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Strategic Maintenance Solutions (SMS), a global leader in the implementation, enhancement and validation of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) and Calibrated Asset Management systems, recently received high honors from the multinational technology and consulting corporation, IBM.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non-life insurance industry in Ireland. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for distribution channels. 'Non-Life Insurance Distribution Channels in Ireland to 2017: Market Databook' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non-life insurance industry in Ireland. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Irish non-life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

For much of the review period, consumer foodservice saw a good growth in transaction volume and current value terms. This growth was driven by expansion in Egypt's mid-income group and by good growth in travel and tourism. Outlet volume growth was meanwhile more subdued, with the country already having a large number of independent outlets in its major cities and thus facing saturation in many areas and channels. However, chained outlet volume expansion was strong during the review period, with...

Retail value sales in home care recorded a moderate increase in current terms in 2011. Growth was curtailed by declining sales in laundry care, the largest category, and a slower gain in dishwashing.

Greece has been in recession since 2008 and in 2011 the economy contracted by 6.9%. The nation was granted two bailouts by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the EU. While the first bailout was sanctioned in 2010, the second was ratified in February 2012. However, with worsening economic conditions, the possibility of a third bailout, with loans of up to EUR44 billion was agreed upon by Eurozone finance ministers in November 2012. The country is not expected to return to positive growth until 2015, once the sovereign debt crisis begins to subside. The growth of the Greek insurance industry is closely tied to the nation's economic growth. Consequently, its performance was adversely impacted by the country's prolonged recession.

Broadcasting & Cable TV: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Broadcasting & Cable TV industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "HANDOK Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the HANDOK Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Epistaxis - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Epistaxis, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Epistaxis. Epistaxis - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Bacterial Infections - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Bacterial Infections, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Bacterial Infections. Bacterial Infections - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Sterilization Market [ETO Sterilization, E-Beam, Gamma, Steam, Vapor Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP), Hydrogen Gas Plasma, Ozone] (Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food Applications), Equipments & Contract Services - Global Forecast To 2017

BMI View: The Kenyan telecoms market is dynamic and developing rapidly, even by regional standards in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a regional leader in terms of value-added services, most notably Safaricom's MPESA mobile banking service, which is a global leader. The rapid expansion of leased international bandwidth is also proving an important catalyst for data consumption. Meanwhile, the conventional mobile market still holds growth potential with penetration of just 68.9% in Q212. However, countering this positive outlook, and perhaps driving innovation, are low prices and regulatory uncertainty.

BMI View: Iran's mobile penetration was reported as exceeding 110% in the third quarter 2012. Although the fixed-line and internet sectors continue to record positive growth, they remain restricted by tight government regulation, censorship and underinvestment in network infrastructure. All three sectors present significant growth opportunities but we expect the mobile sector to continue to outperform because of superior network investments and competition between the operators.

BMI View: Denmark is hoping to avoid becoming an oil importer for another few years, despite declining near-term production. The government is confident the country will sustain its position as a net exporter of gas until the end of the decade, with some recovery in volumes likely over the medium term. Given the scale of the likely near-term fall in gas output, however, Denmark may experience a shortfall by 2013. Over the longer term, shale gas could play an important role in boosting supply, but environmental concerns may slow the rate of progress.

BMI View: The government of President Santos continues to prioritise investment into the country's construction sector. Coupled with structural changes to the sector and sound economic policy making, we forecast strong real growth forecast of 5.6% for 2013. This bullish outlook is supported by: the free-trade agreement signed by Colombia and the United States on May 15 2012; continuing expansion in the resource extracting sector; the 10-year US$55bn transport infrastructure budget; the creation of a national infrastructure agency; and the passing of a public-private partnership law to facilitate procurement and propel infrastructure growth. That said, we also continue to highlight persistent risks, such as security, that could put a dent in Colombia's upward trend.

We are downgrading our industry forecast to account for the current economic environment and the sharp crash in uranium prices that was experienced this year. The decline in prices has led to the postponement of several major uranium projects in the country and as a result, has pushed back investments. We expect Namibia's mining industry to reach US$4.4bn by 2017, an annual average growth of 12.5% from 2011 levels.

