentage 41
4.30 - Top contractors in Qatar by nationality based on work under execution 41
4.31 - Top 10 oil, gas and petrochemical clients in the GCC based on work under execution 42
4.32 - Top 10 process clients in the rest of Mena based on work under execution 43
4.33 - Top 10 utilities clients in the GCC based on work under execution 44
4.34 - Top 10 utilities clients in the rest of Mena based on work under execution 45
4.35 - Top 10 civils clients in the GCC based on work under execution 46
4.36 - Top 10 civils clients in the rest of Mena based on work under execution 47
4.37 - Selected oil, gas and petrochemical clients in the GCC based on planned or unawarded projects 48
4.38 - Top oil, gas and petrochemical clients in the rest of Mena based on planned or unawarded projects 49
4.39 - Top utilities clients in the GCC based on planned or unawarded projects 50
4.40 - Top utilities clients in the rest of Mena based on planned or unawarded projects 51
4.41 - Top civils clients in the GCC based on planned or unawarded projects 52
4.42 - Top civils clients in the rest of Mena based on planned or unawarded projects 53

5.1 - World marketed energy consumption 54

5.2 - GCC and Mena population projections 55
5.3 - GCC real GDP growth rates 57
5.4 - GCC government expenditure 57
5.5 - Selected Mena real GDP growth rates 58
5.6 - Selected Mena government expenditure 58
5.7 - Budget value of unawarded GCC projects 59
5.8 - Budget value of planned or unawarded GCC projects 59
5.9 - Sector breakdown for future GCC contract awards 60
5.10 - Comparison of project activity 60
5.11 - Budget value of unawarded Mena projects 61
5.12 - Budget value of planned or unawarded Mena projects 61
5.13 - Sector breakdown for future Mena contract awards 62
5.14 - Comparison of project activity 62
5.15 - MEED forecast for GCC contract awards, 2011 63
5.16 - MEED Insight forecast for GCC contract awards by sector 63
5.17 - MEED forecast for GCC contract awards, 2011 64
5.18 - MEED forecast for Mena contract awards, 2011 64
5.19 - MEED Insight forecast for Mena contract awards by sector 65
5.20 - MEED forecast for Mena contract awards, 2012 65
5.21 - GCC contract awards, long-term forecast 66
5.22 - Mena contract awards, long-term forecast 66

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MMICs2 Report - The Worldwide Industry & Market Opportunities to 2015 for Compound Semiconductor MMICs

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announces the addition of 'MMICs2 Report - The Worldwide Industry & Market Opportunities to 2015 for Compound Semiconductor MMICs' market report to its offering.

The Worldwide Industry & Market Opportunities to 2015 for Compound Semiconductor MMICs (in all compound semiconductors materials including SiGe)

This report is an update following the authors first report on the (compound semiconductor) MMICs industry which was released in summer 2008

A full summary is provided including key aspects identified, important trends observed and main global market forecast data provided including the appropriate charts and critiques.

Section 1 - Types of End-User Systems

Details concerning a range of the types of end-user systems into which MMIC-based sub-systems and modules are implemented. Known contracts and future developments are included. Includes examples of full systems (block diagrams) - that are either currently in production or advanced development.

Section 2 - MMIC Materials, Processes and Types of Products

Realization of MMICs in GaAs, GaN, InP, InGaP, SiC and SiGe. Transistor processes (e.g. pHEMT, HBT, MESFET, etc.). MMIC LNAs, LNBs, Mixers, Switches, PAs, Transmitters (Tx), receivers (Rx) and
Transmit-Receive blocks (TxRx). Critique on the competitive impact of CMOS. .

Section 3 - Some Product Specifications and Applications

Typical specifications and applications for a range of types of MMICs. Applications and end-users include commercial and military.

Section 4 - Current and On-Coming Underlying Technologies

Material (wafer) supply. Advances in compound semiconductor materials and processing.

Section 5 - Industry Structure, Supply Chains and Dynamics

The players - discussions and critique. Pure-play and fabless players. Profiles on a selection of key players. Examples and roles of distributors. Speculated industry trends - 2009 onwards.

