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Milan Kalal

Senior Research Analyst, Vertical Markets, IDC CEMA

Milan Kalal, as Senior Research Analyst for IDC CEMA Vertical Markets, is responsible for quantitative research, IT spending forecast models, and client consulting engagements in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Focusing on vertical markets and the SMB segment, the cross-technology nature of his position has enabled him to develop a balanced understanding of the hardware, software, and IT services markets.

In addition to his primary responsibility for vertical markets, Kalal is also the lead analyst for the Energy Insights program in Central and Eastern Europe. He has in-depth knowledge of industry-specific IT drivers, trends, and procurement patterns, particularly among the region's utility companies.

Prior to joining IDC CEMA in 2009, Kalal worked for seven years as a project manager in the banking sector, specializing in strategic marketing. He has experience with implementing customer insight strategies and tools, including CRM, data mining, geomarketing, and competitive intelligence.

Kalal holds an MBA degree from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK, and a BA degree from Anglo-American College in Prague.

Research Authored by Milan Kalal

Worldwide Oil and Gas Industry IT Spending Guide, 2009–2014, Version 1, 2010
Catherine Madden, Jill Feblowitz, Rick Nicholson, Nina Bonagura, Giuliana Folco, Roberta Bigliani, Gary Koch, Roman Maceska, Renato Troya, Chin-Boon Lim, Milan Kalal
Aug 2010 - Doc # EI224516      Pivot Table
This IDC Energy Insights Pivot Table provides a detailed methodology and taxonomy for Energy Insights' Worldwide Oil and Gas Industry IT Spending Guide. Key points include::
  • The oil and gas industry is a dynamic and at times vo
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    Worldwide Retail IT Spending Guide, Version 2, 2009
    Leslie Hand, Bob Parker, Nina Bonagura, Ivano Ortis, Giuliana Folco, Gary Koch, Christopher Holmes, Milan Kalal, Roman Maceska, Renato Troya, Matias Berardi, Chin-Boon
    May 2010 - Doc # GRI223465      Pivot Table
    This IDC Retail Insights Pivot Table presents our best estimates and forecasts for the worldwide retail IT opportunity. This Pivot Table provides IT spending forecasts for the following subindustries: apparel and accessory stores; automo ...
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    Czech Republic Vertical Markets 2009–2013 Forecast
    Milan Kalal
    Dec 2009 - Doc # EV03R9      Market Analysis
    This IDC study provides a detailed overview of IT spending trends and forecasts for 17 vertical markets (or sectors) and 10 product and service categories in the Czech Republic. The study features overviews of key industry deve ...
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    Technology Selection: Central Europe Utilities Industry Insights and 2009–2013 IT Spending Forecast
    Milan Kalal
    Oct 2009 - Doc # ESQ3R9      Market Overview
    This study provides a detailed analysis of IT spending drivers and trends in the Central Europe utilities sector. The study leverages IDC's vertical expertise and a survey of CE utilities, exploring their IT and business challe ...
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    Insights on Utilities: EMEA Edition 2Q09
    Roberta Bigliani, Gaia Gallotti, Alberto Balduzzi, Milan Kalal, Sam Jaffe
    Jun 2009 - Doc # EIOS58R9      Update
    Welcome to this quarter's issue of Insights on utilities, EMEA edition. Every quarter, we publish this report offering analysis and opinions on key trends in the utilities industry. Please forward this newsletter to colleagues ...
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