Industry Reports This website is an invaluable resource for all members of the Microsoft for Partners program, providing key information about the trends and issues that are driving today's ISV community. The following information is drawn from today's leading research and media entities, and offers an exclusive opportunity for you to learn about the latest market trends, new technology and opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. As well as an essential source of business information, this website also helps you stay connected with Microsoft and other partners, enabling your business to stand out as a premier solution provider. In addition to the information provided here, highlights and breaking news will be sent to you directly through a free quarterly newsletter. These articles are exclusively for Microsoft partners. Please do not share this information with outside parties. Content Providers     Latest Articles       The keys to Asia's success - deregulation, liberalization and reform On the second day of the World Economic Forum's Asia Roundtable in Singapore, five key personalities from major growth markets in Asia (Japan, Republic of Korea, China, Singapore and Hong Kong SAR) brought their experiences to the table and candidly shared their thoughts on deregulation, liberalization and reform strategies that have been hailed as success catalysts for growth in the private sector. World Economic Forum, 29 April 2005 [Read full article] India Autos: Report Q1 2005 India was the world's fastest growing autos market in 2004. Rising incomes and high GDP growth combined with cheap bank credit and the rapid rise of the middle-class have ensured buoyant demand, with sales growth estimated at 25% in 2003/04, with car sales exceeding one million for the first time. Business Monitor International, March 2005 [Read full article] The McKinsey Global Survey of Business Executives: Confidence Index Executives are less confident than they were a year ago, particularly in Asia's developed economies, but many still plan to expand the workforce. The McKinsey Global Survey of Business Executives, April 2005 [Read full article] Global Champions from Emerging Markets Developing economies have become an invaluable springboard for companies looking to compete successfully abroad. The McKinsey Quarterly, 2005 Number 2 [Read full article] Top 10 Strategic Initiatives in the Banking Community Dynamic IT, performance management systems, regulation compliance, security and fraud management, selective outsourcing - in this IDC View by Puni Rajah, learn more about the top 10 strategic imperatives that ISVs in the banking sector should consider to increase solution provider relevance for customers. IDC Asia/Pacific, June 2005 [Read full article]   Archive       Click here for archived articles.

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