Section 6 - Shipments, Unit Prices and Monetary Sales Forecasts 2009 - 2015

This is the prime focus of the report and it is divided into four sections, the first covers global data and issues whilst the final three are geographically orientated, as follows: Europe; North America; Rest of the World (RoW). This chapter contains extensive quantitative Engalco-originated monetary market data in both tabular (extensive tables) and chart formats (a substantial number of figures/charts). The hard data covers all the product categories by semiconductor type, i.e. GaAs, GaN, InP, SiC & SiGe. The strategies and methodologies used are described in depth for each end-user category: Cell Phones (i.e. mobile phones) Defense (AESAs, EW - receivers & jammers) ICC (Intelligent Cruise Control for road vehicles) ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) Microwave Radios Millimeter-wave Radios SATCOM (mainly Ka-band - broadband - TxRx) VSATs (ground terminals) Mobile WiMAX

Deep and detailed critiques provide underlying information and explanations of various features and market trends. End-user application segmentation is included and additional charts show this for each semiconductor for the base year (2009) and each year up to 2015. Engalco's background concerning both European and North American microwave market studies is heavily leveraged - particularly recent market-oriented private client projects.

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AESAs3 Report - Worldwide & Regional Market Forecasts for Systems, TRMs & AESA - implemented MMICs

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announces the addition of `AESAs3 Report` to its offering.

Global in scope with Europe, North America and the Rest of the ("West-friendly") World segmentations AESAs3 comprises an extensive and intensive report providing detailed information on the current status and (most importantly) forecast shipments plus RF modules and MMICs market values applying to AESAs. AESAs3 is the heavily updated third-release report in a sequence of reports on this subject (starting in 2007). Major new developments have occurred or are on the visible horizon, necessitating the generation of this major update report.

The one outstanding new development is definitely Northrop Grumman's LEMV (long endurance multi-purpose vehicle) which represents a dramatic development in terms of AESA size. The first prototype LEMV (2014) is planned to have >100,000 TRMs and the final two systems will each have 7M TRMs.

Further important examples of new developments include:

Artisan 3D (Europe), CAEW (Israel), CEAMOUNT(Australia), E-CAPTOR (Europe), EQ-36 (USA) and Kronos 3D (LND and NV - Europe). It should also be observed that changes resulting from defense budgetary pressures (notably in the USA and the UK) are, somewhat ironically often favorable to AESA implementations - especially upgrades onto, for example, earlier aircraft such as F-15s or F-16s.

Active electronically steered arrays (AESAs) are increasingly being implemented into (mainly military) systems currently and there is substantial mileage for important new developments. For some decades the potential advantages have been well known in terms of having a radar beam that could be scanned at orders-of-magnitude faster rates than available mechanically.

In earlier instances the fundamental high-power signal for phased arrays was obtained from a microwave tube source such as a TWT the output of which was separated to feed typically some tens through hundreds of individual antenna elements. The advent of MMICs for both transmit and also for receive functions has transformed the technology and functionality associated with such arrays. Therefore, with this updated report, we are concentrating exclusively on AESAs.

Demand for radars is steadily increasing-both commercial and (especially) military.

The 'War against Terrorism' and the campaigns in both Afghanistan and Iraq have continued to drive upwards electronics requirements in defense and security applications. This applies to airborne, battlefield, naval and (to a limited extent) space-based radars.

In this report we cover in depth a study of the various types of AESAs, their production and developmental status, specific examples of airborne, shipboard/naval, land-based, and spaceboard phased array radars. We also include a study of the components and subsystems used in such arrays and provide competitive assessments of key players in this industry-including the systems integrators and principal consortium members. Major examples are: EADS Defence Electronics (notably Cassidian), Galileo Avionica, INDRA, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Company, Saab Microwave Systems, Selex Galileo-and Thales.

Underlying technology and impacts

Bearing in mind the importance in this segment of RF/microwave amplifiers and signal sources, specifically the modular products providing these functions, appropriate technologies are also considered from time to time in this report. This particularly includes the semiconductors GaAs, GaN (becoming very significant) and SiC and transmit-receive modules (TRMs) implementing MMICs built using selected chip-sets comprising these semiconductor materials.

