Analyst report stories - Page 236

Norton 360 V6 impresses with its user-friendly interface, robust security features, and minimal system impact. A top pick for PC protection.

Your customers are all there - why aren't you? Most companies say that it is a fear of situations ‘gone wrong’.

Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.

As firms grapple with the complexities of social media, the role of IT in driving robust usage policies is becoming undeniable.

In a changing IT landscape, CIOs play a crucial role in steering their organizations towards genuine sustainability, not just Green IT.

NZ's IT outsourcing to see minimal growth due to fierce competition, says Gartner. Providers must innovate or stagnate, with growth set at just 1-1.5%.

As virtualisation, mobility, and cloud trends stress IT infrastructure, Gigamon celebrates rising demand for its network monitoring solutions.

Gartner predicts a 17.9% global rise in SaaS revenue to $14.5bn, with steady growth in New Zealand's mature market.

With the New Zealand and Australian governments lining up on opposing sides of the Huawei debate, will local resellers feel the fallout?.

There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.

HP's Chief Technologist sees a future of less complex networks and data centers, with Virtual Application Networks leading the way.

CommVault and Microsoft enhance cloud storage with Simpana software and Azure, offering up to 62TB capacity for enterprises starting at $50,000.

Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.

PC monitor shipments in New Zealand rose 7% sequentially in Q4 2011, driven by government and educational deals, while Australia saw a 12% decline.

Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.

Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.

Amidst the boom in virtualisation by businesses, the rush to adopt is often outpacing crucial security measures, posing long-term risks.

New Zealand's rapid embrace of virtualisation has transformed IT landscapes, paving the way for the rise of the cloud and future user-centric computing.

After a challenging 2011, IDC predicts a surge in printer sales across ANZ with vendors benefiting from a post-disaster and economic recovery demand.