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20130423 - 2013 Edition of the Branham300: 20th Anniversary of Canadas Definitive Ranking of ICT Leaders

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

` Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry Analyst and Strategic Marketing company, is pleased to announce the results for the 2013 Edition of the Branham300, which marks the 20th Anniversary of the listing. The Branham300 is the definitive listing of Canada's top publicly traded and privately held Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies, as ranked by revenues. Canada’s ICT industry continued to move forward in 2012, albeit at a modest pace, as cumulative revenues for the Top 250 Canadian ICT companies increased by 0.46% to $83B.

"While Canada's ICT sector advanced only slightly in 2012, it did achieve a milestone in setting a new revenue record of $83B for the Top 250. When you factor in the performance of Blackberry, Canada's top technology firm, and its decline of 7% in FY2012, the industry overall actually performed much better, with an overall growth rate of 3.58%," said Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of Branham Group. "Another factor that has also had a major impact over the last year is the number of Canadian tech acquisitions. Leading companies such as Zarlink Semiconductor, Miranda Technologies, Algorithmics, Gennum, and March Networks are now under foreign ownership and are no longer on the list. This continues to be a major trend year over year. Looking forward, Branham expects the industry to build on its 2012 performance and post strong single-digit growth in 2013."

Growth Continues Across 3 of 4 Core Industry Sectors

The ICT Professional Services sector in Canada realized the sharpest rise in revenues over the past year, relative to each of the other industry sectors, as cumulative revenues increased 12.98% from $10.87B in 2011 to $12.28B in 2012. The xSP sector followed with 7.93% growth, slightly higher than the 5.91% growth experienced in 2011. While the Software sector experienced modest gains in 2012 (0.31%), this is well behind the growth levels experienced in 2011 (16.92%), largely due to the continued acquisition activity seen across the industry. The ICT Hardware and Infrastructure sector in Canada was the only major ICT sub-sector to experience a decline in 2012, dropping 10.13% compared to a 20.55% increase in 2011. The decline came largely as a result of Canada's top ICT company, Blackberry, seeing a 7% decline in revenues for FY2012. As a result of the decline, Canada’s ICT Hardware and Infrastructure sector now falls to the number 2 position, representing 38.01% of Top 250 revenues, as compared to the xSP sector, which now sits on top, representing 41.16%.

Sector	2012 Revenues ($000)	2011 Revenues ($000)	Growth (%)	% of Top 250 Revenues
xSP	$34,162,086	$31,652,514	7.93%	41.16%
ICT Hardware and Infra.	$31,546,875	$35,103,994	-10.13%	38.01%
ICT Prof. Services	$12,279,752	$10,868,605	12.98%	14.79%
Software	$5,013,384	$4,997,849	0.31%	6.04%

Ontario sees a slight decline while others experience consistent year over year growth

The geographic composition of Canada's Top 250 ICT companies remained fairly static in 2012, with 95.60% of companies being headquartered in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. or Alberta. These provinces also generated 97.79% of the Top 250's total revenues. The ICT industry in Ontario saw the only decrease in overall revenues as compared to the others, dropping 3.88%, which is in stark contrast to the significant gains experienced a year earlier (16.30%). Quebec, B.C., and Alberta all had consisted gains in 2012, which where consistent with those in 2011. Despite the lack of representation of some of Canada’s other provinces and regions on this year's Branham300, some of the country's most creative and leading-edge companies are located in places like Fredericton, Halifax and Winnipeg, a testament that Canadian ICT companies do not have to be at the epicentre of the ICT industry to be considered at the forefront of tech innovation.

Province	2012 Revenues ($000)	2011 Revenues ($000)	Growth (%)	% of Top 250 Revenues
Ontario	$45,949,529	$47,804,839	-3.88%	55.36%
Quebec	$19,119,708	$17,999,935	6.22%	23.04%
B.C.	$11,371,543	$10,605,651	7.22%	13.70%
Alberta	$4,723,370	$4,444,246	6.28%	5.69%

The Canadian ICT industry continued to move forward at a steady pace in 2012 and this is expected to continue well into 2013. Growth can be found throughout this year's Branham300, with companies ranging in size from $5-$10M all the way to $1B+ experiencing improved market conditions compared to previous years. While Canada's top technology player, Blackberry, must continue to execute and deliver with its new line of smart phones, the rest of the ICT contingent in Canada possesses the requisite talent and level of innovation needed to drive the technology industry forward for years to come.

Further details on the 2013 Edition of the Branham300 can be found online at www.branham300.com.

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About the Branham300

For 20 years now, the Branham300 has highlighted the top Canadian and Multinational ICT companies operating in Canada, as ranked by revenues. It illustrates the depth and breadth of innovative technologies developed in Canada and is widely considered to be a leading source of intelligence on Canada's ICT industry. The Branham300 list consists of the following major categories:

Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies
Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
Top 25 Up and Comer ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation/not revenue)

The Branham300 is published annually at www.branham300.com. Keep up to date with the Branham300 and Branham Group on twitter at @branhamgroup, through Branham’s Newsletter, or RSS feed.

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic marketing company servicing the global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT Technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Cloud). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20130423 - Branham Announces Canadian Blood Services as the Honorary Charity Sponsor of 2013 Edition of the Branham300

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry Analyst and Strategic Marketing company, is pleased to announce Canadian Blood Services as the Honorary Charity Sponsor of 2013 Edition of the Branham300 (www.branham300.com).

Canadian Blood Services is launching a fundraising campaign with a goal to raise $12.5-million by 2014 to help build a national umbilical cord blood bank. Umbilical cords, which are currently discarded after childbirth, are a rich source of stem cells that can provide renewed life for many of those patients that are waiting for a match.

Right now there are 1,000 Canadians looking for a life-saving match. These patients are suffering from diseases like leukemia, lymphoma or aplastic anemia and require a stem cell transplant to survive.

Canada is the only G8 country without a national public cord blood bank, and Canadian Blood Services is actively trying to change this with the help of individuals, corporations and government partners.

"I am delighted to hear that the Branham Group Inc. has selected Canadian Blood Services as their honorary charity in support of the campaign For All Canadians, says Dr. Graham Sher, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Blood Services" With their generous support will be able to reach our goal of raising $12.5-million sooner, in order to build a national public cord blood bank accessible to all Canadians in need of a life-saving stem cell match."

"Our son Dennis Gudbranson was stricken with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia when he was six years old. Luckily he was a recipient of a full bone marrow transplant which has allowed him to live a full life. But we know we were one of the luckier families and Canadian Blood Services was there to help. The need for a national public cord blood bank is critical for other Canadians in need to beat cancer and live a fulfilling life like Dennis," said Donna and Wayne Gudbranson.

