A new International Data Corporation (IDC) study confirmed that cloud is the major disruption factor in the EMEA infrastructure hardware market, accounting for a growing portion of hardware spending and exerting influence on hardware architectures and vendors' strategies. The overall investment in hardware for cloud environments in EMEA is expected to exceed $4 billion in terms of user value by the end of 2014, with a strong 19% YoY growth. 15% of the infrastructure spend in EMEA will be related to cloud environments in 2014, versus only 8% in 2011. This will grow to more than 22% by 2018.

European Union's target of 80% reduction in plastic bag consumption by 2019 coupled with growing consumer awareness to create significant growth opportunities for biodegradable plastics market

With Redundancy Fears Rising, More Than Half of Employees Believe Their Company's Business Outlook will Remain the Same in Next Six Months

A new survey by Glassdoor, a jobs and careers community, reveals that more than one in four (29 percent) UK employees[1]fear losing their job in the next six months, an increase of eight percentage points from the Q114 survey. The Q2 2014 UK Employment Confidence Survey[2], conducted online by Harris Interactive among UK employees, monitors four key indicators of employee confidence: job security, salary expectations, job market optimism/re-hire probability and business outlook optimism.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019" report to their offering.

The biodegradable plastics market in Europe is forecast to witness a robust CAGR of around 12% during 2014-19.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain increased 0.4 percent in May to 106.7 (2004 = 100), following a 0.1 percent increase in April, and a 0.1 percent increase in March.

England's premature exit from the 2014 World Cup will no doubt have a negative effect on UK confectionery sales.

Prior to England's first match against Italy, World Cup fever stuck the UK; the weather was good and consumers spoiled themselves with beer, wine and confectionery galore. Retailers have been predicting big things - forecasting huge boosts to sales with every England kick-off.

Bluetooth Special Interest Group survey finds UK consumers recognise wireless connectivity has the potential to simplify their lives

Brits are embracing wireless connectivity with 60% currently owning a wireless connected accessory, including keyboards, health and fitness monitors and smart home devices, according to research commissioned by Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). The survey, which looked at the devices UK consumers want and their future connectivity expectations, found this is only set to grow, with 72% expecting to own a wireless connected accessory by 2016.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the Euro Area increased 0.3 percent in May 2014 to 111.7 (2004=100), following a 0.2 percent decrease in April and 0.2 increase in March.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Germany increased 0.2 percent in April to 110.1 (2004 = 100), following no change in March and a 0.5 percent increase in February.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Printing Market Report 2014" report to their offering.

This Market Report examines the UK printing industry, with particular focus on the key trends and issues impacting the market, the leading competitors, and the value of the industry over the past 5 years, in addition to providing forecasts for the industry up until the year 2018.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advertising Agencies Market Assessment 2014" report to their offering.

The past 5 years have represented a period of ongoing change for the advertising industry, with digital channels continuing to achieve double-digit growth and overtaking television to become the most popular form of advertising in the UK.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France was unchanged in April at 118.3 (2004 = 100), following a 0.4 percent increase in March, and a 0.2 percent decrease in February.