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Ovum stories - Page 7

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Tech on the ball as World Cup reaches billions of connected devices
Thu, 19th Jun 2014
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Playback on PCs, tablets, and smartphones accounts for 57% of World Cup viewership, with a total of 5.9 billion screens worldwide.
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Apple takes WWDC back to its roots with software updates...
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Apple reinvents with WWDC, focusing on software upgrades and seamless connectivity across iOS and OSX, aiming to enhance user and developer experiences.
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Global optical networking market off to slow start...
Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
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Global optical networking market sees 14% revenue dip in 1Q14, with North America's rise failing to offset global declines.
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Convergence confusion is causing business leaders to launch ill-judged initiatives
Fri, 16th May 2014
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Lack of understanding of IT is causing businesses to miss opportunities, says Chief Research Officer for Ovum IT.
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Will court’s decision on the “right to be forgotten” do more harm than good?
Thu, 15th May 2014
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Google is required to remove links to inaccurate or irrelevant search results, according to a ruling by the European Court of Justice.
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Facebook set to 'shake up' mobile market
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Facebook launches its own mobile ad network at f8, aiming to revolutionize third-party app advertising.
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Facebook’s strong 2013 dimmed by a slowdown in revenue growth
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Facebook's Q1 2014 results show a slowdown in revenue growth from Q4 2013, but mobile advertising continues to lead the way.
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Windows XP EOS: What now for businesses?
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Millions of PCs running Windows XP are at increased risk from malware due to lack of security updates from Microsoft.
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Facebook renews its push into mobile payments
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Facebook is close to obtaining an e-money license in Ireland to allow users to hold and exchange money on the site.
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Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.
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Increase in financial market IT spending points to end of credit crunch
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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After a few tumultuous years following the banking crisis, IT tech spending in the financial markets is set to rise.
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Introducing the world's largest telecoms industry research firm...
Mon, 7th Apr 2014
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Informa Telecoms and Media Research and Ovum have announced plans to merge and become the world's largest telecoms industry research firm.
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ICT security transformation underway...
Thu, 13th Mar 2014
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Security and managing risk are the top agenda items for IT decision makers. It's more than just the Target and NSA incidents driving this growth.
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Samsung inches forward with Galaxy S5 update
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Samsung faces challenge convincing users to upgrade to Galaxy S5 due to minor upgrades. Tizen and pure Google Android rumors not true.
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Facebook aims to connect the 'next billion'
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Mark Zuckerberg outlines Facebook's plan to connect the next billion, saying the key is affordable data, not just cheaper phones.
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Microsoft ramps up Windows Phone commitment with new partners
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has announced new partners and relaxed requirements for Windows Phone, according to industry analyst firm Ovum.
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Is Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition a surprise?
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of WhatsApp marries two messaging giants, eyeing rapid growth and a more extensive mobile strategy.
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Microsoft’s partners remain linchpin of company’s business model
Sat, 8th Feb 2014
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Microsoft's integrity and success lie in partner loyalty, underlining Satya Nadella's pivotal role in steering the tech giant amidst industry giants.
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Wholesale telecoms and enterprise channel conflict to hot up...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Wholesale telecoms face intensifying channel conflict and market threats in 2014, says Ovum report, urging innovation and collaboration.
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Innovation and disruption ahead for mobile payments market
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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Mobile payments set for innovation and turmoil in 2014, with tech advances and challenges in digital wallets, says Ovum report.
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Ovum: NZ's fibre policy hits a snag...
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.
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2014… time to address cyber security time bomb
Sat, 30th Nov 2013
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Keeping business systems safe and protecting the data that they hold has never been more difficult to achieve.
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Social messaging set to challenge the social status quo
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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The social messaging market is rapidly evolving and expanding as messaging players begin to amass hundreds of millions of users.
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Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.