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Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Global Office Equipment Market to Reach US$78 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn ? Businesses are increasingly emphasizing on implementing measures that can increase productivity, improve efficiency and minimize cost of their office equipment. Advent of modern office automation processes has allowed office equipment to become cheaper, faster, and more advanced, enabling offices to deliver better output and become paperless in the true sense. With improved infrastructure and advanced digitization processes, standalone equipment can now be networked with computers. As a result, companies are adopting solutions such as enhancing the flow of electronic information, shifting to A4 from A3 devices, installing multifunction products, consolidating office equipment, and implementing managed print services, to gain the most of their office environments. With an aim to minimize cost, businesses are leveraging on the expertise of equipment suppliers to enhance information flow to right-size equipment. The migration of stand-alone users to multifunction printers and growing acceptance of color enabled copiers/printers offers potential growth opportunity in the office equipment market.

The United States and Europe are mature markets for office equipment and therefore growth in these countries is expected to be relatively slow in the near future. Strong growth is expected from the developing markets of Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, in particular China, Brazil, India, Indonesia and Russia. China represents the largest market for office equipment in Asia-Pacific, with the demand for equipment such as Multi Function Products (MFPs) increasing at a significant pace. Rapid economic growth and emergence of numerous small and medium scale enterprises is contributing to the increased demand for low-end MFPs in China.

Product and technology innovations are driving global sales of office equipment. The new products are also cost-effective, efficient, and user-friendly thereby improving business efficiency of office environment. Presently, multifunctional products, that are capable of carrying out many tasks, are becoming popular in offices and home setups. Technological advancements have also played a vital role in improving the quality and reliability of multifunction printers. Further, the development of standards for interoperability of various electronic digital devices has made it possible to develop the multifunctional products.

The small office and home office (SOHO) sector offers enormous opportunities for manufacturers of office equipment. The sector accounts for a substantial portion of the demand for printers, PCs, copiers, scanners, faxes, and answering machines. While laser printers are popular with small offices, inkjet printers are popular with home offices. The market has also benefited from the declining prices of various products targeted at the SOHO sector. The increase in home office users fueled growth in the PC and telecommunications markets. Advent of powerful and flexible new computers and networking equipment provides home-based enterprises the advantage of having computing power similar to that of a large corporation. Consequently, the demand for PC and equipment, including printers, fax machines, and scanners, continues to rise among home-office users.

The research report titled ?Office Equipment: A Global Outlook? announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global industry, identifies major short to medium term market challenges, and growth drivers. Market discussions in the report are punctuated with fact-rich market data tables. Regional markets elaborated upon include United States, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Japan, Australia, China, and India, among others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit ?

http://www.strategyr.com/Office_Equipment_Industry_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world's largest and reputed market research firms.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Telephone: 408-528-9966

Fax: 408-528-9977

Email: press(at)StrategyR(dot)com

Web Site: http://www.StrategyR.com/

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Antibody Usage is Growing, but Concerns About Quality Plague Researchers Market Report Reveals

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

1DegreeBio Inc. (1DB) has released its 2012 Antibody Sourcing and Usage Report. The survey of 400 life scientists reveals that research antibodies remain a hot commodity, with 94 percent of respondents planning to maintain or increase their current antibody usage in the next year.

?The data suggests a real growth trend in the $ 2 billion a year research antibody market,? says Alex Hodgson, CEO, 1DegreeBio. ?However, the ways in which antibodies are used and sourced are changing. Companies need to be aware and ready to evolve.?

A key concern for researchers is focused around antibody quality. Although respondents overwhelmingly cited ?quality? as the most important criteria for their antibody purchasing decisions, many do not feel that they are getting the quality they need to do their research effectively. In fact, almost half of respondents felt that 50 per cent or more of the antibodies they have used in their research were of insufficient quality.

Researchers are finding ways to vet the quality of antibodies before they make a purchase, however, often relying on the opinions of their peers. Colleagues' recommendations and user reviews on independent websites were among some of the top factors that respondents said strongly influence their antibody purchasing decisions. User reviews on suppliers? websites carried much less weight, however, with only 18 per cent relying strongly on these reviews to make a purchase decision.

?These results show that the culture of peer review that dominates the scientific world also shapes the way this community evaluates products,? says Hodgson. ?As with journals, not all review sources are considered equal.?

The full report, which covers the global market and includes regional comparison of US and other key markets, is available for purchase at 1DegreeBio.com

About the Survey

The 2012 Antibody Sourcing and Usage Report was a survey of over 400 life scientists, investigating global trends and regional highlights surrounding commercially available research antibodies. The survey was administered online between November 28th ? December 18th, 2011 through both a blind distribution (where respondents were not aware of the administrator of the survey), and social media. All participants were pre-screened to ensure survey integrity.

About 1DegreeBio Inc.

