DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c44242) has announced the addition of Corporate Software Purchasing Trends to their offering.

This report presents the findings of the latest ChangeWave Alliance survey on corporate spending for software and IT security. The survey was conducted July 10-14, 2006 and a total of 842 members involved with IT spending in their organization participated.

Key Questions Answered in this Report:

-- What are corporate spending plans for software in 2006 compared to 2005?

-- What types of software will companies be purchasing in 2006?

-- Which vendors are companies purchasing software products and/or services from in 2006?

-- What is driving software-purchasing decisions?

-- Where are the greatest increases in IT security spending?

-- Are budgets for security related software increasing?

-- What are the top spending priorities in security software?

-- What software vendors are likely to pick up market share over the next 90 days?

Top Reasons to Purchase this Report:

-- Discover software spending growth rates for 2006

-- Identify which software companies are gaining and losing momentum

-- Understand the leading and lagging software categories

-- Gain insight into security software sales increases and decreases

-- Find out the top spending priorities for security software

The author surveys the proprietary intelligence-gathering network of 9,000 accredited members on a wide range of research topics and convert the findings into valuable business intelligence reports. These credentialed technology professionals and business executives work in over 20 vertical industries -- and spend their everyday lives on the frontline of technological change. Nearly 3 out of every 5 members (58%) have advanced degrees (e.g., Master's or Ph.D.) and 94% have at least a four-year bachelor's degree.

This research provides a real-time view of companies, technologies and business trends in key market sectors, along with an in-depth perspective of the macro economy - well in advance of other available sources.

Content Outline:

Overview

Summary of Key Findings

The Findings

Corporate Software Purchasing Trends

-- Spending Plans for Software in 2006

-- Software Purchasing Decisions

-- Types of Software Purchases

Company Findings

-- Leading Software Vendors

-- Vendors Losing Market Share

IT Software Security Purchasing

-- Budgets for Security Related Software

-- Increases in IT Security Spending

-- Decreases in IT Security Spending

-- Top Spending Priorities in Security Software

Methodology

About Us

Companies Mentioned:

-- Ariba (ARBA)

-- Business Objects (BOBJ)

-- Cognos (COGN)

-- Webmethods (WEBM)

-- Filenet Corp (FILE)

-- Salesforce.com (CRM)

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