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About Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization that manages the supply of blood and blood products in all provinces and territories outside of Quebec. Canadian Blood Services also oversees the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network, and provides national leadership for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Canadian Blood Services operates 42 permanent collection sites and more than 20,000 donor clinics annually. The provincial and territorial Ministries of Health provide operational funding to Canadian Blood Services. The federal government, through Health Canada, is responsible for regulating the blood system.

About the Branham300

Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies
Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
Top 25 Up and Comer ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation/not revenue)

The Branham300 is published annually at www.branham300.com. Keep up to date with the Branham300 and Branham Group on twitter at @branhamgroup, through Branham's Newsletter, or RSS feed.

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20130422 - Branham Group Releases Update on Health Care and Digital Health in Saskatchewan

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Monday, April 22, 2013 - Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, recently released a report titled "Annual Update on Digital Health in Saskatchewan," which provides an update on the goings on in the health care sector and Digital Health in the province of Saskatchewan over the past year.

Over the past year, Saskatchewan has made significant investments across the entire health care spectrum, including infrastructural advances, human resources, and technology. A record $4.84 billion investment in health care for 2013-14 will continue to reduce surgical wait times and improve the quality of life for people of Saskatchewan. The investment marks a $162 million or 3.5 per cent increase over last year's health budget. In total, health care funding in Saskatchewan has increased $1.4 billion or 41 per cent over the past six years. Key areas that Saskatchewan continues to focus on include improved choice and access for seniors, and reduced wait times in emergency departments, through both budgetary allocations and proactive implementation of initiatives.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "ICT will play a vital role not only in improving the quality of care to the patient, but also in addressing the shortage of workers in healthcare in Saskatchewan." He further added, "After lagging behind other provinces for several years, Saskatchewan is starting to make significant progress towards achieving the EHR, although further investment and resources are needed in coming years to ensure that the momentum continues."

The report has been produced as part of Branham's Digital Health NOW offering, which provides unbiased information and analysis of trends in Digital Health, and an in-depth analysis on the current state of Digital Health deployment in Canadian and international health care regions and organizations.

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Cloud). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20130416 - 2013 Edition of the Branham300 - 20th Anniversary of Canada's Definitive Ranking of ICT Leaders

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT Industry Analyst and Strategic Marketing company, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a pre-launch event on April 16, at The Brazen Head Irish Pub in Toronto, to release preliminary findings for the 2013 Edition of the Branham300.

The Branham300 is the definitive listing of Canada's top publicly traded and privately held Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies, as ranked by revenues.Canada’s ICT industry continued to move forward in 2012, albeit at a modest pace, as cumulative revenues for the Top 250 Canadian ICT companies increased by 0.46% to $83B. The Toronto tech region also saw positive growth in 2012 with a 1.49% increase.

"We are very pleased to be hosting another launch event in Toronto this year and have reached yet another a key publishing milestone in that this Edition of the Branham300 represents the 20th Anniversary of promoting Canada's top technology firms," said Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of Branham Group. "While the industry overall advanced only slightly in 2012, it did set a new revenue record of $83B for the Top 250. Locally, we saw several stars continue to rise in the ranks this year, with twelve Toronto-based firms making the Top 25 Up & Comers listing. Toronto also continued to dominate the tech scene in Canada, with the GTA representing 36% of those on this years Top 250 listing."

The complete 2013 Edition of the Branham300 will be published online at www.branham300.com on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

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Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies
Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
Top 25 Up and Comer ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation/not revenue)

The Branham300 is published annually at www.branham300.com. Keep up to date with the Branham300 and Branham Group on twitter at @branhamgroup, through Branham's Newsletter, or RSS feed.

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20130402 - 2013 Edition of the Branham300 20th Anniversary of Canada's Definitive Ranking of ICT Leaders

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry Analyst and Strategic Marketing company, is pleased to announce that it will partner with Wesley Clover in hosting a pre-launch event on April 2, at The Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa, to release preliminary findings for the 2013 Edition of the Branham300.

The Branham300 is the definitive listing of Canada's top publicly traded and privately held Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies, as ranked by revenues. Canada's ICT industry continued to move forward in 2012, albeit at a modest pace, as cumulative revenues for the Top 250 Canadian ICT companies increased by 0.46% to $83B. The Ottawa tech region also saw positive growth in 2012 with a 0.84% increase.

"We are very pleased to be working with Wesley Clover, and Terry Matthews, on our pre-launch of the Branham300 this year at their Tech Tuesday event. We have reached a key publishing milestone in that this Edition of the Branham300 represents the 20th Anniversary of promoting Canada's top technology firms in this detailed listing," said Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of Branham Group. "While the industry overall advanced only slightly in 2012, it did set a new revenue record of $83B for the Top 250. Locally, we saw several stars continue to rise in the ranks this year, with four Ottawa-based firms making the Top 25 Up & Comers listing. Much of the M&A activity that transpired over the past year also had a sizeable impact on the overall growth of Ottawa’s tech sector."

The complete 2013 Edition of the Branham300 will be published online at www.branham300.com on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

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Andrew Bisson
Vice President, Consulting Services
Branham Group
613-745-2282 Ext. 117
abisson@branhamgroup.com

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About the Branham300

Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies
Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
Top 25 Up and Comer ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation/not revenue)

The Branham300 is published annually at www.branham300.com. Keep up to date with the Branham300 and Branham Group on twitter at @branhamgroup, through Branham's Newsletter, or RSS feed.

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20130121 - Branham Group Launches the 2013 Edition of its Digital Health NOW Subscription Services

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, released today the 2012-13 Edition of its highly successful Digital Health NOW Subscription Services.

The Branham Digital Health NOW subscription package provides unbiased information and analysis of trends in health care ICT. The primary objective of this package is to provide in-depth analysis on the current state of health care ICT deployment in health care organizations in Canada and abroad. The Digital Health NOW service package goes beyond those offered in previous years by expanding coverage to the full continuum of care, thus enabling the reader to keep a finger on the pulse of the health care ICT marketplace with concise, immediate, and relevant reports.

"Healthcare is arguably the largest single industry in Canada and globally. The annual spend is enormous and customer demand never diminishes. Digital Health or Healthcare ICT plays a key role and in fact we believe that role will only increase in the future," says Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group. "Our ongoing research across the full continuum of care clearly indicates that inter-organizational flows of information is increasing and being demanded. In fact more and more organizations are pushing the envelope to use data more directly in organizational goals and objectives achievement. At Branham we are tracking the impact of mobility and wireless, the emergence of bigger data, the changing balance between hospitals and other healthcare delivery organizations in care delivery, the impact of social media and other key trends."

