1. 2010 Global Retail IT Advisor

2. Global Retail IT Advisor 2010 IDC is the premier global market intelligenceTimely Solutionsand advisory firm in the information tech-nology and communication industries.Global Retail IT Advisor is designed to save you time and Over its 46 year history, IDC has developedget you answers when you need them, by enabling you precise methodologies for collecting, organizing,to answer questions that define your organizations IT and analyzing information that helps profession-strategies and objectives. als in a diverse set of industries make better> How do we align IT strategies with overall market technology investment decisions. With overdirections and trends? 1,000 analysts with coverage in more than 110> Who are the market leaders? countries, IDCs breadth of geographic and> Where does each supplier rank and which is the best technology coverage is unmatched. With morestrategic partner for my organization? than 10% of those analysts dedicated to specific > What are the emerging technologies? Which technologies industry segments, the research and advice isare available now? Which are becoming obsolete? delivered in a relevant business context.> How do we separate the hype from the reality whenanalyzing the latest IT trends and best practices? Thousands of business executives rely on Global> How do we save money on our IT investments? Retail IT Advisors service to shorten decision> How do we ensure competitive pricing from our IT cycle times, manage costs, improve delivery,hardware suppliers throughout the course of our contracts? and mitigate risk. Company profiles, technology> How can companies better use information to speed and forecasts, market trends, and competitive andimprove decision making? How can information technology international market analyses are critical tobe used to improve the performance and minimize risk helping you stay apprised of the marketplace.in the areas of supply, demand, product, and operations Many decision makers rely on this service formanagement? strategic IT planning support and technology > What are the implications on information management buyer validation as well as technology buyer roadstemming from efforts to be more globally integrated?What are the best organizational models? How can maps and product insights. Global Retail ITcompanies optimize their application portfolio? Advisor is designed for our Retail client base > What will the impact of emerging technologies like sensor whose needs vary across a broad range of networks and cloud computing be on future investment? technology areas and business disciplines. How do these technologies align with emergent businessmodels? How can a company take advantage faster thantheir competition?A Personal Partnership We provide you a personable, responsive, and richexperience when addressing your IT research needs.With Global Retail IT Advisor, you are assured of gettingthe utmost attention. Our one-on-one service approachprovides you with a single point of contact, a dedicatedAnalyst-Account Manager. This professional:> Works closely with your organization to proactivelyservice your needs> Ensures smooth delivery of relevant information ontechnologies, IT suppliers, products and markets> Partners with you to fully understand your uniqueinformation requirements> Saves you time and maximizes your relationship with IDC Page 2 | WWW.IDC.COM 3. IT DECISION LIFECYCLESTRATEGIC PLANNINGTACTICAL EXECUTIONIdentify IT Research ProductRFP Vendor Purchase ImplementVerify &Fit for L.O.B.& Suppliers SelectionAssess Value EmergingMarket review Vendor validationIDC priceIDC research IDC surveysmarketand forecastsbenchmarks:Alignment Analyst callsWhite papers SmartIndexTech-research Analyst calls and support Consultingvisits Online toolsIDC insightsMarket researchPlanning supportand insights Lease vs. Buy toolsSupplier andproduct overviews Global Retail IT Advisor: Case StudiesCOMPANY: FORTUNE 500 RETAIL COMPANY COMPANY: MAJOR APPAREL RETAILER OBJECTIVE: To evaluate merits of RFID and sensor-basedOBJECTIVE: To create a process for determining ROI on networks. IT investments. PROJECT: IDC provided analysis of the market, vendor validation,PROJECT: IDC performed custom project to build ROI Calculator and technology. based on industry best practices and accompanying guide book RESULT: Client understood impact of new technology on timefor repeating the process across the organization. to market, supply chain management, cost management benefit,RESULTS: Client can quantify ROI on IT Investments, demonstrate and