New 2012 Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports Forecast Distribution Industry Growth of 6.8% in 2012; Data Available for 19 Sectors


Boulder, CO (PRWEB) July 20, 2012

The 2012 Wholesale Distribution Economic Reportsthe seventh edition of this annual economic data reference guide include industry statistics, trend analysis, benchmarking data and forecasts for 19 sectors in the distribution industry, including industrial (http://www.mdm.com/2012-wholesale-distribution-economic-reports–industrial-distributors/PARAMS/product/734); hardware, plumbing and heating equipment/supplies (http://www.mdm.com/2012-wholesale-distribution-economic-reports–hardware–plumbing—heating-equipment-supplies-wholesalers/PARAMS/product/733); building materials and construction; electrical and electronics; and grocery and foodservice.

The wholesale distribution industry continued to grow faster than the overall U.S. economy in 2011, said Tom Gale, president of Industrial Market Information and publisher of Modern Distribution Management, which published the reports. Aggregate revenues of wholesaler-distributors increased by 9.3 percentage points more than nominal U.S. Gross Domestic Product, reflecting rebounding sales of a smaller base following the recession.

The fastest rate of growth in 2011 for wholesale distribution was in Oil and Gas Products, due to increased investment in shale formations; when accounting for inflation, real revenues in this sector actually decreased however. Industrial distributors saw the largest real rate of growth, with sales up 15.3% in 2011. MDM forecasts all wholesale distribution sectors will grow in 2012.

Total wholesale distributors sector revenues in 2010 were up 12.8 percent from 2009.

Visit http://www.mdm.com/store/product/category/111/Market-Economic-Data/RPARAMS/taxonomyId/81 to view all available distribution sector reports, also ideal for manufacturers and service providers conducting market research on the wholesale distribution channel. All 19 market reports are available for purchase in the 2012 Wholesale Distribution Economic Factbook, which also includes information on the overall industry. Order the Factbook at http://www.mdm.com/factbook.

These reports allow you to plan strategically for the year ahead with accurate current and forward-looking data on your wholesale distribution line of trade, Gale said. For example, learn how much sales and sales per employee have changed in your line of trade; how much weekly earnings have changed; which niches are producing the highest and lowest gross margins; how many companies are competing in your niches, and more.

These distribution sector reports, delivered in downloadable pdf, are invaluable resources for detailed distribution channel benchmarking data if you are managing, selling to or investing in a wholesale distribution company. The Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports use data from the most recent U.S. Annual Wholesale Trade Survey and reflect March 2012 government data revisions.

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Nexus Achieves Advanced Data Center Architecture Specialization from Cisco in USA

Valencia, Calif. (PRWEB) July 13, 2012

Nexus IS, Inc. (Nexus) announced today that it has achieved the Advanced Data Center Architecture Specialization from Cisco. This specialization recognizes Nexus as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, design and deploy comprehensive Cisco

Enterprise Hive Announces General Availability of the First Technology Data Commons for Higher Education Technology Research


Irvington, VA (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

For the first time, individuals can find over 100 downloadable higher education technology research reports with verified information on the technologies and software applications selected by over 13,000 institutions. Enterprise Hive and The Tambellini Group have partnered to deliver eduHiveMind.

In addition to downloadable reports including software selections by institutions for SIS, Financials, HRMS and LMS solutions, individuals with valid higher education email work addresses may rate their experience with vendor and open-source software solutions. Providing real-time vendor ratings, eduHiveMind offers higher education technology decision-makers data from colleagues at peer institutions.

Higher education decision-makers will find insights regarding the technology decisions made by institutions of similar type and size. Enterprise Hive uses a proprietary methodology to allow individuals to connect with others who share the same job roles in similar campus environments.

“Taking the guesswork out of which peer institutions have selected technology similar to what I’m considering, will save higher education decision makers untold hours,” according to Vicki Tambellini, CEO of The Tambellini Group and Enterprise Hive. Vendors will find the data commons a valuable resource when considering partnerships and new product investments. Financial managers and investors will also use eduHiveMind to research vendor market share and trends.

The data-as-a-service offering marks a major milestone for anyone that requires higher education technology market research. The need for a service like this has been discussed for years by higher education decision-makers, vendors and organizations supporting the industry. The problem is that the research is expensive to manage and the application to deliver the results did not exist. “We first started planning for this application in 2007. We are pleased to be first to offer the self-service solution for those that need information to make better decisions,” says Tambellini.

About Enterprise Hive

Enterprise Hive develops, markets and supports an enterprise-class business social software platform and solutions to meet the needs of business, non-profits, education and government organizations.

About The Tambellini Group

The Tambellini Group, LLC is the worlds leading research and advisory firm for higher education executives. TTG delivers detailed quantitative and qualitative technology research, insight and analysis specifically for education and enables informed decisions based on data. Executive level skills and services include strategic advice for executives, market research, contract negotiations with administrative systems technology vendors and service providers, and published thought leadership on business and technology issues.







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Info-Tech Research Group Urges Businesses to Stop Coding Their Own Demise and Adopt Data Integration Tools


London, Ontario (PRWEB) July 03, 2012

Data Integration tools are no longer a nice to have but a need to have according to Info-Tech Research Group. The research firm recently published a Data Integration Vendor Landscape where they found point-to-point integration stifles growth as architectures are unable to keep up with business growth and represent weak links in mission critical integration scenarios. Informatica, IBM and SAP all ranked as Champions in a market where a hand-coding monopoly will be a business biggest hurdle to overcome.

