Milan Kalal

Senior Research Analyst, IDC Energy Insights, Central and Eastern Europe

Analyst Profile Detailed

Milan Kalal is the lead analyst for the IDC Energy Insights program in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

In this role, Kalal is responsible for developing, driving, and implementing a utilities-dedicated research practice across the CEE region. He conducts primary and secondary research among both utility end-users and IT vendors to provide strategic quantitative and qualitative insight combined with consulting services addressing industry-specific IT drivers, decision making strategies, procurement patterns, and trends that affect the region's utilities.

In addition to his responsibilities for Energy Insights, Kalal also works with the IDC CEMA Vertical Markets team, managing quantitative research, IT spending forecast models, and client consulting engagements in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Focusing on vertical market behavior, the cross-technology nature of his position has enabled him to develop a balanced understanding of the hardware, software, and IT services markets.

Prior to joining IDC in 2009, Mr. Kalal worked for eight years as a consultant and project manager in the financial sector, specializing in strategic marketing. He has experience implementing customer insight strategies and tools, including CRM, data mining, geo-marketing, and competitive intelligence.

Kalal holds an MBA from Sheffield Hallam University in the U.K. and he earned his BA at Anglo-American College in Prague, Czech Republic.
 

Research Authored by Milan Kalal

Flexibility is Key at IDC Energy Insights' Pan-European Utilities Executive Summit Daniella Muallem,  Gaia Gallotti,  Luiza Semernya,  Milan Kalal,  Petr Stabrawa,  Roberta Bigliani Mar 2013 - Doc # EIOS52V    Perspective This report summarizes the key themes and discussion points from the IDC Energy Insights hosted Pan-European Utilities Executive Summit held from March 4 to 5, 2013, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Over the course of the two-day event, around 40 de... purchase document

CEE and MEA Transforming Utility Markets 2013 Top 10 Predictions Milan Kalal,  Roberta Bigliani Feb 2013 - Doc # EEI01V    Top 10 Predictions This IDC Energy Insights study presents IDC Energy Insights' top 10 predictions for the utility industry in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMA) in 2013."In 2013, the utility industry in Central and Eastern Europe ... purchase document

EMEA Utilities Industry 2013 Top 10 Predictions: Dealing With the "New Normal" Milan Kalal,  Petr Stabrawa,  Roberta Bigliani,  Gaia Gallotti,  Luiza Semernya,  Daniella Muallem Dec 2012 - Doc # EIRS05U    Top 10 Predictions This report presents IDC Energy Insights' top 10 predictions for the European, Middle Eastern, and African utility industry in 2013. The findings of this report were also presented as part of a Web conference on December 12, 2012."Utilities... purchase document

Business Strategy: IT Priorities, Budget Structures, and Vendor Selection: Central and Eastern European Utilities Survey, 2012 Milan Kalal Dec 2012 - Doc # EEI06U    Business Strategy This IDC Energy Insights study provides analysis of the results of the annual IDC Energy Insights Survey covering the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. The analysis focuses on IT spending trends in the utility sector a... purchase document

Pivot Table: Central Europe Utility Sector 2011 IT Spending and 2012–2016 Forecast Update Milan Kalal Dec 2012 - Doc # EEI08U    Pivot Table To download the Pivot Table, please click on "View Full Document" on the right tab.This IDC Energy Insights Pivot Table provides an update of IT spending trends and forecasts for the utility sector in Central Europe for 2012–2016 (with 2011... purchase document

Pivot Table: Worldwide Oil and Gas Industry IT Spending Guide, 2011–2016, Version 1, 2012 Jill Feblowitz,  Rick Nicholson,  Nina Bonagura,  Giuliana Folco,  Gary Koch,  Roman Maceska,  Milan Kalal,  Chin-Boon Lim,  Roberta Bigliani,  Ricardo Villate,  Jebin George,  Arthur Melet,  Juan Amezcua,  Roberto Gutierrez Nov 2012 - Doc # EI238002    Pivot Table This IDC Energy Insights Pivot Table provides a detailed methodology and taxonomy for IDC Energy Insights' Worldwide Oil and Gas Industry IT Spending Guide. A definition for the oil and gas industry is presented by SIC code. Line-of-busines... purchase document

Czech Republic Vertical Markets 2012–2016 IT Spending Forecast Milan Kalal Oct 2012 - Doc # EV04U    Market Analysis This IDC study provides a detailed overview of IT spending trends and forecasts for 17 vertical markets (or sectors) and nine product and service categories in the Czech Republic. The study features overviews of key industry developments, i... purchase document

Central Europe Utility Sector 2011 IT Spending and 2012–2016 Forecast Milan Kalal Sep 2012 - Doc # EEI04U    Pivot Table To download the Pivot Table, please click on "View Full Document" on the left tab.This IDC Energy Insights Pivot Table provides an overview of IT spending trends and forecasts for the utility sector in Central Europe for 2012–2016 (with 201... purchase document

Slovakia Vertical Markets 2012–2016 IT Spending Forecast Milan Kalal,  Vinh T. Pham Aug 2012 - Doc # EV09U    Market Analysis This IDC study provides a detailed overview of IT spending trends and forecasts for 17 vertical markets (or sectors) and 9 product and service categories in Slovakia. The study features overviews of key industry developments, industry chall... purchase document

Worldwide Utility Industry IT Spending Guide, 2010–2015, Version 2 Lamia Lafdil,  Marcus Torchia,  Jill Feblowitz,  Rick Nicholson,  Nina Bonagura,  Giuliana Folco,  Roberta Bigliani,  Gary Koch,  Milan Kalal,  Roman Maceska,  Chin-Boon Lim,  Alejandro Florean,  Ricardo Villate Jul 2012 - Doc # EI236026    Pivot Table This IDC Energy Insights Pivot Table presents the revised market sizing and forecast estimates for the utilities industry. This document provides a detailed methodology and taxonomy for IDC Energy Insights' Worldwide Utility Industry IT Spe... purchase document

Business Strategy: Central and Eastern Europe Utility Sector IT Strategies: Smart Metering Update, 2012 Milan Kalal Jun 2012 - Doc # EEI03U    Business Strategy This IDC Energy Insights report examines developments in the smart metering environment in Central and Eastern Europe, analyzing the status of the regulatory framework and the approaches of electricity providers actively planning or already... purchase document

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