vendor management

Demand for More Features and Functionality has the SaaS HRIS Market Beefing Up

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London, ON May 22, 2012 – As the HR function in the enterprise becomes increasingly strategic, the SaaS HRIS industry is providing more support for comprehensive people management throughout the entire employee life cycle. The technology is meeting that demand by integrating multiple functions...

Assessing vendors by the strength of their offering and their strategy for the enterprise, McLean & Company Vendor Landscapes pay tribute to the contribution of exceptional vendors in a particular category.

Enterprise LAN is Cutting Cables as Info-Tech Research Group Predicts a Wireless Future

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London, ON, June 27 2012 – As mobile and cloud computing continue to make a mark across the technology industry, the Enterprise LAN market is being forced to cut ties with land lines and embrace the wireless wave, according to Info-Tech Research Group. A recent Enterprise LAN Vendor Landscape...

“With the commoditization and standardization of core LAN infrastructure, vendors strive to differentiate by unifying and converging across networks, providing unified visibility, administration, monitoring, and management through a ‘single pane of glass’ network management system.

Enterprise Mobility Drives Innovation in the Wireless LAN Market, Forcing Wired LANs to Take a Backseat

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Info-Tech Research Group ranks Aruba, Cisco and HP as market Champions in a Wireless LAN Vendor Landscape report. With the demand for mobile in the enterprise growing rapidly, WLAN vendors have made significant innovations and Info-Tech Research Group believes the need for wired LANs will...

Vendors with a “single pane of glass” management view for wired and wireless networks provide a compelling option,” says Mark Tauschek, Lead Research Analyst at Info-Tech Research Group.

Field Service Automation Software Champions Take Advantage of Modern Technology to Save Businesses Time and Money

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London, ON August 09, 2011 - A recent Field Service Automation (FSA) Vendor Landscape report published by Info-Tech Research Group, ranked Metrix, Astea, ClickSoftware and Servigistics as Champions in the FSA software market. These vendors embrace modern technology and push industry boundaries...

Astea is another established vendor that has perfected field service management over the years and offers a compelling price for their solution. They lack some of the advanced features organizations are now looking for, but do offer globalization capabilities and have a cloud version in the works.

Threat and Regulatory Landscapes Make Increased SIEM Adoption Crucial

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Info-Tech Research Group recognizes LogRhythm, Sensage and Q1Labs as champions in the SIEM market London, ON, August 27, 2012 - Regulatory pressures and the threat of hacking activities are mounting; to combat this enterprises are increasingly deploying dedicated security tools. In...

“The SIEM space is now over ten years old and, through acquisitions, solutions are transitioning from mainly independent, SIEM-focused technology vendors to larger vendors with broad portfolios of security and related technology solutions,” says James Quin, Director of Research for Info-Tech Research Group.

Uninterruptible Power Supply Sees a Bright, Green Future amidst a Forest of Growth

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London, ON, June 25, 2012 – Expecting exponential growth upwards of $10 Billion USD by 2015, the UPS market is setting its sights far and wide with acquisitions and green innovations dominating the industry, according to Info-Tech Research Group. A recent UPS Vendor Landscape report, published...

Info-Tech Research Group’s Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Vendor Landscape report lists Emerson Network Power/Leibert and Eaton Corporation as market Champions while the industry grows and invests in environment friendly innovations.

Info-Tech Research Group Urges Businesses to Invest in Managed File Transfer for Fear of Leaked Data

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London, ON, July 3, 2012 – Security issues and compliance regulations fuel growth in the MFT market as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is no longer seen as a viable option to manage file transfer securely in and outside the enterprise, according to Info-Tech Research Group. A recent MFT Vendor...

For the full list of Info-Tech Research Group’s recommendations for selecting a Managed File Transfer Vendor, visit: http://www.infotech.com/research/ss/it-vendor-landscape-managed-file-transfer Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscape reports recognize outstanding vendors in the technology marketplace.

Mobile Device Management Vendors Innovate to Keep Up with Rapidly Evolving Mobile Technology and Corporate Culture

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Mobile Device Management Vendors Innovate to Keep Up with Rapidly Evolving Mobile Technology and Corporate Culture

Mobile Device Management Vendors Innovate to Keep Up with Rapidly Evolving Mobile Technology and Corporate Culture Info-Tech Research Group names AirWatch, SOTI and Zenprise as Mobile Device Management market Champions. Their ability to support today’s mobile devices and adapt to manage the unexpected challenges of tomorrow put them on top.

Multifunction Printer Champions Invest in Innovation to Keep Up with Modern Work Environments

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A recent Multifunction Printer (MFP) Vendor Landscape report published by Info-Tech Research Group, ranked HP, Canon, Konica Minolta and Xerox as Champions in the MFP market. In a market that has experienced little innovation in the last 3-5 years, these vendors have made progress in areas of...

For the full list of Info-Tech Research Group’s recommendations for selecting a Multifunction Printer vendor, visit: http://www.infotech.com/research/ss/it-vendor-landscape-multifunction-printers Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscape reports recognize outstanding vendors in the technology marketplace.

McLean & Company Predicts Learning Management Systems Market Shift

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London, ON, May 16, 20 – McLean & Company’s recently released Learning Management Systems (LMS) Vendor Landscape report lists Mzinga and SilkRoad Technologies as Champions in the market. According to the report the LMS market is undergoing a period of flux. Many pure play LMS vendors are...

