Analyst report stories - Page 246

According to Gartner, one-third of enterprises still have more than 10% of their systems running on Windows XP.

During the last decade, x86 server virtualisation has risen to become a dominant feature of the enterprise data centre.

Trend Micro secures its position in Gartner's Leaders quadrant for Endpoint Protection, affirming its excellence in malware protection.

As Windows XP heads towards its end of service, Gartner warns 25% of enterprise systems risk exposure, urging urgent migration plans.

Intel tops semiconductor market for the 22nd year, despite PC market decline, with a 15.4% market share in a $315 billion industry.

Microsoft remains the top software vendor in the world, beating out Oracle, according to new research by Gartner.

Microsoft sweetens the deal for mobile by offering Windows for free on devices under nine inches, luring users into their cloud services.

New Zealand's IT spending predicted to grow 1.7% in 2014, reaching NZ$11.1 billion, according to Gartner forecast.

Jim Thompson of Unisys highlights the hurdles in virtualising mission-critical systems, revealing a cutting-edge solution for stability.

Despite a decline in PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 6.9% growth in device shipments in 2014, driven by mobiles and tablets.

New findings from hi-tech analyst firm, Juniper Research, observed that the tablet market is becoming increasingly diverse as new form factors emerge.

Alcatel-Lucent bolsters Enterprise team in Australia and New Zealand amid growing demand for cloud-based collaboration and network solutions.

Manufacturers are redefining customer experience in B2B, driven by competitive pressures and the desire for richer customer relations, says IDC report.

The rise of monthly cloud payment models and tech-savvy young salespeople is set to reshape the industry, predicts IDC's VP, Darren Bibby.

Harnessing emotions, relevancy, trust, and clear benefits, Gartner outlines four essential steps to drive social media behaviour effectively.

Once perceived to have limited potential, Juniper forecasts that Phablets will ship over 120 million units by 2018, rising from an estimated 20 million in 2013.

Are distributors still relevant in the world of software delivery? IDC predicts a major trend in 2-tier distribution.

Tablet market growth is forecast to slow in 2014 due to slowing consumer purchases and declining average selling prices.

IDC's grim forecast sees PC sales plummeting by 10% in 2013, marking the sharpest decline ever due to challenging market conditions.

Big data's dark side revealed: gathering more data may seem wise, but like a dead chicken, it can quickly become a problem.