The heat wave that has affected Morocco in recent months has damaged the outlook for 2012/13 agricultural output. Grain production is forecast to drop, forcing the country to import significant amounts of grains in the short term. This will very likely keep food price inflation high and GDP growth lower. The dairy sector is benefiting from growing interest from international dairy companies and is likely to enjoy strong growth in the coming years. In the livestock industry, we expect increased government support and investment - backed by strong domestic demand - to help these sectors to develop.

Estonia's consumer outlook remains broadly positive, underpinned by falling unemployment and rising wages. Nevertheless, the private label has become an important part of grocery shopping, supported by the wide range of goods promoted by leading mass grocery retail players in the country. The maturity of many food and drinks categories will also contribute to relatively modest volume and value growth of the overall grocery market.

BMI View: While the Portuguese market has the second-highest penetration rate in the region, it lags behind other markets in terms of postpaid percentage, ARPU value and mobile broadband penetration. The market struggles to generate revenue on the same level as many of the European markets, given the lower GDP per capita than many other countries in the region.

BMI View: Lithuania's mobile operators face considerable challenges in 2013 as they continue their 3G/3.5G network buildouts and begin developing their 4G networks and encouraging customers to switch to postpaid and mobile broadband services. Usage of non-voice services - which will be key to growing revenues - remains muted, owing to pressures on consumer spending as well as the near ubiquity of higher-capacity fixed broadband services. There is, however, growing interest in multi-play packages and operators that offer mobile as part of those packages should do well. However, current scenarios suggest continued ARPU erosion for at least another three years and operators may be justified in considering where and when to invest in 4G.

Germany's metals sector will continue to feel the squeeze in the coming quarters as output prices remain low and costs stay stubbornly high. We forecast subdued growth in consumption of key metals such as steel, copper and aluminium, chiefly due to a weak outlook for economic activity in the country. Moreover, ongoing political and economic malaise in the eurozone will ensure demand from the most important export market remains muted.

Progressively unfolding patient case scenarios were presented to 200 U.S. oncologists, who manage patients with advanced melanoma, to understand differences in clinical decisions and the factors that influence those decisions. Data presented includes oncologist treatment regimen choices, factors that influence their decisions, barriers to optimal patient care and confidence in patient treatment. This report identifies market changes based on a comparison of physician practice patterns from 2011 and 2012 and provides actionable data for developing marketing strategies.

Forex & CFD traders in Australia cast their vote in the May 2012 Investment Trends CFD Report, shooting LCG Markets to the top of the tables when it came to Value for Money, as traders seek the best value among leading CFD & Forex Brokers.

Desktop, laptop netbooks are among the latest gadgets used to connect to the internet. One of the needed materials is the Ethernet network board module to complete one computer. The enc28j60 arduino presents one of the practical alternatives in the market today that offers the cheap Ethernet network board module.

The purpose of this research study is to examine the current and evolving practice patterns of oncologists in managing advanced non-Hodgkins lymphoma. A survey with unfolding patient case scenarios was presented to 158 U.S. oncologists for their open-ended responses to questions concerning their choices of treatment regimens, factors that influenced their decisions, barriers to optimal patient treatment and confidence in treatment and management of patients. This survey was conducted in 2011 and 2012 using parallel cases to determine trends across time and changes in practice patterns in the management of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

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The purpose of this study is to examine changes in the market for therapeutics used in the treatment of advanced lung cancer by examining longitudinal practice patterns of oncologists. Progressively unfolding patient case scenarios were presented to 152 U.S. oncologists for their responses to open-ended questions concerning their choices of treatment regimens, factors that influence their decisions, barriers to optimal patient treatment and confidence in treatment and management of patients. This report examines the market for therapeutics by comparing oncology practice patterns in the treatment of advanced lung cancer in 2011 and 2012.

A survey with unfolding patient case scenarios was presented to 180 U.S. oncologists who manage patients with metastatic breast cancer for their open-ended responses. In each case, oncologists were asked to respond to questions concerning their choices of treatment regimens, factors that influenced their decisions, barriers to optimal patient treatment and confidence in treatment and management of patients. This survey was conducted in 2011 and 2012 to determine trends across time and changes in practice patterns in the management of advanced breast cancer.