Analyst report stories - Page 227
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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contact centre
Your customers are all there - why aren't you? Most companies say that it is a fear of situations 'gone wrong'.
Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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microsoft
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apple
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ipad
Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.
Sustainability: Should CIOs still care?
Fri, 25th May 2012
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virtualisation
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it automation
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clean technologies
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?.
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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windows
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apple
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ipad
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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apple
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hp
Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.
Next-Gen WAN Optimisation
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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saas
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virtualisation
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private cloud
Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.
Securing the Virtual World
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Amidst the boom in virtualisation by businesses, the rush to adopt is often outpacing crucial security measures, posing long-term risks.
Virtualisation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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virtualisation
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uc
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dr
New Zealand's rapid embrace of virtualisation has transformed IT landscapes, paving the way for the rise of the cloud and future user-centric computing.
Printer sales to soar after tough 2011: IDC
Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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hp
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fuji xerox
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printing
After a challenging 2011, IDC predicts a surge in printer sales across ANZ with vendors benefiting from a post-disaster and economic recovery demand.
iPad 2 claimed over 70% of NZ tablet sales last quarter: IDC
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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apple
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ipad
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blackberry
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.
Plasma/LCD TVs up, digital cameras down
Fri, 16th Mar 2012
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uc
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pc hardware
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ipod
Ownership of plasma and LCD TVs has surged since 2007, while digital cameras decline as smartphone usage rises, according to Roy Morgan.