Paul Thomen

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Hybrid Mobile Cloud Computing Market Driving the Future of Enterprise Mobility

Hybrid Mobile Cloud (HMC) computing represents  a systems in which a local, native mobile application with a great user interface, is married with cloud computing to provide an intelligent and scalable solution that is better than either native mobile app alone or an HTML5-only cloud computing application.

Our research defines the roles of mobile and cloud computing in the enterprise today and provides a vision for how HMC computing will develop into a new paradigm that will become dominant within the next few years.

This report provides visibility into how HMC computing enables enterprise IT management to deploy customer-facing applications and become a more valued strategic asset for the organization.  The analysis focuses on the impact of mobile becoming the primary channel for customers interaction most organizations. The report also provides recommendations for enterprise IT leadership regarding best integration practices for HMC computing within a corporate environment.

Target Audience:
  • Cloud service providers
  • Mobile network operators
  • Mobile application developers
  • Next generation computing companies
  • Computer and semiconductor companies

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
1.1. Definition of Hybrid Mobile-Cloud (HMC) computing 1
1.2. Role of native apps and cloud in enterprise computing 1
1.3. Developing for HMC computing 1
1.4. HMC leads to IT leadership both internally & externally 1

2. Introduction  1
2.1. Background on cloud & mobile computing 1
2.2. Mobile at the center of the user's experience  1
2.3. Introduce the concept of Hybrid Mobile Computing (HMC)  1

3. The New Mobile Agenda: Internal & External Facing Information Technology  2
3.1.1. Past: internally facing IT for employees 2
3.1.2. Future: externally facing IT for customers  2

4. Mobile Application Platforms 3
4.1.1. Apple iOS 3
4.1.2. Google Android 3
4.1.3. Microsoft Windows Phone  4
4.1.4. RIM BlackBerry 10 4

5. Cloud Computing  4
5.1.1. Differences between cloud and server-based computing  5
5.1.2. Basics of mobile application development 5
5.1.2.1. Challenges of working with a small screen 5
5.1.2.2. Can't simply 'pour' a web design into mobile  5
5.1.2.3. Have to design the mobile environment  6
5.1.3. Definition of HMC computing 6

6. Native Apps vs. HTML5 .  6
6.1.1. Definitions of HTML5 & native  6
6.1.2. HTML5 standards development 7
6.1.3. Capabilities of HTML5 in mobile  7
6.1.4. Tradeoffs of using HTML5 (with browser) and native 7
6.1.5. Recommendations  8

7. Smartphone vs. Tablet Development 8
7.1.1. Smartphone development  8
7.1.2. Why it works OK on tablets 8
7.1.3. Requirements for tablet development 8
7.1.4. How smartphone and tablet apps are different  8

8. Hybrid Mobile Cloud Architecture 9
8.1.1. Overall architecture  9
8.1.1.1.1. A coordination between local, native mobile app and the cloud  9
8.1.1.1.2. How native mobile works with the cloud  9
8.1.2. HMC Architecture Features 9
8.1.2.1.1. Local, offline operation  9
8.1.2.1.2. Connecting 10
8.1.2.1.3. Via Wi-Fi 10
8.1.2.1.4. Via Wireless Broadband (3G/4G) 10
8.1.2.1.5. User interface design 10
8.1.2.1.6. Wire frames 10
8.1.3. Designing HMC solutions 10
8.1.3.1.1. The mobile component  10
8.1.3.1.2. The cloud component  10
8.1.3.1.3. The HMC integration  10
8.1.3.1.4. Dealing with smartphone and tablet expressions' of the HMC solution 11
8.1.4. Deployment and management of HMC solutions 11
8.1.4.1.1. Mobile device management (MDM) 11
8.1.4.1.2. Internal, employee facing HMC  11
8.1.4.1.3. External, customer facing HMC 11

9. HMC as a Strategic Asset 12
9.1.1. The changing roles of enterprise IT  12
9.1.1.1.1. From internally facing role to accommodate employees' mobile requirements 12
9.1.1.1.2. To externally facing role that accommodate mobile access by customers  12
9.1.2. HMC enables IT management to leverage customer interaction  12
9.1.3. HMC enables IT to help the CEO deliver mobile services to customers 12
9.1.4. HMC helps drive the 21st century highly interactive organization  12

