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Smartphone market enjoys modest Q2 growth, Canalys finds

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Samsung leads with successful VR strategy as global smartphone market posts Q2 uptick, despite Apple's decline.
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Exclusive: IDC NZ tells how you can win in the growth security services market

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Vertical industry knowledge is more crucial than security expertise for resellers wanting to tap into the growth security services market in NZ.
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IT spending and cloud shift in 2020: What you need to know

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Cloud computing is set to disrupt over $1tn in IT spending within the next five years, according to research firm Gartner.
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How big acquisitions represent buying into disruption

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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mobility
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disruption
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opinion
The Softbank acquisition of ARM Holdings and the Unilever acquisition of Dollar Shave Club signify prospective acquirers buying into disruption.
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Gartner's tips for significant savings on software spend

Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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software asset management
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner reveals keys to slashing IT costs: streamline software setups, recycle licenses, and deploy SAM tools.
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ManageEngine ticks all the right boxes in customer satisfaction report

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
ManageEngine has earned the highest score possible for customer satisfaction in privileged identity management.
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Test & measurement vendors to benefit from IoT explosion

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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apm
Opportunities exist for test and measurement (T&M) vendors worldwide as devices connected to Internet of Things (IoT) swells to a complex level.
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IT pros in retail must examine digital transformation strategies

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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Retail IT leaders must innovate as IDC urges a shift in digital strategies to meet soaring consumer expectations for seamless shopping experiences.
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Symantec remains #1 in worldwide security software market share report

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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intel
Symantec tops Gartner's global security software market despite a 6.2% revenue decline to USD $3.4 billion, marking its third year of decreased earnings.
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Enterprise adoption drives strong growth for public cloud IaaS

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offerings are rapidly becoming a viable alternative to on-premises hardware.
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Have you met Delilah? The first Insider Threat Trojan

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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trojan
New Trojan, Delilah, recruits insiders through social engineering and extortion, using ransomware techniques. Insider threats set to increase.
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Four ways to drive digital commerce innovation

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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commerce systems
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marketing
Digital commerce exemplars don't merely convert their product catalogues into eCommerce sites and mobile commerce applications.
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Will your organisation make it through digital transformation?

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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modernisation
A new survey from Gartner reveals that the majority of IT professionals are unsure how their organizations will navigate digital transformation.
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Microsoft WPC: Day 3 highlights

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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ami
Day three highlights from Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference included speeches about empowerment, working together, announcements and ebooks.
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Early lessons from Pokemon Go

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.
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Pokemon Go is giving to society what other technology had taken away

Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has rekindled human interaction and outdoor activity, reversing the isolation fostered by other technologies and reigniting community spirit.
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And winner for the best Mac security solution is…

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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apple
Are you a Mac user? Apple's offerings claim a substantial part of the market, and thus it is always good to know which security solution is best.
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Apple Watch driving cellular smart watch shipments

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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wearables
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apple
The popularity of smart watches with cellular connectivity is set to skyrocket, with 53.6 million units forecast to be shipped by 2020, according to Canalys.
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IDC: Global PC shipments drop 4.5%, but not as much as predicted

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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IDC reports worldwide PC shipments are dropping, but not as fast as predicted. 62.4 million units were shipped in 2Q16, a decline of only 4.5%.
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Bi-modal CIOs made redundant by the digital enterprise

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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analyst report
Digital transformation is crucial for businesses to remain viable, but it requires certain conditions to be met, according to a report by IDC.