Branham Group

20100901 - 2011 Branham300 Application Now Available Online

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:34:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, is pleased to announce that the online application for the 2011 Edition of the Branham300 is now available.

There is no charge to companies to submit applications or to have your company appear on the published listing featured annually online at www.branham300.com and in the "Top 300" April/May issue of Backbone Magazine.

Please visit https://www.branham300.com/application to apply today. To be eligible for this years listing, companies must complete their submission by November 25, 2010.

For information on eligibility criteria, please visit http://www.branham300.com/application/criteria.php.

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About the Branham300

Entering its 18th year, the Branham300 highlights the top Canadian and multinational ICT companies operating in Canada and is widely considered to be a leading source of intelligence on Canada’s ICT industry. It demonstrates the breadth of innovative technology offered by Canadian companies and the contribution these companies make to the economy both nationally and provincially.

As a well respected annual ranking of both publicly traded and privately held companies, the Branham300 receives tremendous attention with comprehensive details on its website (www.branham300.com) and through it’s publication in the April/May edition of Backbone Magazine (www.backbonemag.com), which is distributed with the Globe and Mail.

The Branham300 consists of four major listings, ranked by revenue (except where noted):

Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies
Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
Top 25 Up and Comer ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation and long-term promise, not revenue)

Other sub listings that are generated from the Top 250 listing include:

Top 25 Canadian Software Companies
Top 25 Canadian ICT Professional Services Companies
Top 25 Canadian ICT Hardware and Infrastructure Companies
Top 10 Canadian xService Providers (xSP) - (includes ASP, ISP, Wireless SP, MSP, etc.)
Top 10 Canadian ICT Security Companies
Top 10 Canadian Wireless Solutions Companies
Top 5 Pure-play Healthcare ICT Companies
Top 5 Mixed-play Healthcare ICT Companies
Top 10 ICT Staffing Companies
Top 20 Movers and Shakers
Top 10 Growth Companies

Branham Group is also offering companies the opportunity to become a sponsor of the Branham300, presenting an excellent opportunity for targeted exposure to senior level IT executives in Canada and the industry abroad.

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About Branham Group Inc. (www.branhamgroup.com)

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting firm servicing the global information technology marketplace. Branham Group Inc. assists information technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multiclient research subscription programs (Digital Health and Green IT). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top information and communications technology (ICT) companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

All enquiries regarding the Branham300 should be made to: Darren Anderson, (613) 745-2282 ext. 122, danderson@branhamgroup.com

All Enquiries regarding sponsorship of the Branham300 should be made to: Andrew Bisson, (613) 745-2282 ext. 117, abisson@branhamgroup.com.

20100616 - Branham Launches Digital Health Brand

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:33:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT (Information and Communication Technology) industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy in the healthcare sector, has re-branded its healthcare ICT practice to Digital Health.

The use of information technology and other related technologies in the field of healthcare are attracting a lot of attention and interest, and it is anticipated that its use will only increase in the coming years. "Based on the market sensitivity analysis that we conducted and discussions with our clients, terms such as eHealth are considered passé and not reflective of the trends in technology use in the healthcare sector," according to Wayne Gudbranson, President & CEO of Branham Group Inc."Everyone we contacted were instantly comfortable with the term Digital Health."

Digital Health is a more proactive reflection of current and future trends in the communications of all forms of data between a myriad of devices and disparate systems across the emerging connected continuum of care in countries around the world. Branham's comprehensive subscription services and custom consulting services will use the new Digital Health branding.

To learn more about the Branham Digital Health practice, visit http://branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth

About Branham Group Inc.

For more information please contact:

Ted Dhillon
Director
Branham Group Inc.
digitalhealth@branhamgroup.com
(613) 745-2282 ext. 121

20100608 - Branham Releases Report on Cool Technologies and Trends in Healthcare ICT

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:18:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy in the healthcare and eHealth space, recently released a new report entitled "Cool Technologies and Trends in Healthcare ICT."

As the Canadian healthcare system transitions from a reactive model with information silos to a proactive system of wellness with an interconnected continuum of care, several "cool" technologies are starting to find greater application. The need to control rising healthcare costs while continuing to maintain a high quality of healthcare in Canada is expected to drive the application of several advanced and disruptive technologies.