10.  The Future of HMC Services  12
10.1.1. Becoming a standard way to develop 'serious' enterprise apps 12
10.1.2. Can support internal as well as external  12
10.1.3. Least cost 'smart' routing for data communications  12
10.1.4. Reduced number of mobile platforms  12
10.1.5. Possible merger of notebook and mobile  12

11.  Conclusions  12
11.1.1. HMC is the way forward for enterprise IT  12
11.1.2. HMC will become widely adopted 12
11.1.3. HMC will allow enterprise IT's role in the organization to grow  12
11.1.4. HMC will enable customers to have better experiences interacting with organizations  12

Report Details:
 
Published: Nov 2012
No of Pages: 16
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Monday, 26 November 2012

Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market by Application & Geography Trends & Forecasts To 2017



EPDM are synthetic rubber and are known for their outstanding resistance to heat, ozone, weather, polar substances, and excellent electrical insulation properties. These are widely used in automotive applications, roofing systems, etc. Automotive is primary application in terms of utilization of EPDM. EPDM is used in the manufacturing of seals, washers, glass-run channels, radiators, garden and appliance hose, tubing, pond liners, belts, electrical insulation, vibrators, O-rings, solar panel heat collectors, UV protection and speaker cone surrounds, electrical wire & cable jackets, roofing membranes, etc.

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This study estimates the global market of EPDM by the end of 2017. This market research study provides detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global EPDM market. The report provides a comprehensive review of major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, winning imperatives, challenges, and key issues in the market. The market is further segmented and forecasted for major geographic regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (ROW) that include key growth regions such as China and India. Major countries with the market volumes and revenues are covered for each of the region. The report also covers present production capacity outlook and forecast of upcoming capacities by the year 2017. Competitive scenario and market share of the top players has been discussed in detail. These top players of the industry are profiled in detail with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities are discussed.

Market has also been segmented on the basis of applications. The major applications for EPDM such as automotive, building & construction, plastic modification, wire & cables, lubricant additive, etc. have been discussed in detail in the report. Market share for major market participants has been described in detail for EPDM.

We have used various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, company news flows, ministry reports, and databases to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of EPDM. The primary sources – experts from related industries and suppliers have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of EPDM.

We have also profiled leading players of this industry with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities. Key participants in the global EPDM market include LANXESS AG (Germany), ExxonMobil Chemical Corp. (U.S.), Dow Elastomers (U.S.), Mitsui Chemical (Japan), Kumho Petrochemical (South Korea), Lion Copolymer (U.S.), Versalis (Italy), JSR Corporation (Japan), Jilin Chemical (China), SK Global Chemical (Japan), Nizhnekamskneftekhim Inc. (Russia), Sumitomo (Japan), etc.

Scope of the report: This research report categorizes the global market for EPDM on the basis of applications and geography; forecasting volumes and revenues; and analyzing trends in each of the submarkets.
On the basis of applications: The EPDM market is segmented on the basis of industry application as automotive, building & construction, plastic modification, wire & cables, lubricant additive, etc. Each application is further described in detail in the report with volumes and revenues forecasted for each application.
On the basis of geography: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, ROW, and key countries in every region are discussed.

Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Key Take-Aways
1.2 Report Description
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Market Size
1.3.2 Stakeholders
1.3.3 Key Data Points Taken From Secondary Sources
1.3.4 Key Data Points Taken From Primary Sources
1.3.5 List Of Companies Covered During Primaries
1.3.6 Major Secondary Sources Used
1.3.7 Assumptions Made For This Report
1.4 Key Questions Answered

