IDC's Global SMB Team Presents Top 10 Predictions for 2007: Evolutionary and Revolutionary Changes Will Drive Opportunities.FRAMIGHAM, Mass. -- With a new year under way, IDC's global small and medium-sized business (SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. ) analysts have pondered the key trends and industry developments likely to impact the SMB technology market over the next 12 to 18 months. A variety of evolutionary and even revolutionary changes will drive opportunities forward on a worldwide and regional basis. Among the top 10 predictions are the following: 1. In North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , SMB IT will gain in local networking and broadband will set the stage for investment in security and storage 2. Growing investment in technology for productivity enhancement in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. will transcend regional differences and variation in country support of SMBs 3. The pace of technology expansion in China and India will spur SMB spending growth in 2007 to record levels 4. In Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile will lead the way in regional SMB IT spending growth "The opportunity to provide SMBs with advanced technology will continue to grow significantly throughout the world in 2007," said Ray Boggs, vice president for Small/Medium Business and Home Office research at IDC. "Global and regional macroeconomic mac·ro·ec·o·nom·ics n. (used with a sing. verb) The study of the overall aspects and workings of a national economy, such as income, output, and the interrelationship among diverse economic sectors. forces will be key, but even more so will be the appeal of productivity gains made possible by the application of newly affordable technology delivered by a growing number of market participants The term market participant is used in United States constitutional law to describe a U.S. State which is acting as a producer or supplier of a marketable good or service. When a state is acting in such a role, it may permissibly discriminate against non-residents. ." IDC's study, Worldwide SMB 2007 Top 10 Predictions: Market Position Index and Growth Opportunity Ratings by Region (IDC #205251), examines the SMB market See SMB. opportunity on a global basis across different regions and presents 10 predictions for 2007. In addition, the study reveals key factors expected to drive SMB growth in North America; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia/Pacific; and Latin America in the next 12-18 months. The study includes the IDC Market Position Index and Growth Opportunity Ratings for different regions and provides information on the number of SMB firms and share of worldwide SMB IT spending by region. To purchase this document, call IDC's Sales hotline at 508-988-7988 or email sales@idc.com. About IDC IDC is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal , and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. Over 850 IDC analysts in 50 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends. For more than 42 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) , the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com. All product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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