Innovative or "cool technologies" refers to novel medical technology solutions (or devices) developed to address health problems and improve quality of life. For the purpose of this report, Branham has defined a "cool technology" as one that is innovative, is recent in its application or is expected to find increased application in coming years, and is likely to significantly affect the delivery of healthcare.

"Some of the key technologies that will find increased acceptance in the healthcare community include robotics, wireless communications, biosensors, system on chip (SOC), smartphones, service platform technologies, and advanced diagnostic imaging," says Wayne Gudbranson, President & CEO of Branham Group Inc. He further states, "Some trends that will drive the emergence of innovative technologies include self-care and other alternative methods of care delivery, emergency preparedness, and the increased need for privacy and security of patient information."

The report is accessible through Branham's eHealth NOW subscription services program.

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting firm servicing the global information technology marketplace. Branham Group Inc. assists information technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (eHealth and Green IT). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top information and communications technology (ICT) companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

For more information please contact:
Ted Dhillon
Director
Branham Group Inc.
ehealth@branhamgroup.com
(613) 745-2282 ext. 121

20100331 - Branham launches the 2010 Edition of the Branham300

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:40:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc. is pleased to launch the 2010 Edition of the Branham300, the most comprehensive and trusted source of information on the health of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry in Canada. Recognizing the Top 300 publicly-traded and privately-held Canadian ICT companies, the Top 25 Up and Coming Canadian ICT start-ups, and the Top 25 ICT Multinationals with operations in Canada, the Branham300 demonstrates the depth and breadth of innovative technology offered by Canadian companies and the contribution these organizations make to the economy both nationally and provincially.

"The Branham300 has constantly evolved and grown in an effort to provide ICT Industry stakeholders with the most accurate information on the happenings within the Canadian ICT Industry," said Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of Branham Group. "However, during its 17-year history, the vision behind the listing has remained the same – The Branham300 strives to raise the profile of the Canadian ICT Industry and recognize its leaders on both a National and International stage."

2009 – A Year of Opportunity and Hardship

Albeit turbulent, 2009 closed out an extremely successful decade for the Canadian ICT industry. The economic environment that developed in late-2008 and remained for much of 2009 resulted in a mix of opportunity and hardship for the Industry's leading firms, with the Top 250 companies appearing on this year’s Branham300 combining to generate $71.32 billion in revenue, down six per cent compared to 2008, but up 43 per cent compared to 2003; the first year that Branham compiled its Top 250 listing.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity and currency fluctuations played a prominent role in how this year's listing played out. Several leading Canadian players leveraged their healthy financial positions to expand inorganically and as a result climbed the ranks of the listing, while 13 companies generating approximate $500 million in revenues in 2008 could not return to the Top 250 in 2009 due to M&A activity and changes in organizational structure. The strong Canada-U.S. exchange rate, which fluctuated upwards throughout the year to close almost 20 cents higher than 2008, impacted companies on the list considerably. With more than half the list generating 20 per cent or more of its business south of the border, Canadian firms will face increased competition moving forward as the currency advantage that they enjoyed for much of the past ten years likely will not be present as the industry enters a fresh decade.

"The past 12-to-18 months proved to be challenging for all industries, and the Canadian ICT Industry was no exception," notes Gudbranson. "The economics of the Canadian ICT Industry have changed significantly and the players operating within it must adapt. Nevertheless, the leading firms within this Industry have overcome difficult business conditions in the past and combined to grow by more than 40 per cent since 2003, so I have no doubt that Canada's ICT Industry will bounce back and realize modest growth in 2010."

The Top Performers

When 2009 is looked back upon, it will be recognized as a transitional period for the Canadian ICT Industry. For the first time in seven years, the Top 250 crowned a new number one company. As Nortel Networks underwent aggressive restructuring, which eventually led to the sale of most of its major operating units, Research In Motion (RIM) capped off an impressive decade, in which it produced double-digit revenue growth in all but one year, to surge to the peak of the Top 250 listing. During its 2009 fiscal year the wireless solutions company increased its revenues by 84 per cent to $11.58 billion; mainly attributed to an 89 per cent increase in device sales and the addition of 11 million net-new subscribers.