2 Executive Summary
3 Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Value Chain Analysis
3.3 Market Dynamics
3.3.1 Drivers
3.3.1.1 Growth In The Automotive Industry
3.3.1.2 Strong Demand In China
3.3.1.3 Increasing Demand For Modified Elastomers
3.3.2 Restraints
3.3.2.1 Growing Competition From Substitutes In Building & Construction Industry
3.3.2.2 Growing Environmental Concerns
3.3.3 Opportunities
3.3.3.1 Eco-Friendly Technological Solution For EPDM
3.3.3.2 Growing Usage In Plastic Modification Industry
3.4 Burning Issue
3.4.1 Irregular Rise In EPDM Prices
3.5 Winning Imperatives
3.5.1 Capacity Expansion In Asia-Pacific & Nearby Regions
3.5.2 Focus On New, High-Value Products, Mainly Green Technology
3.6 Regulations
3.7 Raw Material Analysis
3.7.1 Ethylene
3.7.2 Propylene
3.7.3 Diene
3.8 Price Analysis
3.9 Porters Five Forces Analysis
3.9.1 Threat 0f New Entrants
3.9.2 Threat Of Substitutes
3.9.3 Buyers Power
3.9.4 Suppliers Power
3.9.5 Degree Of Competition
3.10 Market Share Analysis
3.11 Patents Analysis

4 Technological & Regional Capacity Forecast
4.1 Technological Overview
4.1.1 Technology Types
4.1.1.1 Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Technology
4.1.1.2 Metallocene Catalyst Technology
4.1.1.3 Ace Technology
4.2 Global Capacity Forecast


Report Details:
 
Published: Nov 2012
No of Pages: 241
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Friday, 23 November 2012

RnR Market Research Italy Food and Drink Report Q4 2012

The prognosis for Italian consumers remains relatively grim, as we forecast that private consumption will contract by 2.3% in 2012, significantly worse than the 1.6% contraction in 2009. Further, we expect private consumption to fall by a further 0.1% in 2013 as Italian households are hit by austerity measures. In March, households paid the increased regional surtax on personal income and, in mid-June, they were hit by a new property tax. A proposed VAT increase in October was put off, only to be replaced by EUR26bn in spending cuts that will hit social transfers. Unemployment will also continue to weigh on consumption, and overall Italian household purchasing power is being eroded. We also have revised our real GDP forecast for Italy down from -2.1% to -2.3% in 2012 and from 0.1% to 0.0% in 2013 as the result of new austerity measures implemented by the government.

Headline Industry Data (local currency)
  • 2012 per capita food consumption = -0.2%; forecast to 2016 = +4.3%
  • 2012 alcoholic drink value sales = +2.9%; forecast to 2016 = +13.3%
  • 2012 soft drink value sales = -1.8% ; forecast to 2016 = +5.2%
  • 2012 mass grocery retail sales = -0.2%; forecast to 2016 = +5.2%
Key Industry Trends And Developments in Italy Food and Drink Report Q4 2012

Barilla Announcements Fit Branded Focus: In summer 2012 Italian food group Barilla announced that former Unilever executive Claudio Colzani is to be the company’s new CEO. The move came shortly after Barilla revealed it was looking to offload its German bakery business Lieken. Taken together, these moves provide a signal of the firm’s underlying strategy, with a focus on its core consumer brands likely to take centre stage. Barilla is the world’s largest pasta producer and therefore looks particularly threatened by the growth in private labels, with pasta proving to be a sector for which the advantages of branded products are harder to convey. However, with strong brands and a focus on its premium positioning alongside innovation, we believe Barilla is likely to be able to keep this threat at bay over the longer term.

Campari Acquires LdM and Enters Rum Sector: In September 2012, Italian drinks giant Campari made the third largest acquisition in its history with the purchase of a majority stake in Lascelles deMercado & Co, parent company of the Appleton Estate and Wray & Nephew rum brands. The move marks Campari’s entry into the rum sector. Campari has agreed to buy 81.4% of the company from CL Financial, with a view to purchasing the company outright for US$414.8mn. The addition of the Italy Food & Drink Report Q4 2012


Key Risks To Outlook
Our outlook is conditional on developments both in the eurozone crisis and in Italian politics. Our core view for the eurozone to ‘muddle through’ is premised on robust German demand allowing the eurozone economy to rebalance gradually. Also although the substantial fiscal adjustment implemented over the last 18 months has put Italy on a sustainable fiscal trajectory, allowing credit conditions across the economy to ease gradually in 2013, the country’s large public debt load leaves it vulnerable to crises of confidence.

Report Details:
 
Published: Oct 2012
No of Pages: 96
Price: Single User License: US $1175