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Gartner Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009

Barbara French, Tekrati — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:50:52 UT

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry, today reported results for fourth quarter and full year 2009, and provided its preliminary financial outlook for 2010. Replay of financial results webcast also available.

EMA Announces Free Enterprise Research Offer to Burton Group Clients

Barbara French, Tekrati — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:22:27 UT

Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), industry analysts focused on IT management, has announced a free research offer to Burton Group clients looking to maintain multiple sources for independent research and advice. Offer is for IT professionals only; proof of Burton contract required.

INPUT Introduces Government Investing Advisor

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:27:24 UT

INPUT, an authority on government business, today announced Government Investing Advisor (GovIA), a research offering designed to deliver unique data and insights to the investing community on government spending and contractor activity.

Info-Tech Research Group Launches Drop a Seat Program

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:22:37 UT

Following Gartner’s recent acquisitions of AMR Research and Burton Group, IT industry analyst firm Info-Tech Research Group is launching their own version of a “Drop a Seat” program. The promotion provides companywide access to Info-Tech's research for the same price as single user access to a single Gartner service.

Outsell, Inc. Acquires The Gilbane Group

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:38:25 UT

Outsell, Inc. today announced the acquisition of The Gilbane Group, a highly regarded analyst consulting firm focused on content technologies and based in Cambridge, Mass. The Gilbane Group will operate as a division of Outsell.

IAB Europe appoints Screen Digest as new AdEx research partner

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 22:06:43 UT

IAB Europe this week announced that media analyst firm Screen Digest is the new research partner for the annual advertising expenditure report, AdEx.

Ventana Research Introduces Best Practices Education in Data Governance

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:53:56 UT

Ventana Research has launched the Data Governance Best Practices Research and Education Portal to ease the challenge of managing information assets effectively. The portal is sponsored by DataFlux.

Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit Expands to Four-Program Event

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:57:16 UT

Gartner has combined three of its most popular security-focused conferences into one new four-program summit — the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, which takes place June 21-23 in Washington D.C.

IDG Launches Daily Twitter Contest for Free Tickets to IDC Directions

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:38:06 UT

IDG Knowledge Hub will launch a Twitter contest beginning Monday, February 8th. Retweet an IDC Directions message to enter a daily drawing for a free conference registration to the IDC Directions 2010 in San Jose, Calif. or Boston, Mass.

NVR Acquires Market Research Publisher ETP

Barbara French, Tekrati — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:09:48 UT

The market research business of Electronic Trend Publications (ETP) was acquired by New Venture Research Corp. on January 1, 2010.

IDC Leads Consortium Awarded Contract to Help Develop Supercomputing Strategy for the European Union

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:58:06 UT

IDC working with supercomputing experts from Teratec, France, Daresbury Laboratory, UK, Leibniz-Rechenzentrum, Germany, and Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany, has been awarded a contract by the European Commission to develop a strategic agenda for high performance computing (HPC) in Europe.

Ethernet Alliance Taps Linley Group and Dell'Oro Group for Tech Exploration Forum

Barbara French, Tekrati — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:28:04 UT

The Ethernet Alliance is featuring industry analysts Jag Bolaria of Linley Group and Seamus Crehan of Dell'Oro Group at its Technology Exploration Forum taking place today in Santa Clara, Calif to discuss Ethernet’s role in the next generation data center.

Pioneer Consulting Deems PTC'10 Submarine Cable Workshop A Well-Attended Success

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 23:07:45 UT

Pioneer Consulting convened a diverse group of panelists to discuss and debate market developments, current changes and technology advances from within the submarine cable industry at the Pacific Telecommunications Council's PTC’10 in Honolulu, HI, while upwards of 200 international delegates participated.

Ideas International Joins The Green Grid

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:21:04 UT

Ideas International (IDEAS) (ASX:IDE), a competitive intelligence analyst focused on enterprise IT infrastructure, has announced its membership in The Green Grid. The Green Grid is dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in datacenters and business computing ecosystems.

Cyon Research announces COFES Israel Forum

Barbara French, Tekrati — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:22:56 UT

Cyon Research Corporation announced that its first COFES Israel Forum will be held December 16, 2010 in Tel Aviv, Israel, at the Hilton Tel Aviv. Request an invitation to attend.