The Big Three Canadian telecommunications firms all ranked in the top five in 2009. BCE climbed one position to land in the second spot on this year's list, generating $8.27 billon in revenue in 2009. Rogers Communications jumped three spots in 2009 to rank third, increasing sales by an estimated 8 per cent to $7.42 billion this year, while Telus boosted revenues by approximately 2 per cent to $6.86 billion ascending one position to the number four spot in 2009.

Leading this year's Top 10 in year-over-year growth were Shaw Communications and CAE, which both increased sales by 17 per cent. While Shaw Communications continues to plan its entry into the wireless space with the spectrum licenses it acquired during the 2008 Canadian Wireless Spectrum Auction, the company continues to grow its existing customer base allowing it to generate just under $2 billion in revenues this year. Meanwhile, CAE experienced annual revenue increases in each of its major operating segments, allowing the company to reach $1.66 billion in sales in 2009.

Three of Four Industry Sectors Realize Growth in 2009

Despite the Top 250 listing's overall decline in aggregate revenues, three of the four major ICT Industry sectors realized positive growth in 2009. The ICT Professional Services sector realized the sharpest increase in revenues compared to last year, as the 72 firms representing the sector on the Top 250 this year combined to generate $10.32 billion in revenues, up 21 per cent compared to 2008. The Software and x Service Provider sectors followed, increasing sales by 13 per cent and 3 per cent to $4.48 billion and $27.78 billion in 2009, respectively.

The ICT Hardware and Infrastructure sector was hit hardest in 2009, as existing and potential clients reduced overall ICT infrastructure spend and delayed major investments. As a result, combined revenues for the category fell 21 per cent this year to $28.75 billion, compared to $36.61 billion in 2008. Sector leaders did not fair any better, with the category's Top 25 companies generating $27.91 billion in sales, down 22 per cent compared to 2008.

Major Trends in 2009 and What to Expect in 2010

After a relatively quiet 2008, this past year marked the return of feverish M&A activity within the Canadian ICT industry, as several prominent deals took place: Open Text completed a mega-deal as it acquired U.S.-based Vignette, Groupe GFI Solutions purchased Fortsum Business Solutions (ranked 109 on last year's Top 250), Integrated Device Technology bought Tundra Semiconductor (ranked 59 on last year's Top 250) and Constellation Software continued its rapid expansion by acquiring 13 companies in 2009. Expect an abundance of M&A activity to continue in the Canadian ICT Industry in 2010 as companies in good financial standing look to capitalize on opportunities in an effort to expand customer bases, product portfolios and overall presence within the Industry.

Overall investment in research and development, sales and marketing, and other core activities took a significant hit in 2009 as companies entered maintenance mode for much of the year, focusing instead on near-term profitability and cash flow pressures. Much like the turn of the millennium, the events of 2009 have taught the Industry not to take the economic environment for granted. With the turmoil of the past year firmly entrenched in most firms recent memories, it is likely that companies will cautiously expand budgets and increase spend on existing projects, while carefully allocating resources to new and emerging technologies, that were pushed to the backburner throughout 2009. With newfound confidence and a somewhat optimistic economic outlook for the coming year, Branham expects moderate growth to return to the Canadian ICT industry in 2010.

For more information on the Branham300, the complete listing and accompanying analysis, please visit – www.Branham300.com.

About the Branham300

Entering its 17th year, the Branham300 highlights the top Canadian and Multinational ICT companies operating in Canada and is widely considered to be a leading source of intelligence on Canada's ICT industry. The Branham300 consists of the following major categories, ranked by revenue:

Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50
Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
Top 25 Up and Comer ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation/not revenue)

The Branham300 is published annually in the April/May issue of Backbone Magazine, as well as on the Branham300 website, www.branham300.com.

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting firm servicing the global information technology marketplace. Branham Group assists information technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (eHealth, Outsourcing, Green IT and Wireless). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top information technology companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

For further information, please contact:

Darren Anderson
Branham300 Coordinator & Research Analyst
613-745-2282 Ext. 122
danderson@branhamgroup.com

20100316 - Branham Completes Comprehensive Study on eHealth Interoperability

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:09:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy in the healthcare and eHealth space, recently completed a major study entitled State of eHealth Interoperability in Canada. Healthcare delivery is constantly under the microscope but in the last few years the debate about its transformation has accelerated. The impetus for this acceleration is the recognition that healthcare costs are increasing dramatically and will soon account for a significant percentage of public sector and personal expenditures within the next ten years.