improved accountability and tracking for safety and timethe value of IT spend back to the business, and can better justify through production. future projects.COMPANY: FORTUNE 500 RETAIL COMPANY COMPANY: FORTUNE 500 RETAIL COMPANY OBJECTIVE: To investigate private label PLM software solution.OBJECTIVE: To assess the levels of hardware and software PROJECT: IDC reviewed vendor qualifications and providedtechnologies deployed by major retailers as part of their in-store, guidance on several previously identified suppliers as well asback office and central store support IT operations . several new suppliers.PROJECT: IDC performed custom project to benchmark retailer IT RESULT: Client identified vendors that did not match criteria,spend against a set of best in class retailer peers. thereby reducing risk of improper selection, reduced time to shortRESULTS: Retailer identified areas for deployment and prioritized list and ultimately time to selection.IT spend.COMPANY: FORTUNE 500 RETAIL COMPANY COMPANY: FORTUNE 500 RETAIL COMPANY OBJECTIVE: To update CIOs direct staff on IDC's perspect ive OBJECTIVE: To evaluate potential opportunity for innovative on the Datacenter of the Future.technology not currently sold or serviced in retail. PROJECT: IDC staff presented onsite at the CIO's monthly staffPROJECT: IDC leveraged deep knowledge of technologies from meeting on the subject. other vertical industries and presented research on market size, RESULT: CIO and senior staff came away with a strongeropportunity, buyer behavior including the propensity to purchase understanding of the industry direction relative to virtualization, from a retail channel. security, and cloud computing. The research presented RESULTS: Client received fact-based data fresh from the field and validated the organization's strategic direction. expert advice for a head start on evaluating a new, potentially lucrative opportunity. Page 3 | WWW.IDC.COM 4. IDC IS TRULY GLOBAL AND LOCALGlobal Retail IT Advisor The Global Retail IT Advisor service provides United States/WW Research a steady stream of in-depth technology and Retail Insights Research market analysis by giving you access to Retail IT Infrastructure Strategies more than 300 views into the IT industry. Retail IT Infrastructure Strategies support the needs of retail IT These research content areas are listed inexecutives and focus on ensuring the stability and scalability of the retail enterprise technology model. Technologies include detail on the following pages.SOA, business intelligence, and enterprise managed networking. Running IT Like a Business IT Architecture Emerging capabilities - ie. Cloud Computing and Unified Communications OutsourcingWorldwide Communications and NetworkingResearch Perspective IT securityRetail Store, Channel, and Consumer Strategies Retail Store, Channel, and Consumer Strategies support the needs of store operations, retail leaders and IT executives responsible for supporting the customer selling process. Store and cross-channel technologies include: Customer facing technologies - digital signage, kiosks, shopping assistants, etc...) E-commerceRegional Overview Store systemsand Coordination Mobile technology Customer loyaltyRetail Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Merchandising Strategies Retail Supply Chain, Demand Planning and Merchandising Strategies support the needs of senior merchandising and supply retail IT executives responsible for ensuring the success of products from source to shelf. Technologies include enterpriseLocal Expertisemerchandising and planning solutions.In-Country Research Supply Chain Strategies Demand intelligence ERP and Merchandising Strategies Product Life-Cycle Strategies RFID, Traceability and Sensor Networks Sustainability Page 4 | WWW.IDC.COM 5. WORLDWIDE COVERAGEExecutive Topics: Consumer and Mobile Technologies IT Strategies Connected Home Worldwide Retail IT Spending Guide Consumer Broadband and Mobile Services Industry Insights: IT Executive Strategies Consumer Markets: Gaming Consumer Markets: Video Business Services Consumer Multiplay Services Business Consulting Services ConsumerScape 360 Contact Center Services Mobile Device Technology and Trends Governance, Risk and Compliance Infrastructure Mobile Enterprise Device Solutions HR, Talent and Learning Strategies and Services Mobile Green: Strategies for Mobile Phone Sustainability North America Selling Services Consulting in an Economic Redefining Mobile Computing 2009: An Analysis of the DownturnMarket for the Mobile Internet Device Worldwide BPO Services