1DegreeBio, Inc. is a privately owned Canadian corporation that operates 1DegreeBio.org, an open-access online platform designed to meet the needs of the biomedical research community, and 1DegreeBio.com, offering listing services and market research to the Life Science industry. 1DegreeBio brings the research community together enabling researchers to quickly and easily locate top quality products while offering a new channel for antibody suppliers to more effectively market their products online. As of July 2011, 1DegreeBio receives support from Digital Science, a new technology division of Macmillan. For more information, visit http://1degreebio.org.

About Digital Science

Digital Science is a division of Macmillan Publishers Ltd., launched in December 2010 to provide technology solutions for researchers. From intelligent knowledge discovery tools to software applications for the laboratory and decision-support systems for managers, Digital Science combines world-class technology with a resolute focus on scientists and those who support the research process. For more information, visit http://www.digital-science.com.

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Global Market for Sports and Fitness Nutrition to Reach US$67.2 Billion by 2017, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

Follow us on LinkedIn ? The global sports and fitness nutrition market has been witnessing a phenomenal change in recent years. Products that were previously meant for athletes and body builders are now being targeted towards the general population. As consumer attitudes towards fitness turns favorable, these products are increasingly finding adoption among the non-athlete consumer group, particularly among the younger demographic profile. As a result, sports nutrition products that previously were touted for their muscle building potential are now being marketed as ones that promote good health. These beverages were conventionally placed in gyms and were rarely found in supermarket and retail store shelves.

With the favorable attitude of customers towards exercise, the definition of sports and fitness nutrition products also started changing. Younger generation, health conscious consumers, soccer moms, and weekend fitness warriors are now the core consumer cluster. Sports beverages are increasingly being used as refreshment drinks, which is further fuelling demand for these products in the marketplace, Presently, sports and energy bars are one of the fastest growing segments, as consumers are turning busier day-by-day and are more impulsive towards their purchases of meals or meal replacements. The supplements segment has also been growing at a significant rate in various parts of the world due to increased working hours and importance towards exercise and sports.

Manufacturers of sports and fitness nutrition products who conventionally distributed through select channels including catalogues, spas, and multi-level marketing, are now offering products through common and widely used delivery modes such as convenience stores and supermarkets to broaden their customer base. New trends are also being witnessed in the ingredients that go into the making of such products. With consumers increasingly turning away from artificial or synthetic products, sports and fitness nutrition products produced from natural ingredients are making inroads into the market. Delivery formats are also witnessing a transformation as manufacturers are attempting to offer formats that are not only convenient to use but which also facilitate optimized dispersion of active ingredients in the body.

Rising tide of regulatory changes across the world is the most serious issue affecting the future of global supplement sales. Supplement companies operating in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, or Russia, are awaiting possible changes in legislation that may be widespread affecting the ingredients used in supplements, and the health and marketing claims that is to be made for such products. With sports nutrition market experiencing quite a lot of action in the last few years, regulatory bodies now assume a major role, coming up with strict enforcement policies toward sports nutrition. Several companies have been found to be padding their dietary supplements with steroids or FDA-approved drugs, making supplements an illicit drug rather than a dietary supplement. With rising ingredient scandals, social activists, and government authorities are demanding stern action to prevent inferior-quality ingredients reaching the retail shelves. Efforts are being taken to guard the supply chain with ongoing quality assurance education and GMP certifications.

In the global sports and fitness nutrition products market, the United States represents the single largest regional market, as stated by the new research report on Sports and Fitness Nutrition. Increasing awareness and growing usage among mainstream customers to improve personal fitness has led to significant growth of the market in the US. In terms of future growth, the Asia-Pacific market displays immense potential and is poised to expand at the fastest CAGR of about 10% over the analysis period. The Food and Drinks product segment accounts for a significant share of the global market, with major contribution from the sports/energy drinks and bars. The Supplements segment is increasingly gaining share due to growing usage of products among tight-scheduled busy consumers, and is expected to register fast track growth through the projected period.

Key market participants profiled in the report include Abbott Nutrition, AST Sports Science, Body Wise International, Inc., Balance Bar Co., Champion Nutrition, Inc., Clif Bar, Inc., The Coca-Cola Co., Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., Dymatize Enterprises, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline Plc., Hansen Natural Corporation, Kraft Foods, Inc., MuscleTech Research and Development Inc., NBTY Inc., Nestl? SA, Optimum Nutrition, Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., PepsiCo Inc., Red Bull GmbH, Seven Seas Ltd., Slim-Fast Foods Company, Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., and Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.

The research report titled ?Sports and Fitness Nutrition: A Global Strategic Business Report? announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides useful market insights as well as comprehensive review of key market trends, industry overview, product introductions, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. The report profiles the international competition arena and provides pertinent market share data and product share tables. Analytics are presented in dollar value for major geographic markets such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Major product segments analyzed include Foods and Drinks; and Supplements. The study also provides historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2003 through 2008.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit ? http://www.strategyr.com/Sports_And_Fitness_Nutrition_Market_Report.asp

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Telephone: 408-528-9966

Fax: 408-528-9977

Email: press(at)StrategyR(dot)com

Web Site: http://www.StrategyR.com/

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