There is a growing awareness of the need to improve efficiencies in the system and enhance the patient experience. Over the past few years, focus on leveraging technology for achieving greater efficiency in the healthcare sector has increased manifold. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) now forms a major component of the move towards a more patient centric model of healthcare delivery. This requires applications to talk with each other, allow access to information by those who need it and ensure information flow in the correct way. Interoperability, hence, has become the number one challenge on the road to achieving an interoperable electronic health record.

Branham’s study focuses on the major trends and requirements of buyers and sellers of eHealth solutions across Canada. Over 450 vendors and 1,000 buyers were contacted for the study that focused on both syntactic and semantic interoperability requirements. "Over 75% of all respondents fundamentally believe that interoperability capabilities in eHealth solutions are of paramount importance," says Wayne Gudbranson, President & CEO of Branham Group Inc. He further states, "the respondents clearly understand the information exchange is becoming a significant requirement to effect transformative change in the healthcare system. Interoperability is at the very core of achieving information exchange." The study provided insightful data points, including:

85% of vendors deem interoperability as a key selling feature for their eHealth product solutions
75% of vendors feel the lack of well-defined and broadly accepted guidelines has impeded their ability to create interoperable products for buyers
63% of buyers would benefit from interoperability testing for both semantic and syntactic requirements,
Total annual spend on eHealth interoperability is estimated to be $366 million in Canada, and
Average Annual spend by Buyers on interoperability testing requirements can be upwards of $500K

The report entitled State of eHealth Interoperability in Canada is accessible through Branham’s eHealth NOW subscription services program.

About Branham Group Inc.
Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting firm servicing the global information technology marketplace. Branham Group assists information technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (eHealth and Green IT). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top information and communications technology (ICT) companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com. For more information on Branham Group’s eHealth practice please visit www.branhamgroup.com/ehealth

For more information please contact:

Ted Dhillon
Director
Branham Group Inc.
ehealth@branhamgroup.com
(613) 745-2282 ext. 121

20100127 - Branham Builds Continuum of Care eHealth Model

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:41:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy in the healthcare and eHealth space, recently completed the development of a complete Continuum of Care eHealth model. The healthcare delivery system is going through an accelerated period of intense focus and requisite transformation. The fundamental basis for this transformation is the gradual move from reactive healthcare to proactive wellness with the patient at the centre. There has also been a growing recognition of the need for the key stakeholders in the healthcare system to work in an integrated fashion across the complete Continuum of Care.

One of the key ingredients in this transformative movement is the need for more integrated information flows supported by healthcare ICT or eHealth across the Continuum of Care. The building blocks for the Continuum of Care already exist; what’s lacking is the integration and seamless exchange of information between and across these components. The acute care or hospital segment is no longer the primary point of eHealth deployment and utilization but is one of many. Information regarding the patient must be made available to all healthcare providers.

Branham has produced a model which tracks all eHealth products and services across the Continuum of Care. “We have categorized key point and multi-point eHealth technologies and vendors in our model,” says Wayne Gudbranson, President & CEO of Branham Group Inc. He further states, “This model is an excellent tool for eHealth vendors to understand how they are positioned in the healthcare marketplace. It is also a great tool for buyers to identify a range of solutions that address their requirements.”
The Continuum of Care eHealth Model is accessible through Branham’s eHealth NOW subscription services program.

About Branham Group Inc.
Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting firm servicing the global information technology marketplace. Branham Group assists information technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (eHealth and Green IT). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top information and communications technology (ICT) companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

For more information please contact:

Ted Dhillon
Director
Branham Group Inc.
ehealth@branhamgroup.com
(613) 745-2282 ext. 121

20091207 - Branham and Symantec Release Findings on the Current State of IT Security in Canada

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:17:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, and Symantec, a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions, are proud to announce the release of the Pulse of IT Security in Canada study.