Wainhouse Research Introduces New Market Intelligence Service for Visual Communications

Barbara French, Tekrati — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:22:25 UT

Industry analyst Wainhouse Research has launched a market intelligence service focused on enterprise videoconferencing, telepresence, and streaming. The new Visual Communications Practice (VCP) is an all-in-one content subscription intended for manufacturers, service providers, channel partners, end-users, financial analysts, and others involved in the visual communications market.

IDEAS announces enhancements to Competitive Profiles and Server CAR

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:29:23 UT

Industry analyst IDEAS has released a number of enhancements to its Competitive Profiles (CP) and Server Consolidation Analysis Resources (CAR) services. Enhancements span IDEAS' cost of ownership tools for storage, blades, and servers; systems and storage street pricing for EMEA; and a productivity booster for importing server asset data.

The Corporate Executive Board to Broadcast 2009 Fourth Quarter Conference Call Live on the Internet

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:35:15 UT

The Corporate Executive Board Company (CEB) (Nasdaq:EXBD) announced it will provide an on-line Web simulcast of its conference call to discuss its news release regarding its financial results for the fourth quarter and year end 2009, which will be issued after the market closes on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.

Call for Speakers, Sponsors: InfoTrends and North American Publishing Company Partner on InterACT! Marketing Event

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:05:07 UT

InfoTrends and North American Publishing Company (NAPCO) announced InterACT!, an educational forum taking place in August for marketers, brand owners, and service providers on cross-media direct marketing opportunities and strategies. Submit speaker applications by February 26th. Limited sponsorship opportunities.

Forrester Research To Broadcast Its Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year Earnings Conference Call Via The Internet

Barbara French, Tekrati — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:50:37 UT

Forrester Research, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR) will broadcast its fourth-quarter and full-year results conference call on the Web at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.

Current Analysis Adds Service Covering the Mobile Device Silicon Market

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:22:20 UT

Current Analysis has expanded its semiconductor market research service with a new Mobile Device Silicon service. 2010 promises to become the year of rebound for the overall mobile device silicon market, according to the industry researchers.

Ground Truth Debuts with Census-Based Mobile Market Intelligence

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:53:55 UT

A new mobile measurement firm, Ground Truth(TM), this week launched its first mobile measurement service, featuring census-based measures of actual Mobile Internet usage from millions of mobile subscribers in the U.S. The service is aimed at mobile operators, advertisers and publishers.

THINKstrategies Launches Cloud Computing Business Value Awards

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:43:23 UT

THINKstrategies, a strategic consulting company, today announced the launch of a Cloud Computing Business Value Awards program aimed at showing how cloud computing services are helping organizations of all sizes across every industry respond to today's business challenges. Nominations accepted on an ongoing basis.

Altimeter Group Adds Two Partners

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:31:17 UT

Altimeter Group announced today it has added two partners to meet the growing demand of its clients, which now number over 40 retained clients. Alan Webber joins with a focus on government innovation. Lora Cecere joins with a focus on supply chain management.

NewComm Forum 2010 to Be Held April 20-23, 2010 in San Mateo, Calif.

Barbara French, Tekrati — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:49:41 UT

The 6th annual New Communications Forum will be held April 20-23, 2010 at the Marriott in San Mateo, Calif. Now in its sixth year, NewComm Forum is the premier conference for unlocking the power of social media and new communications tools and technologies. Beginning this year, the NewComm Forum experience is enhanced through a newly launched online professional community, the NewComm Collaborative.

Kaufman Bros., L.P. and BDA China, Ltd. Announce Strategic Alliance for Pan-Asian Services

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:28:53 UT

Kaufman Bros., L.P. and BDA China, Ltd. recently formed a strategic partnership to offer institutional clients exclusive access to proprietary Pan-Asian research and consulting.

The Customer Respect Group Adds Fact-based Service to Match Websites with Customer Priorities and Words

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:43:01 UT

The Customer Respect Group has partnered with renowned usability expert Gerry McGovern on new services that help companies set website priorities and wording based on facts about customer goals and language. The service helps identify the tasks customers want to do when they visit a website, and the words customers use.

Gartner to Present at Credit Suisse Global Services Conference Webcast on Feb 22

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:39:38 UT

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry, today announced that Chris Lafond, the Company’s chief financial officer, will participate in the 12th Annual Credit Suisse Global Services Conference at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.

