This study, which is a translation of the Japanese report (IDC #J6090106), analyzes the business analytics solutions investment sizes in the market from 2003-2005 by segment and by industry. It also provides market forecasts from 2006-2010.
Business analytics solutions will grow steadily amid intensifying competition among companies in the Japan market and efforts toward more effective product/service delivery and distribution through the deployment of new technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID). To provide optimal solutions according to user needs, it is necessary for vendors to strengthen their consulting capabilities and endeavor to expand the repertoire of products/services delivered, says Kazuyuki Ide, research manager, Software Research, IDC Japan.
Companies Mentioned: Cognos; SAS Institue; Hyperion; SAP AG; Oracle; Business Objects