Branham's 2012-13 Digital Health NOW subscription package includes five offerings:

Monthly Reports that cover Canada's 14 different geographic markets (or health jurisdictions) – 10 provinces, 3 territories and 1 federal region – providing a comprehensive overview of the current and recent activities, issues and opportunities in that area.
Bi-Monthly Spotlight Reports that contain detailed topical snapshots of intriguing areas of healthcare ICT in Canada, helping to better understand the importance of various verticals from a health system perspective. Some reports in the upcoming season include areas such as telehealth, home health care, mobility, cloud technologies, and data mining.
One-on-One Q&A with a Branham research analyst to gain an objective perspective on a particular topic area, or to help find answers to a market-related issue within hours.
Monthly In-Touch Conference Calls between a senior Branham research analyst and senior executives at subscriber organizations to discuss health care ICT current affairs, risks, and opportunities.
On-site Corporate Strategy Review Sessions geared to provide subscribers the opportunity to preview their strategy with a leading industry expert.

The prospectus for the subscription package can be accessed at http://branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth

For more information on how to become a Branham Digital Health NOW subscriber, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20130109 - Branham Group Releases Update on Digital Health in Atlantic Canada

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, recently released a report titled "Atlantic Canada Update," which provides an update on the goings on in the health care sector with emphasis on Digital Health over the course of the last 12 months in three key Atlantic Provinces – Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

In 2012, all the Atlantic Provinces continued to implement their health care IT strategies to improve the delivery of health care to their populations. This has been largely evident in their efforts to leverage technology to address some key pain points, including patient wait times, electronic health records, and optimizing processes to make up for shortage of personnel. During the past year, all the Atlantic Provinces have made impressive strides in moving forward with the deployment of the EHR.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "The collaborative approach between the Atlantic Provinces has resulted in cooperation on several fronts, including human resources management, drug programs and wait time management systems, amongst others; all key challenges faced by these provinces. Digital Health solutions will play an important part in addressing these challenges." He further stated that, "The ability to help provide quality care in homes is becoming an important piece of health care delivery in Atlantic Canada while managing the ever-increasing costs of delivery. These trends are going to continue in years to come."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20121115 - Branham Group Releases Update on Continuum of Care

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy in the healthcare and digital health space, recently completed an update to its Continuum of Care digital health model. Branham had developed a framework for the use of technology in the delivery of an integrated spectrum of health care services to citizens. The healthcare delivery system is going through an accelerated period of intense focus and requisite transformation. The fundamental basis for this transformation is the gradual move from reactive healthcare to proactive wellness with the patient at the centre. There has also been a growing recognition of the need for key stakeholders in the healthcare system to work in an integrated fashion across the complete Continuum of Care.

One of the key ingredients in this transformative movement is the need for more integrated information flows supported by healthcare ICT or digital health across the Continuum of Care. The building blocks for the Continuum of Care already exist; what's lacking is the integration and seamless exchange of information between and across these components. The acute care or hospital segment is no longer the primary point of digital health technology deployment and utilization but is one of many. Information regarding the patient must be made available to all healthcare providers.

Branham has produced a model which tracks all digital health products and services across the Continuum of Care. "We have categorized key point and multi-point digital health technologies and vendors in our model," says Wayne Gudbranson, President & CEO of Branham Group Inc. He further states, "This model is an excellent tool for digital health vendors to understand how they are positioned in the healthcare marketplace. It is also a great tool for buyers to identify a range of solutions that address their requirements."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20121024 - Branham Group Releases Update on EHR Initiatives in Canada

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, recently released a report titled "EHR Status: An Update" which presents an update on the implementation of electronic health record (EHR) initiatives across the country over the past 12 months. Several projects related to the EHR initiative have been completed across provinces while others are in progress.

According to the report, EHR initiatives across the provinces continue to push forward, and the public continues to see the benefits technology that can provide them with a more efficient healthcare system. Though the financial costs of implementing the interoperable EHR may still be difficult to forecast given the expansive nature of the initiative, the benefits to be attained are definite and already being seen. For example, those living in remote areas now have access to specialists, patients are able to view wait times for different procedures and reselect where they choose to receive treatment, paperless films and connection into DI-r's are becoming the norm, and individuals are able to more quickly move through the health care system on their treatment path.

"With appropriate adjustments to provincial strategic planning and as jurisdictions share more knowledge and experiences, the true gains of the EHR will soon become reality," says Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of Branham Group. "The need to bring the Canadian healthcare system into the technology age is vitally important to providing proper and adequate care to Canadians across the nation."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120830 - 2013 Edition of the Branham300, 20th Anniversary Edition - Application Now Available Online

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consulting company, is pleased to announce that the online application for the 2013 Edition of the Branham300 is now available. This year marks Branham300’s 20th anniversary and we would like to invite your team to submit your company’s application now for this year's listing.

Over the past 20 years, the Branham300 has grown to become known as the most comprehensive and trusted source of information on the health of the Canadian ICT Industry. As a well respected ranking of both publicly traded and privately held companies, the Branham300 receives tremendous attention with comprehensive details on its website (www.branham300.com) and through national media outlets. Recognition on the Branham300 listing has provided both up and coming firms and established ICT veterans with increased market exposure and brand awareness, while in many cases also opening the door to new business opportunities, both domestically and abroad.

There is no charge for companies to submit applications or to have your company appear on the published listing featured annually online at www.branham300.com and made available by various national and regional media publications.

Please visit https://www.branham300.com/application to submit your company’s application. To be considered for this years listing, companies must complete their submission by November 30, 2012.

For information on eligibility criteria, please visit http://www.branham300.com/application/criteria.php.

About the Branham300

For 20 years, the Branham300 has highlighted the top Canadian and multinational ICT companies operating in Canada and is widely considered to be a leading source of intelligence on Canada’s ICT industry. It demonstrates the breadth of innovative technology offered by Canadian companies and the contribution these companies make to the economy both nationally and provincially.
As a well respected annual ranking of both publicly traded and privately held companies, the Branham300 receives tremendous attention with comprehensive details on its website (www.branham300.com) and through nationally-recognized media outlets.

