Analyst report stories - Page 172
19 in a row as Cisco steals the security appliance show...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The security appliance market continues to see positive momentum, with the industry recording its 19th consecutive quarter of positive growth.
As CIOs look out at Wearables, what is it that they see?
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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wearables
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apple
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analyst report
CIOs peer into the future of wearables, pondering its blend of hype and potential in revolutionising health and tech sectors.
HP leads the way as worldwide server shipments nudge ahead
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hp
Worldwide server shipments and revenue have grown modestly in Q2 2014, with some regions experiencing mixed results, according to Gartner.
Is Digital vs IT a generational leadership divide?
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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ict
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analyst report
Old guard CIOs accused of not embracing web-era thinking, sparking debate on if IT's leadership divide is generational.
Market brands HP's 3D printing comments 'worrisome'...
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
HP's EVP, Martin Fink, flagged concerns on 3D printing's hype and tech issues, causing industry alarm. Critics argue many benefits are overlooked.
Will Apple's market arrival kickstart a future fuelled by phablets?
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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apple
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pc hardware
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phablet
Apple's entrance to the phablet market could redefine mobile computing as bigger screens become the norm, overshadowing portable PCs and tablets.
Data centre security: Moving beyond prevention...
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
When it comes to gateway and data centre security, there's one aspect grabbing attention – and it's not a specific technology, as Heather Wright discovers.
More on the “Data Lake Fallacy”…
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Experts debunk the Data Lake myth, arguing it lacks structure for long-term value, urging firms to focus on governance instead.
Videoconferencing remains relevant despite mixed market results
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cisco
IDC report shows mixed results for videoconferencing equipment, with revenue increasing but still a decline year on year.
Mobile privacy and the cross-device conundrum...
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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mdm
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apps
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byod
Most mobile apps ask us kindly to agree to all kinds of data sharing up front. We do, assuming the app won't work if we don't (it will).
Tablet appetite remains despite market slowdown...
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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apple
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mobility
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tablets
Despite a market slowdown, IDC reveals a global hunger for tablets with a projected 6.5% growth, driven by strong demand in emerging markets.
Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...
Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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microsoft
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google
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apple
More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.
Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Today's headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.
Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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social media
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analyst report
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communication
The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.
Gartner observes... Marketers, Cynics, and the #ALSIceBucketChallenge
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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social media
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buzzfeed
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analyst report
The #ALSIceBucketChallenge has taken much of the social media world by storm, but not without generating blowback from critics and cynics.
Mobility “fundamentally changing” the way NZ organisations do business
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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cybersecurity
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byod
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mobility
Majority of New Zealand businesses investing in mobile solutions to improve customer experience, allocating high budget to mobility.
Software-Defined Networking gains ground as US$8 billion value nears
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Software-defined networking (SDN) continues to gain ground within the broader enterprise and cloud service provider markets for data centre networking.
CIOs start to taste the meringue and unload those pesky humans...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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uc
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cloud services
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ict
Cloud apps are usually available 99.9+%. Robots are available all but 4000+ hours per year. Human are unavailable 6,880 hours of every 8,760 hours.
Phablets are so yesterday...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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apple
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phablet
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notebook
Tablets with voice calling outshine phablets in Asia, capturing over 25% market share as consumers seek all-in-one devices.
How the role of the CMO is changing...
Mon, 18th Aug 2014
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marketing
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cmo
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analyst report
The role of chief marketing technologist hasn't even reached its tenth anniversary. Yet it's already starting to change. Why?.