London, ON, May 16, 20 – McLean & Company’s recently released Learning Management Systems (LMS) Vendor Landscape report lists Mzinga and SilkRoad Technologies as Champions in the market. According to the report the LMS market is undergoing a period of flux.

The Competition Gets Fierce in the Thin Client Market as Niche Vendors Emerge

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London, ON, June 19, 2012 - A recent Thin Client Vendor Landscape report, published by Info-Tech Research Group, predicts thin clients will continue to entice enterprises away from traditional desktops because of their increased security and cost benefits. Pano Logic, HP, and Wyse are listed as...

Assessing vendors by the strength of their offering and their strategy for the enterprise, Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscapes pay tribute to the contribution of exceptional vendors in a particular category.

The Evolution of Web Management: from Content to Experience using Social Channels and Apps

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London, ON, October 9th, 2012 – The Web Experience Management (WEM) and Web Content Management (WCM) markets are quickly converging making vendors pay close attention to integrating social management tools, according to two new research reports from Info-Tech Research Group. In the both reports...

London, ON, October 9th, 2012 – The Web Experience Management (WEM) and Web Content Management (WCM) markets are quickly converging making vendors pay close attention to integrating social management tools, according to two new research reports from Info-Tech Research Group.

Application Lifecycle Management Software Evolves to Keep Pace with Changing Development Environments

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London, ON, July 3, 2012 – As development environments have evolved, the tools and components being used to manage these environments have grown to become integrated and convenient. Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) now covers all phases of the development lifecycle including architecture,...

Info-Tech Research Group’s Agile Application Lifecycle Management (Agile ALM) Vendor Landscape report lists CollabNet, MicroFocus and Serena as market Champions as the industry grows to adjust to project managers’ demands.

Info-Tech Research Group Urges Businesses to Adopt a Customer Service Management Platform or Risk Hemorrhaging Clients

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London, ON, June 19, 2012 - An explosion in Social Media and Mobile over the last few years has created a dire need for companies to adopt a Customer Service Management (CSM) platform to effectively manage customer service requests and retain clients according to Info-Tech Research Group. A...

Info-Tech Research Group’s Customer Service Management (CSM) Platform Vendor Landscape report lists Desk.com, Oracle Siebel and Salesforce Service Cloud as market Champions and urges companies to meet their clients’ service needs by adopting a CSM platform or risk losing business.

Vendors Team Up to Provide the Next Generation of Virtual Desktops

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London, ON, May 2nd, 2012 - A recent Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Vendor Landscape report, published by Info-Tech Research Group, ranked Citrix and VMware as market Champions. Vendors in this space are recognizing the need to expand on access and delivery methods for businesses and are...

Vendors are forming strategic alliances, particularly with storage and cloud solutions, to position themselves well for this exciting new delivery model.” Citrix XenDesktop is listed as a Champion in the report for their commitment to innovation and market expansion through acquisitions.

Project Portfolio Management Solutions Evolve to Keep Up With the Agile Workplace

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Project Portfolio Management Solutions Evolve to Keep Up With the Agile Workplace

London, ON – January 24th, 2012 – Info-Tech Research Group’s recently released Vendor Landscape reports for Mid-Market and Large Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions describe a clear evolution in the market. Organizations are adopting new management and workflow strategies as technologies and societal norms advance.

Enterprise Resource Planning Climbing Above Traditional Recording and onto the Apex of Analytics

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London, ON, July 3, 2012 – Enterprise Resource Planning is moving beyond its traditional role of recording of transactional data to include analytics and workflow automation. Features for the automation of data management in ERP systems have matured and are now highly customizable, according to...

Champion vendor Sage X3 is an easy to customize solution that has a history of excellent regional support and sales. With Sage having over six million customers globally, Sage ERP X3 is deployed to 3,300 end users in 53 countries. According to the report, the solution is an adaptable product and provides multi-site data and workflow integration.

Cloud Backup Gaining Momentum as Info-Tech Research Group Predicts a Cumulonimbus Future for Storage

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London, ON, July 31, 2012 – A 100% increase in the proportion of buyers looking at cloud replication has the cloud firmly planting its feet into the future of backup, according to Info-Tech Research Group. A Cloud Backup Gateway Vendor Landscape report, published by Info-Tech Research Group,...

Assessing vendors by the strength of their offering and their strategy for the enterprise, Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscapes pay tribute to the contribution of exceptional vendors in a particular category.

Big Boom on the Horizon for the Security Information and Event Management Market According to Info-Tech Research Group

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London, ON July 11, 2011 – Growing security and compliance concerns signal big growth in the awareness and adoption of SIEM solutions in the coming year, according to a recent Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Vendor Landscape report published by Info-Tech Research Group....

London, ON July 11, 2011 – Growing security and compliance concerns signal big growth in the awareness and adoption of SIEM solutions in the coming year, according to a recent Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Vendor Landscape report published by Info-Tech Research Group.

Major Market Shift on the Horizon as Popularity of SaaS Talent Acquisition Systems Grows

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McLean & Company finds Taleo, iCIMS, SilkRoad and Kenexa Champions of the Talent Acquisition Systems Market and notes that while 90% of vendors offer the same functionality, migration to SaaS is the next big step for the market.