This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Business IT and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on business expenditures on the IT: Applications market by size of business. Compass Intelligence defines applications as server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Business IT expenditures consist of investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firms IT infrastructure and communications. This market consists of six categories: computer hardware, applications, network hardware, telecom, IT personnel and outsourcing & 3rd party services. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2008 through 2013 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This aDRD (Announcement-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business Applications, Business Wireless, Small, SMB Business and Global SMB Business subscriptions.  This 8-page report discusses and analyzes Verizon's announcement of its Field Force Manager; an all-in-one mobile resource management solution, which enables mobile business customers to reduce operational costs and increase productivity.  Included in this report is a figure of US Mobile Applications Expenditures 2007-2012. The Expert Guide for this report is Stephanie Atkinson.

This Excel-based DRD (Data Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business IT and Applications subscription.  This deliverable includes market forecasts on RFID revenues in the US categorized by hardware, software, and services.  Market forecasts are from 2007-2012 and include annual growth rates.  RFID or radio frequency identification is a collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Transmitting in the kilohertz, megahertz and gigahertz ranges, tags may be battery-powered or derive their power from the RF waves coming from the reader. RFID tags do not require line of sight and can be embedded within packages.  Hardware includes Tags, Readers, Chips, Antennas, Servers, and other equipment.  Software includes software, middleware, and applications.  Services include implementation, integration, and other services related to RFID deployment, installation, and maintenance. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Applications Market, Business IT, Business Wireless and Vertical Summary Add-Ons by Size of Business subscriptions includes market forecasts on expenditures on Mobile Applications in the US. Mobile Applications consists of business expenditures on mobile and wireless-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning, Email, CRM and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services." Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Applications Market, Business IT, Business Wireless and Vertical Summary Add-Ons subscriptions includes market forecasts on expenditures on Mobile Applications in the US by major verticals or industries. Mobile Applications consists of business expenditures on mobile and wireless-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning, Email, CRM and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  There are nine vertical markets included in this forecast breakout: Mining, Construction, Manufacturing, TCU (Transportation/Communications/Utilities), Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Services, FIRE (Finance Insurance and Real Estate) and Government. Sub-vertical breakouts include Health Care and Education. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Health Care and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the Health Care vertical.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Health Care includes establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical and other health services to persons. Establishments of associations or groups, such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), primarily engaged in providing medical or other health services to members are included. Insurance providers are included. Hospices are also included in health care. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Services and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the Professional Services vertical.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Services include establishments engaged in providing or performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others (businesses, government, and consumers).  These activities require a high degree, of skill, training, expertise, and knowledge.  Clients are within a number of industries including telecommunications, engineering, electronics, government, construction, services, and more. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees).   The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Government and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for Government.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Government includes all establishments of the federal government, state governments, and local governments, which include county, municipal, township, school district, and special district governments.  Three criteria are used to distinguish independent governmental organizations from each other:  they must exist as an organized entity, possess a governmental character, such as having a high degree of responsibility to the public or the ability to levy taxes, and have substantial autonomy, including fiscal and administrative independence. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Manufacturing and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures by level for the Manufacturing vertical. Compass Intelligence defines applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). Process Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in the type of manufacturing where a product is produced or transformed through mixing, chemical reactions, etc. Examples of process manufacturing would be refining crude oil into gasoline, extracting copper from ore, combining materials to make paint. Discrete Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in manufacturing of distinct items (items you can easily count, touch, see) such as a pencil, a light bulb, a telephone, a bicycle, a fuel pump, etc. Discrete as opposed to process manufacturing. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and are broken out by Discrete and Process Manufacturing.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the FIRE and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the FIRE vertical. Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered outsourcing & 3rd party services. Fire includes those firms or organizations involved in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate businesses or services.  Insurance includes property, casualty, health, life, and other insurance services.  Real estate includes the sale of commercial and residential properties. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Manufacturing and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the Manufacturing vertical. Compass Intelligence defines applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the education vertical by level.  Education includes both the K-12 segment and the higher education segment.  The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation. The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, undergraduate education, and post graduate education at colleges and universities.  Compass Intelligence defines applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Mid-Sized Business and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Application expenditures for mid-sized business.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Size of business includes Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Business IT and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on business expenditures on the IT: Applications market by size of business.  Compass Intelligence defines applications as server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Business IT expenditures consist of investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firms IT infrastructure and communications.  This market consists of six categories: computer hardware, applications, network hardware, telecom, IT personnel and outsourcing & 3rd party services. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees).  The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This aDRD (Announcement-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business Applications, Business IT, Business Managed & Hosted Services, and Enterprise Business subscriptions.  This 8-page report discusses and analyzes Verizon’s recent announcement of offering IT Virtualization services to enterprise businesses based on VMWare.  Virtualization allows enterprises to move away from the one application on one server model.  Multiple applications are consolidated on a number of servers.  Included in this report is a forecast of enterprise IT spending from 2006 to 2011, as well as some perspective on how this new service will benefit enterprise businesses.  The Expert Guide for this report is Kneko Burney.

