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Global PC shipments on the decline for record eighth consecutive quarter

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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The preliminary results of one of Gartner's more recent studies paints a pretty gloomy picture for the PC market.
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Understanding the smart social citizen and digital society

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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The operating elements of a smart city typically include building, public services, education, utilities, healthcare and transportation.
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It's time to move on from “what is the Internet of Things” discussion if you want to secure it

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
Increasing confusion over the definition of IoT is distracting from the real importance: securing it, says Gartner.
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PC vendors vying for position in declining market

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.
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Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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mobility
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Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.
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What to choose: Better data, or better algorithms?

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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planning
In the digital arms race, is it better data or smarter algorithms that give the edge in detecting cyber threats? The debate continues.
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Talking digital business, Industrie 4.0 and world trade

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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iot
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digital age
Digital is becoming part of government policy and focus, and thereby trade policy will gradually need to deal with its increasingly complex nature.
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Lenovo in talks to buy Fujitsu's PC business

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Lenovo is negotiating to acquire Fujitsu's PC business, potentially shifting 2,000 employees and allowing Fujitsu to focus on IT services.
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Growth in device shipments not returning any time soon

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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technology gifts
Global combined device shipments are set to decline for the second year in a row, according to a forecast by Gartner.
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Gartner asks: Is your brand too self-involved?

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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marketing
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opinion
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analyst report
It's time to get our heads out of the river. To earn customers for life, marketers need to look beyond themselves.
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IN PICS: Commvault GO 2016

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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microsoft
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commvault
Customers, cloud, data, engagement, backup, migration and recovery have been the stars of the show at Commvault GO in Orlando, Florida this week.
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Kiwi organisations experimenting with IoT - Is there opportunity for vendors?

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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The market is pivoting away from proof of concept projects to scalable IOTs deployments that incorporate cloud, analytics, and security capabilities.
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Cloud IT infrastructure revenue surges ahead of renewed hyperscale growth

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Cloud IT infrastructure sales leap by 14.5% to $7.7bn, fuelling the tech sector as IDC forecasts a bullish second half for hyperscale growth.
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“How can I help?” Global spending on VPA-enabled wireless speakers to top $2b by 2020

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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google
As we continue to make rapid advances in technological innovation, people worldwide have been rapidly embracing the virtual personal assistant (VPA).
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Big Data and business analytics a $200 billion industry

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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martech
Global market for big data and business analytics set to exceed $203bn by 2020, says IDC forecast. Banking and manufacturing driving growth.
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Big Data investment is up, for how long?

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Big data investments rise but show signs of contracting, with fewer companies planning to invest in the next two years - Gartner survey.
Bullseye

Exclusive: Frost & Sullivan talks IoT, VR, big data – and the future of resellers

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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uc
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
Frost & Sullivan outlines some key growth verticals for local resellers to specialise in - and the key technologies to generalise in.
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Fast growing IoT market sees Gemalto leading the way

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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industrial
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been recognized by Juniper Research as a leader in the fast-growing IoT market.
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Local Gartner revenue, profit rise on back of program and event gains

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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How much is industry intelligence worth? Gartner Australasia's latest financials shed light shed light on demand for analysis - and industry events.
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NZ wearables shipments declining & Kiwis are 'over the hype', says IDC

Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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smartwatches
New research from IDC suggests that there's a disconnect between the growing wearables market and Kiwi consumers who may already be over the hype.