) November 3, 2008 -- In a fast moving world where innovation and speed are critical, the contours of industry are changing rapidly, necessitating knowledge management (KM). Organizations functioning in such a dynamic environment feel the need for knowledge-based and networked economy. Factors such as globalization, Internet-centric operations, and increasingly mobile workforce have resulted in cutthroat competition across every industry, compelling players to not only sustain operations but also beat trade rivals. Such a scenario necessitates knowledge management, which enables organizations to effectively utilize their knowledge assets for gaining a competitive edge.

) November 3, 2008 -- World Nanomagnetics market was an estimated US $7.6 billion in 2007 and revenues are projected to reach US$16.4 billion by the end of the year 2012. United States currently leads the global market accounting for an estimated 39.5% of the worldwide revenues in 2008. Japan is poised to emerge as the fastest growing regional market over the years 2003 through 2010, with revenues projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.5%. Worldwide revenues from nanomagnetic thin film product segment were an estimated US $7.1 billion in 2007.

) November 3, 2008 -- Nanotools enable imaging, quantification, fabrication, and modeling of a substance/material at the nano level. Several institutions and enterprises including government, private investors, corporate, and academic organizations are funding research-based operations, to develop applications incorporating nano-scale technologies. Nanotools market in the United States is witnessing growth in intellectual property litigations owing to patent infringements. Advances in instrumentation technologies are increasingly impacting the future of nanotechnology. Instruments encompass "nanotools" that aid in observing, measuring, and engineering nanostructures.

) October 23, 2008 -- Technology integration, marking the convergence of information technology and digital imaging, is expected to change standard laboratories into advanced research centers. Current innovations in the microscopy industry are towards development of microscopes with higher precision and resolution. Developments in image restoration, reconstruction, and other related fields will continue to influence the industry in the coming years. Besides, innovations in the electronics, engineering and industrial materials pave the way for the industry to effectively combat conventional barriers. Custom-assembled systems are likely to gain market in coming years. These custom-assembled systems enable end users incorporate existing workflow.

) October 22, 2008 -- Global heat exchangers market is projected to cross $12.7 billion by 2012. Europe representing the largest heat exchangers market, is estimated to account for a share of over 36% in 2008, and is forecast to cross US$4.5 billion by 2012. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing heat exchangers market, exhibiting a compounded annual growth rate of 4.8% over the period 2000-2010.

) October 28, 2008 -- Three-dimensional (3D) Medical Imaging is a diagnostic procedure that allows clinicians to view high quality 3D images in real time and help them make clinical decisions with accuracy. Emerging as a significant aspect of medical diagnosis, imaging applications range from dentist's x-ray for finding tooth decay to angiograms performed by cardiologists during angioplasty. A person suffering from a trauma can be imaged with the help of CT scanner while breast cancer, currently a leading cause of death in women, can be identified with techniques such as ultrasound & mammography.

) April 6, 2009 -- Global Digital Rights Management market is projected to cross $2.4 billion by 2015. North America represents the largest Digital Rights Management (DRM) market. The North American DRM market is led by DRM solutions for the media and entertainment industry. Asia-Pacific (including Japan) represents the fastest growing DRM market over the period 2006-2015. Despite being a relatively smaller market in terms of revenue, Asia-Pacific promises excellent growth opportunities for DRM.

) April 13, 2009 -- Global network security market is projected to reach about $9.5 billion by 2015. North America represents the largest market for network security. Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing market over the 2006-2015 period. Increasing security threats, steady infrastructure expansion, growing spending on security solutions, and economic development is contributing to the brisk growth of network security market in Asia-Pacific. Network security market in Rest of World, which includes Africa/Middle East, and Latin America, represents the second fastest growing market behind Asia-Pacific.

