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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tt3ckl/ict_needs_of_enter) has announced the addition of the "ICT Needs of Enterprises in Emerging Markets: Case Studies and Opportunities in Various Business Segments" report to their offering.

When looking at telecom opportunities in emerging markets, much of the focus has been on the growth of mobile devices and services due to less-developed fixed markets, the success of the low-cost prepaid mobile operator business model and growth strategies addressing lower-income segments. As mobile growth rates slow and the market starts to mature, market segmentation becomes more important, and the consumer/enterprise split is the primary way in which to distinguish customer types.

ICT Needs of Enterprises in Emerging Markets focuses on the enterprise opportunity as it pertains to emerging markets. The analysis includes examples from more developed markets to better understand how emerging markets are likely to develop and to highlight the best practices employed by leading operators in these markets. An important focus of the report is to look at the scope of products and services that an operator can offer in the enterprise market, the ways in which to expand the portfolio, and the potential benefits and risks of doing so.

Key findings include:

- The enterprise portion of the communications markets in emerging markets is similar to that of developed markets.

- Operators must have a clear picture of local business demographics and allocate resources accordingly. The structure of business demographics and employment differs significantly country-by-country in terms of the sizes of business and the preponderance of different vertical industries.

- Business density is lower in emerging markets. The burden of formalizing a business falls more heavily on smaller businesses in economies with a lower income, and so tends to also result in a lower portion of small businesses.

The report is targeted at a range of industry participants requiring an overview of the market and an analysis of the different players, including:

- Mobile network operators

- Service providers

- IT managers in emerging markets

- Local and national government leaders

- NGOs

Companies Mentioned

- Belgacom

- Bluefish

- Google

- Intuit

- KPN

- LOT

- Microsoft

- Mobily

- Mobinil

- MTN

- Orange

- Play

- QSC

- StorTech

- Telefonica

- Verizon

- Vodacom

- Vodafone

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tt3ckl/ict_needs_of_enter

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Minister Yelich Connects Small and Medium Enterprises with New Business Opportunities - msnbc.com

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN — Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, provided opening remarks at the Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Opportunities Forum to demonstrate the Harper Government's continuing support for Western Canada's dynamic and growing aerospace, defence and shipbuilding sectors.

"Our Government is committed to supporting small and medium-sized businesses by connecting them with opportunities for reaching new markets throughout Western Canada," said Minister Yelich. "Our Shipbuilding Action Plan is just one of the many ways we are creating jobs and economic growth in the West."

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) and Enterprise Saskatchewan partnered to host this event to provide comprehensive details on the Government's Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) policy.The forum also allowed Saskatchewan small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to network with companies that have IRB obligations and establish valuable business connections in the aerospace, defence and shipbuilding sectors.

Since 2006, WD has made significant investments in projects and initiatives that support Western Canada's aerospace, defence and, shipbuilding industries. These investments have resulted in exciting new opportunities across the West and are creating jobs, providing training and research benefits to industry professionals, and improving the productivity and safety of technology and equipment in these sectors.

IRBs consist of contracts awarded to Canadian businesses and investments made in high-technology sectors of the Canadian economy by successful bidders on federal defence and shipbuilding projects.

The Harper Government's $33 billion National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy is expected to create thousands of high-value jobs and will provide three decades of stability for shipbuilders across the country. Economic Action Plan 2012 highlighted Western Canada's Shipbuilding Action Plan, which will support western businesses in taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the Strategy.

Over the coming months, WD will be hosting several events to highlight how companies can take advantage of industrial opportunities. For more information about these upcoming supplier development events, or to register online, please visit www.wd-deo.gc.ca.

Western Economic Diversification Canada works with the provinces, industry associations and communities to promote the development and diversification of the western economy, coordinates federal economic activities in the West and advances the interests of western Canadians in national decision making.

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Western Canada's dynamic and growing aerospace, defence and shipbuilding sectors were in the spotlight today at the Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Opportunities Forum. The event was co-hosted by WD and Enterprise Saskatchewan and allowed Saskatchewan businesses to network with companies such as Seaspan Marine to discuss key opportunities.

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Minister Yelich Connects Small and Medium Enterprises with New Business Opportunities - msnbc.com

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN — Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, provided opening remarks at the Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Opportunities Forum to demonstrate the Harper Government's continuing support for Western Canada's dynamic and growing aerospace, defence and shipbuilding sectors.

