Reportbuyer.com - Business & Government: Misc. Business Serviceshttp://www.reportbuyer.com/rss.htmlIn this section you will find information products, including market research reports, on the following sector: Misc. Business Servicesen-gbReportbuyerservice@reportbuyer.comenquiries@redwiredesign.comIndustry report – Update on M+A activitieshttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/industry_report_update_m_a_activities.html This is an updated edition of this report which was last published in July 2009. This is BSG's biannual report detailing the latest mergers and acquisitions in Asia's B2B media sector. In 2009, ten Asian B2B media deals were completed. bc350a7ea9e708de1acdb04ef206874dTue, 02 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesPervasive business video in 2020: Telecomshttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/pervasive_business_video_2020.htmlThe use of video in business environments will be as prevalent in 2020 as audio conferencing is today. Video communication will be part of most business applications, conferences and meetings within and between companies. Given the effects of consumerization, increasing deployment of UC features and the influx of the next generation into the workforce, video will start to become one of the preferred business methods of communication. 80fd4e8d8f1373efe6af5eb37b97645cFri, 01 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesReligious Organizations in the US: IBISWorld Industry Reporthttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/religious_organizations_us.htmlPreaching To The Converted Organizations in this declining industry will need to focus on boosting participation rates by increasing their awareness of the need to promote public trust, fulfilling ethnic minorities and immigrants' needs, and using advertising strategies to stimulate revenue growth. New perspectives on Western society and philosophies are offered by non-Western and New Age religions, and these are likely to see continued growth in conversion rates. This report consists of religious organizations operated for worship or for promotion of religious activities. 4cc35b52aba6e904a5adf745783b0eb1Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesSustainability management: an opportunity for CIOs: Computing_Electronicshttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/sustainability_management_opportunity_cios.htmlOrganizations of all types face growing pressure to minimize energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, consumption of water and other natural resources, and waste output - in short, to adopt more sustainable business practices. As pressure from consumers, investors, regulators and activists grows, two key points have been largely ignored: first, managing for sustainability does not necessarily increase costs - done right, it can significantly improve business performance; second, IT has a central role to play in achieving these benefits. This combination of factors creates an opportunity for forward-thinking CIOs to lead the way toward sustainable practices - and, in the process, raise their profile and strategic value to the organization. 223d8d164aeea543a7e5753a452a6453Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesSnapshots Germany DIY Retailing 2009http://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/snapshots_germany_diy_retailing_2009.htmlSnapdata's Snapshots Germany DIY Retailing 2009 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the German DIY retailing market and covers DIY retailing. Market value is based on sales. 5e52f178fe4dee372a9ae5c130212b21Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesOnline Dating & Matchmaking in the US: IBISWorld Industry Reporthttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/online_dating_matchmaking_us.htmlDateless And Desperate Mature, confident industry with GR-8-T technology expansion possibilities (where revenue size does matter). Based mainly in the US but loves to travel. Most recently seen schmoozing in the UK, Europe, Russia, China, Asia and South America. 422997cf0eb9ccdad6c94524b4a95580Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesLandscaping Services in the US: IBISWorld Industry Reporthttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/landscaping_services_us.htmlDevelopment In The Landscape This industry is expected to experience slow growth over the next few years, stemming from the forecast low economic growth within the US. Despite this, the industry remains in the development phase of its life cycle, with the aging of the population, the increasing disability rate, the outsourcing of landscaping services, and the continuing franchising of the industry boding well for this industry. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing landscape care and maintenance services and/or installing trees, shrubs, plants, lawns or gardens, as well as, establishments primarily engaged in providing these services as well as the design of landscape plans and/or construction (i. bce52e167d574ec15631b67a5b11a455Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesWorldwide Application Life-Cycle Management Software Vendor Analysis: Review of 2008 Customer and Partner Win Announcementshttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/worldwide_application_life_cycle_management_software_vendor_analysis_review_2008_customer_partner_win_announcements.htmlThis IDC study analyzes vertical, regional, company size, and market segment trends for customer and partner deals announced in 2008 for various segments of the application life-cycle management market. The listings also include descriptions of the deals. "This study will help enterprise buyers understand what types of ALM projects their peers are working on along with vendor selection. 844bc75312920ae15caefb9865c57f3bSat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesFranchising in Australia: IBISWorld Industry Reporthttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/franchising_australia.htmlThe IBISWorld Franchising report is an in depth study containing statistics, trends, forecasts and competitor information. Franchising is a method of growing a business whereby a franchise owner ("Franchisee") is granted for a fee, the right to offer sell or distribute goods or services under a business system determined by the business founder (Franchisor). Further, the Franchisor supports that franchised business group by providing leadership, guidance, training and assistance, for which they receive ongoing service fees. 186040dc5299372f56ee7c504ea03961Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesStorage & Warehousing Industry Reporthttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/storage_warehousing_industry_report.htmlThe Global Storage & Warehouse Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. Do you know. . . . The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt? This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Storage & Warehouse Industry. fa08b4d82a647fc71c839abb1c7e1f23Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesPest and Weed Control Services in Australia: IBISWorld Industry Reporthttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/pest_weed_control_services_australia.htmlThe IBISWorld Pest Control Services in Australia report is an in depth study containing statistics, trends, forecasts and competitor information. This report relates to enterprises engaged in providing industrial or domestic pest control services, including weed control services. . 