Examples of references consulted for updated information include, mainly on the supply-side: exhibition-originated data (e.g. IMS/MTT-S 2010), on-going issues of the Microwave Journal, Microwaves & RF and Microwave Product Digest. On the Demand Side magazines such as Aviation Week & Space Technology and Janes Defense Weekly are regularly consulted. Important useful web links include: Military & Aerospace Electronics, Microwave Flash and RF Globalnet. Most importantly, regular contact is maintained with appropriate industry executives the majority of whom are well known to the authors.

The first report on AESAs, including the associated TRMs and MMICs, was released in February 2007. Since that time several important changes have occurred both at the AESA application and platform installation levels and also, critically, at the underlying levels of disruptive product technology. Whilst GaAs MMICs are extensively implemented in today's AESAs, GaN devices will "invade" the markets with a few years and all the AESAs3 reported data fully accounts for this disruptive trend - in detail.

Major changes since the previous report (AESAs2):

Additional AESAs/AESA plans examined in detail within AESAs3:

Artisan 3D (Europe)
CAEW (Israel)
CEAMOUNT (Australia)
E-CAPTOR (Europe)
EQ-36 (USA)
Kronos 3D (LND and NV - Europe)
LEMV (USA - relatively very large arrays).

LEMV (Northrop Grumman - long endurance multi-purpose vehicle) represents a dramatic development in terms of AESA size. The first prototype LEMV (2014) is planned to have >100,000 TRMs and the final two systems will each have 7M TRMs.

Changes resulting from defense budgetary pressures (notably in the USA and the UK but ironically often favourable to AESA implementations - especially upgrades).

Changes resulting from specific new announcements (one outstanding example being that of the Eurofighter Typhoon radar with the E-CAPTOR development).

Much more detail on UVs (specifically the larger UAVs and UCAVs) having current AESA implementations or the potential for such.

Updated pricing (monetary values - internal costs) for T/R modules (TRM) and MMICs.

Advances in the implementation of GaAs and (later) GaN MMICs.

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Friday, 26 August 2011

Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 2nd quarter 2011 - Latest Report

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announces the addition of 'Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 2nd quarter 2011' to their offering.

The Global apparel markets report analyses the latest developments in design software, dyeing, ethical apparel, fabrics for apparel, inkjet printing, product life cycle management (PLM), radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and three-dimensional (3D) body scanners. Also, the report provides insight on new developments by the following companies: Becatron, Benetton Group, Dassault Syst�mes, Durst, DyStar, Gerber Technology, Huntsman Textile Effects, Lilienweiss, Marks & Spencer (M&S), Tagsys, Teijin Fibers, Telmat and Tukatech

Table of contents for Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations.

SUMMARY

DESIGN SOFTWARE
Tukatech will launch an online 3D virtual fitting room application called Styku.

DYEING
DyStar, Becatron and Lilienweiss have jointly developed a new online monitoring system for indigo coloration Huntsman Textile Effects has added three new fluorescent dyes to its Terasil FF disperse dye range.

ETHICAL APPAREL
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has introduced a range of "carbon neutral" lingerie.

FABRICS FOR APPAREL
Teijin Fibers has developed a new stain resistant polyester fabric which can absorb water and repel oil.

INKJET PRINTING
Durst has introduced a new high performance digital inkjet printer.

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT (PLM)
Benetton Group has invested in product life cycle management (PLM) software to manage its global sourcing and product development
Gerber Technology has introduced a new version of its YuniquePLM software.

RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TECHNOLOGY
Tagsys has introduced a new radio frequency identification (RFID) system for use in the apparel supply chain.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) BODY SCANNERS
Telmat has launched a three-dimensional (3D) body scanner system called Symcad II Master Tailor.

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Global apparel markets: Business update, 2nd quarter 2011 - Latest Report

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announced the addition of `Global apparel markets: Business update, 2nd quarter 2011` market report to its offering.

The Global apparel markets report provides an update of business news -- and markets -- in the following categories: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; company restructuring and organisation; corporate social responsibility (CSR); financial results; international trade policy; investments; joint ventures, cooperation, licensing and distribution; labelling; market forecasts; markets; new stores; and online retailing.