Over the past seven years, Symantec and Branham Group have spearheaded this initiative, which assesses how key decision makers view and respond to IT security challenges in Canadian enterprises. One hundred senior managers with enterprise security responsibility in organizations with annual revenues of more than $50 million were interviewed to gain insight into Canadian enterprise IT security issues. This year's respondents represent a diverse cross-section of the Canadian economy, with 35 per cent coming from the High-Tech, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. This report highlights changes over the past 12 months and provides trending data for the survey period between 2003 and 2009.

"While IT security may have taken a slight hit on the corporate agenda as a result of the economic woes that have plagued much of the country over the past year, enterprise organizations across Canada continue to take a more proactive approach to IT security, even despite reduced budgets", notes Andrew Bisson, Branham’s Vice President of Consulting Services. "This year's study results reflect the ever changing threatscape, and the measures Canadians are taking to protect themselves."

"IT security is becoming so visible within the media and other outlets that organizations are making it more of a priority", adds Michael Murphy, Vice President and General Manager of Symantec Canada. "IT Security decision makers must allocate their spend strategically to ensure their organizations assets are protected from threats that are becoming increasingly sophisticated."

To download a free copy of the Pulse of IT Security in Canada study, visit the following link - http://www.branhamgroup.com/reports/Symantec-Pulse-of-IT-Security-in-Canada-Study-Volume-VII

About Branham Group Inc.
Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting fi rm servicing the global information technology marketplace. Branham Group assists information technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multiclient research subscription programs (eHealth, Outsourcing and Green IT). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top information technology companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

About Symantec
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help businesses and consumers secure and manage their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information is available at www.symantec.com. Symantec’s Canadian operations are headquartered in Toronto with offices in Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. For more information on Symantec products or current promotions, access Symantec's Canadian Web site at www.symantec.ca. Symantec is an active member of the Business Software Alliance (BSA).

For further information, please contact:

Andrew Bisson
Vice President, Consulting Services
613-745-2282 Ext. 117
go_to_market@branhamgroup.com

20090922 - Branham and YTA Host Luncheon Event to Discuss the Risks and Opportunities of Green IT

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:21:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, recently organized a Green IT luncheon event in conjunction with the York Technology Association (YTA) in Richmond Hill, Ontario on Sep 16.

The event was a timely panel discussion of Green IT leaders facilitated by Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group. The panel members represented companies offering unique solutions in the Green IT space, and included Alfred Hambsch, President of GEEP Inc. (an electric and electronic waste management company); Scott Martin, Director of Sales at ThinDesk (a company providing thin computing solutions); Jean-Jerome Baudry, CEO and Founder of Baudry Cybernomics Corp. (an IT professional services firm); and Michael Glenn, VP and CTO of Zerofootprint Software Inc. (a provider of emissions management software solutions).

The panel discussion focused on the following key topics:

The market opportunity for Green IT
Understanding the key trends in Green IT within the Canadian perspective
Green IT as a competitive differentiator
The challenges for companies adopting a Green IT strategy, and
Key customer needs and requirements from a Green IT product or service

All the panelists expect the Green IT space to grow exponentially in coming years as an increasing number of companies seek to drive cost efficiencies and meet green objectives through their ICT infrastructure. They also believe that while Canada has not done enough to move the green agenda forward so far, there will probably be significant movement on this front in 2010-2011. According to Ted Dhillon, Director of Green IT at the Branham Group, “As North America moves towards adopting legislations that put a price on carbon emissions, companies will increasingly need to look at Green IT both as a source of emissions as well as an enabler of solutions to the carbon conundrum. The question is not about whether that will happen, but when.” He further states, “The transition to a carbon constrained economy will create both risks and opportunities for vendors and consumers of ICT. The need to learn more about how Green IT can help in the fight against climate change has never been greater.”

For further information contact:
Ted Dhillon
Phone: (613) 745-2282 x121
Email: tdhillon@branhamgroup.com

About Branham Group Inc. (www.branhamgroup.com)
Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy servicing the global information & communications technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (eHealth, Green IT, etc.). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20090824 - Branham Group releases in-depth report, providing 3-year review of Canada's highly prosperous and continually evolving ICT Industry

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:48:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, is pleased to announce the release of its report entitled Canada's ICT Industry: A National Perspective. This comprehensive report includes analysis of Canada's leading ICT firms over the past 3 years (2006-2008) based on Branham300 data findings. The report provides an in-depth view of Canada's ICT Industry across a variety of areas and includes over 70 figures and more than 25 tables. The report provides tremendous incite into emerging trends and recent developments within the Canadian ICT industry. Major focus areas in the report, each of which detail revenue, revenue growth, revenue per employee, as well as national and international revenue sources, include:

an overview of the Canadian ICT Industry;
an extensive analysis of each of Canada's provinces and regions;
an in-depth examination of each Canadian ICT Industry sub-sector; as well as
a detailed breakdown of each of the quintiles comprising the Branham300's Top 250 listing.