3cad2516e747cb77973723e33274db17Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesTrends to Watch: Financial Markets Technology: 2010http://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/trends_watch_financial_markets_technology.html In collaboration with analysts from Datamonitor's Financial Services business unit, in this brief Ovum's Financial Services Technology team outlines the key changes in the financial markets industry, explains which trends will have the biggest impact, and analyses the implications and opportunities of these developments for both institutions and providers of technologies and services. Scope: This brief outlines business issues and technology enablers that are expected to affect the financial markets industry during 2010. The report covers developments in North America and Europe. 5f582c12a34176da9d1176de0bcf896dSat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesGlobal Sourcing Index: A Guide to the attractiveness of offshore locationshttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/global_sourcing_index_guide_attractiveness_offshore_locations.html The Orbys Global Sourcing index provides procurement professionals, CIOs and CFOs with a tool comparing fifteen countries terms of their attractiveness as a sustainable base for lower-cost services provision according to 19 metrics that determine scores for three key parameters: business conditions, human resources and infrastructure. Scope: An index of 15 countries comparing the strengths and weaknesses for provision of offshored services. Enables benchmarking of different offshore locations on a set of standardized metrics that are consistent and reliable. 6694f2b76bd05b873b8abbfbe265cf63Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesTrends to Watch: Government Technology: 2010http://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/trends_watch_government_technology.html In collaboration with analysts from Datamonitor's Telecoms, Healthcare and Consumer Markets business units, in this brief Ovum's Government Technology team outlines the key changes in the government sector, explains which trends will have the biggest impact, and analyses the implications and opportunities of these developments for both governments and providers of technologies and services. Scope: This brief outlines operational issues and technology enablers that are expected to affect the government sector during 2010. The report covers developments in North America and Europe. 74b4335c248c0c8ecfe3b5ce2cc6c7c9Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesSurveying & Mapping Services in the US: IBISWorld Industry Reporthttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/surveying_mapping_services_us.htmlDownstream Markets Return To Growth In the mature phase of its life cycle, industry activity is heavily tied to that of public spending and the downstream building market, which is in turn generally determined by population and general economic growth. A return to synchronized cyclical growth in the key downstream building and construction markets is likely to ensure that industry activity remains healthy. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing surveying and mapping services of the surface of the earth, including the sea floor. 2b10a614dfe25056aa6eddaef3faac74Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesGeophysical Services in the US: IBISWorld Industry Reporthttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/geophysical_services_us.htmlCrude Area To Worry About The extreme competitive nature of this industry and the heavy investment by firms into emerging technology has resulted in much of the benefit from the productivity improvements being passed on to clients. However, even with the profound impact that the widespread adoption of 3-D seismic survey technology has had, this intensely volatile industry is declining into the depths, and is seeking to explore globally with its available resources. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. 46c5e3c1a71baf6c8eae373949c98b2bSat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesBusiness Strategy: IT Executives Survey Results — Can 2010 Get Here Soon Enough?http://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/business_strategy_executives_survey_results_2010_soon_enough.htmlThis IDC Financial Insights report discusses the results from IDC's 2009 Annual Verticals Survey. As IT spend among North American banking institutions will slip to $51 billion in 2010, financial institution executives are sharply focused on maximizing IT budgets that include delaying new and innovative IT projects in favor of essentials such as compliance and fraud management. The survey findings from 348 banking institution IT executives and managers provide insight to both financial institutions and vendors on how financial institutions are managing IT budgets through this economic crisis. cb08a2d210305d58eccc5ae4a5061c3cWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesHôtellerie: Etude de Portefeuille - Marché Françaishttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/hotellerie.htmlL'étude de Portefeuille Plimsoll - Hôtellerie - est une analyse détaillée du marché français. L'édition revue et corrigée 2009 examine la performance financière de chacune des sociétés qui comptent pour le succès de votre entreprise. Utilisant les dernières données disponibles, l'étude est un véritable outil de comparaison des résultats du marché et de votre propre entreprise. 21be5d7885d2d24337f0b60a7263a57dSat, 10 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesHomeowners Associations in the US: IBISWorld Industry Reporthttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/homeowners_associations_us.htmlIndustry put on hold Over the past few years, this mature industry has experienced contracting revenue, as home ownership vacancy has increased. The next few years will also be difficult as the housing market continues to contract and the number of new houses built falls. The financial crisis also means baby boomers may delay retirement, which will result in increased condominium vacancies; a prime source of industry revenue. f8cbd62eb28bac146157f7e3dd67d57cSat, 10 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business ServicesCartes Et Carteries: Etude de Portefeuille - Marché Françaishttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_government/misc_business_services/cartes_et_carteries.htmlL'étude de Portefeuille Plimsoll Cartes Et Carteries est une analyse détaillée du marché français. L'édition revue et corrigée 2009 examine la performance financière de chacune des sociétés qui comptent pour le succès de votre entreprise. Utilisant les dernières données disponibles, l'étude est un véritable outil de comparaison des résultats du marché et de votre propre entreprise. 2d4a3f37d15d4e4160701b6e37a4aedaSat, 10 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness & Government/Misc. Business Services