Analyst report stories - Page 104
Smarter, faster AI and X analytics: Gartner unveils top 10 AI trends for 2020
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
AI, augmented data management, and 'X analytics' are key tech trends for 2020, aiding post-pandemic recovery, says Gartner.
F&S report growing opportunity in 5G indoor systems
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Frost & Saullivan say that adoption in Asia-Pacific will be driven by key developments in policies, business models, and technology innovations.
Following COVID-19 employee wellbeing cannot be overstated, Gartner finds
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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healthtech
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business analyst
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mental health
Post-COVID-19, companies worldwide are ramping up investments in employee health and wellbeing, with 68% introducing new wellness benefits, Gartner reveals.
Worldwide smartphone market sees strong growth in first quarter of 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Despite the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, worldwide smartwatch shipments reached 14.3 million units in the first quarter 2020, up 12% year on year.
Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.
China’s cloud infrastructure services market grows 67% in Q1, despite COVID-19 disruption
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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devops
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apm
Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, cloud infrastructure services spending reached US$3.9 billion for the first quarter of 2020, according to Canalys.
Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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analyst report
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covid-19
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research director
Gartner details a six-step framework CIOs must adopt for effective cost optimisation amid COVID-19, balancing potential savings with business impact.
Expansion adds on-prem access to Acronis Cyber Protect solution
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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malware
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uc
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cybersecurity
Acronis expands its Cyber Protect product to on-premise, enabling IT teams to test a new beta solution that addresses remote work cybersecurity needs.
What’s new in the CRM CEC Magic Quadrant
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Vendors added and upgraded, alongside the old reliables in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement Center.
Talend named Leader in Data Fabric Evaluation by Forrester
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
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data fabric
It received the highest score in the Current Offering category and earned the highest possible scores in 15 of the 25 criteria evaluated.
Cisco, ESET, Fortinet crowned by Canalys, while Symantec, IBM & McAfee underperform
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Several big names have been revealed as underperforming compared with the market average with low partner sentiment.
'Huge disconnect' between employer and employee perception of security
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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cybersecurity
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mimecast
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cybersafety
59% of IT managers in a survey conducted by Forrester say they are doing enough for their organisation’s cybersecurity, yet 53% of employees disagree.
IDC COVID-19 Tech Index finds business confidence in decline
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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it spending
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analyst report
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covid-19
Business confidence on IT spending is continuing to decline despite moves to ease economic lockdown, according to new research from IDC.
There’s hope still for global PC market, Canalys finds
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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pc market
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pc shipments
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analyst report
PC market expected to improve in Q2-Q4 despite COVID-19 impact, with smaller YoY declines than Q1, says Canalys.
Cloud and remote working solutions bolster UC market
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Cloud-based web conferencing spending to grow by 25% in 2020 due to global workplace restrictions, but growth to slow in 2021, says Gartner.
IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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pc shipments
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analyst report
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covid-19
PC and computing device shipments are set to drop 12.4% in 2020, says IDC, citing COVID-19's impact. Recovery is seen with a 1.3% CAGR over five years.
Thycotic acquires Onion ID, launches new access management products
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Thycotic has acquired Onion ID and launched new products aimed at enhancing privileged access management for cloud apps and remote workers.
Cognizant named Leader in Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for public cloud infrastructure and managed services
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Cognizant recognized as a Leader by Gartner in its 2020 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Services.
Global smartphone sales decline 20% due to COVID-19, Samsung, Huawei see double-digit declines
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphone sales plummeted by 20.2% in Q1 2020 due to COVID-19, with major Chinese manufacturers and Apple hit hard, according to Gartner.
UiPath extends Business Partner Program for global ecosystem
Mon, 1st Jun 2020
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it automation
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partner programmes
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healthtech
UiPath bolsters its Business Partner Program with new training, certification, and marketing initiatives, aiming to drive global adoption of hyperautomation.