Companies, organisations and brands analysed in the report include:

Abercrombie & Fitch, Al Tayer Insignia, American Apparel, Aksal Group, Apranga Group, Asos, Benetton Group, Bloomingdale's, Bonnie Togs, Carter's, Cecil Gee, Delta Sport, Diane von Furstenberg, Fast Retailing, Fiba Holding, Fourlis Holdings, Gap, Gildan Activewear, GrupoM, Hampshire Designers, H&M, Inditex, JD Sports Fashion (JD), JC Penney, Kurt Geiger, Levi Strauss & Co, Li & Fung, Loyaltex Apparel, Macy's, Marimekko, Marinopoulos Group, Marks & Spencer (M&S), Mitsubishi Corporation, Moss Bros Group, New Look, Perry Ellis International, PPR, Prada, PVH Corp, Ram Pacific, Sprinter, The Bay, Fawaz Alhokair Group, International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation (ITGLWF), The Jones Group, TJX Companies, Tommy Hilfiger, Tukatech, TVMania, UNICEF, Uniqlo, Volcom, Weihai Dishang Fashion Brands and Zara.

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Thursday, 25 August 2011

RFID: Business Drivers, Business Case Analysis and Business Plan - Latest Report

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announced the addition of 'RFID: Business Drivers, Business Case Analysis and Business Plan' market report to its offering.

For many organizations, efficiency, ROI, manageability and performance is primarily dependent on the information retrieval process and the tracking of its products. Although many corporate giants have already implemented RFID Systems, RFID faces some challenges in terms of wide spread adoption. Business process automation provides a series of benefits including reduction of costs related to maintenance and device downtime, increasing incomes through innovative product servicing, and improving customer service through proactive monitoring.

Radio Frequency ID (RFID): Business Drivers, Business Case Analysis and Business Plan provides a everything needed to plan for a business involving RFID including an understanding of the technology, business issues and challenges, business drivers for deployment, business case analysis, and a working business plan. Those seeking assistance formulating their own RFID business plan will find this publication invaluable as it identifies key areas necessary for business planning as well as investor pitch for fund raising purposes.

Audience:

Personnel responsible for automating Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Inventory Tracking, Fleet Management, Yard/Dock Management and other business processes

Healthcare management personnel responsible for tracking patients, staff personnel, equipment, inventory, and other critical resources

Retailers and personnel responsible for merchandise inventory and ordering processes, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Merchandise tracking and fraud prevention

Companies interested in optimizing their RFID business process strategies for Tracking and Telemetry with a special focus on large scale tracking.

Venture capitalist and startup companies developing a business plan and/or in need of business plan validation for investor pitch and general budgeting and fund raising purposes.

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Market Opportunity: mVoIP + Social + Presence - Latest Market Report

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announced the addition of 'Market Opportunity: mVoIP + Social + Presence' market report to its offering.

There is a unique opportunity, for a period of about three years, for certain so called Over-the-Top VoIP providers to offer social networking driven services that represent a low cost/no cost alternative to incumbent network operator's services.
More specifically, there is an opportunity for certain OTT VoIP providers to stand out from the crowd, gain market share, and attract the attention of acquiring incumbent wireless carriers. Those same mobile network operators need to recognize that a strategy to start with OTT Wireless VoIP is a bridge to "dialable" VoIP via LTE. They also need to recognize that OTT VoIP is also a longer term offering themselves, even in a ubiquitous LTE coverage environment (which will be many years in the making) as roaming partners will not necessarily have their own LTE coverage.

This report evaluates the OTT Wireless VoIP opportunity from the perspective of its place the evolving bearer (voice and data) services market, the importance of social networks in its growth, its roll as a transition to "dialable" VoIP services via VoLTE, and the future of VoIP for incumbent mobile operators.

Key Findings:

Social networks is a driver for building critical mass for OTT wireless VoIP service offerings
Incumbent operators are in the best position to leverage presence and other core network capabilities
OTT wireless VoIP is a challenge that will become an opportunity for operators that take action
The combination of mVoIP, social, and presence defines a shift occurring in bearer services value

Audience:

Over-the-Top VoIP providers
Incumbent wireless network operators
VoIP infrastructure and application companies
Value-added Service (VAS) application developers

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Market Opportunity: Free VoIP over Wireless vs. VoLTE - Latest Market Report

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announced the addition of 'Market Opportunity: Free VoIP over Wireless vs. VoLTE' market report to its offering.