"Our Government is committed to supporting small and medium-sized businesses by connecting them with opportunities for reaching new markets throughout Western Canada," said Minister Yelich. "Our Shipbuilding Action Plan is just one of the many ways we are creating jobs and economic growth in the West."

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) and Enterprise Saskatchewan partnered to host this event to provide comprehensive details on the Government's Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) policy.The forum also allowed Saskatchewan small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to network with companies that have IRB obligations and establish valuable business connections in the aerospace, defence and shipbuilding sectors.

Since 2006, WD has made significant investments in projects and initiatives that support Western Canada's aerospace, defence and, shipbuilding industries. These investments have resulted in exciting new opportunities across the West and are creating jobs, providing training and research benefits to industry professionals, and improving the productivity and safety of technology and equipment in these sectors.

IRBs consist of contracts awarded to Canadian businesses and investments made in high-technology sectors of the Canadian economy by successful bidders on federal defence and shipbuilding projects.

The Harper Government's $33 billion National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy is expected to create thousands of high-value jobs and will provide three decades of stability for shipbuilders across the country. Economic Action Plan 2012 highlighted Western Canada's Shipbuilding Action Plan, which will support western businesses in taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the Strategy.

Over the coming months, WD will be hosting several events to highlight how companies can take advantage of industrial opportunities. For more information about these upcoming supplier development events, or to register online, please visit www.wd-deo.gc.ca.

Western Economic Diversification Canada works with the provinces, industry associations and communities to promote the development and diversification of the western economy, coordinates federal economic activities in the West and advances the interests of western Canadians in national decision making.

For Broadcast Use:

Western Canada's dynamic and growing aerospace, defence and shipbuilding sectors were in the spotlight today at the Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Opportunities Forum. The event was co-hosted by WD and Enterprise Saskatchewan and allowed Saskatchewan businesses to network with companies such as Seaspan Marine to discuss key opportunities.

Subscribe to news releases and keep up-to-date on the latest from WD

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A stronger West. A stronger Canada

© Marketwire 2012

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Minister Yelich Connects Small and Medium Enterprises with New Business Opportunities - msnbc.com

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN — Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, provided opening remarks at the Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Opportunities Forum to demonstrate the Harper Government's continuing support for Western Canada's dynamic and growing aerospace, defence and shipbuilding sectors.

"Our Government is committed to supporting small and medium-sized businesses by connecting them with opportunities for reaching new markets throughout Western Canada," said Minister Yelich. "Our Shipbuilding Action Plan is just one of the many ways we are creating jobs and economic growth in the West."

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) and Enterprise Saskatchewan partnered to host this event to provide comprehensive details on the Government's Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) policy.The forum also allowed Saskatchewan small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to network with companies that have IRB obligations and establish valuable business connections in the aerospace, defence and shipbuilding sectors.

Since 2006, WD has made significant investments in projects and initiatives that support Western Canada's aerospace, defence and, shipbuilding industries. These investments have resulted in exciting new opportunities across the West and are creating jobs, providing training and research benefits to industry professionals, and improving the productivity and safety of technology and equipment in these sectors.

IRBs consist of contracts awarded to Canadian businesses and investments made in high-technology sectors of the Canadian economy by successful bidders on federal defence and shipbuilding projects.

The Harper Government's $33 billion National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy is expected to create thousands of high-value jobs and will provide three decades of stability for shipbuilders across the country. Economic Action Plan 2012 highlighted Western Canada's Shipbuilding Action Plan, which will support western businesses in taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the Strategy.

Over the coming months, WD will be hosting several events to highlight how companies can take advantage of industrial opportunities. For more information about these upcoming supplier development events, or to register online, please visit www.wd-deo.gc.ca.

Western Economic Diversification Canada works with the provinces, industry associations and communities to promote the development and diversification of the western economy, coordinates federal economic activities in the West and advances the interests of western Canadians in national decision making.

For Broadcast Use:

Western Canada's dynamic and growing aerospace, defence and shipbuilding sectors were in the spotlight today at the Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Opportunities Forum. The event was co-hosted by WD and Enterprise Saskatchewan and allowed Saskatchewan businesses to network with companies such as Seaspan Marine to discuss key opportunities.

Subscribe to news releases and keep up-to-date on the latest from WD

Follow us on Twitter

A stronger West. A stronger Canada

© Marketwire 2012

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