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How enterprises must transform to survive
DevOps

How enterprises must transform to survive

According to two recent reports from Gartner, there are indications that digital transformation is a priority in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Retail industry delaying digital transformation out of security concerns – Microsoft
Data Protection

Retail industry delaying digital transformation out of security concerns – Microsoft

While significant losses can result from cyberattacks, the benefits of digital transformation far outweigh the risks, according to Microsoft New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Gartner says global IT spend to reach US$3.8 trillion in 2019
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner says global IT spend to reach US$3.8 trillion in 2019

IT spending set to reach $3.76tn in 2019, with growth driven by shifting investments towards cloud services & IoT devices, says Gartner.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Snowflake named a leader in Magic Quadrant for data management
Data Analytics

Snowflake named a leader in Magic Quadrant for data management

Snowflake Computing recognised as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Data Management Solutions for Analytics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Rubrik launches technology alliance program, expanding worldwide sales footprint
Partner Programmes

Rubrik launches technology alliance program, expanding worldwide sales footprint

The program brings together a broad ecosystem of solution partners that extend the functionality of Rubrik Cloud Data Management.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
Frost & Sullivan honours Honeywell's IIoT value creation
Unified Communications

Frost & Sullivan honours Honeywell's IIoT value creation

Frost and Sullivan has awarded Honeywell the 2018 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for its cybersecurity innovations and transformative IIoT solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Australian uptake of enterprise IoT is on the rise
Internet of Things

Australian uptake of enterprise IoT is on the rise

IDC has released its 2018-2019 Global IoT Decision-Maker Survey, which reports that 46.5% of Australian enterprises have deployed at least one IoT solution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Why 37% of enterprises believe in artificial intelligence
Unified Communications

Why 37% of enterprises believe in artificial intelligence

The number of enterprises implementing artificial intelligence grew 270% in the past four years and tripled in the past year, according to Gartner.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
McAfee customer choice for Cloud Access Security
Cloud Security

McAfee customer choice for Cloud Access Security

McAfee has been named a January 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud Access Security Brokers, solidifying its market-leading position.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
McAfee Gartner Customers' Choice for Secure Web Gateway
Cloud Access Security Broker

McAfee Gartner Customers' Choice for Secure Web Gateway

McAfee named 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Security Web Gateways with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine
Data Privacy

Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine

The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Survey shows that IoT is RoI across Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Survey shows that IoT is RoI across Asia Pacific

A recent Frost & Sullivan survey across Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore shows that IoT deployment improves business metrics by around 12%.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
IDC: Relevance is combining strategy, creativity and IT services
DevOps

IDC: Relevance is combining strategy, creativity and IT services

IDC reveals the Top 10 Asia/Pacific predictions to impact IT and business services sourcing in 2019 and beyond.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
How IIoT is creating opportunities for RFID companies
Internet of Things

How IIoT is creating opportunities for RFID companies

The growing demands for automation and digitisation are creating considerable growth opportunities for RFID vendors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Cost keeping Kiwi companies from making the most of IoT
IoT Security

Cost keeping Kiwi companies from making the most of IoT

Cost barriers are hindering the deployment of commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in New Zealand, says IDC.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
IDC: NZ IT services market will near $4B in 2023
Digital Transformation

IDC: NZ IT services market will near $4B in 2023

As cloud adoption grows with every company seeking the competitive advantage it can provide, the opportunities in IT services are expanding in kind.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
NZ's $3.45bil IT services market fueled by competitive advantage
Migration

NZ's $3.45bil IT services market fueled by competitive advantage

The IT services market in New Zealand is set for steady growth, with a forecasted CAGR of 2.8% by 2023, according to IDC's latest report.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019