The Branham300 consists of four major listings, ranked by revenue (except where noted):

Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies
Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
Top 25 Up and Coming ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation and long-term promise, not revenue)

Other sub listings that are generated from the Top 250 listing include:

Top 25 Canadian Software Companies
Top 25 Canadian ICT Professional Services Companies
Top 25 Canadian ICT Hardware and Infrastructure Companies
Top 10 Canadian xService Providers (xSP) - (includes ASP, ISP, Wireless SP, MSP, etc.)
Top 10 Canadian ICT Security Companies
Top 10 Canadian Wireless Solutions Companies
Top 5 Pure-play Healthcare ICT Companies
Top 5 Mixed-play Healthcare ICT Companies
Top 10 ICT Staffing Companies
Top 5 Software as a Service (SaaS) Companies
Top 5 Digital Media and Entertainment Companies
Top 5 Mobile Technology Companies
Top 20 Movers and Shakers
Top 10 Growth Companies

Branham Group is also offering companies the opportunity to become a sponsor of the Branham300, presenting an excellent opportunity for targeted exposure to senior level IT executives in Canada and the industry abroad. To learn more about Branham300 sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Andrew Bisson, (613) 745-2282 ext. 117, abisson@branhamgroup.com.

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth). For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

All enquiries regarding the Branham300 should be made to: Cari McGratten, Branham300 Coordinator, (613) 745-2282 ext. 122, cmcgratten@branhamgroup.com

All Enquiries regarding sponsorship of the Branham300 should be made to: Andrew Bisson, (613) 745-2282 ext. 117, abisson@branhamgroup.com.

20120813 - Branham Group Releases Digital Health Update Report on Canadian Territories

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Digital Health NOW Monthly – Territories Update," which provides an update on developments in the health care sector and Digital Health in three Canadian territories – Nunavut, Yukon, and Northwest Territories – over the past year.

While the populations of Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon are significantly lower than those of their provincial counterparts, an understanding of the health care delivery model in these territories is essential to a comprehensive Canadian health care landscape. While the territories all cite staffing shortages and additional pressures similar to those of the provinces, results suggest that staffing increases alone will not be a solution to the problems here over the longer term. Additional opportunities for transformation in the territories include: changes in health care delivery models; policy and regulations; procurement activities; technology; and governance and accountability.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "The territories have a very limited number of opportunities, with very limited buyers, and small disparate populations. However, vendors with solutions to minimize the financial hardship of delivering services to a small number of people distributed in remotes areas across a vast landscape would do well to work here. The name of the game in the territories is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the delivery of health services."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information, communication, and entertainment (ICE) technology marketplace. Branham Group assists technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120718 - Branham Group Releases Report on BPM and Connectivity & Integration Solutions, Based on Real World Examples

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Choosing IBM WebSphere over Oracle Fusion based on Real World Experiences - A Perspective on BPM and Connectivity & Integration Solutions," which provides an external perspective on the overall customer experience.

As part of its ongoing efforts to better gauge and improve the overall customer experience, IBM commissioned Branham Group Inc. to conduct an objective third party assessment into the experiences of several organizations that recently selected IBM’s Business Process Management (BPM) and WebSphere Connectivity & Integration solutions over similar offerings from Oracle. The organizations that participated in this study are all deep enough into their respective implementation and pilot deployments where important assumptions, made during the vendor selection process, have had significant opportunity to be tested against the hard reality of actual experience.

Further, the purpose of this paper is to objectively describe what was learned about, 1) the reasons these organizations chose IBM, 2) their overall real-world experiences to-date at this stage in their development and deployment cycle, and 3) the correlation between their expectations and their actual experiences based on their selection criteria.

Between May and June of 2012 Branham reviewed documentation about, and interviewed executives from, the following organizations:

TBC Corporation, a multinational wholesaler and retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and services;
Huntington Bank, a large regional full-service consumer and commercial bank;
Bauer Media Group, a multinational magazine publishing company; and
a large logistics information service provider that has chosen to remain anonymous.

Each of these organizations has shared their ‘lessons learned’ for the benefit of other peer organizations and executives facing similar important IT decisions. The report provides a detailed discussion of the nature and benefits of well executed contemporary BPM systems, an overview of the BPM middleware solutions and connectivity & integration capabilities available from IBM and Oracle, as well as company-specific findings from the individual case studies followed by an integrated discussion of benefits and TCO insights in the context of these real-world examples.

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20120712 - Branham Group Releases Report on Maximizing the Value Provided by a Big Data Platform

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Maximizing the Value Provided by a Big Data Platform," which provides some perspective on how organizations can discover the value hidden within this data and how best to deliver that insight to its decision makers and management.

"Big Data" is one of the key buzzwords for 2012; and for good reason. Thanks to our increasingly instrumented and interconnected world, the data flows generated by today’s devices and sensors can provide significant insight into customer interactions, manufacturing facilities, railway infrastructures, and so much more. Or they would, if we were able to capture, store, search, analyze, and visualize this massive amount of high-velocity information in an efficient, timely and meaningful manner.

Academic research suggests that organizations using data and business analytics to support the decision making process are more productive and experience higher returns on investments than seen by their counterparts. Specifically, the effective use of data and analytics has been correlated with a 5 to 6 percent improvement in productivity, as well as higher profitability and market value. In short, organizations can use controlled experiments to test hypotheses and more accurately analyze results (distinguishing between causation from mere correlation) to help further guide investment decisions and operational changes.

This whitepaper makes the assumption that the reader is familiar with the term Big Data, the increasing pool of data and data sources that are captured on a day to day basis, the speed at which this data is produced, and the fact that its value continues to remain untapped. Specifically, it focuses on how organizations can discover the value hidden within this data and how best to deliver that insight to its decision makers and management—while keeping tight reins on the monitoring and management of these changing topologies. While more familiar processes such as data warehousing and business intelligence are briefly acknowledged, the focus is on the more recent emergence of MapReduce and real-time analytics. Further, it also looks at how organizations can minimize the time to value and total cost of ownership, while simultaneously maximizing return on investment. Key sections of the report include the following:

The Common Perspective on Big Data
The Value in Big Data
Expanding on the Definition (What’s next for Hadoop?)
IBM’s Big Data Vision
Enterprise Value
End User Value
Developer Value
Administration Value

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20120710 - Branham Group Releases Digital Health Update Report on New Brunswick

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Digital Health NOW Monthly – New Brunswick Update," which provides an update on developments in the health care sector and Digital Health in the province of New Brunswick over the past year.

Several interesting developments have taken place in the New Brunswick health care system over the course of 2011 and the early part of 2012. With continued support for infrastructure improvements and building medical education capacity within the province, New Brunswick is attempting to lay a strong foundation from which to address some key healthcare challenges like wait times and access to healthcare services. In spite of the recent audit of eHealth procurements, the province’s electronic health records strategy remains on track. Research and development in the technology field continues, and with the deployment of more equipment and digital health technology within hospitals, the province is well poised to reap the benefits of increased efficiencies in coming months.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "New Brunswick's focus on enhancing its hospital infrastructure continues to remain a top priority in its healthcare strategy, as does delivery of primary healthcare programs and improving education and training capacity for healthcare workers." He further added, "The most important aspect is that the province is looking at managing its rising costs of healthcare. Their health budget includes measures to live within its means, while the medical education training options aim at building capacity within the province. This points to a prudent approach at a time when Canada's health care costs are skyrocketing as a whole."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

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20120610 - Branham Group Releases Digital Health Update Report on Quebec

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Digital Health NOW Monthly - Quebec Update," which provides an update on developments in the health care sector and Digital Health in the province of Quebec over the past year.