Electronic Manufacturing Channels Worldwide Electronics Manufacturing Services Forecaster Channel Data Management Landscape 2008 Infrastructure Channels and Alliances Infrastructure Software Software Channels Application Transaction and Service Management 2009 Software Solutions Alliance Leadership Council Enterprise System Management Software Enterprise Virtualization Software Components and Peripherals Governance, Risk and Compliance Infrastructure Digital Capture Devices Mobile Enterprise Software Digital Capture Devices for Image Content Solutions Operating Environments Document Intensive Business Processes and Scanning 2008 PC, Device and IT Service Management Software Feeling the Data: Worldwide Mobile Phone Touch Screen Security Products Analysis 2009 Storage Software Hardcopy Peripherals: Overview Hardcopy Peripherals: Production and Large Format Markets IT Market Overview and Perspectives Hardcopy Peripherals: Software and Services Benefits Administration in Turbulent Times: U.S. Buying Hardcopy Peripherals: User and Channel Data Behavior and Intentions 2009 Redefining Mobile Computing 2009: An Analysis of the Cloud Services: Global Overview Market for the Mobile Internet Device Corporate eDiscovery 2010: Technology Maturity, Best United States Digital Camera and Camcorder AccessoryPractices and Investment Priorities Study 2009 Data Privacy in the Enterprise 2.0 World 2010 United States Digital Camera and Camcorder Accessory Deduplication 2009: An End User Benchmark on Adoption Study 2010and Value Metrics United States Hardcopy Device Usage Trends Digital Marketplace and New Media Watch Digital Marketplace: Media and Advertising Computer Systems eWaste and Environmental Opportunities Enterprise Servers: Technology Markets Global Sourcing Strategies High-Performance Computing Cluster Interconnects Market: IT Executive Strategies Forecast and Products 2009 Search and Discovery Technologies High-Performance Computing Workloads: Forecast and Storage, Servers, and Networking: Infrastructure For The Next Applications 2009 Generation of Media 2009 Mainframe Directions: Todays Workloads and Future Outlook Personal ComputingIT Services Personal Storage Devices and Systems Data Privacy: Converged IT and Management Issues 2008 Security Appliances and Virtualization 2009: Whats Really Demystifying Security as a Service 2009 Going On? Managed Security Services 2009: Maximizing the Service Servers in the Cloud: Vendor Opportunities and Market Provider Opportunity Impacts 2009 Worldwide Services Contracts Analysis: BPO Full Package Storage Mechanisms: Solid State Drives Application Outsourcing Services Storage Utilization in Commercial PCs 2009 Financial Services Security Technical Computing Global Sourcing Strategies Technology Financial Strategies IT Consulting and Systems Integration Strategies Technology Valuation Services: x86 Based PCs and Servers IT Education and Certification Technology Valuation Services:Servers IT Outsourcing and Utility Services North America Selling Services Consulting in an Economic Downturn Page 5 | WWW.IDC.COM 6. WORLDWIDE COVERAGE Security ServicesSoftware Application Development Worldwide Services and Deployment North America Market Perceptions of Services Firms 2009 Application Development and Deployment and Cloud Services North America Market Perceptions of Services Firms 2009 Application Development and Deployment Overview SaaS and Cloud Services Application Development Software SOA and Cloud Services: The Professional Services Application Life-Cycle Management Opportunity Business Process Management and Middleware IT Support and Integration Database Management and Data Integration Software IT Consulting and Systems Integration Strategies SaaS and Cloud Services IT Outsourcing and Utility Services Software Overview Network Lifecycle Services Software Pricing and Licensing SOA and Cloud Services: The Professional ServicesStorage Opportunity Datacenter Trends and Strategies Software and Hardware Support Services Enterprise Servers: Technology Markets Storage and Data Management Services Hard Disk Drive Components Networking Storage Adoption and Opportunities in Telecommunications Business Network Services2008 Consumer Broadband and Mobile Services Storage Adoption and Opportunities in Telecommunications Datacenter Networks2009 Enterprise Collaboration and Social Solutions Storage Mechanisms: Disk Enterprise Communications Infrastructure Storage Mechanisms: Solid State Drives Hosting Infrastructure Services Storage Mechanisms: Tape Managed Network Services Storage Software Mobile