Analyst Partners


ovum

Ovum is a global advisory and consulting firm. Its primary activity is providing value-added advisory services and consulting to retain and project clients. The company acts as a well-respected and trusted source of industry data, knowledge and expertise on the commercial impact of technology, regulatory and market changes. Ovum engages in continuous research and industry analysis to determine market dynamics in its specialist sectors.

Ovum is part of the Datamonitor Group.





Infonetics Research is an international market research and consulting firm serving the communications industry since 1990. A leader in defining and tracking emerging and established technologies in all world regions, Infonetics helps clients plan, strategize, and compete more effectively.





Burton Group (www.burtongroup.com) helps technologists make smart enterprise architecture decisions in increasingly complex environments. Burton Group’s research and advisory services focus on technical analysis of infrastructure technologies related to security, identity management, application platforms, service-oriented architecture, collaboration, content management, network and telecom and the data center.





Enterprise Management Associates is the leading independent industry analyst and consulting firm 100% dedicated to the IT Management market.
For more than 10 years, we have been providing our clients with objective insight into the real-world business value of IT Management technologies ranging from CMDB to Virtualization to SLM to Security and more.

Why is EMA different than other firms? Because of the real-world experience of our skilled analysts, our reputation for objectivity and our focused insight into the IT Management market.


The Arizona Technology Council is the largest technology association in Arizona serving all tech sectors across the state.  The Arizona Technology Council is a member-driven association.  We represent the interests of technology companies, their support firms, educational institutions and state-wide economic development groups that collectively form Arizona’s technology community.

The Arizona Technology Council’s mission is to support our members and unify our partners to grow Arizona’s economy with technology and innovation at the core. We drive partnerships, policies and programs that advance the business climate for Arizona’s technology community.

We Lead on the issues that are relevant to technology growth - We Unify technology groups around common goals - We Deliver value to our members and partners - We Promote Arizona’s technology and innovation assets.

Association Partners



TM Forum is the world’s leading industry association focused on improving business effectiveness for service providers and their suppliers. Serving the information, communications and entertainment industries, the Forum provides practical solutions, guidance and leadership to transform the way that digital services are created, delivered and charged.

aba

The Arizona Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM) is a by-invitation federation of senior officers experienced in information and general management. A 501(c)(6) not-for profit corporation, the chapter assists members in managing information technology.

The Chapter strives to strengthen professional communications among members who direct the application of information technology in private and pubic organizations. Chapter activities include:

- Meeting to share innovative ideas and real world experiences which address enterprise information needs.
- Providing presentations by leading national information-management professionals and executives who benefit from management-information systems.
- Challenging our comfort levels by exchanging ideas with peers and business counterparts.
- Awarding scholarships to institutions for Information Systems students with specific needs.


SIM International is an international organization for top information executives. It helps IT leaders to develop their management techniques for the strategic use of information and computing technology.

Media Partners




FierceTelecom is a daily news source for Telcos and telecom industry insiders that provides up-to-the-minute coverage of "what's next for Telcos" -- the news, trends, and technologies moving the telecom industry forward. Benefit from our time-saving briefing on IPTV, IMS, VoIP, WiMAX, and other network and service innovations.


utilitpoint

For more than 77 years, UtiliPoint International has been a trusted source of insight into the energy and utilities industry. With more than 500 clients worldwide, we are the leading provider of research and advisory services for the energy sector. Our company is comprised of industry experts from around the world with diverse backgrounds in utility generation, transmission and distribution, retail markets, mergers and acquisitions, new technologies, venture capital, information technology, outsourcing, renewable energy, regulatory affairs and international issues.  UtiliPoint International, Inc. is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA and has locations around the country and in Europe. Visit UtiliPoint online at www.utilipoint.com.




Healthcare Technology Online (HTO) is a premier Internet resource for healthcare technology system news, implementation trends, best practices, and product information. Our mission is to provide healthcare professionals with expert guidance on technology system selection, integration, project management, and change management. HTO covers all technology solutions that impact the productivity, efficiency, patient care, and cash flow of a healthcare facility — from the latest EMR (electronic medical record) and HIM (health information management) software to point-of-care solutions and medical imaging systems. The site features a comprehensive buyer's guide, daily news updates on the latest technologies, contributed articles from leading healthcare industry analysts and vendors, and original success stories that highlight how leading healthcare facilities are implementing technology solutions with maximum return




Since 1984, Banking Technology has been providing all the latest industry news, innovations and expert commentary. Every issue brings you the latest news on the industry as well as insightful commentary from our highly experienced editorial team led by David Bannister.

Published ten times a year, Banking Technology will also help you to:

  • Get to grips with the business case for technology in the financial sector
  • Keep up-to-date with global market developments and news affecting your industry
  • Discover solutions and strategies to help you maximise profitability

Subscribers to the Banking Technology portfolio receive:

  • 10 printed copies a year
  • Special supplements covering topical issues
  • Reports on major industry events including Sibos
  • Access to ALL online content at www.bankingtech.com - including news, webcasts, blog forums and archived content
  • A free e-bulletinevery Friday, providing a summary of the major news stories of the week


 

 

Case Studies

Oracle Global IT (GIT) Streamlined Security To further enhance its IT system risk management capabilities, Oracle GIT has deployed an on-demand software vulnerability and compliance management solution that allows Oracle GIT to gain significant efficiencies and enhance the company's information security. In addition, Oracle GIT can now more efficiently manage the security of highly-sensitive vulnerability information throughout the deployment of its Security Operation Center.

Harry Fox Agency: Linking IT Investments to Business Value In a rapidly shifting business environment, the IT group at the Harry Fox Agency (HFA) was confronted with the challenge of aligning with this music rights licensing organization's strategic direction. To address this, the CIO instituted a disciplined project portfolio approach driven by metrics that linked the business heads into the IT planning process. In a market with declining revenues, this has allowed HFA to make the appropriate investment to capture new sources of revenue and stay ahead of the curve.

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HCL Case Study Read about how HCL delivered cost savings for up to 59% for one of the leading insurance service providers through data center services.

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Whitepapers

Achieving ROI through Application Integration Meeting the desktop challenges of complex IT environments This 2-part white paper examines ways you can optimise your software management once and for all, with a particular focus on the associated installation, integration and migration of applications into an existing environment. It includes examples that demonstrate cost reduction, improved ROI & TCO, and technological innovation capable of delivering greater desktop-user satisfaction by leveraging a business's intellectual capital.

Putting Cloud security in perspective The move towards Cloud Computing will be seen as one of the defining trends of 2010. There is growing acceptance that the Cloud delivery model offers real business benefits, however perceived security concerns threaten the general uptake of the Cloud Computing model. Many take the view that the Cloud Model is somehow inherently less secure than more traditional IT delivery models. This paper examines how organizations can take advantage of Cloud-based services while managing risk responsibly.

Ramp Up Your Virtualization Benefits Through in-depth interviews with numerous IT professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Forrester found that the companies that had optimized their infrastructure and that had more mature practices achieved higher return on investment, greater administrator productivity, substantially faster provisioning of new applications, and simpler problem identification and resolution.

Intel SOA Expressway for Healthcare Data Sheet Intel SOA Expressway for Healthcare combines a message gateway, service mediation engine and integrated security into a single, tightly integrated software appliance that carries the industry's best price-to-performance ratio.

Horizon Report 2009 The sixth annual report of Horizon Report describes the continuing work of the NMC's Horizon Project, a long-running qualitative research project that seeks to identify and describe emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, research, or creative expression within learning-focused organizations.

 
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