Several interesting developments have taken place in the Quebec health care system over the course of 2011 and the early part of 2012. Healthcare in Quebec is facing a number of challenges, with funding constraints, delays in implementation of the Dossier de sante du Quebec (DSQ, Quebec's EHR), and long ER wait times being just a few of them. Pilot projects in the provincial capital region continue to remain underway and providing real-time insights into the functioning of an EHR; therefore the revised timeline of 2016 for achieving full digitization of health records appears to be achievable.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "Quebec is facing challenging times with its health care system now eating up 48.1 per cent of its annual budget. Business as usual is not an option as it will end up bankrupting the system." He further added, "The Quebec user health fee held the promise of reducing the burden by up to $500 million; however, its withdrawal under criticism may end up putting more pressure on the system at a time when it is already under immense stress. Quebec therefore needs to find efficiencies in the system urgently. Enhanced adoption of technology is certainly part of the solution."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

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20120515 - Branham Group Releases Report on Innovative Technologies in Health Care

Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, recently released a report titled "Cool Technologies in Health Care ICT: 2012 Update" which presents an insight into novel medical technology solutions (or devices) that are having a major impact on improving the quality of life for patients and addressing infrastructural and systemic challenges in the delivery of health care.

The report describes a "cool technology" as one that is innovative, is recent in its application or is expected to find increased application in coming years, and is likely to significantly affect the delivery of health care. According to the report, some of the key technologies that will find increased acceptance in the health care community in coming years include high-performance computing (HPC), smartphones, wireless communications, bio-engineering, artificial intelligence, natural language processing (NLP), and service platform technologies. Some trends that will drive the emergence of innovative technologies include self-care and other alternative methods of care delivery, emergency preparedness and the increased need for privacy and security of patient information.

"As the challenges that face Canadian health care intensify, the focus on leveraging technology for achieving greater efficiency in the health care sector has increased manifold," says Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of Branham Group. "As a result, innovation in health care technologies continues to remain cutting edge with several new technologies being introduced into the market on a regular basis. Much of this innovation is being driven by the contradictory need to control spiraling health care costs while improving health care delivery to an increasingly ageing population."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

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20120507 - Branham Group Releases Digital Health Update Report on Manitoba

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Digital Health NOW Monthly - Manitoba Update," which provides an update on developments in the health care sector and Digital Health in the province of Manitoba over the past year.

Several interesting developments have taken place in the Manitoba health care system over the course of 2011 and the early part of 2012. Manitoba continues to address critical areas in its health care delivery, namely improved choice and access for seniors, focus on key areas like cardiac and cancer care, and an increased focus on wellness and healthy living. This focus is backed by both budgetary allocations and proactive implementation of initiatives. Further, telehealth, EMR, and EHR (eChart) initiatives are beginning to position Manitoba as a province that is leveraging technology to optimize the delivery of health care to its citizens.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "Manitoba has shown that it is proactively tackling health care issues through the enactment of progressive and practical legislations that allow for the best combination of resources and technology in the delivery of health care to its citizens. These trends will continue in Manitoba for the foreseeable future." He further added, "Telehealth continues to show great promise for the betterment of patient care in the province, with several success stories over the past few years. Going forward, the province has to increasingly leverage technology to ensure that it can balance the need to provide quality health care with the growing costs of doing so."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information, communication and entertainment (ICE) technology marketplace. Branham Group assists ICE Technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Cloud). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120503 - Branham Successfully Launches 2012 Edition of the Branham300 Canada-Wide

Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario – Branham Group, a leading global Information, Communication, and Entertainment (ICE) Technology analyst and strategic marketing company, is pleased to announce that the 2012 Edition of the Branham300 has been successfully launched from coast-to-coast, recognizing the most innovative and progressive companies in the Canadian Technology industry. More than 300 of Canada’s top tech players were recognized on this years listing, with companies in the areas of mobile solutions (RIM), wireless and internet services (BCE, Rogers Communications and TELUS), information technology and business process services (CGI Group), and enterprise content management (Open Text) leading the way on the 2012 Edition of the Branham300.

Branham thanks all of the Canadian Tech companies that participated in this year’s listing, and congratulates them on their part in helping the industry set a new Branham300 revenue record in 2011 - $82.82 billion. Special mention also goes out to start-up communities located across the country; it’s clear that the start-up scene in Canada is at its hottest point in more than a decade. Let’s keep the momentum going in 2012 and beyond!

Prominent news outlets from across Canada picked-up the launch of this year’s Branham300, including: Techvibes, The Chronicle Herald, The Waterloo Region Record, The Winnipeg Free Press, and of course Backbone Magazine, which has been a long-time partner of the Branham300, publishing it as its cover story in the April/May issue, which is distributed with The Globe and Mail, for the past eight years.

Branham also hosted Branham300 launch events in three of Canada’s largest and most prominent technology hubs: Toronto, Waterloo and Ottawa. C-suite and VP-level executives from each respective technology community were in attendance to celebrate the Canadian tech sectors recent achievements and network amongst their industry peers.

For complete details on the 2012 Edition of the Branham300, including the complete listing of Canadian tech leaders recognized this year, please visit www.branham300.com.

Comprehensive Intelligence on the Canadian Tech Industry

As part of its efforts in tracking emerging trends and developments within the Canadian Tech space, Branham has built-out a comprehensive offering of intelligence focused on existing and emerging areas within the industry. Upcoming reports to be released in the next few months include:

Canada’s Major Technology Sub-Sectors – A five-year in-depth review focused on the following tech sub-spaces: service providers, IT security, wireless solutions, and healthcare ICT.

Canada’s Movers & Shakers, Top Growth Companies, and Start-Up Community – A five-year review of what Canada’s up-and-coming technology companies have done to succeed in challenging market conditions, and a look back at where some of the rising tech stars that emerged over the past five years are today.

Canada’s Tech Industry: A National Perspective – A three-year review that includes extensive analysis of each of Canada’s provinces and regions, an in-depth examination of each Canadian technology sub-sector, as well as a detailed breakdown of each of the quintiles comprising the Branham300’s Top 250 listing.

