The challenges that energy and utility companies face today are without precedent with analysts and investors closely monitoring company performance and practices, and governing bodies and authorities introducing new regulations. Some sectors are also going through rapid changes due to consolidation, globalization and new technology that often require a total revamp of infrastructure.

In the midst of the global economic crisis, when financial companies’ practices and investments are scrutinized by the public and regulators, successful firms are those with greater insight into their customers, assets, investments and market trends.

From public-facing self-service websites where citizens search for useful information to government employees who need better collaboration tools, regulatory bodies charged with overseeing compliance, law enforcement agencies that require more effective monitoring, and on to military intelligence systems that have to intercept and analyze content about national threats in real time – government organizations face daunting information challenges.

Life sciences companies and healthcare providers are under tremendous pressure to achieve corporate goals – fast, safe product development, improved service and regulatory compliance – all while controlling costs.

To succeed, media and entertainment companies have to provide better ways to manage and protect their digital assets, understand their markets and customer preferences, and react faster to emerging trends.