This aDRD (Announcement-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business Applications and Enterprise Business subscriptions. This insight discusses and analyzes Cisco's recent introduction of several new products: ACE 4710 and WAAS that both enable end-to-end application delivery and improve the end-user response time for those applications. These products are expected to transform the end-users network into an application delivery platform that is both fast and secure. Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Enterprise business consists of a business entity with 1000+ employees across all locations. The Expert Guide for this DRD is Stephanie Atkinson.

This iDRD (Insight-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business Applications and Business Wireless subscriptions.  This 5-page insight discusses the mobile applications market, particularly marketing and selling these applications to businesses and multiple vertical markets. Included in this report is a view of 2007 expenditures on mobile applications across multiple verticals including Government, Health Care, Education, Finance, and a few others.  Mobile Applications consists of business expenditures on mobile and wireless-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning, Email, CRM and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services.  The Expert Guide for this insight is Stephanie Atkinson.

This aDRD (Announcement-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business Applications and Health Care markets. This insight discusses and analyzes AT&T’s announcement of the availability of new radio frequency identification (RFID) solution for health care providers to increase visibility and safety by monitoring patients and equipment.    Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. The health care industry includes establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical, and other health services to persons. Establishments of associations or groups, such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), primarily engaged in providing medical or other health services to members are included. RFID is a technology that uses small devices called tags placed on items (large and small), pallets, or packaged products that allows for the sensing of bar code and other information from short distances without having direct line-of-sight.  Forecast are from 2006 through 2011and include annual growth rate.  The Expert Guide for this DRD is Stephanie Atkinson.

This iDRD (Insight-Based Data Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business IT, Applications, and Enterprise subscriptions.  This insight discusses the top productivity software and application trends in the business market, especially as it relates to enterprise software and related applications.  Included in this insight is a forecast on business applications from 2006 through 2011.  Enterprise businesses are firms with 1000 or more employees.  Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. The Expert Guide for this report is Stephanie Atkinson.

This iDRD (Insight-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the FIRE (Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate) Vertical and Applications markets.  This insight discusses and analyzes trends and dynamics in the US FIRE applications market including the major types of financial applications.  Finance includes depository institutions, non-depository credit institutions, holding companies, other investment companies, brokers and dealers in securities and commodity contracts, security and commodity exchanges, and businesses primarily engaged in financial transactions and/or in facilitating financial transactions.  Insurance includes property, casualty, health, life, and other insurance services.  Real estate includes the sale of commercial and residential properties.  Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning, mobility, and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rate.  The Expert Guide for this DRD is Stephanie Atkinson.

This iDRD (Insight-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Mobile Business Applications market and subscription.  This insight discusses and analyzes selling and marketing techniques for mobile business applications, and introduces the concept of “Dynamic Customer Management.”  Mobile Applications consists of business expenditures on mobile and wireless-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning, Email, CRM and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  The Expert Guide for this DRD is Kneko Burney.