Each report leverages Branham300 aggregate data that was collected from 2007-2011 to provide first-hand research on current market happenings, offering information and analysis of value to any organization selling into, developing policies for, or tracking the evolution of the Canadian Technology space. The intended audiences for these reports include:

Vendors offering ICT-based products and services
Vendors considering an entry into the Canadian ICT sector
Government departments and/or agencies
Industry associations and non-profit organizations with responsibility for, or an interest in, the Canadian ICT market
Economic development agencies
Investors
Buyers of ICT products and services

To learn more about Branham research and how to gain access to it, please contact:

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About the Branham300

For nearly 20 years, the Branham300 has highlighted the top Canadian and Multinational ICT companies operating in Canada, as ranked by revenues. It illustrates the depth and breadth of innovative technologies developed in Canada and is widely considered to be a leading source of intelligence on Canada's ICT industry. The Branham300 list consists of the following major categories:

Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies
Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
Top 25 Up and Comer ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation/not revenue)

The Branham300 is published annually in the April issue of Backbone Magazine (www.backbonemag.com), as well as on the Branham300 website, www.branham300.com. Keep up to date with the Branham300 and Branham Group on twitter at @branhamgroup, through Branham’s Newsletter, or RSS feed.

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information, communication, and entertainment (ICE) technology marketplace. Branham Group assists technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Cloud). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120424 - 2012 Edition of the Branham300: Canada's Definitive Ranking of ICT Leaders

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group, a leading global Information, Communication, and Entertainment (ICE) Technology analyst and strategic marketing company, is pleased to announce the results from the 2012 Edition of the Branham300, the definitive listing of Canada’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry leaders, as ranked by revenues. Canada’s ICT industry got back on track in 2011, as cumulative revenues for the Top 250 Canadian ICT companies set a new Branham300 revenue record in 2011, increasing by 11.75% to $82.62B, surpassing the high of $75.97B achieved in 2008.

“With the lingering effects of the economic downturn all but gone in 2011, the Canadian ICT industry generated impressive growth over the past year in order to set a new Branham300 revenue record,” said Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of Branham Group. “Canada’s largest tech players as well as companies within the SMB segment closed strong fiscal 2011 campaigns, an indication that companies of all sizes experienced the market rebound. Looking forward, Branham expects the industry to build on its 2011 performance and post strong single-digit growth in 2012.”

Growth Across all Four Core Industry Sectors

The ICT Hardware and Infrastructure space in Canada realized the sharpest rise in revenues over the past year, relative to each of the other industry sectors, as cumulative revenues increased 20.55% from $29.12B in 2010 to $35.10B in 2011. The xSP sector realized more modest gains, with sector revenues rising 5.91% to $31.65B, compared to $29.89B in 2010. The Software and ICT Professional Services sectors combined to account for 66.80% of the companies listed on the Top 250 in 2011. Despite this significant share, the two sectors only account for 19.20% of the listings total revenues, with the Software sector boosting sales by 16.92% to slightly less than $5B and the ICT Professional Services sector producing $10.87B in sales in 2011, up 2.02% compared to 2010.

ICT is Booming across all of Canada’s Tech-Driven Provinces

The geographic composition of Canada’s Top 250 ICT companies remained fairly static in 2011, with 94.80% of companies being headquartered in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. or Alberta. These provinces also generated 97.86% of the Top 250’s total revenues. The ICT industry in Ontario saw the largest increase in revenues in 2011, rising 16.30% from $41.10B to $47.80B. Each of the other major technology regions in Canada generated similar growth rates in 2011, with cumulative revenues for companies headquartered in Quebec, B.C., and Alberta rising between 7-8% compared to 2010. Despite the lack of representation of some of Canada’s other provinces and regions on this year’s Branham300, some of the country’s most creative and leading-edge companies are located in places like Fredericton, Halifax and Winnipeg, a testament that Canadian ICT companies do not have to be at the epicentre of the ICT industry to be considered at the forefront of tech innovation.

The Canadian ICT industry turned the corner in 2011 and left the memories of the economic downturn in the dust. Growth can be found throughout this year’s Branham300, with companies ranging in size from $5-$10M all the way to $1B+ experiencing improved market conditions compared to previous years. While Canada’s top technology player, RIM, must overcome some of its major challenges in 2012, the rest of the ICT contingent in Canada possesses the talent and level of innovation to drive the technology space forward for years to come.

Further details on the 2012 Edition of the Branham300 can be found online at www.branham300.com and in the April/May issue of Backbone Magazine (www.backbonemag.com), which is distributed nationally with the Globe and Mail.

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For further information, please contact:
Darren Anderson
Project Manager, Branham300 & Research Analyst
Branham Group
613-745-2282 Ext. 122
danderson@branhamgroup.com

About the Branham300

Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies
Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
Top 25 Up and Comer ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation/not revenue)

The Branham300 is published annually in the April/May issue of Backbone Magazine (www.backbonemag.com), as well as on the Branham300 website, www.branham300.com. Keep up to date with the Branham300 and Branham Group on twitter at @branhamgroup, through Branham’s Newsletter, or RSS feed.

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information, communication, and entertainment (ICE) technology marketplace. Branham Group assists technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Cloud). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120328 - Branham Group Releases Update on Health Care and Digital Health in Saskatchewan

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Annual Report on Digital Health in Saskatchewan," which provides an update on the goings on in the health care sector and Digital Health in the province of Saskatchewan over the past year.

Over the past twelve months, Saskatchewan has made significant investments across the spectrum of health care requirements, including infrastructural advances, human resources, and technology. The focus of the government towards ensuring the health care continues to cope with the increasing demand of an ageing population while keeping the system modern and capable of handling needs well into the future is reflected in the 2012-13 budget outlays of the province. Key areas that Saskatchewan continues to focus on include improved choice and access for seniors, and reduced wait times in emergency departments, through both budgetary allocations and proactive implementation of initiatives.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "ICT continues to be the key enabler for health care delivery in Saskatchewan. It will play a vital role not only in improving the quality of care to the patient, but also in addressing the shortage of workers in healthcare in the province." He further added, "While there has been significant progress towards achieving the EHR, further investment and resources need to be allocated in coming years to ensure that the province catches up with progress levels achieved in other provinces."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

Ted Dhillon (tdhillon@branhamgroup.com)
Director, Digital Health NOW
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 121

About Branham Group Inc.

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20120306 - Branham Group Releases In-Depth Report on Canada’s ICT Hardware and Infrastructure Sector

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE) Technology analyst and strategic marketing company, today released its report “Canada’s ICT Industry In-Depth: ICT Hardware & Infrastructure Sector”, which provides an overview of the sector, its key players, and the major trends and developments that have recently emerged within the ICT Hardware & Infrastructure space in Canada.