Enterprise Network Services Storage Solutions: Disk-Based Data Protection, Continuity and Monitoring the Network Surveillance Value Chain 2009 Recovery NGN Operations Storage Solutions: File-based Storage Technology Valuation Services: Networking and IP Telephony Storage Solutions: Storage and the Cloud Telecommunications Equipment Storage Solutions: Storage and the Medical Record Wireless and Mobile Infrastructure Storage Solutions: Storage and Virtualized Environments Storage Systems Semiconductors Technology Valuation Services: Storage Semiconductors: Consumer Devices Semiconductors: Overview Telecommunications Semiconductors: Personal Computing Digital Marketplace: Mobile Media and Entertainment Semiconductors: Wireless Managed Network Services NGN Operations Small & Medium Business Telecommunications Equipment Data Protection in United States SMBs: Opportunity Unified Communications and Analysis Worldwide Telecommunications Markets Data Protection in United States SMBs: Opportunity and Digital Marketplace: Mobile Internet Analysis Mobility and IP Communications Services Home Office Market Small and Medium Business Markets: Global Overview Small and Medium Business Markets: Mobility Small and Medium Business Markets: Telecom, Broadband and Video United States Small and Medium Business Markets Software Application and Information Access Business Analytics Solutions Content and Digital Media Technologies CRM Applications Enterprise Applications Product Life-Cycle Management Solutions Project and Portfolio Management Solutions Search and Discovery Technologies Software OverviewPage 6 | WWW.IDC.COM 7. REGIONAL CONTENT Asia Pacific Research IT Market Overview Central and Eastern European Innovative Technology Vendors: IT Market Overview and Perspectives Impact 50 Central and Eastern European Opportunities in the SMB Market Asia/Pacific Channels: Issues and Opportunities Central and Eastern European Vertical Markets Asia/Pacific Digital Marketplace and New Media Asia/Pacific Green IT Services Asia/Pacific IT Spending and User Segmentation Central and Easter European Managed Print Services 2010: Asia/Pacific Market Evolution and Trends for CloudCompetitive Assessment Computing: An End-User Study 2009 Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Sourcing Asia/Pacific PC Buyer Behavior Survey Strategies Asia/Pacific Software Deals Analysis and Trends Central and Eastern European Business Services IT Services Central and Eastern European Cloud, Hosting and Outsourcing Services Asia/Pacific Business Process Outsourcing Central and Eastern European Core Countries IT Services Asia/Pacific Cloud Services and Technologies Central and Eastern European IT Services Expanded Asia/Pacific Consulting and Integration Services Country Set Asia/Pacific Global Sourcing and Delivery Asia/Pacific ICT Outsourcing and Managed Services: IT Service Software and Telecommunications Provider Perspective Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Security Asia/Pacific Infrastructure ServicesSoftware Asia/Pacific Services Opportunities Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Storage Global Delivery Services IndexSoftware Personal Computing, Peripherals and Storage Central and Eastern European Enterprise Application Software Asia/Pacific Disk Storage Systems Asia/Pacific Document Solutions and Managed Print ServicesLatin America Asia/Pacific IT Asset Management 2010 Asia/Pacific Mobile Devices and ApplicationsHardware/Communications Asia/Pacific Quarterly Branded Tape Drive and Tape Latin America Call and Contact Center 2009 Automation Tracker Latin America Call and Contact Center 2010 Asia/Pacific Quarterly PC and Monitor Market Update Latin America Carrier Telecom Equipment 2009 Latin America Carrier Telecom Equipment 2010 Software Latin America Digital Still Cameras 2009 Asia/Pacific Business Applications and Information Latin America Digital Still Cameras 2010 Management Latin America Disk Storage Systems 2009 Asia/Pacific Desktop Virtualization Software Market 2010 Latin America Disk Storage Systems 2010 Asia/Pacific Infrastructure Software Latin America Enterprise Networks 2009 Telecommunications and Networking Latin America Enterprise Networks 2010 Asia/Pacific Carrier Network Equipment Latin America Enterprise Server 2009 Asia/Pacific Email Archiving 2010 Latin America Enterprise Server 2010 Asia/Pacific ICT Outsourcing and Managed Services Latin America Enterprise Virtualization Software 2009 Asia/Pacific NGN Telecommunications Services Latin America Enterprise Virtualization Software 2010 Asia/Pacific