Localization Industry Expert Rebecca Ray Joins Common Sense Advisory

Barbara French, Tekrati — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:46:16 UT

Market research firm Common Sense Advisory announces the addition of Ms. Rebecca Ray to its analyst team. Ms. Ray is a highly accomplished global software marketing consultant and author. Her specialties include enterprise globalization, international marketing, and global product development.

Analyst Relations Certifications and Certificates: Who, What, Why and Cost

Barbara French, Tekrati — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:27:18 UT

Interested in certification as an analyst relations professional? Looking for an analyst relations training course with benefits, such as a certificate of completion? If so, you have several choices for obtaining credentials. Here’s how four AR cert programs stack up, including who offers them, who can take them, what the programs cover, and how much they cost. Plus, some closing thoughts on ROI and funding.

Celent Launches Asia Service

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:37:58 UT

Celent, a Boston-based industry analyst firm, has added a research and advisory service dedicated to the Financial Services markets in the Asia Pacific region. The service covers Banking, Insurance, and Securities & Investments in China, Japan and other countries.

IIAR hosts meeting for analyst relations professionals on January 21 in San Jose, CA

Barbara French, Tekrati — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:00:18 UT

The Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR) cordially invites US-based analyst relations practitioners to its 2010 kick-off meeting in Silicon Valley on Thursday, January 21st at Cisco's headquarters in San Jose, CA.

CIMdata Announces Date and Location of Its Next CIMdata PLM Certificate Program

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:59:53 UT

CIMdata, Inc., a leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting and research firm will hold the next CIMdata PLM Certificate Program in Andover, MA from March 8-12, 2010.

Hackett Announces Strategic Alliance with Japan's Nomura Research Institute

Barbara French, Tekrati — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:51:12 UT

The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a global strategic advisory firm, today announced a strategic alliance with the consulting division of the Nomura Research Institute, Ltd (NRI), a $3.5 billion company to sell and deliver Hackett Benchmarks In Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, The Philippines, and Indonesia.

GigaOM Pro Shakes up Market Research Industry with Innovative Program

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:33:07 UT

GigaOM Pro, a source for fresh insights, research reports, and conversations on important technology trends, today announced the release of its Analyst Relation Program into beta. Under the program, GigaOM Pro gives verified analyst relations (AR) professionals complimentary accounts to GigaOM Pro.

Alcatel-Lucent, National Instruments and Qwest Communications Win CEB's 2009 B2B Marketing Communications Awards

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:23:30 UT

To recognize outstanding B2B marketing campaigns, the Corporate Executive Board (NASDAQ: EXBD) (CEB) launched the B2B Marketing Communications Awards. The judges selected Alcatel-Lucent, National Instruments, and Qwest Communications as winners for 2009.

Sourcing Advisor EquaTerra Opts for Inshoring: Opens Global Solution Center in Grand Rapids, MI

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:01:51 UT

EquaTerra, a business advisory firm known for helping companies optimize internal and outsourced support services, has openned its first Global Solution Center (GSC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The GSC provides EquaTerra with efficient and cost-effective services from a centralized location.

Corporate Executive Board Names Former D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams Executive Director of Government Practice

Barbara French, Tekrati — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:44:32 UT

Corporate Executive Board (NASDAQ: EXBD) (CEB) today announced that Anthony A. Williams, the former Mayor of Washington, D.C., has joined the company’s Government Practice as Executive Director. Mayor Williams will be based out of CEB’s headquarters in Arlington, VA.

Gartner to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results on February 9, 2010

Barbara French, Tekrati — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:40:23 UT

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry, today announced that it will provide a webcast of its conference call to discuss its news release regarding the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009, which will be issued before the market opens on Tuesday, February 9, 2009.

Yankee Group CEO Debuts Book, Anywhere: How Global Connectivity is Revolutionizing the Way We Do Business

Barbara French, Tekrati — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:23:17 UT

Per Tekrati's alert in November, Yankee Group today released a book and website authored by CEO and President Emily Nagle Green. The book and related online resources, entitled ANYWHERE: How Global Connectivity Is Revolutionizing the Way We Do Business, examine the fast-unfolding changes in communications technology and show businesses how to harness the power of global connectivity to create new revenue streams and ignite dramatic business growth. Register for a free book launch webinar with the author and top analysts on January 14th.

Aite Group Expands Coverage of Institutional Securities and Investments Market

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:28:22 UT

Aite Group LLC announces two new hires within its Institutional Securities and Investments practice: Fritz McCormick and London-based Simmy Grewal join as senior analysts, focused on capital markets.