No cost and low cost VoIP is something that is not on the radar screen for many incumbent mobile networks operators, but it should be. There is downward price pressure on voice services and even basic data service. there is an increasing awareness of Internet Protocol (IP) being cheap source of transport, and hence more people becoming aware of VoIP, and therefore Over the Top (OTT) VoIP alternatives.

This report evaluates the current OTT Wireless VoIP service providers, providing a comparative analysis, and analyzing their prospects relative to the incumbent wireless carriers. This report also evaluates the transition strategy for mobile network operators to partner/acquire certain OTT providers as a means of positioning the former towards "dialable" VoIP via VoLTE, and also an offering for support of outbound roaming in non-LTE areas.

The report also analyzes key Value-added Service (VAS) capabilities such as presence, and one of the key presence-enabled VAS applications, Dynamic Address Book. The DAB is discussed in this report and it is our belief that it (along with other presence and location based applications) is key to incumbent carriers success in differentiating themselves from OTT competitors.


Key Findings:

No cost and low cost wireless VoIP is a catalyst for growth incumbent operators to take action
The incumbent carriers must offer their own "dialable" 4G/LTE VoIP via VoLTE
Incumbent operators are in the best position to leverage presence and other core network capabilities
There is an opportunity for certain OTT VoIP providers to be acquired by incumbent wireless carriers

Audience:

Over-the-Top VoIP providers
Incumbent wireless network operators
VoIP infrastructure and application companies
Value-added Service (VAS) application developers

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Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Market Opportunity: Call Continuity in Voice over LTE (VoLTE) - Reportstack.com

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announced the addition of 'Market Opportunity: Call Continuity in Voice over LTE (VoLTE)' market report to its offering.

4G data services are in the deployment stage, but is will be a few years until there is ubiquitous LTE coverage. Meanwhile, there are competitive threats emerging against incumbent carriers' core voice services. This is coming at a time when all bearer services (voice and data) are becoming marginalized due to market expectations, economic conditions, and a coming supply side expansion in terms of network capacity.

This represents an opportunity and threat to incumbent network operators as well as their suppliers and even the competition. Certain competitors will become acquisition targets as carriers realize their transition strategy from inexpensive alternatives, to cheaper carrier branded offerings based on 3G. The incumbent carriers must deal with the threat of these "dial around" wireless VoIP providers by offering their own "dialable" VoIP.

This report evaluates the opportunity for incumbent mobile network operator to offer "dialable" VoIP services via VoLTE. This is in contrast to the many so called Over the Top (OTT) wireless VoIP providers that do not rely upon 4G. They instead offer OTT services via 3G/WiFi and require the user to download software onto a smart phone and access their offering via their carrier's data plan.

Key Findings:

Offering 4G/LTE VoIP via VoLTE represents an implementation and operational challenge for incumbent operators
Incumbent operators must offer branded OTT wireless VoIP as a transition and also a solution for outbound roaming
Incumbent network operators are in the best position to leverage presence and other core next generation network capabilities
Certain key next generation applications, such as the Dynamic Address Book, wiumbent wireless network operators
VoIP infrastructure and application companies
Value-added Service (VAS) application developers

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Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Companies and Applications 2011 - Reportstack.com

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announced the addition of 'Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Companies and Applications 2011' market report to its offering.

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications represents a technology and solution that is evolving beyond its traditional roots in support of SCADA, manufacturing and inventory control. M2M is becoming more than just a tool for improving Inventory Management (IM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and basic energy management such as Automated Meter Reading (AMR). M2M is increasingly utilized for advanced applications in healthcare, smart grid, public safety, and more.

Machine-to-Machine Companies and Applications 2011evaluates the major M2M companies and analyzes applications within major emerging market segments including: Healthcare, Monitoring, Automation, Transport Tracking, Energy and Smart Grid, Public Safety and Security, Military and Homeland Security.

This report includes case studies in advanced areas such as robotics as well as specific industry verticals including:

Transport and Tracking:
Vehicle Fleet Maintenance
Aero Space Manufacturing Asset Tracking
M2M for Reduced Fuel Cost

Healthcare:
Medical Equipments in Varian medical Systems
Automation and Monitoring in St. Olavs Hospital

This research includes analysis of future products within each major segment with cost estimations for some notable sectors and products. The report also evaluates emerging M2M systems and platforms such as embedded monitoring systems and content aware systems. The report also includes analysis of future applications for emerging areas such as smart cars, community safety, battlefield support, and more.