Telecom Operator Strategies Latin America Hardcopy Peripherals 2009 Asia/Pacific Unified Communications and Enterprise x.0 Latin America Hardcopy Peripherals 2010 Asia/Pacific Wireless Markets and Technologies Latin America Mobile Devices 2009 Latin America Mobile Devices 2010 Latin America PC 2009 Central & Eastern Europe Latin America PC 2010 Research Latin America Printer Supplies Market Model 2009 Latin America Printer Supplies Market Model 2010 Computer Systems and Imaging and Hardcopy Latin America Production Hardcopy Peripherals 2009 Devices Latin America Production Hardcopy Peripherals 2010 Latin America Security Appliance Servers 2009 Central and Eastern European Disk Storage Systems Latin America Security Appliance Servers 2010 Central and Eastern European Enterprise Servers: Technology Latin America Volume Server 2009 Markets Latin America Volume Server 2009 Central and Eastern European Hardcopy Peripherals Central and Eastern European Personal Computing Page 7 | WWW.IDC.COM 8. REGIONAL CONTENTMarket Overview Middle East & Africa Research BRIC: Brazil, Russia, India and China Executive Market Watch Latin America CEO Priorities 2009 Hardware and Telecommunications Latin America CEO Priorities 2010 Middle East Consumer Telecom Services Latin America Channels Databook Middle East and Africa Disk Storage Systems Latin America IT Spending Patterns by Company Size 2009 Middle East and Africa Hardcopy Peripherals Latin America IT Spending Patterns by Company Size 2010 Middle East Business Network Services Software and IT ServicesIT Market Overview Latin America Application Deployment Software 2009 Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Sourcing Latin America Application Deployment Software 2010 Strategies Latin America Business Intelligence and Analytic Middle East and Africa Vertical Markets Applications 2009 Latin America Business Intelligence and AnalyticServices and Software Applications 2010 Middle East and Africa Business Outsourcing Services 2010- Latin America CRM Applications 2009 2014 Forecast and 2009 Analysis Latin America CRM Applications 2010 Middle East and Africa Hosting, Managed Services and Latin America Enterprise Portals 2009 Outsourcing 2010-14 Forecast and 2009 Analysis Latin America Enterprise Portals 2010 Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Security Latin America ERM Applications 2009 Software Latin America ERM Applications 2010 Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Storage Latin America ERP 2009Software Latin America ERP 2010 Middle East Business Network Services Latin America Investment Priorities: Wireless and Mobile Middle East and Africa Enterprise Application Software Solutions 2009 Middle East and Africa IT Services Expanded Country Set Latin America Investment Priorities: Wireless and Mobile Middle East Core Countries IT Services Solutions 2010 Middle East and Africa Managed Print Services 2010: Latin America IT Services 2009Competitive Assessment Latin America IT Services 2010 Latin America Printing Outsourcing Services 2009 Latin America Printing Outsourcing Services 2010 Western Europe Research Latin America Project and Portfolio Management Business and IT Services Software 2009 Europe, Middle East and Africa Network Life-Cycle Services Latin America Project and Portfolio Management European BPO and Business Consulting Services Software 2010 European IT Outsourcing and Application Management Latin America Quality and Life-Cycle Software Tools 2009 Strategies Latin America Quality and Life-Cycle Software Tools 2010 European Services: Market and Competitive Insights Latin America RDBMS 2009 Latin America RDBMS 2010European Market Overviews Latin America SCM Applications 2009 European Channels Outlook Latin America SCM Applications 2010 European Small and Medium Business Markets Latin America Security Software 2009 Ireland: IT Trends and Expenditures 2009 Latin America Security Software 2010 Ireland: Telecom Trends and Expenditures 2009 Latin America Storage Software 2009 Ireland: Vertical Markets 2009 Latin America Storage Software 2010 Spain ICT Opportunity Assessment Latin America System and Network Management Software 2009 Infrastructure Software Latin America System and Network Management European Enterprise Infrastructure Software and Services Software 2010 Strategies European Enterprise System Management Software European Storage Software and Services IT Hardware European Multifunction Peripherals European Next-Generation Infrastructure: Business Continuity and High Availability European Next-Generation Infrastructure: Enterprise VirtualizationPage 8 | WWW.IDC.COM 9. REGIONAL CONTENTLOCAL CONTENT European PC Technologies and Strategies European Printers ASEAN European Server Technologies and Strategies IT Market European Storage Technologies and Strategies ASEAN BPO Services Opportunity Networking & Telecommunications ASEAN Internet Access Devices and Services Addressable Europe, Middle East and Africa Business Network ServicesMarket: Compete Europe, Middle East and Africa Consumer Broadband Services ASEAN IT Investment Plans 2009 Europe, Middle East and Africa Consumer Broadband Services ASEAN Services Hot Spots ASEAN SMB IT Adoption Landscape 2009 Europe, Middle East and Africa Enterprise Communications Cambodia Telecommuniations Overview 2010 Infrastructure Indonesia Telecommunication Overview Europe, Middle East and Africa Enterprise Mobility Malaysia ICT Overview Europe, Middle East and Africa Mobile Consumer Services Malaysia Telecommunications Europe, Middle East and Africa Network Life-Cycle Services Philippine ICT Market Europe, Middle East and Africa Unified Communications Philippine Telecom Market Software Thailand Telecommunications Market Overview European Business Analytics Markets and Strategies Vietnam ICT Market Overview European Enterprise Applications and Services European SaaS and Cloud ServicesArgentina European Security Appliance Technologies and Strategies European Security Products and Strategies IT Markets Argentina Application Development and Deployment Software: Verticals Compete European Enterprise Applications with Vertical Views Argentina Applications: Compete European Enterprise Networks with Vertical Views Argentina Enterprise Infrastructure: Compete European Storage Systems with Vertical Views Argentina Imaging Devices: Compete European Vertical Markets Argentina IT Services: Compete Argentina IT Spending Patterns: The Argentina Black Book (IDC_P9653) Argentina Personal Systems: Compete Argentina System Infrastructure Software: Compete Argentina Telecom: Compete Argentina Vertical Market Spending Patterns Argentina: Call and Contact Center Services 2009 Argentina: Call and Contact Center Services 2010 Argentina: Datacenter Services 2009 Argentina: Datacenter Services 2010 Argentina: IT Services Prices 2010 Australia Hardware & Peripherals Australia PC Hardware: Compete Australia Peripherals: Compete Australia Servers: Compete IT Market Overview and Perspectives Australia Enterprise Review Australia Small and Medium Business Markets Australia Vertical Markets IT Services Australia IT Services Opportunities Australia Outsourcing and Utility Services Australia Services: Compete Software & Communications Australia Mobile and Wireless Solutions Australia Next Generation Networks Australia: Cloud Computing Survey 2009 Page 9 | WWW.IDC.COM 10. LOCAL CONTENT Brazil: Security Software 2009 Brazil Brazil: Security Software 2010 Brazil: Storage Software 2009 Hardware/Communications Brazil: Storage Software 2010 Brazil Enterprise Infrastructure: Compete Brazil: System Management Software 2009 Brazil Imaging Devices: Compete Brazil: System Management Software 2010 Brazil System Infrastructure Software: Compete Brazil Telecom: Compete Vertical Markets Brazil: Digital Still Camera 2009 Brazil: Financial Insights IT Investment Trends: Finance 2009 Brazil: Digital Still Camera 2010 Brazil: Financial Insights IT Investment Trends: Finance 2010 Brazil: Disk Storage Systems 2009 Brazil: IT Spending by State 2009 Brazil: Disk Storage Systems 2010 Brazil: IT Spending by State 2010 Brazil: Enterprise Networks 2009 Government Insights Brazil: IT Investment Trends: Government Brazil: Enterprise Networks 20102008 Brazil: Enterprise Server 2009 Brazil: Enterprise Server 2010 Brazil: Hardcopy Peripherals 2009 Canada Brazil: Hardcopy Peripherals 2010 CanadianInfrastructure, Telecommunications Brazil: Mobile Devices 2009and Networking Brazil: Mobile Devices 2010 Canadian Infrastructure Solutions Brazil: Optical Network 2010 Canadian Mobile Solutions Brazil: PC 2009 Canadian Telecom Market Drivers and Strategies Brazil: PC 2010 Canadian Telecom Overview Brazil: Personal Systems: Compete Brazil: Printer Supplies 2009 Canadian IT Market Overview Brazil: Printer Supplies 2010 Canadian Consumer Technology Markets Brazil: Production Hardcopy Peripherals 2009 Canadian ICT Executive Service Brazil: Production Hardcopy Peripherals 2010 Canadian Small and Medium Business and Channel Partner Brazil: Security Appliances 2009Strategies Brazil: Security Appliances 2010 Canadian Technology Innovation Watch Brazil: Telecommunication