International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 8

Global tablet market shrunk by stark 17.4% in Q4 2023 registering lowest annual volume since 2011 amid economic woes and shifts in consumer spending, reveals IDC.

The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2023 reveals a 222% rise in AI-driven email attacks in the year, underlining the need for more effective security solutions.

Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.

Check Point Software Technologies unveils Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000, new firewall series aimed at fortifying cybersecurity for SMBs, offering AI-driven threat prevention and scalable cloud management.

Ransomware and phishing top cybersecurity concerns in Singapore, says Fortinet study. Increased remote working amplifies insider threats, with insufficient resource allocation also noted as a major hurdle.

SecurityBridge's Research Lab is lauded by SAP's Security Response Team as a leading source for detecting software issues. This recognises a key role in fortifying international SAP security infrastructure.

Zscaler launches industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution and Zero Trust Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) aiming to modernise secure connectivity and eliminate ineffective firewalls and VPNs.

IFS announces winners of its annual Partner of the Year Awards, honouring dedication and innovation among businesses globally, at a ceremony in London.

Generative AI looks set to dominate 2024 as enterprises increase their core IT spend on its solutions, with a renewal of basic security measures and drive for ROI amid emergent trends such as smart cloud strategies and digital workplace technologies.

Red Hat has launched its Developer Hub, an enterprise-grade Internal Developer Platform aimed at increasing productivity.

Veeam enhances ProPartner Network to boost cyber resilience and profitability for global partners, recognising their central role in the company's continued growth amid soaring cyber threats.

ExtraHop secures $100m growth capital, bolsters executive team, and is poised for exponential growth in the expanding NDR market.

Equinix is becoming the preferred venue for setting up private AI infrastructure due to its cloud adjacency and robust ecosystems.

Global smart TV shipments are expected to decrease by 5.5% in 2023, with zero growth in 2024, according to the IDC, amid economic challenges and consumer demand shifts. However, the Indian market bucks this trend showing robust growth.

Top 2000 Chinese firms to devote over 50% of core IT budget to AI by 2027, potentially sparking a double-digit innovation hike, reveals International Data Corporation.

Worldwide investment in GenAI set to soar, reaching a predicted $151.1bn by 2027 according to IDC.

Qlik acquires Mozaic Data, advancing AI-based data management technology in a strategic move shaping data product-focused operations.

Qualtrics gains top spot in IDC MarketScape's Voice of Customer Applications survey, being recognised for innovating customer experience metrics.

Global commerce firm CommerceHub rebrands to Rithum, merging key e-commerce players and acquires UK AI firm, Cadeera.

Equinix, global leader in digital infrastructure, emerges as top choice for deploying private AI, safeguarding corporations' sensitive data.