INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

IT Services

Computer services cover a wide scope of operations, including custom software development and systems integration, implementation and maintenance, consulting and training, as well as on-line support, outsourcing and hosting. Many of the companies which operate in this industry have a vertical market approach and offer particular knowledge and expertise in specific industry sectors. Areas of business include:

• consulting
• professional services
• systems integration
• systems houses and VARs
• BPO, outsourcing and processing services
• technical maintenance/desktop services
• on-line support services
• training
• recruitment and contractors.

Software

Software represents a large component of Regent’s business in the information technology industry. We understand that in the business model for software companies, they are required to make substantial up-front investment in new products, but the return is delivered over time. We also understand that strong differentiation and branding are necessary to secure market position. Regent divides the software industry into four main sectors:

• system software
• consumer software
• Internet software
• applications software
• enterprise software - for example accounting, supply chain, sales, business, collaborative, content management
• vertical software - for example banking, retail, utilities, professional services, government.

Hardware

The hardware industry covers a wide range of products from large server computers at one end, to individual components and semi-conductors at the other. In between, there are microcomputers, personal organizers, data entry devices, printers, storage drives and component boards. At Regent, we work with a full spectrum of hardware companies, including the contract manufacturing and outsourced assembly. Products/services include:

• multi-user computers
• single-user computers
• peripherals
• LAN equipment
• storage drives
• contract manufacturing
• components.

Applied Technology

The applied technology business draws on all of the hardware, software and service elements to deliver dedicated products which support specific industry or application users. Devices in this sector include:

• office products such as copiers and projection equipment
• banking and retail products such as cash machines and point-of-sale equipment
• factory equipment such as machine tools and robotics
• a vast array of equipment in the medical, scientific, defense, transportation, security and instrumentation industries.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Services

Regent has well-established relationships with companies in all sectors of the communications services industry. This segment includes companies providing the following services:

• carrier services – fixed wire and cable
• carrier services – mobile and satellite
• broadband
• network management
• Internet access services
• Internet hosting and facilities management.

Communications Equipment

The communications equipment sector includes companies which manufacture equipment for telecommunications infrastructure and consumer products. It covers transmission and broadcast systems as well as WAN/data communication systems between enterprises. Communications equipment companies provide:

• telecoms consumer equipment
• telecoms infrastructure
• broadcast technology
• WAN
• data communications equipment.
  

CONTENT, MEDIA + E-SERVICES

Information and Content

Companies in this sector deliver content to consumers through a variety of different distribution channels. These include:

• entertainment production – film, music
• entertainment delivery – DVD, video, CD Rom, on-line
• content production – news, weather, sports, stocks, research
• content delivery - database, print, broadcast, on-line

Media

Regent has substantial experience in the broadcasting segment which includes companies providing radio, television and webcast services. The industry encompasses radio and television networks, broadcasting stations for terrestrial, satellite and cable delivery and the entertainment production companies. Key areas are:

• radio
• television
• cable/pay TV systems
• web broadcasts and cybercasts
• publishing

Electronic Services

The development of the Internet has heralded a new industry based around on-line selection, sale, payment and fulfillment of a wide range of goods and services. Regent categorizes these as:

• e-commerce
• B2B
• B2C
• marketing services