ServicesIT Services and Software Brazil: Volume Server 2009 Canadian Application Services Brazil: Volume Server 2010 Canadian IT Services Competitive Dynamics Software/Services Canadian Strategic Sourcing Brazil Application Development and Deployment Software: Canadian Enterprise Applications Compete Brazil Applications: Compete Brazil IT Services: Compete Chile Brazil: Application Deployment Software 2009IT Markets Brazil: Application Deployment Software 2010 Chile Application Development and Deployment Software: Brazil: Application Services 2010 Compete Brazil: Business Intelligence and Analytic Applications 2009 Chile Applications: Compete Brazil: Business Intelligence and Analytic Applications 2010 Chile Enterprise Infrastructure: Compete Brazil: Call and Contact Center Services 2009 Chile Imaging Devices: Compete Brazil: Call and Contact Center Services 2010 Chile IT Services: Compete Brazil: CRM Applications 2009 Chile Personal Systems: Compete Brazil: CRM Applications 2010 Chile Telecom: Compete Brazil: Enterprise Portals 2009 Chile: Datacenter Services 2009 Brazil: Enterprise Portals 2010 Chile: Datacenter Services 2010 Brazil: ERP Applications 2009 Brazil: ERP Applications 2010 Brazil: IT Services 2009China Brazil: IT Services 2010 Brazil: Printing Outsourcing Services 2009Hardware and Telecommunications Brazil: Printing Outsourcing Services 2010 China IT Opportunity Brazil: RDBMS 2009 China PC Market: Compete Brazil: RDBMS 2010 China Telecom Market Opportunities Brazil: SCM Applications 2009 China Futurescan Brazil: SCM Applications 2010Page 10 | WWW.IDC.COM 11. LOCAL CONTENTSoftware and IT Services Japan Telecommunications Market Overview China Digital Marketplace Japan Telecommunications Services China Gaming Market Japan Unified Communications China IT Security Solutions Computer Systems and Storage China Services Market Japan Datacenter Infrastructure China Software Market Japan Datacenter Outsourcing Forecast 2010-2014 and 2009 Review Denmark Japan Datacenter Services Forecast and Analysis 2008-2012: Customer Segment and Geography IT Market Overview Japan Enterprise Servers Needs and Strategy Denmark: BI and Analytical Applications Japan PC Channel Satisfaction Survey 2009 Denmark: BPO Services Japan Personal Computing Denmark: Enterprise Mobility Japan Storage Solutions Denmark: ERP Services and Software Japan Storage Systems Denmark: IP Communications Japan Virtual Client Computing Denmark: IT ServicesJapan IT Market Overview Denmark: IT Services 1H Japan Economic Crisis Response: Japan Vertical Market: IT Denmark: OutsourcingSpending 2008-2012 Forecast Update Denmark: Project Services Japan Economic Crisis Response: Japan Vertical Market: IT Denmark: SMB MarketsSpending by Company Size 2008-2012 Update Denmark: Software Japan Small and Medium Business Markets Denmark: Vertical Markets Japan Special User Survey 1Q2009: Impact of Worldwide Economic Crisis on Japan IT Spending Finland Japan Special User Survey 2Q2009: Impact of World Economic Crisis on Japan IT Spending IT Market Overview Japan Vendor Business Portfolio and Strategies Finland: BI and Analytical Applications Japan Vertical Market: IT Spending 2009-2013 Forecast and Finland: BPO Services First Half 2009 Analysis Finland: Enterprise Mobility Japan Vertical Market: IT Spending 2009-2013 Forecast Finland: IP CommunicationsUpdate: Government Packages Finland: IT Services Japan Vertical Market: IT Spending 2010-2014 Forecast and Finland: IT Services 1H Second Half 2009 Analysis Finland: Outsourcing Japan Vertical Market: IT Spending by Company Size 2009- Finland: Project Services 2013 Forecast and 1H 2009 Analysis Finland: SMB Markets Japan Vertical Market: IT Spending by Company Size 2009- Finland: Software 2013 Forecast Update: Government Packages Finland: Vertical Markets (IDC_P18693) Japan Vertical Market: IT Spending by Company Size 2010- 2014 Forecast and Second Half 2009 AnalysisIndia Services Japan Compliance Assurance and Infrastructure Solutions IT Markets Japan Datacenter Services: 2010-2013 Forecast and Market India: Identifying Opportunities in the Current EconomicAnalysis: Customer Segment and Geography Scenario 2009 Japan Datacenter Outsourcing Forecast 2010-2014 and 2009 India IT and Telecommunications Markets Review India: Annual Point of Sale Terminal and Printer Market 2008 Japan Enterprise Applications and Solutions Sri Lanka Telecommunications Overview 2010 Japan IT Services Opportunities and Contenders Bangladesh Telecommunications Overview 2010 Japan Outsourcing Japan Services Japan Technologies and Services