Information Technology

The Asia-Pacific managed security services (MSS) market continued to gain greater momentum in 2012. A growing number of enterprises were looking at the professional security services to protect their network infrastructure. Getting more mature about IT security and becoming aware of the benefits of security services models in gaining operational fl...

The managed security services market in Latin America, particularly in the Southern Cone, has not yet reached maturity and is in an incipient phase compared to developed countries. Competing in this segment is an important challenge for service providers. Innovative devices and platforms are increasing, and new participants are entering the market....

The value of transactions over mobile devices is predicted to grow exponentially over the next five years in Europe. The proliferation of tablets and smartphones are blurring the difference between the traditional online commerce and the mobile commerce markets. In-depth interviews with mobile network operators, card networks, financial institution...

Social media contains information and insights that help companies identify issues, threats, trends, sales opportunities, and influential buyers. It provides knowledge about customers, partners, competitors, and employees, and it helps deepen customer and staff relationships. Social media analytics has emerged as a powerful tool to measure social-s...

This research service analyzes IT service opportunities in the Indian automotive sector. The key driver for the growth of IT services in the sector is increased spending by large OEMs. Streamlining their supply chain, better customer connect, and the need for real-time availability of information across the value chain have all played a crucial rol...

Market concerns for Brazilian IT infrastructure outsourcing services include the need for space (CAPEX), since companies are restructuring, and the need for more capacity to host infrastructure. Brazilian companies are also struggling to increase operational efficiency, reduce management complexity, and save in costs. The data centers have created ...

Security information event management (SIEM) and log management products are gaining a strong following as enterprise organizations look for techniques to defend against advanced threats and persistent hackers. As cyber attacks become more sophisticated, organizations are implementing security products, such as SIEM, to protect their virtual and ph...

The mobile security challenge is complex and multi-faceted. Mobile devices can be infected by malicious software called malware, enabling hackers to gain access or control. Mobile applications (simply called apps) on the device can perform unwanted, high-risk actions. Sensitive data stored on the device can also be lost or stolen. This study focu...

Customer collaboration, which includes conferencing, co-browsing, and remote support, can improve the customer experience in handling complex issues and in successfully concluding sales opportunities. It accomplishes these goals by enabling contact center agents to bring in knowledgeable colleagues and subject matter experts (SMEs) into the convers...