The cost of developing a drug is reaching astronomical levels, and the life science industry is looking to cut costs wherever possible. Therefore, company executives are turning their attention to improving inefficiencies during the most expensive phase of drug development clinical trials. This report will analyze software solutions developed to streamline the clinical research process.

As healthcare organizations implement electronic health records, they are becoming increasingly aware of the ways clinical decision support tools will help them improve quality of care, comply with clinical standards and take part in pay for performance initiatives. However, CDS includes a vast range of solutions, many of which are difficult to implement. This report will help you understand where CDS is today and where it will be in five years.

The market in Systems Management has evolved over recent years, the leading vendors have all integrated the ability to monitor and manage a variety of infrastructure components, from virtual servers to network switches, in to their solutions. The other major transformation over recent years has been the acceptance that IT departments need standardised process and procedures so that the delivery of IT as a service can be managed more effectively. This IT Service Management focus has seen many Systems Management vendors use the ITIL classifications when describing capabilities. However, this Report is focused on the Systems Management capabilities and not Service Management, and as a result we have identified that only seven major vendors have the breath of coverage to be included in this Report.

The pharmaceutical industry is facing increasing pressures to introduce ePedigree and RFID solutions into their supply chains. This will create a number of opportunities for vendors to develop their business in the area, though it will prove very challenging.

Based on a survey of 100 local government agencies in Europe and North America, this Datamonitor study provides insight into IT and business priorities. Results focus on two growing trends in the government sector: community wireless and continuity of operations.

With constituents demanding new and better services from government, CRM has become widely accepted in the public sector, and is used in a number of ways to improve a variety of business process. A key aspect to remember is that in the end, CRM is a strategy first and a technology second; no matter how much an agency rolls out the technology, without a citizen-centric approach, it is unlikely to reap any benefit from implementing a CRM solution. This report will help you understand the market forces affecting the adoption of CRM in government. Gain insight into what features and functionality governments look for in a CRM solution and view the market size and growth for CRM over the next five years.

This report provides an overview of challenges facing healthcare organizations in 2008. It delivers Datamonitor's view of the technology priorities of providers and payers as well as strategies to help vendors in the healthcare technology market.

The requirement for a multi-channel IP network and unified communications to support all of an organization’s interaction and collaboration needs has never been more evident. It is becoming increasingly important for IT management to begin to lay the foundations for the availability of integrated common communication services, either by infrastructure upgrades or through Managed Services. If organizations have not already, they should put in place the foundation of a converged IP environment, along with exploiting unified communications and the latest collaboration mechanisms.

Based on a survey of 150 state and local government agencies in Europe and North America, this Datamonitor study provides insight into IT and business priorities. Results focus on two growing trends in the government sector: Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

This report examines pharmacovigilance technology solutions designed to alleviate the challenges in drug safety management faced by the pharmaceutical industry and the regulatory agencies. It identifies the key forces driving the adoption of pharmacovigilance technology solutions and analyzes the crucial issues that will impede the uptake of drug safety monitoring tools The report also discusses the key functionalities needed for a complete pharmacovigilance solution and offers insight into how IT vendors can improve their products.

Biometrics has become widely used by governments across the globe, most prominently in passports but also in various other situations. This has created numerous opportunities for vendors of all kinds. However, while there are myriad opportunities available, it is important for vendors to maintain an element of caution as there are a number of potential hurdles.

In this piece, Datamonitor's analyst specializing in government technology will outline changes in your market, explain which trends will have the biggest impact, and highlight who will benefit from the fast-paced developments in the industry. Learn about the top trends in government in 2008, gain insight into the technology areas in which government organizations are investing and identify strategies for expanding business opportunities in government.

Based on a survey of 150 state and local government agencies in Europe and North America, this Datamonitor study provides insight into IT and business priorities. Results focus on two growing trends in the government sector: Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

RFID has been a hyped solution in the pharmaceutical industry for a number of years. This report assesses the drivers and inhibitors behind ePedigree and RFID and the strategy vendors need to adopt to achieve success.