Major M2M Vendor Analysis*

Aviant Networks
Huawei Technologies
Tekelec
Numerex
Alcatel Lucent
KORE Telematics
Sierra Wireless
Jasper Wireless
Wilson Electronics Inc.

*Note: There are many companies discussed in the report including network operators and many M2M user companies within various industry verticals

Audience:

This is a must-have resource for anyone engaged in business and/or technology planning for M2M platforms, solutions, and applications

Everyone involved in M2M solutions for targeted market segments, application planning for M2M industry verticals, and related business development

Traditional M2M industry segments will benefit from this report such as enterprise users and beneficiaries of improved business process communications

Emerging M2M industry segments will benefit such as smart grid, government, public safety, military, law enforcement and homeland security personnel.

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IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Applications: Moving Beyond Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Reportstack, provider of premium market research reports announced the addition of 'IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Applications: Moving Beyond Voice over LTE (VoLTE)' market report to its offering.

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is based on an integrated open-system architecture format and supports an extensive range of IP-based services over both packet and circuit switched networks through the deployment of wireless and fixed access technologies; it has the potential to support ambitious rich user experiences. Fourth generation (4G) data services are in the deployment stage, but is will be a few years until there is ubiquitous Long Term Evolution (LTE) coverage.

Meanwhile, there are competitive threats emerging against incumbent carriers' core voice services. This is coming at a time when all bearer services (voice and data) are becoming marginalized due to market expectations, economic conditions, and a coming supply side expansion in terms of network capacity. Incumbent carriers leverage IMS, SDP, and other NGN technologies to offer their own differentiating capabilities and service offerings. Network operators must leverage IMS, SDP, and other NGN technologies to offer their own differentiating capabilities and service offerings.

This report evaluates the challenges and opportunities for network operators deploying and operating Voice over LTE (VoLTE). One of the business challenges discussed is anticipated future voice margin erosion due to a variety of factors. The report analyzes the need for carriers to deploy Value-added Service (VAS) applications in support of VoLTE as well as differentiating non-voice services. It evaluates key IMS/LTE applications including business drivers and anticipated challenges and opportunities. The report also includes a revenue forecast for IMS/LTE applications for 2011 to 2016.

Report Benefits:

 IMS/LTE application revenue forecast for 2011 to 2016
 Understand the business drivers and revenue potential for applications
 Understand the challenges in VoLTE and the need for IMS/LTE applications
 Identify the key IMS/LTE applications that the incumbent network operators must deploy

Audience:

 System integrators will better ascertain the value of the market size for IMS
 Wireless and wireline operators will gain insights into the value provided by IMS and its implications to their business
 Telecom network infrastructure vendors will assess the importance of establishing or maintaining their presence among IMS stakeholders

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Tuesday, 23 August 2011

The Future of Retailing in Greece to 2015 - Latest Market Research Report

Reportstack, the provider of premium market research reports announces the addition of 'The Future of Retailing in Greece to 2015' to their offering.

The Future of Retailing in Greece to 2015 is based upon an extensive, cross-country, industry research program which brings together ICD Intelligence's research, modelling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. It provides detailed analysis of past and future trends - crucially providing retail sales data not just by channel and by product, but showing product sales through different channels. This allows marketers interested in retailing to determine how to account for the development of retail trade overall and to know which channels are in the ascendecy for which products in the coming years.

Data sets are provided for 2005 through to 2015, with actuals being provided for 2010. All initial market sizing and analysis is conducted in local currency in order to ensure local trends are reflected in the data before conversion into other currencies.

