Analyst report Stories - Page 272

Kiwi Stories

Analyst report stories

Kiwis fail to realise business value from data growth

New Zealand businesses risk falling behind due to unutilised data growth, facing litigation and missed opportunities, warn experts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Apr 2014

Global Stories

Analyst report stories

Network Infrastructure

Windows XP EOS offers flagging PC market timely boost

Global PC shipments in Q1 2014 decline by 1.7%, but eased compared to the past seven quarters, reports Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014

Cybersecurity

Still running Windows XP? Top 10 ways to stay secure in Enterprise...

According to Gartner, one-third of enterprises still have more than 10% of their systems running on Windows XP.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014

Virtualisation

Gartner: Server virtualisation on the rise...

During the last decade, x86 server virtualisation has risen to become a dominant feature of the enterprise data centre.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2014

Cybersecurity

Trend Micro retains midas touch in Endpoint Protection Magic Quadrant

Trend Micro secures its position in Gartner's Leaders quadrant for Endpoint Protection, affirming its excellence in malware protection.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014

Microsoft

Gartner asks... Are you prepared for Windows XP EOS?

As Windows XP heads towards its end of service, Gartner warns 25% of enterprise systems risk exposure, urging urgent migration plans.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014

Semiconductors

Intel enters 22nd year of semiconductor dominance…

Intel tops semiconductor market for the 22nd year, despite PC market decline, with a 15.4% market share in a $315 billion industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

Virtualisation

Microsoft takes down Oracle to retain software top spot

Microsoft remains the top software vendor in the world, beating out Oracle, according to new research by Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

Microsoft

Hey Kid, want some Windows candy?

Microsoft sweetens the deal for mobile by offering Windows for free on devices under nine inches, luring users into their cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

Virtualisation

Gartner: NZ IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark

New Zealand's IT spending predicted to grow 1.7% in 2014, reaching NZ$11.1 billion, according to Gartner forecast.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014

Virtualisation

Virtualisation of mission critical environments

Jim Thompson of Unisys highlights the hurdles in virtualising mission-critical systems, revealing a cutting-edge solution for stability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2014

Apple

Gartner: Devices on the rise despite PC decline

Despite a decline in PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 6.9% growth in device shipments in 2014, driven by mobiles and tablets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2014

Hybrid & Remote Work

Tablet Hybrids set to ship 50 million by 2018

New findings from hi-tech analyst firm, Juniper Research, observed that the tablet market is becoming increasingly diverse as new form factors emerge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014

Health Technologies

New Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise leadership team set to grow channel ANZ success

Alcatel-Lucent bolsters Enterprise team in Australia and New Zealand amid growing demand for cloud-based collaboration and network solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014

Customer Experience

What does the customer experience mean for manufacturers?

Manufacturers are redefining customer experience in B2B, driven by competitive pressures and the desire for richer customer relations, says IDC report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2014

Microsoft

Will a new breed of salesperson become the new normal for cloud?

The rise of monthly cloud payment models and tech-savvy young salespeople is set to reshape the industry, predicts IDC's VP, Darren Bibby.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014

Marketing Technologies

Gartner: Four steps to drive social media behaviour...

Harnessing emotions, relevancy, trust, and clear benefits, Gartner outlines four essential steps to drive social media behaviour effectively.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014

Apple

Phablets... a 'Phabulous' future?

Once perceived to have limited potential, Juniper forecasts that Phablets will ship over 120 million units by 2018, rising from an estimated 20 million in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014