Analyst report stories - Page 248

BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.

By 2017, half of employers will require staff to bring their own devices for work, transforming the culture of client computing in business.

Next generation wearables including smart glasses and watches set for boost as influential players such as Google and Apple enter the market.

Over 15% of midsize and large enterprises will still have Windows XP running on at least 10% of their PCs after Microsoft ends support.

Gap between IT managers' and non-IT managers' perceptions of project success rates widens - showing no respect to timeliness and budgets.

PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.

Embedding counterfeit software with dangerous malware allows criminals to prey on computer users who are unaware of the potential danger.

HP's $10-billion Autonomy debacle highlights executive folly and Big Data's hyped pitfalls in a legal battle the tech giant is set to lose.

iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.

Bitdefender clinches 'Product of the Year' for its superior anti-virus performance, outshining competitors in rigorous testing, say specialists.

Latest findings show Microsoft's new release fails to have a significant impact on PC shipments during the fourth quarter.

Declining worldwide PC shipments during 2012 signal a structural shift of the PC market according to latest findings.

The mobility market is becoming more competitive, making it difficult for resellers to succeed without providing additional services.

Informa Telecoms & Media predicts another tough year for year for telecoms operators but OTT players will not have it all their own way either.

Australian enterprise IT spending is forecast to total A$73 billion in 2013, nearly a 5% increase of projected 2012 spending of A$69 billion.

Business and IT leaders are failing in their social media efforts due to a lack of emphasis on community participation, says Gartner.

BYOD trend in 2013 firms heightens security risks, data leaks and privacy issues as personal and enterprise device boundaries blur.

Gartner advises CIOs on embracing 'Extreme Collaboration' to tear down silos and boost business performance via communication and shared goals.

Adoption of software as a service (SaaS) has grown dramatically among users of enterprise software solution across the world.

Gartner predicts 15% of social media reviews will be fake by 2014, as brands face FTC litigation over deceptive endorsements.