Analyst report stories - Page 257

Aerohive at forefront of digitising society
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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aerohive networks
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tablets & laptops
Aerohive leads NZ in transforming classrooms digitally, making learning immersive with advanced wireless tech and support for Apple's Bonjour.

NZ records.PC market growth
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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partner programmes
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lenovo
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analyst report
New Zealand's PC market shines, recording growth in Q1 2012 amidst regional downtrend, as shown in IDC and Gartner reports.

UK partner buys stake in local dev studio
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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supply chain
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apps
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marker studio
UK's State of Flux acquires 10% of NZ's Marker Studio, eyeing growth in Europe via longstanding partnership and innovative tech potential.

Forecast: Partly Cloudy
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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crm
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martech
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greentree international
Cloud computing is often touted as the future, but is it the right option for every business? Experts say careful analysis is needed.

Review: Norton 360 V6
Sun, 1st Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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symantec
Norton 360 V6 impresses with its user-friendly interface, robust security features, and minimal system impact. A top pick for PC protection.

7 tips for taking customer support social
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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uc
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social media
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twitter
Your customers are all there - why aren't you? Most companies say that it is a fear of situations ‘gone wrong’.

Are you an ‘accidental entrepreneur’?
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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symantec
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analyst report
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founders
Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.

Usage policy: why IT needs to take charge
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As firms grapple with the complexities of social media, the role of IT in driving robust usage policies is becoming undeniable.

Sustainability: Should CIOs still care?
Fri, 25th May 2012
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cleantech
In a changing IT landscape, CIOs play a crucial role in steering their organizations towards genuine sustainability, not just Green IT.

IT outsourcing revenue under pressure: Gartner
Mon, 21st May 2012
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datacom
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outsourcing
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analyst report
NZ's IT outsourcing to see minimal growth due to fierce competition, says Gartner. Providers must innovate or stagnate, with growth set at just 1-1.5%.

Happy times for Gigamon
Tue, 1st May 2012
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virtualisation
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
As virtualisation, mobility, and cloud trends stress IT infrastructure, Gigamon celebrates rising demand for its network monitoring solutions.

SaaS revenue on the up
Tue, 1st May 2012
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partner programmes
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner predicts a 17.9% global rise in SaaS revenue to $14.5bn, with steady growth in New Zealand's mature market.

Huawei controversy could benefit resellers
Tue, 1st May 2012
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uc
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partner programmes
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nbn
With the New Zealand and Australian governments lining up on opposing sides of the Huawei debate, will local resellers feel the fallout?.

News: Apple's tax avoidance, 100 Thunderbolt devices, the road to OS Xi, and more!
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.

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.