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Gartner on the challenges of artificial intelligence

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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If you don't own the data or rights to that data, no amount of fancy algorithm or application will win. You need access to the vastness & variety.
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Challenges remain for organisations and hybrid IT, analyst says

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Colocation data centers offer a solution to businesses' hybrid cloud challenges, providing access to private and public resources, says Frost - Sullivan.
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Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018

Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.
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HPE leads declining server market, IDC says

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.
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What is the future of sales without sellers?

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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cloud services
There is one startling development that is in its very early stages but is poised to make a huge impact across the industry.
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PC market not dead yet: Decline slows as new designs boost demand

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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All hope is not dead for the PC market as the decline has slowed down, according to the latest statistics from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker.
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The global device divide - PC or mobile?

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Despite the mobile era, Gartner finds desktop PCs remain the top choice for work, while personal smartphones dominate over corporate-issued devices.
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4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.
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SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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According to IDC, SMBs will spend USD $564 billion on IT in 2016, growing to USD $668 billion by 2020, to stay competitive against larger enterprises.
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Gartner dubs Fujitsu a visionary vendor in Magic Quadrant

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Fujitsu named a top provider of end-to-end IoT solutions by Gartner, highlighting their extensive experience in the field.
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Networking to play large role at Gartner's Data Center Infrastructure & Operations Management Conference

Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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Gartner announces its upcoming Data Center Infrastructure - Operations Management Conference in Las Vegas, featuring 16 networking sessions.
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Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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In the APeJ region, IDC forecasts tech spending in manufacturing will hit USD $36 billion by 2020, driven by industrial automation and efficiency gains.
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Big names amongst Canalys APAC channel partner awards

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Data#3, Origin IT, LDS Infotech and FutureNet Technologies are winners of the Candefero Channel Partner of the Year Awards for APAC.
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Used smartphones a 'disruptive force' to the global market

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Rise of second-hand smartphones disrupts market, with IDC forecasting a leap to 222.6m devices by 2020, shaking up the industry.
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Gartner: Chinese smartphone vendors gain ground after Samsung Note7 withdrawl

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Samsung is still king of the smartphone vendors, but its sales are dropping. Huawei, Oppo and BBK are in prime position for global market growth.
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Cognizant's IoT partner approach recognised in HfS Winner's Circle

Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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Cognizant's IoT approach earns accolades for visionary partner strategy and digital blend in HfS Winner's Circle for second year.
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IDC names leading IoT consulting and systems integration service providers

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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IDC Report identifies Accenture, IBM, and Cognizant as frontrunners in IoT consulting and system integration services.
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IDC spotlight: Innovative start up vendors

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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cloud services
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network monitoring
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Innovative cloud-based network monitoring startups secure multi-million dollar investments, according to IDC report.
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Nimble Storage knocks out competitors with 'lack of innovation' in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Nimble Storage named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for general-purpose disk arrays for the second year running.
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Differentiation and neutralisation - The constant struggle

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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If you are an established provider, preferably a mega vendor, then your goal is not to differentiate (in most cases).