Healthcare Focused Collaborations, Program Expansions, New e-training Courses, Results Schedules and Product Launches - Research Report on IBM, Xerox, Rackspace, Riverbed, and FIS

NEW YORK, October 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM), Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (NYSE: RAX), Riverbed Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: RVBD), 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 September 30, 2013, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) announced that the Company's scientists are collaborating with Johns Hopkins University and University of California to combat illness and infectious diseases in real-time with the help of smarter data tools for public health. IBM informed that the focus of the collaboration is to help contain global outbreaks of dengue fever and malaria by applying the latest analytic models, computing technology and mathematical skills on an open-source framework. James Kaufman, Public Health Manager, IBM Research said, "The scientific and research communities are collaborating to lead a new age of science-based, data-centric disease modeling to protect the health of people. By understanding how and why these diseases spread, we can identify those regions most susceptible to emerging disease, inform public health, and allow them to focus on specific interventions in locations where they can have the greatest impact." 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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Xerox Corporation Research Report

On September 24, 2013, Xerox Corporation (Xerox) announced that it is aiding the expansion of affordable health insurance by serving as the operational backbone for two new health cooperatives, the Connecticut-based HealthyCT and Wisconsin based Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative, which will provide alternative coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Company informed that as part of healthcare reform, federal government loans are being provided to various states to establish a Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program. Xerox informed that it will focus on managing and processing benefit claims for the CO-OPs and their members, leveraging Healthation's core administrative platform to fulfill claims administration, premium collection and enrollment. "The CO-OP sponsors - consumer-run groups, membership associations and other nonprofit organizations - are moving forward in offering health coverage and need reliable technology to support their members' needs with the flexibility to grow as the CO-OP grows," said Jeff Hechemy, Group President of Healthcare Payer and Pharmaceutical Services at Xerox. "Our services give health plans and CO-OPs the freedom to do more for their members while reaping significant financial dividends under the right operating structure." The Full Research Report on Xerox 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/fe69_XRX]

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Rackspace Hosting, Inc. Research Report

On September 19, 2013, Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (Rackspace) announced that it has launched the first ever on demand e-learning training course, added four new classroom-based courses, and established a training partner program to expand its Rackspace Training for Open Stack program. "As the founder of OpenStack, Rackspace recognizes the need for comprehensive educational courses and delivery models and is fundamentally revolutionizing OpenStack training to include a Certified Training Partner Program and on demand e-learning course," said Tony Campbell, Director of Training and Certification for OpenStack at Rackspace. The Company noted that the expansion of the program is fuelled by the rapid growth of OpenStack in the technology market. Also, Rackspace informed that BSA Global Cloud Scorecard 2013 has predicted the creation of approximately 14 million cloud jobs by 2015. 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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Riverbed Technology, Inc. Research Report

On September 16, 2013, Riverbed Technology, Inc. (Riverbed) announced that it will release its Q3 2013 financial results on October 28, 2013, after the market closes. On the same day, the Company will host a conference call and a live webcast of the call, which will be made available at the Company's website at 1:30 p.m. PT. 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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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. Research Report

On September 23, 2013, Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) introduced the FIS Active Analytics suite, a full set of analytic solutions that enable financial institutions to tap into new revenue streams through more precise customer segmentation and optimized pricing, as well as improve marketing and cross-selling opportunities by delivering targeted, relevant and timely offers to customers across multiple delivery channels. Bob Legters, Senior Vice President of Payment Products at FIS said, "The power of using data and predictive analytics to increase the effectiveness and personalization of marketing offers to consumers is clear. FIS' Active Analytics Suite is in response to this changing paradigm, providing a full set of innovative solutions aimed at helping financial institutions monetize this rich data." 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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