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OpenText drops latest release of Cloud Editions, complete with DX features

Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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OpenText has released its Cloud Editions 20.2, offering improved remote work capabilities, enhanced digital experiences, and rapid cloud migration.
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Global PC shipments plummet by 12.3% as COVID-19 impact kicks in

Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Global PC shipments have posted a sharp 12.3% decline, the first in seven years, as COVID-19 disrupts supply chains and alters demand.
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IDC: 4Q19 picks up cloud infrastructure market

Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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The 12.4% year-over-year growth in 4Q19 brought the full year into positive territory with annual growth of 2.1% and total spending of $66.8 billion.
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Server market and ESS revenues slump as COVID-19 spreads - IDC

Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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COVID-19 dampens IT infrastructure spending in 2020, with server revenues projected to drop by 3.4% and ESS by 5.5%, says IDC report.
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Global smartphone production to fall 30% due to COVID-19 pandemic

Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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COVID-19 disrupts global smartphone manufacturing, leading to a 30% production drop. ABI Research highlights supply chain chaos and stalled 5G growth.
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Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards

Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Four New Zealand projects, including two from Christchurch City Council, have been named finalists in IDC's prestigious Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards.
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Revenue down despite strong fourth quarter for server market

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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The worldwide server market had a strong fourth quarter in 2019, despite shipments and revenue declining for the full year.
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Nutanix rolls out new capabilities for big data workloads

Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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Nutanix enhances its platform with Nutanix Objects 2.0, adding features for big data workloads, including multi-cluster support and increased storage capacity.
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Equinix launches data centre in Melbourne, up and coming smart city

Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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Equinix has launched its fourth Melbourne data centre, ME2, bolstering the city's status as an emerging smart city and digital transformation hub.
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Rough times ahead for networking market

Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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The networking market faces a downturn as Dell'Oro Group predicts short-term challenges for wireless LAN and a decline in cable broadband equipment sales.
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Humans to be working alongside robots in retail within 5 years - Gartner

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Retailers will embed robots into their workforce by 2025, with AI and automation transforming warehouse operations, says Gartner.
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Asia Pacific retailers understand retail's 'intelligent' future, but fail to act

Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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Retailers across Asia Pacific realise that the future of retail is 'intelligent', but the majority have not started their AI journeys.
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Gartner: Top 10 trends impacting IT infrastructure & operations in 2020

Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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Infrastructure and operations leaders must prepare for automation strategy, hybrid IT, and scaling DevOps in 2020, according to Gartner.
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NetApp and Google Cloud deepen strategic partnership

Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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NetApp and Google Cloud help customers unlock the power of data with tightly integrated, enterprise-class data services and solutions for Google Cloud.
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Photo gallery: Inside Microsoft's new Experience Center Asia

Thu, 21st Nov 2019
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Microsoft's Asia Experience Center opened just last week, and already it is attracting customers and partners from around the world.
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Gartner: Wearable device spending to total US$52 billion in 2020

Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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Gartner forecasts 2020 wearable device spending to reach USD $52 billion, up 27% from 2019, driven by smartwatches and smart clothing.
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Multicloud not an all-or-nothing proposition for applications – report

Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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The 2019 State of AX report by Kemp reveals 66% of businesses struggle with app integration and management. Half of workloads may stay off public clouds.
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Australian banking and securities IT spend to reach $18.5 billion

Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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Australian banking and securities IT spending is set to grow 5.2% in 2020, driven by investments in BI, analytics, and RPA, says Gartner.
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Securing IoT top priority for enterprises, research says

Sat, 26th Oct 2019
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Securing IoT devices is a crucial goal for enterprises, says ABI Research, as the number of connected devices is projected to reach 44 billion by 2023.
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Pulse Secure launches new access management and threat mitigation features

Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
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Pulse Secure aims to enable enterprise and service provider organisations to progress Zero Trust security and mitigate hybrid IT risks.