International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 66

In a digital age, printing thrives with innovations like 3D printing reshaping expectations and driving market trends in NZ.

The amount of information created and replicated will surpass 1.9 zettabytes in 2011, creating complexity for IT executives.

Change is a constant for Australian and New Zealand CIOs with IDC believing the role will change in response to the new IT environment.

Survey suggests organisations are moving towards a hybrid datacentre ecosystem strategy across the ANZ region.

Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.

PC monitor shipments in New Zealand rose 7% sequentially in Q4 2011, driven by government and educational deals, while Australia saw a 12% decline.

Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.

Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.

After a challenging 2011, IDC predicts a surge in printer sales across ANZ with vendors benefiting from a post-disaster and economic recovery demand.

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.

Despite the ETS's introduction to promote green technology, IDC reports no uptick in sustainable tech investments in NZ.

Study reveals 83% of managers see IT as vital for innovation, yet a prominent misalignment exists within NZ firms, affecting project success.

ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

In 2012, tightening IT budgets will be the new standard, urges companies to innovate within confines, says IDC.

NZ retailers focus on self-checkout and mobile POS over biometrics for efficiency and customer experience, says IDC analyst Louise Francis.

Cisco vows smarter comms for NZ channel, with Kris Boyd leading a push for intelligent, clear, and precise partner interactions.

Samsung, Fuji Xerox and LED monitors have come out on top in three IDC reports on the New Zealand and Australian markets in Q3 2011.

Fuji Xerox triumphs in laser printer sales amid a 7% decline in the ANZ printer market, driven by aggressive price strategies.

HP still leads the pack, although analysts acknowledge 'PSG spin-off debacle' has hurt the company's reputation.

Printers offer a greater opportunity to enhance business productivity than many realise, says Carmel Mosser, general manager, Lexmark Australia and New Zealand.