Integrations, M&As, Innovative Solutions, New Appointments, and Contracts Project Strong Growth in IT Services - Research Report on IBM, Accenture, Riverbed, Rackspace, and FIS

NEW YORK, July 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Corner announced new research reports highlighting International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM), Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN), Riverbed Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: RVBD), Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (NYSE: RAX), and Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (NYSE: FIS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

International Business Machines Corporation Research Report

On July 10, 2013, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) announced that Sprint is using IBM MobileFirst solutions to deliver a more personalized, responsive connected car experience. IBM reported that with the new enhancements to the Sprint Velocity connected vehicle platform, cars can be seamlessly integrated with drivers' mobile devices and customized to their specific in-vehicle infotainment, security, and convenience feature preferences. Bob S. Johnson, Director of Development for Sprint Velocity, stated, "With the adoption rate of smartphones steadily on the increase, users have come to expect their preferences to transfer from one device to another. Transfer of your personalization and customization settings to the connected car is the next logical step for automotive manufacturers looking to drive innovation in a very competitive market." Johnson continued, "To make this a reality, Sprint Velocity is working with IBM to provide open access across a select group of platforms and partners so vehicles can seamlessly connect a wide array of services and mobile devices."

The Full Research Report on International Business Machines Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/1c4d_IBM]

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Accenture plc Research Report

On July 15, 2013, Accenture plc (Accenture) announced that it has agreed to acquire Mortgage Cadence, a provider of loan origination software and electronic document management services in the US. According to Accenture, the acquisition will add an advanced technology platform to strengthen its mortgage business-process outsourcing (BPO) services, and enable the Company to provide software to mortgage lenders looking to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Terry Moore, Global Managing Director of Accenture Credit Services, commented, "By adding this key mortgage processing asset, we will enhance our end-to-end credit services capabilities and bring a new generation of mortgage processing services to the industry. This offers lenders improved speed-to-market, cycle-time, costs, and productivity." The Company did not disclose the terms of the transaction. The Full Research Report on Accenture plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/c6f0_ACN]

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Riverbed Technology, Inc. Research Report

On July 15, 2013, Riverbed Technology, Inc. (Riverbed) introduced a new release of its Riverbed Granite product family that delivers an enterprise-class solution for server and data consolidation. Riverbed stated that through expanded capacity and higher performance, IT managers can now extend the benefits of Granite to larger branch offices and data-intensive applications that previously were difficult or impossible to consolidate. Steve Duplessie, Founder and Senior Analyst at ESG, said, "Data growth and infrastructure shifts continue to hamper IT's ability to meet all protection, retention and compliance requirements. Addressing all these data protection challenges, requires a holistic approach." Duplessie added, "Silos in technology add to the cost and complexity while reducing productivity and increasing risk of data loss. IT needs to give end users the tools they need to be successful while IT keeps oversight and control." The Full Research Report on Riverbed Technology, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/2e9f_RVBD ]

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Rackspace Hosting, Inc. Research Report

On July 8, 2013, Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (Rackspace) announced that Rick Jackson, who is a veteran in the IT industry, has assumed the office of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Rackspace reported that Jackson will lead the Company's global marketing strategy and execution as the Company works to strengthen its leadership position around hybrid cloud. Jackson commented, "It's becoming increasingly clear that a hybrid cloud approach will lead architectural plans for the future of IT. While so many companies are offering up a one-size-fits-all approach, Rackspace is uniquely positioned to offer customers specific solutions that optimize their business objectives." He added, "It's a great honor to join a company so focused on its customers' successes, combining technology leadership with Fanatical Support." The Full Research Report on Rackspace Hosting, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/7807_RAX ]

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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. Research Report

On July 11, 2013, Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) announced that Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) has selected the Company to power its payments network for secure, real-time mobile payment transactions. FIS reported that consumers who buy goods and services from MCX members will soon be able to use smartphones and tablets at the point of sale. According to FIS, this offers consumers a personalized payment experience integrated with participating merchant offers, promotions, loyalty, and other services at their favorite MCX merchants. Dodd Roberts, Senior Executive at MCX, stated, "FIS' ability to deliver a payments network that meets MCX requirements, coupled with their depth of payments knowledge, experience and expertise embody what MCX will offer its customers - a cutting-edge, highly reliable, versatile mobile payments network platform." The Full Research Report on Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/840f_FIS ]

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