Analyst report stories - Page 230
Govt ain't heavy, they're our mediator
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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government
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chorus
IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.
Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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windows
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ios
Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.
Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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martech
CIOs prioritize cost reduction in IT, but ITAM and procurement professionals face 8 disruptive forces that could increase IT asset costs - Gartner.
Tablet shipments slow as vendors await Apple's iPad show…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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lenovo
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Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.
Should cloud contracts be more transparent?
Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
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saas
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cloud services
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Gartner survey finds SaaS lacks clear security terms, pushing for transparent cloud contracts to ensure data protection and recovery.
What are the key issues CIOs are facing?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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analyst report
CIOs battle rapid tech evolution and leadership expectations amidst a mix of mobile, social, cloud, and data challenges.
IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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outsourcing
The global IT outsourcing market is projected to hit USD $288bn in 2013, driven by hybrid IT strategies and cloud adoption, despite economic constraints.
Mobile TV set for $10bn worth by 2017
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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digital entertainment
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apple
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video
The mobile TV and video market is set to reach $9.5bn within four years, as new business models incorporate the technology.
Over 160 billion apps to be downloaded by 2017
Fri, 5th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Global app downloads set to double to 160 billion by 2017, fuelled by smartphone adoption in developing markets and free-download apps.
IT spending to smash US$3.7 trillion
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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analyst report
While the worldwide IT spending continues to grow, industry experts say the projected spend is lower than first thought.
Tablets and mobiles grow, but PC? Not so
Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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apple
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pc hardware
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notebook
Worldwide devices are projected to reach 2.35 billion units in 2013, driven by sales in tablets, smartphones despite PC shipments hitting the skids.
Workers flocking towards video mobile devices by 2015
Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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digital entertainment
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byod
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ict
By 2015, 60% of IT workers will use mobile devices for video, challenging firms to catch up with support and management demands.
Schneider Electric bags global IDC award
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric hailed as a global leader in DCIM for the 2nd year by IDC, underscoring its dominating presence in the sector.
Windows 8.1: What Windows 8 should have been
Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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apple
Microsoft's Windows 8.1 aims to rectify its predecessor's missteps, offering features set to woo back detractors.
Growth is Good following double hire
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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good technology
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analyst report
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hires
Good Technology celebrates explosive growth in ANZ with key hires: Gavin Jones as VP and GM, and Jon Spragg as Strategic Account Manager.
Keeping personal data at arm's length
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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retail
By 2019, 90% of firms will have personal data on systems they don't control, says Gartner, urging a privacy revamp for security.
Facebook hashtags… #released
Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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apple
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social media
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hashtag
Jumping on the Twitter bandwagon, social media giant allows users to keep track of trending topics through the introduction of hashtags.
Enterprise mobility future
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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A $20 mobile paradigm was one of the visions touted at IDC's recent Enterprise Mobility Conference, as Heather Wright discovered.
Enterprises lack true information strategy
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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analyst report
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acquisition
Gartner reveals under 10% of enterprises have a solid info strategy, pivotal for business amid rising trends like IoT and big data.
Big Data will become 'just data' by 2016
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Big data will grow past its hype towards 2016 to become 'just data' once the technologies mature, and organisations learn how to deal with it.