Market stories
Wi-Fi Aware to revolutionise connectivity with smart, energy-efficient device recognition technology, promising a more intuitive mobile experience.
Fitbit has experienced positive growth in the share market, dominating in the highly competitive wearables space.
JB Hi-Fi's NZ general manager has exited the company, but the retailer has reconfirmed its commitment to the market with $15+ million in investment.
Future Market Insights (FMI) has investigated the current wireless charging market and forecasted what it will look like over the next five years.
New Zealand tablet shipments plummet; Apple maintains top spot, while Surface Pro offers hope for Windows tablets and 2-in-1 market.
There is an increasing demand for software-defined technologies in the APAC region as the need for innovation grows, says IDC.
New vendors and emerging markets propel smartphone industry to its second highest quarterly shipment, with 337.2 million units moved in 2Q15.
New Zealand accounting software pioneer Xero expects to double global revenue to more than $200 million in the year to March 2016.
Teachers and students are using technology to connect and learn together, with the global ed tech market set to grow to $59.9bn by 2018.
The Bring Your Own Device and enterprise mobility market is forecasted to grow from $71.93 billion in 2013 to $266.17 billion in 2019.
Wireless automation in industrial processes set to grow at 16.19% over next 5 years, says Research and Markets.
The video conferencing equipment market experienced a decrease in revenue in 1Q15 but is expected to grow as video remains a high priority.
The IoT market's rapid growth is set to hit USD $1.7 trillion by 2020, driven by massive investments in devices, connectivity, and IT services, says IDC.
The worldwide hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market experienced a small decline in the first quarter of 2015 (1Q15), according to IDC.
The carrier VoIP market is off to a strong start in 2015 and shows no signs of letting down, with more providers expanding their offerings.
The worldwide customer relationship management (CRM) software market has gained momentum, with the Asia/Pacific region experiencing the fastest growth.
The world of M2M communication is gradually moving to multi-purpose solutions, impacting businesses and consumers in the IoT.
While the global wearable technology market hasn't delivered on high expectations, 2015 could be the year that turns this around.
Core replacement cycles are brewing and global insurers will spend US$8.2 billion on software and IT services for policy administration in 2015.
Samsung has reaffirmed itself as the global lead for smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2015, says IDC.
