http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-en-releases-index.pag?mkt=CI Press Releases - Information and Communication Technologies en-us http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195819181 Large businesses are increasingly turning to video as an alternative to travel when budgets are strapped - among the gainers are telepresence solutions. Revenues for ready-built telepresence suites in Asia-Pacific grew an estimated 71.1 percent in 2009 (up from 46.6 percent in 2008). Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195819181 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195244841 Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, announces the results of an end-user study, 2010 U.S. CXOs' Choice: Mobile Computing Products and Services. The survey evaluates preferences of various mobile communication and computing products/services among C-level executives (CIOs, CEOs, Presidents, Directors, and Mid-Level Managers, among others) across various industry verticals throughout the United States. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195244841 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195128415 Laptops and smart phones are the mobile computing products most commonly used by European chief executive officers (CXOs). However, web-based collaboration tools, valuable particularly for business travel, are gradually gaining importance. Mobile-based applications, both location-based and multimedia contents, are relatively new concepts offering significant potential for service providers. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195128415 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195372457 For large IT companies that have global operations, 2009 was a rough year. Fortunately for Latin America, the negative effects of the global economic crisis were more subtle when compared to other regions such as western Europe and the United States. Undoubtedly, 2010 is dealt with great optimism amongst IT vendors, service providers, strategic partners, and end users. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195372457 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194959854 As the functionality of the Internet evolves, consumers and enterprises continue to be at risk. Cybercriminals are aware that they can gain pertinent data from a user such as social security, credit card, and bank account numbers, and then sell the information or use it for ill-gotten gains. In 2009, protection from these types of threats continues to drive the consumer and business endpoint market. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194959854 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194739359 The Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions market has grown recently due to its attractive network security approach and the increased demand for integrated security. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are satisfied with current UTM solutions, but enterprise and high security organizations will require best-of-breed operability to fulfill their needs. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194739359 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662674 The mobile and wireless industry in South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa is at different penetration and competition levels. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662674 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194666502 Urbanisation and economic development are pushing the growth of megacities, particularly in developing economies and BRIC countries. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194666502 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194427335 Traditional Communications Service Providers (CSPs) are actively competing with new entrants to capture and retain customer mindshare. At the core of today's changing communications marketplace, operators are constantly challenged to deliver new services and meet requirements from new business models. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194427335 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194470037 Based on its recent analysis of the real estate and facility management software market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Planon, Inc. with the 2010 North America Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Leadership. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194470037 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194025119 The varying levels of competition and market maturity among countries has livened up the diverse Latin American market for contact center outsourcing. While major markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina are reaching maturity in terms of quality of service (QoS) and infrastructure, the competition is fierce in developing markets such as Peru and Guatemala. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194025119 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193879493 In the current economic climate, every business's primary focus should be on returning to profitability. To do so, they need to possess the insight and knowledge to effectively generate, evaluate and implement innovative growth strategies. These strategies must be able to tackle any challenge that can impede growth and profitability. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193879493 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194025757 The year 2009 is over and though every initiative was judged in the shadow of the economic breakdown, we can see now that telecoms entering the IT space was a trend that was solidified in many of the most important Latin American markets. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194025757 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193866208 Industry leading analysts Frost & Sullivan conferred upon Absolute Analysis its coveted 2010 Global Product Differentiation Excellence Award recognizing the company's InvestigatorTM product line for its high-quality, yet affordable solutions for the intensely competitive protocol test market. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193866208 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193726866 The passive tower infrastructure of telecom operators and infrastructure service providers has continued to accelerate, as the demand to support network infrastructure is boosted by a growing subscriber base and expansion of geographical presence by telecom service providers (TSPs). Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193726866 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193727506 This year's edition of the largest mobile communications trade show in the world, Mobile World Congress (MWC), which took place in Barcelona February 15-18, 2010, had a more positive tone compared to that of 2009. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193727506 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193738997 Consulting company, Frost & Sullivan, has announced that it will extend key research programs in Australia in order to enhance the service which the company provides in meeting private and public sector demand for local, leading-edge analysis. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193738997 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193741546 The economic downturn has had a significant impact on the enterprise communications market in Europe. Companies have limited capital available for investment but are, at the same time, considering unified communications (UC) deployment as they look for ways to cut costs and increase productivity. Recession has generated strong interest in alternative delivery methods. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193741546 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193647310 Mobile device management (MDM) technologies are poised for worldwide commercialization and adoption by 2011-2012. The launch of a host of smart phones such as the RIM Blackberry, Apple iphone, and the G2 from Google has clearly enlarged the subscriber base for mobile users. The upsurge in the mobile device market has further stimulated the growth of software-based applications for managing various aspects of mobile devices including configuration and security in addition to other business applications. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193647310 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193038330 The need and degree of integration for enterprise applications in South Asia (India and Sri Lanka) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region including the U.A.E, Saudi Arabia and Egypt Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193038330 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192720056 In the past few years, social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have exploded in popularity. Social networking sites are not only used for staying in touch with family and friends, but they are also being used as Customer Relations Management (CRM) tool for businesses. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192720056 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192723624 Being under-penetrated, the enterprise mobility market in India displays enormous growth potential. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192723624 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192461489 Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Robert Ayoub, Global Director of the firm's Network Security practice, will serve as Moderator on the panel, Customizing Your Network Security Based upon Your Vulnerability Climate, during RSA Conference 2010. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192461489 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192529058 The data centre co-location and managed hosting services market in Asia-Pacific has been going strong for almost a decade, growing in tandem with the rise in business and Internet subscribers. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192529058 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192382438 After years of uncertainty, the North American hosted enterprise email markets have finally taken off. As businesses perceive email as mission-critical, they were skeptical about email applications residing outside the enterprise in a third-party data center in the past. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192382438 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192142519 Two major factors steering the world enterprise telephony platform markets forward are the need for migration from an old legacy infrastructure to Internet protocol (IP) and the introduction of value-added applications through unified communications (UC). Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192142519 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216851 Eastern European market characteristics offer unique opportunities for technology innovators and basic card providers. Poland and other Central and Eastern European countries with less developed banking systems, labour markets and IT and communications infrastructures can leapfrog over the established banking and payment infrastructures present in other parts of Europe to become more entrenched in smart card based payment methods. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216851 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192045609 Demand for high-speed bandwidth across verticals is driving spending in the U.S. wavelength services market. The advent of Ethernet over dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) is one of the key factors contributing to renewed interest in wavelength services. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192045609 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191614706 Based on its recent analysis of the satellite market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) with the 2009 North American Award for Company of the Year for its growth strategies, high-quality customer service, and product/service reliability. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191614706 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191545520 Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, along with its newest partner, Bulldog Solutions, honored recipients of its 2010 Excellence in Information & Communication Technologies Awards at a banquet held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown San Antonio. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191545520 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191479307 The financial turmoil of 2009 led a number of companies to increase their focus on BPO services. This is due to the significant savings they offered, as a means to control spending. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191479307 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191228320 The 2009 Frost & Sullivan Turkish Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the UPS industry is presented to Chloride Masterguard, the only international participant in the Turkish market. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191228320 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191230590 Based on its recent research on the uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) market, Frost & Sullivan presents Chloride with the 2009 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Company of the Year. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191230590 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191231605 Based on its recent research on the asset management market, Frost & Sullivan presents NLB Skladi, upravljanje premo enja, d.o.o (NLB Skladi) with the 2009 Slovenia Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Penetration Leadership. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191231605 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190795425 Based on its recent research on the medical devices market, Frost & Sullivan presents Japan Stent Technology with the 2009 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Enabling Technology for its contributions to advancing localized drug delivery in the coronary care segment. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190795425 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190755984 Frost & Sullivan has named Alcatel-Lucent its EMEA Inbound Contact Routing Systems Market Penetration Leader for 2009. The Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Leadership Penetration is presented each year to the company whose product innovation, marketing and sales strategies have enabled it to gain the most market share in the past two to three years. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190755984 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712102 Visual collaboration, after years of constant challenges, became a technology that businesses regarded as difficult and unlikely to be used on regular basis. However, a perfect storm of technological, economic, and environmental developments has brought visual collaboration to the forefront again. To capitalize on this prospect, vendors should be aware of their customers' applications and requirements in order to develop products, which fulfill clients' needs. They should also focus on leveraging relationships with strategic channel partners who are successful in providing visual collaboration equipment. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712102 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712562 Based on its recent analysis of the wavelength services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Level 3 Communications with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Competitive Strategy Leadership. The wavelength services industry is faced with several key industry challenges that can be addressed effectively by pursuing competitive strategies that are sustainable over time, which Level 3 has done effectively. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712562 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190742705 Based on its recent analysis of the wholesale synchronous optical network (SONET) services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Level 3 with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Penetration Leadership for its significant market share gains in the past two years. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190742705 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190223424 While many argue that the economic downturn has caused companies to push the green agenda' down the priority list, a recent study by Frost & Sullivan reveals that companies in the ICT sector are actually paying more attention to environmental initiatives to save cost and improve competitive differentiation as well as enforce brand loyalty. However, given the tighter budgets and higher stakeholder expectations, such initiatives need to demonstrate a positive ROI. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190223424 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190281628 As the world economy emerges from the economic turmoil of 2009, businesses need to move away from survival mode to embracing new growth opportunities. The recession had a significant psychological impact on CEOs, but businesses cannot afford to stay cautious for too long. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190281628 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190281671 Based on its recent research on the European network monitoring systems market, Frost & Sullivan presents CommProve Ltd. with the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Award for Emerging Company of the Year in recognition of its strong growth since 1996. The company manufactures test solutions for monitoring wireless networks to measure the quality of service (QoS). CommProve's products are designed to identify the cause of problems such as radio frequency interference in the network and troubleshoot them before it affects the QoS of a particular network, which might lead to dissatisfied subscribers. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190281671