Developer resistance and prevalent in-house hand-coding continue to be data integrations greatest competitor even though there are a number of viable vendor tool solutions in the marketplace, said Stewart Bond, Senior Research Analyst for Info-Tech Research Group. Since most companies are already integrating multiple data sources, these tools can make those integrations easier, faster to build and more robust compared to hand coding alternatives. Beyond integration, DI tools also enable companies to effectively manage multiple data sources.

Informatica, ranked as a Champion in the report, provides a unified platform that is a one-stop shop for data integration. Achieving the highest advanced feature, product and vendor scores, Informaticas unified data integration platform is designed to access, integrate, and manage any type of data on any processing platform.

Also ranked as a Champion, IBM offers a highly capable and comprehensive integration product that is backed by the flanking Sphere platform. InfoSphere Information Server supports key enterprise initiatives, such as warehousing, Big Data, Mobile Device Management, and information governance. It provides the ability to cleanse, transform, and deliver information for immediate action.

Champion vendor and recipient of the Value Award, SAP has a platform that has evolved and matured into a comprehensive portfolio with a strong product focus. With an agile and intuitive environment, SAPs platform combines all data integration and quality requirements, including development, metadata and ETL functionality, and is fully web-services enabled to support an SOA architecture.

For the full list of Info-Tech Research Groups recommendations for selecting a Data Integration Tools Vendor, visit: http://www.infotech.com/research/ss/select-the-right-data-integration-tools

Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscape reports recognize outstanding vendors in the technology marketplace. Assessing vendors by the strength of their offering and their strategy for the enterprise, Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscapes pay tribute to the contribution of exceptional vendors in a particular category.

About Info-Tech Research Group

With a paid membership of over 25,000 members worldwide, Info-Tech Research Group (http://www.infotech.com) is the global leader in providing tactical, practical Information Technology research and analysis. Info-Tech Research Group has a fourteen-year history of delivering quality research and is North America’s fastest growing full-service IT analyst firm.







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New Reed Construction Data Market Intelligence Solution cbus Takes Off at AIA 2012 National Convention


Norcross, GA (PRWEB) June 05, 2012

Reed Construction Data and InfoTech International announce the release of cbus, a dynamic and comprehensive market intelligence solution that delivers unparalleled visibility into the construction industry.

Officially introduced at the AIA 2012 National Convention in Washington, D.C., cbus drew an unprecedented number of building product manufacturers, with continuous demand for demonstrations throughout the three-day event.

We are incredibly excited about the reception from the market for cbus, stated Daimon Bridge, Head of Market Intelligence, Reed Construction Data. We knew this exceptional tool would generate demand, but the attention has surpassed all expectations. Many of our customers switched to cbus from a competitors service – a strong indication of just how attractive and disruptive cbus will be.

cbus provides unmatched insight into the construction market through live project information from Reed Construction Datas powerful database. Visually intuitive and interactive, cbus on-demand intelligence gives building product manufacturers the right information to monitor company performance, product demand and the competition delivering intelligence manufacturers need to develop sound, strategic business solutions and stay a step ahead of the competition.

We saw immediate potential in cbus, as it gives us the ability to benchmark against our competitors and opportunities, track performance and develop targeted marketing and sales strategies, stated Justin Hardy, Marketing Manager, Knauf Insulation, a new cbus customer. The screens have a clean, simple look that gives us the ability to obtain rich data quality that brings real value.”

cbus delivers intelligence from day one, without time-consuming setup or definition of preset terms. Customers can immediately view reports for the market segment of their choice and drill into the information at any time to see the actual projects driving the data points.

Reed Construction Data understands the importance of quality, real-time, actionable intelligence in strategically evaluating the market and competitive landscape and turning that into measurable execution plans, said Iain Melville, CEO, Reed Construction Data. We launched cbus to give building product manufacturers exactly those capabilities.

To get more information about cbus market intelligence or to schedule a private viewing with a customized intelligence report, click here.

About cbus

In creating Cubist art, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque took real-life objects, broke them down, and then presented them from unique and innovative new angles and viewpoints. Inspired by Cubist art, the cbus market intelligence solution looks into a multi-faceted database of construction information and artfully brings the multidimensional data into focus, revealing dynamic marketing opportunities and insight to drive business success.

The Reed Construction Data booth at this years AIA convention combined the unveiling of cbus with an exhibit of Cubist artwork by artist Edelweiss Picasso Calcagno. The charming Ms. Calcagno made guest appearances throughout the AIA convention.

About Reed Construction Data

Reed Construction Data, a division of Reed Business Information and the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading North American provider of construction information. Reed Construction Datas diverse portfolio of innovative products and services includes national, regional and local construction data, building product information, construction cost data, advertising channels and market intelligence solutions to construction industry professionals in the U.S. and Canada.

About InfoTech International, LLC

InfoTech International, LLC provides cloud-based software solutions that combine advanced mathematics and innovative technology. InfoTechs big data analytic capabilities bring on-demand business intelligence and management metrics to the construction industry. Its Project Tracker Lite (PT Lite) software helps businesses strengthen their lead and sales execution process, increase channel visibility and build stronger customers relationships.