) February 17, 2009 -- Global Flexible AC Transmission Equipment market is registering healthy growth. Paramount importance has been given to FACT systems to effectively address the voltage fluctuation, transmission loss and several other myriad problems associated with transmission of electricity. As a result, demand for variable compensation devices is rising. Several R&D programs have been initiated to develop better and more reliable devices at low cost.

) February 18, 2009 -- Internet-enabled devices are fast proliferating, driven by the ever-increasing tasks and services that are managed online such as phone calls, personalized searches and downloading of games and videos, to play an essential role in the future of IT and communications. The network is in the middle of bringing big ideas to life, changing the way we work, live and learn, and routers play an essential role in the evolution of networks for human connectivity. Global router market is projected to reach US$15.9 billion by 2015. North America is the largest router market in the world.

) November 10, 2008 -- Growth in the short term will continue to stem from expanding applications in consumer electronics such as Camcorders, Security Cameras, PC Cameras and Portable Communication Devices, and industrial and business applications, such as, Biometrics, Medical, Machine Vision Systems, Broadcasting, and Film Camera, among others. Effervescent developments in digital imaging and high-sensitivity image sensor technologies are expected to benefit the market at large, especially so in the developing countries. For instance, cutting edge developments in charge-coupled device (CCD) sensors will help strengthen the product's stronghold in high-end industrial, medical, and scientific imaging applications.

) June 24, 2009 -- The need to expedite trade and business activities induced innovations in various telecommunication technologies for the past several years. Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) evolved into a global standard within a short time and enabled mass production of GSM systems to take advantage of economies of scale. GSM emerged as the fastest growing mobile telecommunication systems in the world. The industry is currently going through significant changes with highly mature markets driving the industry to explore innovative revenue channels.

) June 24, 2009 -- Over the past few years, the US spending on bioweapons prevention and defense has been growing only modestly, unlike in the early part of this decade when the government allocated significant funds to counter bioterrorism. This has been projected as the primary factor for the growth of the US bioterrorism detection equipment market over the forecast period 2008-2015.

) April 13, 2009 -- Global content management software market is projected to cross $10.4 billion by 2015. The United States represents the largest market for content management software. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing content management market over the period 2006-2015.

) February 19, 2009 -- Animation is among the few entertainment media whose popularity transcends all ages. Fast-paced technological advancements have ensured that computer animation finds wide appeal among audiences of all classes and ages. Rapid rise in satellite and cable TV broadcasting operations, and widening reach of Internet have contributed to increased demand for animation-based entertainment content. Animation software tools, used for creating computer-generated outputs, are expected to benefit from the intensifying activity in the animation industry.

) September 16, 2008 -- E-business encompasses all aspects of online commerce including online shopping, auctions, electronic cash, and home banking. Portals, online advertising, online education and health, and teleconferencing are some of the major e-commerce related services and applications. E-commerce activities are carried out through websites that offer information on activities ranging from production, supply, to retailers, brands, and marketing. E-commerce has a great impact on every level, from purchasing of raw materials to retail sales of the products.

) June 25, 2009 -- High-speed networking is witnessing phenomenal rise in demand over the past few years. With several new and innovative applications utilizing the existing bandwidth and continue to drive the requirement for higher rates, broadband satellite services market would play a pivotal role in the coming years. Next generation satellite systems are expected to equip total capacity in gigabit per second and it is likely that systems in the future would feature capacities in the range of terabits.

) June 25, 2009 –- Despite the topical financial meltdown, and the subsequent decline in inspection budgets particularly across oil and gas, and automotive industries, the global nondestructive test equipment market is poised to continue growth at a steady marginal rate through the next few years, driven by stringent quality standards. With customers increasingly concerned about residual lifetime of assets and production quality, interest in test solutions that identify defects and provide early warnings to avoid adverse consequences, is on the rise.

) April 13, 2009 -- Also called Plastic Electronics, Organic electronic deals with organic polymers or plastics that are conductive in nature. These polymers are called 'organic', as they are made from carbon-based molecules. This is in contrast to conventional electronics, which feature inorganic metal conductors such as silicon or copper. Key factors driving penetration of organic electronics in the mainstream market are its low cost for fabrication and high degree of flexibility.

