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Tablet sales set to slow significantly
Apple

Tablet sales set to slow significantly

Tablet sales have been on the up and up but are forecast to slow, says Gartner, the technology research and advisory company.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014
Paying too much for telecoms
Gaming

Paying too much for telecoms

UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Kiwi mobile commerce to hit $10 billion by 2019
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi mobile commerce to hit $10 billion by 2019

NZ's mobile commerce to leap from $3.9bn to $9.6bn by 2019, with entertainment and physical goods driving growth, says Frost and Sullivan.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Gartner - Five steps to mainstream SDN success
Network Infrastructure

Gartner - Five steps to mainstream SDN success

Gartner outlines five key steps towards SDN success, aiming to mainstream the revolutionary networking approach for agility and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014
Gartner debunks 5 of the biggest data myths...
Data Analytics

Gartner debunks 5 of the biggest data myths...

Gartner shatters common data myths, offering clarity to IT leaders navigating big data's challenges and potential.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
Businesses set to suffer as lack of data centre skills hammer home
Hyperscale

Businesses set to suffer as lack of data centre skills hammer home

By 2016, 80% of major firms may be hindered by a lack of vital data centre skills, warns Gartner, urging a move towards Web-scale IT practices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Context: The App is dead, long live the App
Microsoft

Context: The App is dead, long live the App

July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?
Drones

Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?

In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...
Risk & Compliance

How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...

Gartner VP highlights struggle in conveying IT security's value to exec management, offering tips for effective communication.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope
Internet of Things

Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope

Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
NZ CIOs... Every budget is now an IT budget
IT Budget

NZ CIOs... Every budget is now an IT budget

CIOs must work with business executives & the CFO to ensure that IT is incorporated early in strategic planning and budget processes - Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
Gartner: Microsoft's portfolio... A 'formidable mix'
Microsoft

Gartner: Microsoft's portfolio... A 'formidable mix'

Gartner hails Microsoft's offerings as formidable, with a strong presence across multiple markets, showcasing the tech giant's widespread influence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
Data centre market to undergo 'dramatic change'... Four disruptive factors revealed
Data Analytics

Data centre market to undergo 'dramatic change'... Four disruptive factors revealed

Disruption in the data center market is predicted by Gartner as four main factors take hold, potentially driving major changes in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2014
Apple Watch: Fashion first, tech second...
Wearables

Apple Watch: Fashion first, tech second...

In line with the rest of the segment, Cupertino has realised that wearables need to be fashion first and technology second.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014
Monitor this... Dell leads Samsung, HP, Lenovo and LG
Network Infrastructure

Monitor this... Dell leads Samsung, HP, Lenovo and LG

PC monitor shipments decline worldwide in 2Q14, but strong growth seen in US and Asia/Pacific, according to IDC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014
Set your smartwatch... Apple triggers market explosion
Wearables

Set your smartwatch... Apple triggers market explosion

Apple Watch launch set to supercharge the smartwatch market, with Gartner predicting a wearable tech boom by 2016.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
New iPhone 6 gives NFC 'shot in the arm'
Apple

New iPhone 6 gives NFC 'shot in the arm'

Apple's iPhone 6 launch not only advanced tech specs but also revolutionised NFC with Apple Pay, boosting contactless payments.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
Gartner: Enterprise spends big money on Big Data...
Data Analytics

Gartner: Enterprise spends big money on Big Data...

Gartner reveals a spike in big data investment with 73% of decision-makers exploring tech, marking a global surge in digital analytics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014

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