Springboard Research

Local ISVs and smaller global vendors have captured an estimated 54% of the Software-as-a-Service market in Asia Pacific during 2006-07, according to the latest research by Springboard Research, a leading innovator in the IT Market Research industry.

Springboard Research today announced that the Virtualization software and services market in Asia Pacific will grow at an estimated CAGR of 42% to reach US$1.35 billion by 2010, as CIO interest in the technology has steadily increased.

Springboard Research today reported that local System Integrators and ISVs are playing a significant role in SOA vendors’ ability to penetrate four major domestic markets in Asia - especially evident in the Chinese market.

Springboard Research today announced the appointment of Michael Barnes as its Vice President for Software Research. Mr. Barnes will be responsible for all research and consulting focused on software.

Springboard Research today appointed of Bryan Wang as its Research Director - Connectivity Research; for driving Springboard presence in the critical telecom, mobility and data communications markets.

Springboard Research today reported that Sri Lanka’s PC/Server market recorded a growth rate of 13.5% YoY in Q3 2007 with 56,806 units shipped. Home and government segments were the key growth drivers.

Springboard Research reported today that Bangladesh’s Portable PC shipments totaled 8,244 units in Q3 2007, marking YTY growth of 331.1%. Overall PC/Server shipments grew 26.3% YTY, with 53,699 units shipped in the quarter.

Springboard Research today became the first ever Asian firm to be named a “Rising Star” in the global IT Market Research industry by Outsell, the leading advisory firm for the information industry.