Market Research

PHONE+ POLL: How Is Telecom Expense Management (TEM) Part of Your Portfolio?

How is telecom expense management (TEM) part of your portfolio? ( polls) ...More
February 17, 2009
Posted in News
Mobile World Congress: Mobile Internet Will Grow Despite Downturn, Nielsen Reports

Consumers intend to dramatically increase use of mobile data services over the next two years with a significant ramp-up in the next 12 months, according to a survey by The Nielsen Company for Tellabs Inc..The survey, announced at Mobile World Congress, shows up to 71 ...More
February 16, 2009
Posted in News
Economy Spurs Vendors to Take Up Managed Service Model, Survey Says

While some vendors have been slow to embraced the managed services delivery model, that may be changing due to the sluggish economy, according to the results of a new study by Amazon Consulting and Channel Insider.The survey found nearly half of the vendor respondents said ...More
February 16, 2009
Posted in News
CompTIA Prepares Index for Managed Tech Providers

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) announced Tuesday it is developing a new “best in class” index aimed at helping providers of managed technology services become more efficient and profitable.The CompTIA Managed Services Best-in-Class ...More
February 11, 2009
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PHONE+ POLL: How Often Are Your Commissions Paid Inaccurately?

How often are your commissions paid inaccurately?( polls) ...More
February 10, 2009
Posted in News
Ask Steve: Is G1 Ready for a Company Rollout?

Google Inc. was the darling of the tech market pre-implosion. Maybe it still is. We decided to put Google’s much discussed Android OS to the test with our small and medium business panel. This panel gives Yankee Group insights into technology implementation, use and ...More
February 5, 2009 By Steve Hilton
Posted in Articles
PHONE+ POLL: Are Managed Services a Bright Spot in This Economy?

Are managed services a bright spot in this economy? ( polls) ...More
February 3, 2009
Posted in News
2009 IT Spending Will Vary by Industry

IT spending across verticals will vary in 2009, according to new research from Compass Intelligence.The research firm polled 2,200 U.S. IT decision-makers in November 2008 about their budgets for 2009 compared to 2008. Most respondents (45 percent) said they would "stay the ...More
January 29, 2009
Posted in News
Managed and Hosted Services Bright Spot for VARs

Managed and hosted services could be a bright spot for channel partners amid the gloom of the recession and IT spending cutbacks, according to a new study from research firm AMI Partners Inc..The study, announced this week, found despite an expected contraction in overall ...More
January 28, 2009
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PHONE+ POLL: Are Carrier Attitudes/Policies Toward Agents Changing Due to the Recession?

Are carrier attitudes and policies toward agents changing due to the recession? ( surveys) ...More
January 27, 2009
Posted in News