Analyst report stories - Page 252

HP's vision of a less complex enterprise network
Wed, 25th Apr 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
HP's Chief Technologist sees a future of less complex networks and data centers, with Virtual Application Networks leading the way.

CommVault and Microsoft in cloud collaboration
Tue, 24th Apr 2012
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microsoft
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commvault
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microsoft azure
CommVault and Microsoft enhance cloud storage with Simpana software and Azure, offering up to 62TB capacity for enterprises starting at $50,000.

Four more years: iPad to maintain grip on tablet market
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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windows
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apple
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 up in NZ
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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market analyst
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shipments
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analyst report
PC monitor shipments in New Zealand rose 7% sequentially in Q4 2011, driven by government and educational deals, while Australia saw a 12% decline.

Promotions, disasters lead to erratic 2011
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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partner programmes
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personal computing devices
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apple
Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.

Next-Gen WAN Optimisation
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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saas
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virtualisation
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private cloud
Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.

Securing the Virtual World
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Amidst the boom in virtualisation by businesses, the rush to adopt is often outpacing crucial security measures, posing long-term risks.

Virtualisation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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virtualisation
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uc
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dr
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.

Printer sales to soar after tough 2011: IDC
Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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hp
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fuji xerox
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printing
After a challenging 2011, IDC predicts a surge in printer sales across ANZ with vendors benefiting from a post-disaster and economic recovery demand.

iPad 2 claimed over 70% of NZ tablet sales last quarter: IDC
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's iPad 2 dominated New Zealand's Q4 tablet market in 2011, capturing 71% of sales, with Apple poised to launch its new iPad model soon.

Green IT 'still a low priority': IDC
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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cleantech
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green it
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analyst report
Despite the ETS's introduction to promote green technology, IDC reports no uptick in sustainable tech investments in NZ.

Partner up or partner out as programmes evolve
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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analyst report
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research director
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partners
Programmes evolve with a focus on productivity and a shift towards EaaS, challenging partners to adapt or risk obsolescence.

Avaya claims award
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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uc
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avaya
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contact centre
A strong channel network has helped Avaya to top spot as Frost & Sullivan’s 2011 Asia Pacific Contact Center Applications Inbound Systems Vendor of the Year.

Thailand Floods: the Effect on Global Storage
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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storage
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enterprise storage
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analyst report
Floods in Thailand disrupt global HDD supply, hiking prices and shaking up storage, DR plans globally. Time to rethink approach and embrace SSD?.

Mind the Gap: IT Misalignment
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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analyst report
Study reveals 83% of managers see IT as vital for innovation, yet a prominent misalignment exists within NZ firms, affecting project success.

Risk and compliance solution with focus on business
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The result is a truly multi-dimensional view of the IT risks associated with any given business process, group or function.

Could service design give you competitive advantage?
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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sage
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analyst report
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retail
The importance of good service design cannot be understated, as it can give a business a competitive advantage.

IDC's 2012 ICT predictions
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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smartphones
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data analytics
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hpc
ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

Big Data - control it, analyse it, make decisions
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data warehouses are evolving from simple storers of information to providers of analysis - what does it mean for your business?.

Reduced IT spend becomes norm in 2012
Fri, 10th Feb 2012
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analyst report
In 2012, tightening IT budgets will be the new standard, urges companies to innovate within confines, says IDC.