"The Branham300 is the most comprehensive listing of Canada's top Information and Communication Technology companies," says Andrew Bisson, Vice President of Consulting Services at Branham Group. “This report takes information gathered over the course of the previous three years and provides insight into what Canada's premier companies are doing to remain on top of the ICT industry in Canada." Darren Anderson, Research Analyst and Branham300 Coordinator at Branham Group, further added that, "the information contained in this report can be used as a benchmarking tool for all industry stakeholders – investors, customers, vendors, and government alike – it illustrates where the ICT industry is growing in Canada as well as where it needs to improve."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:
Andrew Bisson (abisson@branhamgroup.com)
Vice President, Consulting Services
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 117

For general enquiries regarding the Branham300, please contact:
Darren Anderson (danderson@branhamgroup.com)
Research Analyst & Branham300 Coordinator
(613) 745-2282 ext. 122
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About the Branham300
During the past 15-plus years, the Branham300 has grown to become the most comprehensive listing of the top publicly traded and privately held organizations operating in the Canadian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, as ranked by gross revenue. The listing strives to raise the profile of the Canadian ICT industry, identify its leaders, as well as illustrate the depth and breadth of innovative technology that is offered by Canadian ICT organizations on a national and international stage. Appearing on the Branham300 provides companies with FREE exposure to a targeted national audience with comprehensive details on our website (www.branham300.com) and through it’s publication in the April/May edition of Backbone Magazine (www.backbonemag.com), which is distributed with the Globe and Mail. For many up-and-coming firms, recognition on the Branham300 listing has provided them with increased market exposure and brand awareness, while in many cases also opening the door to new business opportunities, both domestically and abroad.

About Branham Group Inc.
(www.branhamgroup.com)
Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting firm servicing the global Information & Communication Technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (eHealth, Green IT, etc.). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

Canada’s ICT Industry: A National Perspective (2009 Edition)

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:36:00 GMT

Canada's ICT Industry: A National Perspective (2009 Edition) provides an in-depth analysis of Canada's leading ICT companies based on Branham300 aggregate data that was collected from 2006-2008. The report is broken down into four major sections, including: an overview of the Canadian ICT industry, an extensive analysis of each of Canada’s provinces and regions, an in-depth examination of each Canadian ICT Industry sub-sector, as well as a detailed breakdown of each of the quintiles comprising the Branham300’s Top 250 listing. This report includes over 70 figures and more than 25 tables, as it provides comprehensive intelligence on key industry metrics (revenue, revenue growth, revenue per employee, national and international revenue sources) along with extensive discussion on the happenings within the Canadian ICT industry during the past three years.

This report is a valuable resource for those who operate within the Canadian ICT industry as well as those who track it. It is also a must-have benchmarking tool for established industry veterans as well as new technology start-ups, as it provides valuable incite into what the industry leaders are doing to succeed.

Please refer to the following sample Table of Contents:

2009 Branham300 ICT Report_TOC

For more information on how to access the 2009 Edition of the report, please contact:

Andrew Bisson (abisson@branhamgroup.com)
Vice President, Consulting Services
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 117

20090819 - 2010 Branham300 Application Now Available Online

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:19:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, is pleased to announce that the 2010 Branham300 online application is now available - https://www.branham300.com/application. During the past 15-plus years, the Branham300 has grown to become the most comprehensive listing of the top publicly traded and privately held organizations operating in the Canadian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry as ranked by gross revenue. The listing strives to raise the profile of the Canadian ICT industry, identify its leaders, as well as illustrate the depth and breadth of innovative technology that is offered by Canadian ICT organizations on a national and international stage.

