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IDC: APeJ service providers' business model changing rapidly
Digital Transformation

IDC: APeJ service providers' business model changing rapidly

Digital transformation is driving more and more service providers to the managed services model, with 1/3rd expecting a major model shift by 2020.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Test equipment vendors to tap opportunities from APAC data centers​
Unified Communications

Test equipment vendors to tap opportunities from APAC data centers​

Although the US has the most established market, Frost & Sullivan says 'market-savvy' vendors will be targeting APAC and its rapid growth.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Service providers must act now to stay relevant in a cloud-first world
Partner Programmes

Service providers must act now to stay relevant in a cloud-first world

Gartner says if the majority of providers don't act now, in five year's time 75 percent of today's IT service providers will become irrelevant.

By Rene Buest • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
Cybersecurity should be priority in US$8b smart utility spend
Distributed Denial of Service

Cybersecurity should be priority in US$8b smart utility spend

Utilities are becoming increasingly connected worldwide, and also becoming increasingly vulnerable - so why are governments letting security slide?.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
SD-WAN software revenue to grow nearly double the rate of hardware
Network Infrastructure

SD-WAN software revenue to grow nearly double the rate of hardware

Dell'Oro Group and IDC have both released reports forecasting the future of the SD-WAN market, which is very bright indeed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Gartner Hype Cycle: Five technology trends critical to business longevity
Semiconductors

Gartner Hype Cycle: Five technology trends critical to business longevity

The Gartner Hype Cycle 2018 highlights five emerging technology trends, including democratised AI and DIY biohacking, crucial for future business success.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Mobile management's meteoric rise – and its top vendors
Mobile Mentor

Mobile management's meteoric rise – and its top vendors

Mobile device management has skyrocketed as businesses seek aid in their mobility strategies - here's Mobile Mentor's insights and advice.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
IoT and machine learning are driving network transformation
Virtualisation

IoT and machine learning are driving network transformation

APJ gears up for AI & IoT revolution, with 70% of firms set to adopt in 5 years, leading global tech investment.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
ASG commended in Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata management solutions
Supply Chain

ASG commended in Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata management solutions

As part of ASG Technologies' evaluation, Gartner assessed the company's enterprise data intelligence solution.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Canalys: 187% smart speaker growth driven by Chinese offerings
Digital Entertainment

Canalys: 187% smart speaker growth driven by Chinese offerings

While Google and Amazon still lead the way, it seems the smart speaker market is no exception to the steady rise of Chinese tech.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
ANZ infosec spending approaches double-digit growth
Data Loss Prevention

ANZ infosec spending approaches double-digit growth

Gartner has released a new forecast of Australia and New Zealand's information security spending power between 2018 and 2019.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Stalemate: Businesses aware of cloud benefits but wary of risks
Hyperscale

Stalemate: Businesses aware of cloud benefits but wary of risks

A new Gartner survey of senior executives has revealed enterprises want to take their storage to the cloud - but are being held back by the 'risks'.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
Global data analytics spending will balloon to US$260b by 2022
Data Analytics

Global data analytics spending will balloon to US$260b by 2022

Big data and business analytics remains a massive area of growth worldwide and shows no sign of slowing down in the near future.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
Who won the 2018 APAC Frost & Sullivan ICT Awards? Full list here
Hyperscale

Who won the 2018 APAC Frost & Sullivan ICT Awards? Full list here

Last night the biggest movers and shakers in APAC's ICT industry were celebrated, with winners including Equinix, Huawei, and Rackspace.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
A quick guide to machine learning in cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management

A quick guide to machine learning in cybersecurity

Beyond the numbers and the terminology, there is a simple question: What does machine learning do for cybersecurity, anyway?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
SD-WAN infrastructure market growth continues unabated
Virtualisation

SD-WAN infrastructure market growth continues unabated

The SD-WAN infrastructure market is set to hit USD $4.5 billion by 2022, with a remarkable 40.4% CAG, according to two new IDC reports.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
IDC names NTT leader in APAC managed security services
Dimension Data

IDC names NTT leader in APAC managed security services

The proprietary MSS platform connects with its threat intelligence database to protect organizations and ensure service delivery consistency.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

New joint venture forms to establish internet exchange hub in Thailand
DataCentre infrastructure

New joint venture forms to establish internet exchange hub in Thailand

True IDC and BBIX have formed a joint venture to make Thailand a world class internet exchange hub of ASEAN - with future expansion on the cards.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018