This iDRD (Insight-based Data Rich Deliverable) is part of the Health Care and Applications subscriptions and markets.  This 14-page report highlights the latest RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) trends and insights in the Health Care industry including the latest happenings with the FDA and HIPAA.  Included in this report is the Health Care RFID market forecast from 2006 through 2011.  Retail includes establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical, and other health services to persons.  RFID is a technology that uses small devices called tags placed on items (large and small), pallets, or packaged products that allows for the sensing of bar code and other information from short distances without having direct line-of-sight.  The Expert Guide for this report is Stephanie Atkinson.

This iDRD (Insight-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Education and Applications markets and subscriptions.  This insight discusses and analyzes trends and dynamics in the US Education applications market including the major types of education applications.  The education vertical includes both the K-12 segment and the higher education segment. The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering ad providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation. The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies.  Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rate.  The Expert Guide for this DRD is Stephanie Atkinson.

This iDRD (Insight-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Government and Applications markets and subscriptions.  This insight discusses and analyzes trends and dynamics in the US Government applications market including the major categories of government applications.  The government industry includes all establishments of the federal government, state governments, and local governments, which include county, municipal, township, school district, and special district governments.  Three criteria are used to distinguish independent governmental organizations from each other:  they must exist as an organized entity, possess a governmental character, such as having a high degree of responsibility to the public or the ability to levy taxes, and have substantial autonomy, including fiscal and administrative independence.  Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rate.  The Expert Guide for this DRD is Stephanie Atkinson.

This aDRD (Announcement Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Health Care and Applications market and subscriptions.  This insight discusses and analyzes the recent launch of Mobile InTouch, a mobile medical application by the Mayo Clinic and Digital Cyclone.  The health care industry includes establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical, and other health services to persons. Establishments of associations or groups, such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) primarily engaged in providing medical or other health services to members, are included as are insurance providers and hospices.  Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  Forecasts are from 2006 through 2010.  The Expert Guide for this DRD is Stephanie Atkinson.

