Analyst report stories - Page 233

Channel partners around the world have conclusively stated that partner programs are vital to their vendor relationships.

Worldwide server shipments and revenue have grown modestly in Q2 2014, with some regions experiencing mixed results, according to Gartner.

The success of Apple's mobile wallet will depend on merchant acceptance, according to a report from Forrester Research.

Old guard CIOs accused of not embracing web-era thinking, sparking debate on if IT's leadership divide is generational.

HP's EVP, Martin Fink, flagged concerns on 3D printing's hype and tech issues, causing industry alarm. Critics argue many benefits are overlooked.

New Zealand telco industry faces declining revenue as traditional strategy proves unsustainable, IDC report finds.

Apple's entrance to the phablet market could redefine mobile computing as bigger screens become the norm, overshadowing portable PCs and tablets.

When it comes to gateway and data centre security, there's one aspect grabbing attention – and it's not a specific technology, as Heather Wright discovers.

New Zealand leads the APAC region with a 19% increase in PC shipments year-on-year for Q2 2014, driven by economic confidence and commercial demand.

Experts debunk the Data Lake myth, arguing it lacks structure for long-term value, urging firms to focus on governance instead.

IDC report shows mixed results for videoconferencing equipment, with revenue increasing but still a decline year on year.

Most mobile apps ask us kindly to agree to all kinds of data sharing up front. We do, assuming the app won’t work if we don’t (it will).

Despite a market slowdown, IDC reveals a global hunger for tablets with a projected 6.5% growth, driven by strong demand in emerging markets.

More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.

HP, Canon, and Epson buoy the large format printer market growth, recording a 5.3% increase in unit shipments in 2Q14.

Today’s headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.

The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.

Vendor management programs are evolving to capitalize on the value and innovation offered by vendors, while mitigating risks.

The #ALSIceBucketChallenge has taken much of the social media world by storm, but not without generating blowback from critics and cynics.

Majority of New Zealand businesses investing in mobile solutions to improve customer experience, allocating high budget to mobility.