Scope
This report covers 17 retail channels and 25 product markets within Greece

Channel Coverage:

Cash & Carries and Warehouse Clubs
Discount, Variety Stores & General Merchandisers
Convenience Stores & Gas Stations
Department Stores
Hypermarkets, Supermarkets & Discounters
Vending Machines
Other General Retailers
Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & luxury good specialists
Drugstores and Health & Beauty Stores
Duty Free Retailers
Electrical & Electronics Specialists
Food & Drinks Specialists
Home Furniture & House Wares Retailers
Home Improvement & Gardening Supplies Retailers
Music, Video, Book, Stationery & Entertainment Software Specialists
Other Specialist Retailers
Online Retailing

Product Coverage:

Clothing & Footwear
Jewelry & Watches
Luggage & Leather goods
Printed Media
Stationery & Cards
Communications Equipment
Computer Hardware & Software
Consumer Electronics
Household Appliances
Photographic Equipment
Drinks
Household Products
Packaged Food
Personal Care
Tobacco
Unpackaged Food
Floor Coverings
Furniture
Gardening & Outdoor Living
Home Improvement
Home Wares
Games Software
Music & Video
Sports Equipment
Toys & Games

Reasons to Buy
This report provides readers with unparalled levels of detail and insight into the development of retail sales in Greece:

- Highly granular future forecasts and historic market data can improve market and strategic planning
- Understand which channels and products will be the major winners and losers in the coming years
- Know the share of sales between different products in your key channels and how this will develop
- Assess the impact of economic recession and recovery on market growth

Key Highlights
General retailers are the biggest gainers in Greek retail industry with a market share of 47.8% in 2010 followed by Specialist retailers with 38.8% With a CAGR of 19%, Online retailers were the fastest growing channel group in the industry. In product terms, Food & grocery lead the market inGreece in 2010 with a market share of 52.8% followed by Apparel, accessories & luxury goods

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The Future of Retailing in Germany to 2015 - Latest Market Research Report

Reportstack, the provider of premium market research reports announces the addition of 'The Future of Retailing in Germany to 2015' to their offering.

The Future of Retailing in Germany to 2015 is based upon an extensive, cross-country, industry research program which brings together ICD Intelligence's research, modelling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. It provides detailed analysis of past and future trends - crucially providing retail sales data not just by channel and by product, but showing product sales through different channels. This allows marketers interested in retailing to determine how to account for the development of retail trade overall and to know which channels are in the ascendecy for which products in the coming years.

Data sets are provided for 2005 through to 2015, with actuals being provided for 2010. All initial market sizing and analysis is conducted in local currency in order to ensure local trends are reflected in the data before conversion into other currencies.

Scope
This report covers 17 retail channels and 25 product markets within Germany.

Channel Coverage:

Cash & Carries and Warehouse Clubs
Discount, Variety Stores & General Merchandisers
Convenience Stores & Gas Stations
Department Stores
Hypermarkets, Supermarkets & Discounters
Vending Machines
Other General Retailers
Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & luxury good specialists
Drugstores and Health & Beauty Stores
Duty Free Retailers
Electrical & Electronics Specialists
Food & Drinks Specialists
Home Furniture & House Wares Retailers
Home Improvement & Gardening Supplies Retailers
Music, Video, Book, Stationery & Entertainment Software Specialists
Other Specialist Retailers
Online Retailing

Product Coverage:

Clothing & Footwear
Jewelry & Watches
Luggage & Leather goods
Printed Media
Stationery & Cards
Communications Equipment
Computer Hardware & Software
Consumer Electronics
Household Appliances
Photographic Equipment
Drinks
Household Products
Packaged Food
Personal Care
Tobacco
Unpackaged Food
Floor Coverings
Furniture
Gardening & Outdoor Living
Home Improvement
Home Wares
Games Software
Music & Video
Sports Equipment
Toys & Games

Reasons to Buy
This report provides readers with unparalled levels of detail and insight into the development of retail sales in Germany:

- Highly granular future forecasts and historic market data can improve market and strategic planning
- Understand which channels and products will be the major winners and losers in the coming years
- Know the share of sales between different products in your key channels and how this will develop
- Assess the impact of economic recession and recovery on market growth

Key Highlights
General retailers are the biggest gainers in German retail industry with a market share of 44.8% in 2010 followed by specialist retailers with 44.5%. With a CAGR of 20.29%, online retailers were the fastest growing channel group in the industry. In product terms, food & grocery lead the market in Germany in 2010 with a market share of 43.2%, followed by apparel, accessories & luxury goods.

Online retailers in Germany will be the fastest growing channel in the forecast period (2010-2015). General retailers and specialist retailers will be the leading channel groups with a market share of 43.6% and 43.3% respectively. Music, video & entertainment software will be the fastest growing category group with a CAGR of 5.48% from 2010 through 2015.

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