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Listing of all 31 news releases from Economist Intelligence Unit:

Companies fear IT systems failure the most

It is probably no surprise to learn that companies fear the collapse of their IT systems far more than floods or earthquakes, yet, says a report, they do not manage IT risk effectively.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (28 June 2007)

Russian market business outlook improves

Most of 455 executives surveyed about perceptions of business risk and opportunity in Russia think the outlook there is significantly better than that of several other leading emerging markets.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (15 June 2007)

Japan is world's most innovative country

A study aimed at analysing the importance of innovation, then determining which countries innovate the best and why, has highlighted Japan as the world's most innovative nation.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (17 May 2007)

Only one in ten businesses monitor carbon

Although only one in ten businesses are monitoring their carbon 'impact', a report says that more have plans to do so and that many seek guidance from their governments.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (15 May 2007)

Asian countries advance in e-readiness rankings

While strong government role promotes the upward adoption of e-readiness in Asian countries, Denmark, the US and Sweden remain on top.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (27 April 2007)

Human 'capital' risks threaten manufacturing

Human 'capital' risks are seen by a report as the most significant threat companies face, yet few firms have effective practices in place to mange the threat.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (26 April 2007)

Lack of planning threatens mobile usage

While employees' use of mobile technology has provided tangible productivity benefits, but could be enhanced if senior managements planned their usage in a more systematic way, said a report.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (19 April 2007)

CEOs enthuse over Web 2.0

More CEOs than middle managers enthuse over Web 2.0 and around 80% of corporations believe Web 2.0 has the potential to increase revenues, said a report.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (18 April 2007)

European technology funding sent eastwards

The eight east European EU member states that joined in 2004 - along with Bulgaria and Romania - are set to receive a huge amount of technology financial support from the EU in 2007-13.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (10 April 2007)

Engaging customers gives competitive advantage

Instead of only relying on customers' loyalty, to achieve business success companies must engage customers by establishing a deep connection that endures over time.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (30 March 2007)

Private investors see a bright Russian future

Although there are risks and challenges facing Russian industry, an intelligence reports says that the medium-term outlook for private investment is quite bright.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit ( 8 March 2007)

A 24h IT failure would threaten survival

A survey into business resilience said that unplanned 24h downtime of information technology systems could jeopardise the survival of nearly half of businesses interviewed.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit ( 6 March 2007)

Booming China may face rising labour costs

While manufacturing executives' confidence in China remains high, concerns about rising labour costs there are growing, reports a recent business confidence index.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (16 February 2007)

IT can cut business management costs

According to a recent report, IT can help boost top-line growth while continuing to slash costs by improving the customer experience and helping develop new products and services.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (12 February 2007)

Talent lack will bar firms from emerging markets

The single greatest barrier to growth for firms that operate within emerging markets over the next three years will be a lack of available local talent.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (18 January 2007)

Are you monitoring investment risks?

Recent report finds that while operating risks are managed before making an investment, less that half continue monitoring those risks on an ongoing basis.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (17 January 2007)

Emerging markets drive global growth

Emerging, 'more exotic' markets are driving global growth - particularly China and India - while offsetting a less exciting performance in developed economies - like USA, Japan and Germany.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (20 December 2006)

Protectionism is on the rise, warn executives

Annual global growth rates could drop by one percentage point as a result of rising market protectionism, warn business executives around the world.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (22 November 2006)

Collaboration key to corporate survival

Technical background article Collaborative partnerships will be key to corporate survival, reveals a new survey from the Economist Intelligence Unit

News from Economist Intelligence Unit (21 November 2006)

Chinese carmakers to compete in Europe - in 2016?

Automotive industry intelligence report predicts that China's carmakers may be ten years away from being competitive in the USA and Europe - but are working on it.