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Communications Consulting


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European Datacenter Life-Cycle Services 2012 Market and 2013–2017 Forecast and Analysis
Mette Ahorlu
May 2013 - Doc # QL02V    Market Analysis
The European market for datacenter life-cycle services, which includes private cloud, reached $78.8 billion in 2012, essentially flat compared with 2011. This IDC study forecasts a return to growth in 2013 and continued growth through 2017,...
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The European Services Market: 1Q13 and the Outlook for the Remainder of the Year
Lionel LamyMarianne KoldingJuan SacchiDouglas HaywardMette AhorluAnnsofie PeterssonJennifer ThomsonJan Horsager
Apr 2013 - Doc # AE54V    IDC Presentation
This IDC Presentation was delivered in April 2013 to organizations subscribing to IDC's European Services programs.The presentation comments on the main events in 1Q13, discusses the revenue progress of the key vendors during 4Q12, and exam...
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HP's European Services Business Grew Modestly in a Challenging 2012
Douglas HaywardMette Ahorlu
Mar 2013 - Doc # lcUK24045413    IDC Link
HP last month reported its worldwide financial results for its first quarter ending January 31, 2013. Since HP doesn't report by calendar year, IDC has therefore calculated HP's services revenue in calendar 2012 using the quarterly results ...
Western Europe M2M Trends, Partnerships, and the Key to Success
Angela SalmeronPhilip CarterJohn Gole
Apr 2013 - Doc # EP52V    Event Proceeding
This Web Conference was presented on March 19 by Angela Salmeron (research manager, EMEA Enterprise Mobility), John Gole (program director of the Telecommunications Practice in Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and Phili...
Steria Grows in a Declining Market in 2012
Mette AhorluDouglas Hayward
Mar 2013 - Doc # lcUK24033113    IDC Link
Steria has published its annual results for 2012 showing 4.6% revenue growth (2.4% on a like-for-like basis) to €1,827 million on a 6.4% operating margin (down from 7.4% in 2011). The French market, which accounts for 32% of total revenue, ...
T-Systems Growing Slightly in 2012; But Profit Is Poor
Mette Ahorlu
Mar 2013 - Doc # lcUK24002013    IDC Link
T-Systems published annual results for 2013 as part of parent Deutsche Telekom's results on February 28, 2013.T-Systems' annual revenue reached €10 billion, up from €9.95 billion in 2011, a 0.6% increase. The rise is like-for-like and disco...
Machine-to-Machine (M2M): Where Is the Market Opportunity in Europe?
Angela SalmeronPhilip CarterJohn Gole
Mar 2013 - Doc # LM01V    Industry Development and Models
This IDC study examines the Western European machine-to-machine (M2M) market for 2012–2017 with revenue trends and market growth forecasts. This study identifies the characteristics that wireless operators need to be successful in the M2M m...
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Public Cloud, Hosted Private Cloud, On-Premises Cloud: How Cloud Can Add New Dimensions to Datacenter Strategies
Mette Ahorlu
Mar 2013 - Doc # SO54V    IDC Presentation
This IDC presentation was made at the Datacenter World Conference in London on March 27–28, 2013.The presentation focuses on how business challenges drive cloud adoption to ensure flexibility and reduce cost, and discusses four necessary st...
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IDC Predictions: European Cloud in 2013
Angela SalmeronAlys WoodwardDavid BradshawGiorgio NebuloniCarla ArendMette AhorluJames Eibisch
Feb 2013 - Doc # SP51V    Event Proceeding
In this presentation, IDC analysts specializing in hardware, software, mobile and fixed telecom, and public and private cloud make their predictions for European cloud services in 2013.
Dell Technology Camp: Covering All the Bases
Donna TaylorChris BarnardMette AhorluAndreas OlahBeatriz Valle
Feb 2013 - Doc # RS52V    Event Flash
On January 31 Dell hosted its annual Dell Technology Camp, this time in Amsterdam. Attended by more than 100 industry analysts and journalists, Dell showcased several initiatives in which it participates, including cloud, converged infrastr...
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Team Members
Karen V. Rondon Karen V. Rondon
Research Manager
Mette Ahorlu Mette Ahorlu
Research Director, European Services
John Gole John Gole
Research Director, Telecoms & Networking, CEMA