Appearing on the Branham300 provides companies with FREE exposure to a targeted national audience with comprehensive details on our website (www.branham300.com) and through it’s publication in the April/May edition of Backbone Magazine (www.backbonemag.com), which is distributed with the Globe and Mail. For many up-and-coming firms, recognition on the Branham300 listing has provided them with increased market exposure and brand awareness, while in many cases also opening the door to new business opportunities, both domestically and abroad.

The Branham300 recognizes leading ICT companies on the following lists:

Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies
Top 25 Up-and-Comers (companies established after December 31st, 2005)
Top 25 IT Multinationals

Please visit https://www.branham300.com/application/criteria.php to review the specific criteria to qualify for inclusion in the Branham300.

The application is available online at https://www.branham300.com/application. The submissions deadline is November 27, 2009.

Branham Group is proud to continue its association with Backbone Magazine (www.backbonemag.com) and is pleased to announce that the 2010 edition of the Branham300 will be published in their April/May 2010 publication. Backbone Magazine is published bi-monthly and is available on newsstands and through subscription to the Globe & Mail.

Branham Group is also offering companies the opportunity to become a sponsor of the Branham300 listing, presenting an excellent opportunity for targeted exposure to senior level IT executives in Canada and the industry abroad.

About Branham Group Inc.
(www.branhamgroup.com)
Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting firm servicing the global information & communications technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (eHealth, Green IT, etc.). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top information technology companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

All enquiries regarding the Branham300 should be made to: Darren Anderson, Branham300 Coordinator, (613) 745-2282 ext. 122, danderson@branhamgroup.com

All enquiries regarding sponsorship of the Branham300 should be made to: Andrew Bisson, (613) 745-2282 ext. 117, abisson@branhamgroup.com.

20090716 - Branham Group Releases its Email Archiving Vendor Landscape Series

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:34:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released the results of its Email Archiving Vendor Landscape study. The study, published as a series of five reports, takes an in-depth view at five solutions in the Email Arching space: Autonomy EAS, IBM Content Collector, Symantec Enterprise Vault, Mimosa NearPoint and CA Message Manager.

Each report provides an in-depth evaluation of one vendor's solution across 85 technical criteria and covers a series of topics to provide readers with an understanding of both the vendor and the offering. In addition, each report includes a technical comparison matrix that compares the capabilities of all five solutions using a five metric scale (ranging from No Support to Extensive Support).

"As the email archiving space matures, each of the vendors has continued to innovate and evolve to meet the needs of today�s highly dynamic environment," says Andrew Bisson, Vice President of Consulting Services at Branham Group. "We are also seeing a diversity of approaches in the space. While Mimosa has garnered significant attention for its log-shipping approach, Autonomy EAS provides a very robust overall solution and IBM is coming out with a new Content Collector offering that builds on its CommonStore product with a more integrated approach to content management." Ted Dhillon, Director of Planning & Market Analysis, further added that "electronic discovery imperatives appear to be driving the adoption of email archiving technologies as compared to the email and storage management needs from a couple of years ago."

The Email Archiving Vendor Landscape series is a valuable resource for those who are seeking to create or validate a shortlist of suitable solutions based on their specific needs and priorities. It is also a must-have resource for product managers seeking to understand their capabilities and positioning relative to other vendors.

For more information on how to access this series of reports, please contact:

Andrew Bisson (abisson@branhamgroup.com)
Vice President, Consulting Services
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 117

Email Archiving Vendor Landscape Study

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:36:00 GMT

The Email Archiving Vendor Landscape study is a series of five reports that provide an in-depth view of key Email Archiving solutions, including Mimosa NearPoint, Autonomy EAS, IBM Content Collector, Symantec Enterprise Vault, and CA Message Manager.

Each report provides an in-depth evaluation of a vendor’s solution across 85 technical criteria and covers a series of topics with an overall strengths and weaknesses assessment to provide readers with an understanding of both the vendor and the offering. In addition, reports also include a technical comparison matrix that compares the capabilities of all five solutions using a five metric scale (ranging from No Support to Extensive Support).

Please refer to the following sample Table of Contents for each of the reports:

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For more information on how to access this series of reports, please contact:

Andrew Bisson (abisson@branhamgroup.com)
Vice President, Consulting Services
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 117

Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Vendor Landscape Study

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:12:00 GMT

The Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Vendor Landscape study is a series of eight reports that provide an in-depth view of key PPM solutions, including CA Clarity PPM, Serena Mariner, Oracle Primavera, Daptiv PPM, Planview Enterprise, Compuware Changepoint, Microsoft Office EPM and HP PPM Center.