This iDRD (Insight-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Health Care and Applications market and subscriptions.  This insight discusses and analyzes trends and dynamics in the US health care applications market including types of applications that are driving changes in health care delivery, as well as how HIPPA is affecting applications in health care.  The health care industry includes establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical, and other health services to persons. Establishments of associations or groups, such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) primarily engaged in providing medical or other health services to members, are included as are insurance providers and hospices.  Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rate.  The Expert Guide for this DRD is Stephanie Atkinson.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Business IT and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on business expenditures on the IT: Applications market by size of business.  Compass Intelligence defines applications as server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Business IT expenditures consist of investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firms IT infrastructure and communications.  This market consists of six categories: computer hardware, applications, network hardware, telecom, IT personnel and outsourcing & 3rd party services. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees).  The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based DRD (Data Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business IT and Applications subscription.  This deliverable includes market forecasts on RFID revenues in the US categorized by hardware, software, and services.  Market forecasts are from 2006-2011 and include annual growth rates.  RFID or radio frequency identification is a collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Transmitting in the kilohertz, megahertz and gigahertz ranges, tags may be battery-powered or derive their power from the RF waves coming from the reader. RFID tags do not require line of sight and can be embedded within packages.  Hardware includes Tags, Readers, Chips, Antennas, Servers, and other equipment.  Software includes software, middleware, and applications.  Services include implementation, integration, and other services related to RFID deployment, installation, and maintenance. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the education vertical by level.  Education includes both the K-12 segment and the higher education segment.  The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation. The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, undergraduate education, and post graduate education at colleges and universities.  Compass Intelligence defines applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the FIRE and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the FIRE vertical. Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered outsourcing & 3rd party services. Fire includes those firms or organizations involved in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate businesses or services.  Insurance includes property, casualty, health, life, and other insurance services.  Real estate includes the sale of commercial and residential properties. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Government and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for Government.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Government includes all establishments of the federal government, state governments, and local governments, which include county, municipal, township, school district, and special district governments.  Three criteria are used to distinguish independent governmental organizations from each other:  they must exist as an organized entity, possess a governmental character, such as having a high degree of responsibility to the public or the ability to levy taxes, and have substantial autonomy, including fiscal and administrative independence. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Health Care and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the Health Care vertical.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Health Care includes establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical and other health services to persons. Establishments of associations or groups, such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), primarily engaged in providing medical or other health services to members are included. Insurance providers are included. Hospices are also included in health care. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Manufacturing and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures by level for the Manufacturing vertical. Compass Intelligence defines applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). Process Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in the type of manufacturing where a product is produced or transformed through mixing, chemical reactions, etc. Examples of process manufacturing would be refining crude oil into gasoline, extracting copper from ore, combining materials to make paint. Discrete Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in manufacturing of distinct items (items you can easily count, touch, see) such as a pencil, a light bulb, a telephone, a bicycle, a fuel pump, etc. Discrete as opposed to process manufacturing. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and are broken out by Discrete and Process Manufacturing.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Manufacturing and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the Manufacturing vertical. Compass Intelligence defines applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Mid-Sized Business and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Application expenditures for mid-sized business.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Size of business includes Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Services and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the Professional Services vertical.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Services include establishments engaged in providing or performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others (businesses, government, and consumers).  These activities require a high degree, of skill, training, expertise, and knowledge.  Clients are within a number of industries including telecommunications, engineering, electronics, government, construction, services, and more. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees).   The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Applications Market, Business IT, Business Wireless and Vertical Summary Add-Ons by Size of Business subscriptions includes market forecasts on expenditures on Mobile Applications in the US. Mobile Applications consists of business expenditures on mobile and wireless-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning, Email, CRM and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services." Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Applications Market, Business IT, Business Wireless and Vertical Summary Add-Ons subscriptions includes market forecasts on expenditures on Mobile Applications in the US by major verticals or industries. Mobile Applications consists of business expenditures on mobile and wireless-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning, Email, CRM and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  There are nine vertical markets included in this forecast breakout: Mining, Construction, Manufacturing, TCU (Transportation/Communications/Utilities), Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Services, FIRE (Finance Insurance and Real Estate) and Government. Sub-vertical breakouts include Health Care and Education. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Applications Market, Business IT, Business Wireless and Vertical Summary Add-Ons subscriptions includes market forecasts on expenditures on Mobile Applications in the US by major verticals or industries. Mobile Applications consists of business expenditures on mobile and wireless-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning, Email, CRM and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  There are nine vertical markets included in this forecast breakout: Mining, Construction, Manufacturing, TCU (Transportation/Communications/Utilities), Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Services, FIRE (Finance Insurance and Real Estate) and Government. Sub-vertical breakouts include Health Care and Education. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2006 through 2011 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based DRD (Data Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business IT and Applications subscription.  This deliverable includes market forecasts on RFID revenues in the US categorized by hardware, software, and services.  Market forecasts are from 2006-2011 and include annual growth rates.  RFID or radio frequency identification is a collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Transmitting in the kilohertz, megahertz and gigahertz ranges, tags may be battery-powered or derive their power from the RF waves coming from the reader. RFID tags do not require line of sight and can be embedded within packages.  Hardware includes Tags, Readers, Chips, Antennas, Servers, and other equipment.  Software includes software, middleware, and applications.  Services include implementation, integration, and other services related to RFID deployment, installation, and maintenance. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson.

This Excel-based DRD (Data Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business IT and Applications subscription.  This deliverable includes market forecasts on RFID revenues in the US categorized by hardware, software, and services.  Market forecasts are from 2006-2011 and include annual growth rates.  RFID or radio frequency identification is a collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Transmitting in the kilohertz, megahertz and gigahertz ranges, tags may be battery-powered or derive their power from the RF waves coming from the reader. RFID tags do not require line of sight and can be embedded within packages.  Hardware includes Tags, Readers, Chips, Antennas, Servers, and other equipment.  Software includes software, middleware, and applications.  Services include implementation, integration, and other services related to RFID deployment, installation, and maintenance. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson.

