The following Trends reports are available for single purchase:
Trends in Open Source
Five years of research has gone into the Trends in Open Source report. The Trends in Open Source report discusses The Standish
group’s research study of the top 10 drivers that are influencing decisions on how IT is adopting open source technology. This
report identifies, defines, and analyzes the top drivers influencing the open source marketplace. It covers the growth profile in
major IT product segments.
Trends in Readiness
The Trends in Readiness report looks at the trends and drivers causing the rise of readiness programs and the role stakeholders
play in this approach. This report identifies, defines, and analyzes the top drivers in the Readiness marketplace. It breaks down each
driver into several areas and explains the reasons why they are affecting the adoption of Readiness programs. It also considers the
ten major categories organizations need to consider when looking at creating an active readiness program.
Trends in Green Computing
The Trends in Green Computing report is a study of the top 10 drivers that are influencing decisions on how IT implements a green
computing environment. This report identifies, defines, and analyzes the top 10 drivers in the green computing marketplace. It
breaks down each driver into several areas and explains the reasons why they are affecting the adoption of green computing.
Trends in SOA
The Trends in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) report is a study of the top 10 drivers that are influencing decisions on how IT
implements SOA. This report identifies, defines, and analyzes the top 10 drivers in the SOA marketplace. It breaks down each driver
into several areas and explains the reasons why they are affecting the adoption of SOA.
Trends in Service Delivery
The Trends in Service Delivery report is a study of the top 10 drivers that are influencing decisions on how IT delivers services. This
report identifies, defines, and analyzes the top 10 drivers in the service delivery marketplace. It breaks down each driver into several
areas and explains the reasons why they are affecting service delivery options.
IT Trends for 2007/2008
Trends in IT 2007/2008 is our forecast of current and future direction and movement to new technologies, methodologies,
standards, processes, and/or performance. Each trend has a number of drivers. A driver, the way we define it, could be a
government mandate, such as SOX or HIPAA compliance, market-driven events, business fads, a new discovery, or vendor-led
initiatives.
Trends in SOX Compliance Report
The Trends in SOX Compliance report is a study of the top 10 drivers that are influencing decisions regarding IT compliance
services. This report identifies, defines, and analyzes the top 10 drivers in the SOX compliance initiative. It breaks down each driver
into several areas and explains the reasons why they are affecting SOX compliance options.
Trends in Optimization Report
The Trends in Optimization report is a study of the top 10 drivers that are influencing decisions regarding the optimization of IT
services. This report identifies, defines, and analyzes the top 10 drivers in IT optimization and how these trends affect the general IT
marketplace. It breaks down each driver into several areas and explains the reasons why they are affecting optimization options.