Each report provides an in-depth evaluation of a vendor’s solution across 41 technical criteria and covers a series of topics with an overall strengths and weaknesses assessment to provide readers with an understanding of both the vendor and the offering. In addition, reports also include a technical comparison matrix that compares the capabilities of all eight solutions using a five metric scale (ranging from No Support to Extensive Support).

The PPM Vendor Landscape series is a valuable resource for those who are seeking to create or validate a shortlist of suitable solutions based on their specific needs and priorities. It is also a must-have resource for product managers seeking to understand their capabilities and positioning relative to other vendors.

Please refer to the following sample Table of Contents for each of the reports:

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For more information on how to access this series of reports, please contact:

Andrew Bisson (abisson@branhamgroup.com)
Vice President, Consulting Services
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 117

20090707 - Branham Group Releases its Project and Portfolio Management Vendor Landscape Series

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:34:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, has released the results of its Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Vendor Landscape study. This series of eight reports provides an in-depth view of key PPM solutions, including CA Clarity PPM, Serena Mariner, Oracle Primavera, Daptiv PPM, Planview Enterprise, Compuware Changepoint and HP PPM Center.

Each report provides an in-depth evaluation of one vendor�s solution across 41 technical criteria and covers a series of topics to provide readers with an understanding of both the vendor and the offering. In addition, reports also include a technical comparison matrix that compares the capabilities of all eight solutions using a five metric scale (ranging from No Support to Extensive Support).

"This dynamic space includes a variety of vendors, each of which are taking their own approach to PPM," says Christian Gravelle, Senior Technical Analyst at Branham Group. �Microsoft continues to provide a strong solution for Windows-based environments, with vendors like CA and HP offering full-featured solutions for large organizations with heterogeneous infrastructures. Oracle's recent acquisition of Primavera has been a significant development which has given Oracle some unique strengths but poses some potential challenges for customers going forward." According to Andrew Bisson, Vice President of Consulting Services, "One important trend we have seen in the past two years is a shift toward SaaS offerings for mid-sized enterprises, even among the larger vendors of full-featured solutions. With its unique focus on the mid-office, Daptiv is an interesting solution for those looking to gain more visibility into the activities that are typically overlooked by some of the enterprise-scale solutions."

For more information on how to access this series of reports, please contact:

Andrew Bisson (abisson@branhamgroup.com)
Vice President, Consulting Services
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 117

20090619 - Branham CEO Keynote Speaker At Canada's Digital Economy: Moving Forward Forum

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:34:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, is pleased to announce that J. Wayne Gudbranson, President & CEO will be a keynote speaker at a one-day forum to discuss the future of Canada's digital economy in Ottawa on June 22, 2009.

The forum, hosted by the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and co-chaired by Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Research in Motion Inc., aims to identify the key areas that Canada needs to address in order to regain its leadership position in the global digital economy.

Mr. Gudbranson's presentation will address the current state of Canada�s digital economy, providing in-depth analysis and insight on Canada's strengths, weaknesses, emerging challenges and future opportunities.

"I am honored to have been invited by the Minister to be a keynote speaker at the Digital Economy Forum", stated Gudbranson. "I am especially pleased to be sharing the stage with many prominent senior industry leaders who will contribute their expertise to further an action plan to regain Canada's competitiveness and momentum in the digital economy".

The expected results of the forum are to end the day with an agenda to advance the digital economy in Canada. Discussion will be based upon the following themes:

promoting business innovation using ICTs;
building a digital infrastructure of the future;
ensuring a stronger, safer online marketplace;
moving forward.

Participation in this event is by invitation only, however, the full day will be broadcast live online via the Industry Canada website http://www.ic.gc.ca.

About Branham Group Inc.(www.branhamgroup.com)
Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic marketing consulting firm servicing the global information & communications technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related organizations in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Plan, Market and Partner), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (eHealth, Green IT). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top information technology companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors.

For further information contact:
J. Wayne Gudbranson
Phone: (613) 745-2282 x113
Email: wayne@branhamgroup.com