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Analyst report stories - Page 228

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Green IT 'still a low priority': IDC

Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Despite the ETS's introduction to promote green technology, IDC reports no uptick in sustainable tech investments in NZ.
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Partner up or partner out as programmes evolve

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Programmes evolve with a focus on productivity and a shift towards EaaS, challenging partners to adapt or risk obsolescence.
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Avaya claims award

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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A strong channel network has helped Avaya to top spot as Frost & Sullivan's 2011 Asia Pacific Contact Center Applications Inbound Systems Vendor of the Year.
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Thailand Floods: the Effect on Global Storage

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Floods in Thailand disrupt global HDD supply, hiking prices and shaking up storage, DR plans globally. Time to rethink approach and embrace SSD?.
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Mind the Gap: IT Misalignment

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Study reveals 83% of managers see IT as vital for innovation, yet a prominent misalignment exists within NZ firms, affecting project success.
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Could service design give you competitive advantage?

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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The importance of good service design cannot be understated, as it can give a business a competitive advantage.
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IDC's 2012 ICT predictions

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.
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Big Data - control it, analyse it, make decisions

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Data warehouses are evolving from simple storers of information to providers of analysis - what does it mean for your business?.
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Reduced IT spend becomes norm in 2012

Fri, 10th Feb 2012
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In 2012, tightening IT budgets will be the new standard, urges companies to innovate within confines, says IDC.
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The road ahead

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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As unified communications (UC) adoption grows, tech providers must guide resellers to support and educate businesses for effective deployment and ongoing use.
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Selling value-added unified communications

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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NZ's Unified Communications market set to hit $212.2m by 2017, driving demand for value-added services amid technology commoditisation.
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POS versus standard desktops

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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A standard PC may look like a cheap option for customers, but resellers may want to advise them of the real costs says Varun Dhani, account manager, Sektor.
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Accounting for point of sales

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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NZ retailers focus on self-checkout and mobile POS over biometrics for efficiency and customer experience, says IDC analyst Louise Francis.
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Cisco aims for intelligent sharing

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Cisco vows smarter comms for NZ channel, with Kris Boyd leading a push for intelligent, clear, and precise partner interactions.
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Samsung ousts Apple

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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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.
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Messaging intelligence not anti-spam says vendor

Mon, 30th Jan 2012
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Email security vendor TrustSphere is gearing up to tackle the Australian and New Zealand market; we explain the company's key product.
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Still too early for cloud: expert

Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Cloud computing has been the buzz of the IT industry for years, yet the technology is still too fresh to trust, according to one expert.
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CIOs using tech to 'amplify' their enterprises

Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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CIOs are leveraging tech for innovation rather than just organisation, despite tight budgets, according to a new Gartner survey of 2335 tech leaders.
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Overview of printing market - shows Fuji Xerox win

Wed, 21st Dec 2011
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Fuji Xerox triumphs in laser printer sales amid a 7% decline in the ANZ printer market, driven by aggressive price strategies.
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Apple rises in ANZ PC rankings

Fri, 16th Dec 2011
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HP still leads the pack, although analysts acknowledge 'PSG spin-off debacle' has hurt the company's reputation.