This aDRD (Announcement Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Business Networks, Business Applications and Competitive Profiles markets and subscriptions.  This insight discusses and analyzes Cisco’s announcement of its agreement to acquire Five Across, a provider of social networking and community building technology.  Network hardware consists of equipment purchased to connect PCs to one another in local area networks, as well as to connect locations/LANs via wide-area networks.  This equipment includes the major categories of routers, LAN switches, modems, hubs, remote access servers.  Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.  The Expert Guide for this DRD is Kneko Burney.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the education vertical.  Education includes both the K-12 segment and the higher education segment.  The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation. The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, undergraduate education, and post graduate education at colleges and universities.  Compass Intelligence defines applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the FIRE and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the FIRE vertical. Applications consist of business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered outsourcing & 3rd party services. Fire includes those firms or organizations involved in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate businesses or services.  Insurance includes property, casualty, health, life, and other insurance services.  Real estate includes the sale of commercial and residential properties. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Government and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for Government.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Government includes all establishments of the federal government, state governments, and local governments, which include county, municipal, township, school district, and special district governments.  Three criteria are used to distinguish independent governmental organizations from each other:  they must exist as an organized entity, possess a governmental character, such as having a high degree of responsibility to the public or the ability to levy taxes, and have substantial autonomy, including fiscal and administrative independence. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Health Care and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the Health Care vertical.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Health Care includes establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical and other health services to persons. Establishments of associations or groups, such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), primarily engaged in providing medical or other health services to members are included. Insurance providers are included. Hospices are also included in health care. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Manufacturing and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the Manufacturing vertical. Compass Intelligence defines applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2005 through 2011 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Services and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the Professional Services vertical.  Compass Intelligence defines IT applications as expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications. Services include establishments engaged in providing or performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others (businesses, government, and consumers).  These activities require a high degree, of skill, training, expertise, and knowledge.  Clients are within a number of industries including telecommunications, engineering, electronics, government, construction, services, and more. Size of business includes SOHO (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-99 employees), Mid-Sized Business (100-999 employees), and Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees).   The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

This iDRD (Insight-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Applications Market, Business IT, Business Managed Services and Online Video Communities subscriptions.  This insight discusses and analyzes two aspects of the content-rich communications experience: the business models (cost, revenues, etc.) and what role a 3rd party might play in carrier's time-to-time market and profitability. Business IT expenditures consist of investments on services, equipment, applications and personnel to develop, manage and support a firm's IT infrastructure and communications. Managed services include expenditures on network-based services that provide a network, application or computing capability to a client and are delivered on an on-going basis by a 3rd party for a recurring fee. The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable (DRD) that is part of the Education and Applications Market subscriptions includes market intelligence on IT: Applications expenditures for the education vertical by level.  Education includes both the K-12 segment and the higher education segment.  The education industry can be defined as a public or private institution/school delivering and providing coursework instruction for students ranging from pre-school to post graduation. The education industry includes privately owned instructional institutions, as well as schools funded by federal, state, and local grants and monies. K-12 includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade includes grade school, junior high or middle school and high school. Higher education includes educational institutions and schools, both private and public, for post-secondary education; as well as junior college, undergraduate education, and post graduate education at colleges and universities.  Compass Intelligence defines applications as business expenditures on server and client-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning and security applications.  The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Stephanie Atkinson. Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rates, as well as percentage of total market.

This iDRD (Insight-based Data-Rich Deliverable) is part of the Mobile Business Applications market & Applications subscription.  This insight discusses and analyzes the opportunities and possible hindrances of short range wireless technologies, such as ZigBee and Bluetooth.  Mobile Business Applications consists of business expenditures on mobile and wireless-based custom-coded and packaged applications, including productivity, Enterprise Resource Planning, Email, CRM and security applications.  Hosted or rented applications do not fall in this category of IT spending, but are considered "Outsourcing & 3rd Party Services."  Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market. The Expert Guide for this DRD is Stephanie Atkinson.