London, United Kingdom, 12 July, 2012 — International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced the appointment of Massimiliano (Max) Claps as EMEA research director for IDC Health Insights and IDC Government Insights. In this role, he will lead and provide direction for IDC’s ongoing research programs for the government and healthcare sectors in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Max will also be responsible for analyzing key trends related to IT strategies and spending in European central and local government and healthcare provider organizations.

With over 12 years' experience in the technology research industry, Claps has gained expertise in IT strategy and governance, IT cost optimization, IT sourcing models such as cloud computing and shared services, and software application products from ERP and CRM to government-specific solutions, such as grants management.

Claps previously worked with IDC from 2002 to 2007, when he led the EMEA Government and Health Insights business and also worked for a year with IDC Canada, where he collaborated in the ramp up of government research.

"Max's appointment as EMEA research director for IDC Health Insights and IDC Government Insights will truly strengthen coverage in these sectors across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As European economies continue to go through a tough economic environment and the Middle East and Africa emerge as strong markets, it is critical for IDC to continue to help end users and technology providers make the right technology investment decisions and effectively compete in evolving public sector and healthcare landscapes. I am certain Max's experience and expertise will be instrumental in driving this goal forward and will strengthen IDC's existing portfolio in these highly diverse regions, " said Graeme Muller, Managing Director, IDC Insights, EMEA.

For additional information about IDC Health Insights and IDC Government Insights analysts and upcoming research, please contact Kanupriya at +44 (0)20 8987 7111 or kanupriya@idc.com.

About IDC Health Insights

IDC Health Insights assists health businesses and IT leaders, as well as the suppliers who serve them, in making more effective technology decisions by providing accurate, timely, and insightful fact-based research and consulting services. Staffed by senior analysts with decades of industry experience, our global research analyzes and advises on business and technology issues facing the payer, provider and life sciences industries. International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology market. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology, media, research, and events company. For more information, please visit www.idc-hi.com, email info@idc-hi.com, or call 508-935-4445. Visit the IDC Health Insights Community at http://idc-insights-community.com/health.

About IDC Government Insights



IDC Government Insights assists government policy, program, and IT leaders, as well as the suppliers who serve them, in making more effective technology decisions by providing accurate, timely, and insightful fact-based research and consulting services. Staffed by senior analysts with decades of government and IT industry experience, our global research analyzes and advises on business and technology issues facing the Federal/Central and local/provincial Governments. International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology market. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology, media, research, and events company. For more information, please visit www.idc-gi.com, email info@idc-gi.com, or call 571.296.8060. Visit the IDC Government Insights Community at http://idc-insights-community.com/government

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