Analyst report stories - Page 238
Set your smartwatch... Apple triggers market explosion
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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wearables
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supply chain
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personal computing devices
Apple Watch launch set to supercharge the smartwatch market, with Gartner predicting a wearable tech boom by 2016.
New iPhone 6 gives NFC 'shot in the arm'
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's iPhone 6 launch not only advanced tech specs but also revolutionised NFC with Apple Pay, boosting contactless payments.
Gartner: Enterprise spends big money on Big Data...
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner reveals a spike in big data investment with 73% of decision-makers exploring tech, marking a global surge in digital analytics.
Enterprise beware... 75% of mobile apps will fail basic security tests
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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software development
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apps
More than 75% of mobile apps will fail security tests by 2015, leaving data vulnerable, says Gartner. #mobilesecurity #apps #Gartner.
Gartner asks... Why are private clouds failing?
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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private cloud
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cloud services
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analyst report
Gartner reveals why private clouds are not meeting expectations, citing issues like focusing solely on operation and neglecting people.
19 in a row as Cisco steals the security appliance show...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The security appliance market continues to see positive momentum, with the industry recording its 19th consecutive quarter of positive growth.
CEO strategy: How many cloud places will consumers need?
Sat, 13th Sep 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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cloud services
Recently I took a photo of Copenhagen airport on a beautiful sunny morning, shortly after take-off. I used my phone of course...
As CIOs look out at Wearables, what is it that they see?
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
CIOs peer into the future of wearables, pondering its blend of hype and potential in revolutionising health and tech sectors.
Partner programs prove key to channel relationships
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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analyst report
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partners
Channel partners around the world have conclusively stated that partner programs are vital to their vendor relationships.
HP leads the way as worldwide server shipments nudge ahead
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hp
Worldwide server shipments and revenue have grown modestly in Q2 2014, with some regions experiencing mixed results, according to Gartner.
Opinion: Merchants will decide the fate of Apple's mobile wallet
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The success of Apple's mobile wallet will depend on merchant acceptance, according to a report from Forrester Research.
Is Digital vs IT a generational leadership divide?
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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ict
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analyst report
Old guard CIOs accused of not embracing web-era thinking, sparking debate on if IT's leadership divide is generational.
Market brands HP's 3D printing comments 'worrisome'...
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
HP's EVP, Martin Fink, flagged concerns on 3D printing's hype and tech issues, causing industry alarm. Critics argue many benefits are overlooked.
Kiwi telcos warned... Adapt or risk becoming irrelevant
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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uc
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connectivity
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ufb
New Zealand telco industry faces declining revenue as traditional strategy proves unsustainable, IDC report finds.
Will Apple's market arrival kickstart a future fuelled by phablets?
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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pc hardware
Apple's entrance to the phablet market could redefine mobile computing as bigger screens become the norm, overshadowing portable PCs and tablets.
Data centre security: Moving beyond prevention...
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
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.
NZ 'fastest growing' PC market in APAC...
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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apple
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.
More on the “Data Lake Fallacy”…
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Experts debunk the Data Lake myth, arguing it lacks structure for long-term value, urging firms to focus on governance instead.
Videoconferencing remains relevant despite mixed market results
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cisco
IDC report shows mixed results for videoconferencing equipment, with revenue increasing but still a decline year on year.
Mobile privacy and the cross-device conundrum...
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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apps
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).