The report leverages Branham300 data gathered from 2007 to 2011 to offer unbiased research and comprehensive perspectives on one of the Canadian ICT Industry's most prominent sectors. It includes 35 figures as it provides comprehensive intelligence on key industry metrics (revenue, revenue growth, revenue per employee, research & development investment, general & administrative costs, sales & marketing expenses, national and international revenue sources) along with extensive discussion on the happenings within the Canadian ICT Hardware and Infrastructure sector during the past five years.

The report is a valuable resource for those who operate within the Canadian ICT Hardware and Infrastructure sector as well as those who track it. It is also a must-have bench-marking tool for established industry veterans as well as new technology start-ups, as it provides valuable insight into what the sector's leaders are doing to succeed.

Please refer to the following sample Table of Contents:

Canada's ICT Industry In-Depth: ICT Hardware & Infrastructure Sector (2012 Edition) - TOC

The report has been produced as part of Branham's Canada’s ICT Industry In-Depth research series, which provides unbiased information and analysis of trends in the Canadian ICT Industry.

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

Andrew Bisson (abisson@branhamgroup.com)
Vice President, Consulting Services
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 117

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE) Technology marketplace. Branham Group assists ICE Technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Cloud). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120305 - Branham Group Releases Digital Health in Alberta Update Report

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE) Technology analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Digital Health NOW - Alberta Update," which provides an update activities in the health care sector and Digital Health in the province of Alberta over the past year.

Several interesting developments have taken place in the Alberta health care system over the course of 2011. Alberta continues to address critical areas in its health care delivery, namely improved choice and access for seniors, and reduced wait times in emergency departments, through both budgetary allocations and proactive implementation of initiatives. Further, Alberta remains at the forefront of EHR deployment, providing citizens technologies to manage their own wellness, and EMS service delivery.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "Digital Health continues to be the key enabler for health care delivery in Alberta. The province's electronic health record (EHR) delivers better information flows effectively allowing patients to receive improved care and providers to access key information as required in an environment of budget constraint." He further added, "The focus on the use of Telehealth has shown great promise for the betterment of patient care in the province, with several success stories over the past few years. However, further refinement is still required to ensure the system itself and policies surrounding the use of health information are appropriate and continue to keep the best interest of citizens in mind."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

Ted Dhillon (tdhillon@branhamgroup.com)
Director, Digital Health NOW
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 121

About Branham Group Inc.

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120209 - Branham Group Releases Annual Report on Digital Health in British Columbia

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information, Communication and Entertainment Technology (ICE) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Annual Report on Digital Health in British Columbia," which provides an update on the goings on in the health care sector and Digital Health in the province of British Columbia over the past year.

In 2011, British Columbia continued to address critical areas in its healthcare delivery, namely research and development in the technology field, improved choice and access to health care for citizens, and reduced wait times in emergency departments, through both budgetary allocations and proactive implementation of initiatives. Further, British Columbia remains at the forefront of EHR deployment and continues to be the national lead on the Panorama public health surveillance initiative with the support of Canada Health Infoway. The use of telehealth to address a number of issues has shown great promise for the betterment of patient care in the province.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "British Columbia is perhaps the most progressive province in terms of making proactive wellness a key component of health care, ultimately allowing the province to better cope with the growing demands on the system going forward." He further stated that, "BC has successfully leveraged Digital Health solutions not only in improving the quality of care to the patient, but also in addressing the shortage of workers in health care in the province. However, continuous refinement to ensure the health care system itself and legislation surrounding the use of health information are appropriate and continue to keep the best interest of citizens in mind."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information, communication and entertainment (ICE) technology marketplace. Branham Group assists ICE companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Cloud). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth). For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120125 - Branham Group Updates Competitive Intelligence Program

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information, Communication, and Entertainment (ICE) Technology analyst and strategic marketing company, recently updated its competitive intelligence and product assessment program to better reflect current market factors and client needs. Branham has been providing technology assessments and comparative analysis for over 20 years and continues to serve 6 of the top 15 software companies world wide.

As the technology sector continues to evolve so too does Branham. Our product offerings continue to reflect the ever changing needs of both the vendor and end user community. With cloud computing taking an ever present role across all aspects of business and consumer related technology, today’s solutions are much more specialized, catering to established and unique markets, as well as key industry sectors. Branham’s core group of analysts cover a broad range of technologies, providing deep dive perspective into key markets and industry specific solutions (i.e. Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, etc.). While we conduct high level technology markets assessments all the way down to hands-on testing of products our outputs come in many forms and are targeted to defined audiences:

Vendor Landscape Studies
TCO/ROI Studies
Hands-on Productivity Testing
Pricing Assessments
Educational Seminars
Competitive Sales Guides
Competitive Battlecards
News Flashes

To learn more about Branham’s competitive intelligence and product assessment offerings, please contact:

Andrew Bisson (abisson@branhamgroup.com)
Vice President, Consulting Services
Branham Group Inc.
613-745-2282 ext. 117

About Branham Group Inc.

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120118 - Branham Group Releases Report on Telehealth

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The report discusses the field of Telehealth, which is rapidly gaining momentum as a proven and essential technology that is helping to reduce laboratory expenses, improve operational efficiency, enhance productivity, and improve treatment decisions and patient care. Telehealth adds a new paradigm in health care, and has shown to significantly reduce hospitalizations and visits to the Emergency Room, while also being able to improve the patient's quality of life. Telehealth also benefits patients where traditional delivery of health services is affected by distance and lack of local specialist clinicians to deliver services.

"Telehealth supports the evolution of health care in Canada and is a key success story in our efforts to leverage technology to reduce the burden on our health care system," says Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of Branham Group. "Telehealth helps to make up for shortage of skilled manpower, provide access to personalized treatment plans, and make medical expertise available to all Canadians, irrespective of where they are located. We are amongst the leaders in the world in leveraging telehealth and it is a matter of time before telehealth becomes fully integrated in our health care delivery model."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20120110 - Branham Group Releases Update on Health Care and Digital Health in Ontario

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, today released a report titled "Ontario Update," which provides an update on the goings on in the health care sector and Digital Health in the province of Ontario over the past year.

In 2011, the Government of Ontario continued its commitment to strengthening its health care system. From changes to legislature to millions of dollars pledged to hospital upgrades and continued support for various strategies, a great deal of activity has taken place in Ontario over the last year. With the eHealth initiatives back on track after the organizational setback in 2008-09, the province is now on the right track to achieving an electronic health record within years to come. The continued investment in improving hospital infrastructure and offering more health care services closer to where the citizen’s live through Family Health Teams and Nurse Practitioner led clinics, the province has managed to become the leader in reducing wait times in the country.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "Over the past year, there is no doubt that several activities took place in Ontario that have helped to strengthen the delivery of healthcare in Ontario. However, in order to continue to provide quality health care to its citizens, Ontario will need continued focus on leveraging technology to optimize delivery of health care, the involvement of the LHINs, and innovative products from the private sector."

