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Over 80% of IT Departments are Taking Action to Cut and Monitor Spending

added: 12-01-2009

According to early statistics in a new Info-Tech Research Group study, more than 80% of IT departments are taking action to cut and monitor spending. In light of these results, the research firm urges overly optimistic IT leaders who haven't been hit by budget and staffing cuts yet to start preparing now. Not many IT managers are in the room when financial decisions are being made preventing them from seeing some of the signs leading up to cut backs.

Western European Fixed Telecoms Operators Face Turbulent 2009 as Broadband Nears Saturation

added: 12-01-2009

Fixed-line telecoms services are facing a bleak 2009 and beyond, according to a new report Western European fixed telecoms: market sizings and forecasts 2008–2014 published by Analysys Mason.

Global Auto Execs Anticipate Significant Drop in Market Share for U.S. Manufacturers

added: 11-01-2009

Global automotive execs expect a significant decline in market share for United States vehicle manufacturers but continue to see U.S. OEMs becoming more efficient and competitive in the near term, according to the 10th annual global automotive survey by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

Many Consumers Considering Bankruptcy to Cope with Tough Times

added: 11-01-2009

Troubled U.S. economy tops list of general concerns while job loss or wage reduction hits individuals the hardest. A recent survey by Total Attorneys found that a large majority of people interested in filing for bankruptcy list the health of the U.S. economy and the survival of federal entitlement programs as top concerns, and more than half believe they are "worse off" or "significantly worse off" financially than they were a year ago.

Nearly Three-Quarters of New Car Shoppers Prefer to Buy American-Made Products

added: 11-01-2009

Kelley Blue Book announces the latest Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research data indicating that nearly three-quarters of car shoppers say they prefer to buy American-made products. More than half (51 percent) of the survey respondents say they try to buy American-made products if they are readily available and price-competitive, and 14 percent say they will go out of their way to buy American. Six percent say they will only buy American-made products, and they will do without if an American-made product is not available.

Consumer Electronics in China 2009

added: 11-01-2009

The period covered by this report is one where China's consumer electronics market reached what will perhaps be its nadir in terms of annual growth, between the years 2004 and 2006, when annual volume growth rates were above double-digit rates. Growth since then has weakened, and there are several good reasons for this.

Most Americans Do Not Make Comprehensive Life Plans for Healthy Living

added: 10-01-2009

A new survey of American adults reveals that three-quarters (74.8%) report feeling positive about their overall health, despite the fact that a majority of them also report having a serious disease or being at risk for serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Mass-Market Push for Mobile Broadband

added: 10-01-2009

A new report from international research firm Parks Associates finds mobile broadband is transitioning into a mainstream service that could withstand the current economic downturn. Nearly 60 million smartphone units will be sold in 2013, which will increase consumer reliance on mobile broadband connectivity, according to Mobile Broadband: Beyond the Cell Phone. This adoption level will enable carriers and manufacturers to establish new revenue streams and create a stickier customer base.

Education: Online Degrees Now Widely Accepted by Consumers and Employers

added: 10-01-2009

Consumer acceptance of online education is now at an all-time high. Convenience, flexibility, and eliminating costly commutes to a campus have broadened the appeal of getting an online degree for busy adults. Over the past five years enrollments in online courses and online degrees have been growing over ten times faster than traditional higher education.

Small Car Market Faces Potentially Large Problems, Reports Mintel

added: 10-01-2009

As Detroit struggles with a disappointing year-end, market research firm Mintel has uncovered another problem for automakers: consumer dissatisfaction with small cars. In a new consumer study, Mintel found that only half of small car-buying respondents (51%) say they feel "extremely happy" with their small car purchases. This pales when considering that 80% of all respondents report feeling just as happy with their vehicle purchases.

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