BPO or Business Process Outsourcing refers to the outsourcing of business tasks or processes, such as payroll and procurement to a third party service provider. The third party provider then takes overall responsibility of the outsourced process on behalf of the customer. Most companies usually adopt BPO as a part of their cost-saving strategy to take care of functions that need to be performed on a regular basis. Companies that outsource their business functions mostly include a growing number of multinationals and several companies from western countries, while service providers belong to countries like China, Malaysia and India.

June 24, 2008 --
According to a new market research report - “Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2011” - by RNCOS, the rapidly growing nanotechnology market has immense potential applications in various industries such as energy and textile.
The report says that nanotechnology can found uses in the energy sector for various applications such as conversion, manufacturing improvements and storage by cutting materials and process rates, energy saving and improved renewable energy sources. Consequently, the market for nanoparticles in energy sector applications is poised to grow at a CAGR of over 59% by 2012 from 2006.

June 5, 2008 --
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2011" to its report gallery. This updated and detailed research evaluates the past, current and future scenario of the global nanotechnology market coupled with an overview on its emerging trends. The report segments the nanotechnology market by application, patent and R&D investment. It discusses the nanotechnology market by key countries showing their prominence in the sector together with the emerging nations in the domain.

India and Japan are amongst the largest consumers of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), which are hunting the world for spot cargos and endeavoring to negotiate new supply contracts due to stiffening competition in a tightening marketplace. India, whose rapidly emerging economy is fueling energy demand, has begun to buy spot cargos of Liquefied Natural Gas to supplement contracted supplies.
In spite of booming construction plants for freezing natural gas into Liquefied Natural Gas, supply is far behind the demand for it. This is, partially, due to a decline in exports from Indonesian suppliers.

Production of biofuels in U.S. will exceed 16 Billion Gallons by the year 2015, as per the industry experts. Ethanol will make up 14.20 Billion Gallons, increasing from 4.5 Billion Gallons in 2006. Ethanol will be representing 9.4% of gasoline consumption, and biodiesel will approximately be equal to 4% of total estimated diesel consumption.

September 2, 2008 --
For three (3) years now, The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) has been successfully running the Global Outsourcing 100 program and its sub-lists. This year, Xceed, was recognized by the International Association for Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) as “One of the Best 10 Rising Star Companies” in the Global Outsourcing 100 program sublists.

) May 21, 2009 -- Collabera, a leading provider of end-to-end information technology consulting, solutions and services, today announced that it has made its maiden entry into The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) 2009 Global Outsourcing sublists. Collabera has been ranked amongst the best 20 leaders in three of the IAOP's 2009 Global Outsourcing 100 sublists, namely:

Best 20 leaders by service offered : industry-specific services
Best 20 leaders by industry focus : retail & consumer goods
Best 20 leaders by region served: India

) December 15, 2008 -- iQor, a global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) services, has expanded its Charlotte Center of Excellence, iQor's local call center. The increase in capacity will give iQor the ability to increase its labor force in Charlotte to more than 1,000 agents.

"Our expansion here reflects our continued growth globally, as well as our confidence in the quality of the labor market in Charlotte," said Vikas Kapoor, president and CEO, iQor. "Unlike some companies in the BPO industry, we have had a strategy of growing in every major market across the world. We have been particularly bullish about BPO in the United States, and our expansion in Charlotte is a testament that our clients share our views."

Brazil, the world's biggest ethanol producer, may struggle to make enough of the fuel in the crop season ending March to meet domestic use because higher prices elsewhere are encouraging exports, C. Czarnikow Sugar Ltd. said.
Brazil, also the largest producer of sugar used to make ethanol, is expected to export a record 3 billion liters this crop year, from 2.4 Billion liters a year earlier. Exports to the U.S. will rise to 1.2 Billion liters, 130 Million liters more than last season, buoyed by tougher environmental legislation.