Evolution Japan Software Japan Compliance Assurance and Infrastructure Solutions Communications Japan SaaS and Cloud Services Japan Carrier Managed Services Japan Security Products and Services Japan Carrier Network Infrastructure Japan Software Infrastructure and Tools Japan Communications Networks Japan Software Infrastructure and Usage Japan Telecommunications Equipment Japan Software IntegrationPage 11 | WWW.IDC.COM 12. LOCAL CONTENT Nordic: Consumer Survey 2007: Purchasing Processes and Korea Channel Preferences Nordic: Consumer Survey 2007: Winning Technologies in the IT MarketsDigital Home Korea Enterprise Systems Nordic: Consumer Survey 2008: Personal Communication - Korea ICT MarketAttitudes and Behaviour Korea Networks and Communications Nordic: Consumer Survey 2008: Purchasing Processes and Korea Personal ComputingChannel Preferences Korea Services Nordic: Consumer Survey 2008: Winning Technologies in the Korea SoftwareDigital Home Korea Storage Systems Nordic: ERP Software and Services Forecast and Analysis 2007- 2011 Mexico Nordic: IT Investment Guide 2007: Automation of Processes - IT Reality is Increasingly Virtual IT Markets Nordic: IT Investment Guide 2007: Business Needs In Search Mexico Application Development and Deployment Software: of Software Technologies Compete Nordic: IT Investment Guide 2007: Communications - The Mexico Applications: CompeteMobility Wave is Upon Us Mexico Enterprise Infrastructure: Compete Nordic: IT Investment Guide 2007: Motives for Outsourcing Mexico Imaging Devices: Compete Change! Mexico IT Services: Compete Nordic: IT Investment Guide 2008: Enterprise Applications - Mexico Personal Systems: CompeteThe Future of Software Redefined Mexico System Infrastructure Software: Compete Nordic: IT Investment Guide 2008: In The Mind of an Mexico Telecom: Compete Outsourcing Customer! Mexico: IT Spending by State 2009 Nordic: IT Investment Guide 2008: Infrastructure Management Mexico: IT Spending by State 2010 and Processes: Basis for Growth Mexico: Printing Outsourcing Services 2009 Nordic: IT Investment Guide 2008: Mobility and IP: A Beautiful Mexico: Printing Outsourcing Services 2010Couple Nordic: SOA - The Link Between IT and Busines Netherlands Norway Market Overview Netherlands IT Market Navigator IT Markets Netherlands Telecom and Internet Norway: BI and Analytical Applications Netherlands: IT Services Norway: BPO Services Netherlands: Software Norway: Enterprise Mobility Netherlands: Vertical Markets Norway: IP Communications (IDC_P18711) Norway: IT Services (IDC_P18712) Norway: IT Services 1H (IDC_P18713) New Zealand Norway: Outsourcing (IDC_P18714) Norway: Project Services (IDC_P18715) Hardware & Communications Norway: SMB Markets (IDC_P18718) Zealand Infrastructure: Compete Norway: Software (IDC_P18719) Zealand Monitors: Compete Norway: Vertical Markets (IDC_P18708) Zealand Network Equipment: Compete Zealand Peripherals: Compete Zealand Telecommunications Market Peru Software & IT ServicesIT Markets Zealand Business Enablement: IT Services Peru Application Development and Deployment Software: Zealand IT Spending: SMB and Vertical Markets Compete Zealand Services: Compete Peru Applications: Compete Zealand Software: Compete Peru Enterprise Infrastructure: Compete Peru Imaging Devices: Compete Nordic Peru IT Services: Compete Peru Personal Systems: Compete IT Markets Peru Telecom: Compete Nordic: Analytic Applications and Business Intelligence Tools Nordic: Consumer Survey 2007: Personal Communication - Attitudes and Behaviour Page 12 | WWW.IDC.COM 13. LOCAL CONTENT Sweden: Project Services Russia Sweden: SMB Markets Sweden: Software IT Markets Sweden: Vertical Markets Russia: Network and System Management Software 2008-2012 Forecast and 2007 Vendor Shares Russia: Security Software 2009-2013 Forecast and 2008 VendorTaiwan Shares Russia: Storage Software 2008-2012 Forecast and 2007 Vendor IT Markets Shares Taiwan Disk Storage Systems: Compete (IDC_P10122) Taiwan Enterprise Server: Compete (IDC_P10237) Taiwan Laser Printer and MFP Market (IDC_P10739) Sweden IT Markets Sweden: BI and Analytical Applications Sweden: BPO Services Sweden: Enterprise Mobility Sweden: IP Communications Sweden: IT Services Sweden: IT Services 1H Sweden: Outsourcing IDC YOUR MOST TRUSTED RESOURCE Customized ServiceThe Global Retail IT Advisor team responds to yourInquiry Hours time-critical research and inquiry needs quicklyBased on the terms of your contract, you will also be and efficiently.provided with a pool of inquiry hours. 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