Analyst report stories - Page 173
IDC: Digital transformation to drive future change in APAC data centers
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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colocation
IDC predicts that by 2018, 35% of data-intensive businesses will adopt formal data center planning, sourcing, and governance.
VR headsets off to a strong start, according to forecasts
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
In its 1st year of consumer shipments, virtually reality headsets have got off to a strong start with forecasts predicting 2 million units worldwide.
Detachables: Apple pushes Microsoft out of top spot
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Apple has surged to the top of the detachable market in New Zealand, pushing Microsoft into second, according to IDC New Zealand.
Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it spending
Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.
Schneider Electric top of the data centers in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Schneider Electric named leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for DCIM tools for third time. StruxureWare for Data Centers recognised for efficiency.
Spark is in but Alcatel is out: NZ's top five smartphone vendors reshuffled
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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samsung
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vodafone
Spark has edged out Alcatel from the top five vendors in the New Zealand smartphone market, according IDC's latest smartphone shipment stats.
CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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risk & compliance
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3d printing
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analyst report
In 2030, the CIO becomes a pivotal strategist, reshaping executive relationships and steering companies' digital destiny.
What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Businesses eye leasing data centre excess, but Gartner warns of legal, financial risks before turning IT into colocation services.
Gartner: Improve national security through technology
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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smartgate
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analyst report
Australia was one of the first countries to implement SmartGate technology in 2007, but Mr. Brugeaud said the country has fallen behind.
5 types of workers to drive the digital workplace
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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workplace
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analyst report
As digital workplaces evolve, Gartner identifies five worker types – Engineers, Mavericks, Pilots, Caretakers, Navigators – each crucial for future success.
Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitness
Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.
What it takes to target new buyers of IT
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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partner programmes
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smart machines
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managed services
IT providers face a daunting task as buying power shifts beyond IT departments, with new buyers dictating tech purchases, Gartner reveals.
Robot-as-a-Service? What next year will mean for robotics
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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robots
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analyst report
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research director
Robotics is set to disrupt business operations across industries as companies look to gain a competitive edge, says IDC.
Symantec’s cyber security predictions for 2017
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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analyst report
security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.
Gartner on the challenges of artificial intelligence
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
If you don’t own the data or rights to that data, no amount of fancy algorithm or application will win. You need access to the vastness & variety.
Datapipe walks away with Asia Pacific Cloud Company of the Year award
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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ddos
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iaas
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cloud services
Datapipe has come out on top as the Asia Pacific Managed Cloud Company of the Year at the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards.
Challenges remain for organisations and hybrid IT, analyst says
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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colocation
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hybrid it
Colocation data centers offer a solution to businesses' hybrid cloud challenges, providing access to private and public resources, says Frost - Sullivan.
Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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malware
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ddos
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drones
Hack forecasts for 2017: experts warn of a surge in fileless malware, IoT exploits, and politically-charged cyber thefts.
Cloud exchanges clearing path to better network performance
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
As the enterprise increasingly adopts cloud, more business-critical applications are moving into cloud environments.
Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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detachable
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analyst report
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research director
Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.