September 2, 2008 --
According to a new research report “Global Portable Electronics Market” by RNCOS, the global shipment of mobile phones surged by 12.3% YOY in 2007 on account of upgrade sales in the developed countries and addition of new subscribers in the emerging markets of Asia, Africa and Latin America. This impressive increase in mobile phone shipment presents huge growth opportunities for different players in the mobile handset value chain.

Globalization & Internet has transformed the world into a fast-paced global village where you can access anybody or anything with ease and comfort. Internet has changed lives; in fact it has given boost to IT industry. Offshore outsourcing has become a reality and more feasible with the help of internet. It is considered as one of the best management practices today. Many foreign corporations in America have started outsourcing their blue collared jobs including information technology development and IT back-office projects to developing nations, like India, China, Philippines & many others. India is the preferred destination because it has the advantages like cost, quality and language over others. This is why India is preferred by American & other foreign corporations.

Global Services – Tholons have published The “Top 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing Cities” Report for the year 2008 revealing the ranking of the Top 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing Cities.

) February 19, 2009 -- Mindcrest Inc., the leader in the outsourced legal services industry, has for the second straight year won acclaim from The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) with Mindcrest's listing in the 2009 Global Outsourcing 100.

"At a time when companies that outsource are scrutinizing their suppliers more closely than ever to ensure they are delivering the high quality, value-added results being sought by customers, The
Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors have become even more valuable reference tools for companies seeking to work with the best providers and advisors," said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett.

September 10, 2008 --
Hyderabad, India; London, UK; Philadelphia, Lindon, USA; September 9, 2008 – NelsonHall, the leading analyst and advisory firm, in its latest report covering more than 20 software testing services providers, has established AppLabs as the number one pure-play testing specialist in size across the globe. AppLabs also received higher ratings for its proven maturity and completeness of service offerings in the same report.

RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Russia IT and Outsourcing Industry Forecast to 2011” to its report gallery.

) October 29, 2008 -- BPOVIA, the leading Virtual Assistant and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) service provider in China, has been selected in the list of 200 companies that are forerunners for the "Red Herring 100 Asia" Awards 2008. The awards are conferred on the most promising private technology companies from across the Asia/Pacific region. Previous winners include Google, Baidu, Skype and eBay.

BPOVIA Named Finalist for Red Herring Asis 100 2008

New technological developments and high consumer demand are expected to drive the global consumer electronics market at a CAGR of around 5% during 2009-2012, says a new RNCOS research.

New technological developments and soaring demand will drive the growth of global biometrics market at a CAGR of around 18% (2010-2012), says RNCOS in its new report.

) February 18, 2009 -- FFP Global today announced the introduction of Strategic Business Process Outsourcing Solutions that will facilitate the ability of companies to introduce strategic initiatives and innovative business models during challenging times. The new outsourcing model developed by FFP Global is primarily in response to the fact that over the past 6-12 months, the operating environment for almost every industry has dramatically and fundamentally been altered and a new outsourcing model is required.

June 24, 2008 --
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Booming Biotech Market in India" to its report gallery. The report provides an exhaustive overview of the biotechnology market in India. It provides a detailed account of the factors that define the structure and composition of the Indian biotechnology market, making it one of the world’s most potential markets.
The report provides comprehensive information on the market size, structure, domestic consumption, exports, key segments, investment, manpower, market share of key players, drivers, restraints and present and future trends of the biotechnology market in India.

Wilton, NH, US - Auriga, a U.S.-based software R&D and IT outsourcing services provider with development centers in Russia, announced today that it has been named to The 2008 Global Outsourcing 100. Selected by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), The Global Outsourcing 100 recognizes the world's best outsourcing service providers across all industries, and is based on applications evaluated by an independent panel of judges.