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About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20111219 - Branham Group Releases Update on Health Care in Atlantic Canada

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario - Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, recently released a report titled "Atlantic Canada Update," which provides an update on the goings on in the health care sector over the course of 2011 in three key Atlantic Provinces – Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

In 2011, all the Atlantic Provinces continued to implement their health care IT strategies to improve the delivery of health care to their populations. This has been largely evident in their efforts to leverage technology to address some key pain points, including patient wait times, electronic health records, and optimizing processes to make up for shortage of personnel. During the past year, all the Atlantic Provinces have made impressive strides in moving forward with the deployment of the EHR.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "Development and upgrade of infrastructure remains an important priority for all the provinces, as do investments in long-term care and home care. The collaborative approach between the Atlantic Provinces has resulted in cooperation on several fronts, including human resources management, drug programs and wait time management systems, amongst others; all key challenges faced by these provinces."

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health Vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20111122 - Branham Releases Update to Healthcare Continuum of Care Model

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global ICT industry analyst and strategic marketing consultancy in the Digital Health space, recently released an update to its Continuum of Care model for the Canadian health care market.

The health care delivery system in Canada is going through an accelerated period of intense focus and transformation. The fundamental basis for this transformation is the gradual move from reactive health care to proactive wellness with the patient at the centre. There has also been a growing recognition of the need for the key stakeholders in the health care system to work in an integrated fashion across the complete Continuum of Care.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "Today, Canada's health care system faces many challenges, including escalating costs of health care delivery, a fast increasing senior's population, increasing demands on Healthcare services due to growing Chronic Diseases, shortage of adequately trained healthcare professionals, and systemic inefficiencies from outdated practices, policies and workflows. The lack of integrated information exchange creates inherent inefficiencies within the system and is a major contributor to these escalating costs." He further states that, "The current model of healthcare delivery is disjointed and does not support seamless sharing of information. There is a growing acknowledgment of the need for the key stakeholders in the health care system to work in an integrated fashion across the complete Continuum of Care. This integration will be driven by technology in years to come."

The key enabler in making this integration possible and ensuring that information flows seamlessly across all components of the Continuum of Care, is healthcare information technology (HIT) or Digital Health. An integrated Continuum of Care model of healthcare delivery requires that patient information be made available to all health care providers, when and where they need it (taking into account obvious privacy and information security concerns). The building blocks for the Continuum of Care already exist; what’s lacking is the integration and seamless exchange of information between and across these components.

This update from Branham Digital Health NOW provides readers with a better understanding of what an integrated Continuum of Care means, the importance of technology in enabling its achievement, and the progress to date. The Continuum of Care model is accessible through Branham's Digital Health NOW subscription services program.

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health Vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20111111 - Branham Group Launches 2011-12 Edition of its Digital Health NOW Subscription Product

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry analyst and strategic marketing company, released today the 2011-12 Edition of its highly successful Digital Health NOW (DHN) Subscription Product.

Digital Health NOW provides unbiased information and analysis of trends in health care ICT. This subscription product is the most comprehensive market intelligence product tracking current deployment and future buyers' intentions and key trends in the Canadian continuum of care healthcare system in Canada. With DHN, customers are to keep a finger on the pulse of the health care ICT marketplace with concise, immediate and relevant intelligence reporting and ongoing customer feedback.

"As Canada's health system transitions to an integrated model of care delivery, Branham's focus is expanding as well to include the primary, acute, continuing and home care market segments," says Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group. "Branham Group is the definitive source for Digital Health information and analysis on the continuum of care in the Canadian healthcare market. Our subscriber base includes the who’s who of Canada’s Digital Health vendors, buyers, and policy makers."

Branham’s 2011-12 Digital Health NOW subscription package includes five offerings:

Monthly Reports that cover Canada's 14 different geographic markets (or health jurisdictions) – 10 provinces, 3 territories and 1 federal region – providing a comprehensive overview of the current and recent activities, issues and opportunities in that area.
Bi-Monthly Spotlight Reports that contain detailed topical snapshots of intriguing areas of healthcare ICT in Canada, helping to better understand the importance of various horizontal and vertical technologies from a health system perspective. Some reports in the upcoming season include areas such as telehealth, home health care, mobility, cloud technologies, and data mining.
One-on-One Q&A (Branham Chat) with a Branham research analyst to gain an objective perspective on a particular topic area, or to help find answers to a market-related issue within hours.
Monthly In-Touch Conference Calls between a senior Branham research analyst and customer senior leadership to discuss health care ICT current affairs, risks, and opportunities.
Corporate Strategy Review Sessions geared to provide subscribers the opportunity to preview their strategy with a leading industry expert.

The Digital Health NOW Prospectus can be accessed at http://branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth/

For more information on how to become a Branham Digital Health NOW subscriber, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health Vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

20111108 - Branham Group Releases Report on International Health Care Perspectives

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Branham Group Inc., a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) analyst and strategic marketing consultancy, recently released a report titled "International Perspectives on Health Care," which provides insight on the contrast between health care systems in developed and developing countries.

The report provides a narrative on how health care systems in developing countries project the struggle between the need to provide health care to citizens while balancing this need with economic and other development imperatives. The report further delves into the key components of health care systems around the world and explores select systems in brief. It also compares the Canadian health care system with other OECD countries. Canada's health care system, while a successful model of universal health care, continues to experience its own set of challenges, including increasing wait times, shortage of skilled labour, and limited budgets.

According to Wayne Gudbranson, President and CEO of the Branham Group, "The study of international health care systems inevitably reveals stark and intriguing contrasts, which have at their root an individual country's unique set of economic and social values." He further states that, "Health care systems in all nations are driven by both economic and social factors, however each one has unique characteristics and needs. It is important for Canada to learn from other health care systems around the globe."

The report has been produced as part of Branham's Digital Health NOW offering, which provides unbiased information and analysis of trends in Digital Health, and an in-depth analysis on the current state of Digital Health deployment in Canadian health care organizations and others around the world.

For more information on how to access this report, please contact:

About Branham Group Inc.

Branham Group Inc. is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting company servicing the global information and communication technology (ICT) marketplace. Branham Group assists ICT companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (Digital Health, Green IT and Outsourcing). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top ICT companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 Digital Health vendors (www.branhamgroup.com/digitalhealth).

For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.