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PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles
Network Infrastructure

PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles

PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Software piracy costs businesses billions in time and money
Software

Software piracy costs businesses billions in time and money

Embedding counterfeit software with dangerous malware allows criminals to prey on computer users who are unaware of the potential danger.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2013
Autonomy, Big Data and a fight HP can't win
Data Analytics

Autonomy, Big Data and a fight HP can't win

HP's $10-billion Autonomy debacle highlights executive folly and Big Data's hyped pitfalls in a legal battle the tech giant is set to lose.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2013
Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar
Apple

Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar

iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
Bitdefender antivirus named 'Product of the Year'
Bitdefender

Bitdefender antivirus named 'Product of the Year'

Bitdefender clinches 'Product of the Year' for its superior anti-virus performance, outshining competitors in rigorous testing, say specialists.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013
Windows 8 fails to ignite PC sales
Network Infrastructure

Windows 8 fails to ignite PC sales

Latest findings show Microsoft's new release fails to have a significant impact on PC shipments during the fourth quarter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013
Tablet sales smashing PC shipments
Apple

Tablet sales smashing PC shipments

Declining worldwide PC shipments during 2012 signal a structural shift of the PC market according to latest findings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013
Mobility: Channel boom – or doom?
Mobility

Mobility: Channel boom – or doom?

The mobility market is becoming more competitive, making it difficult for resellers to succeed without providing additional services.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2013
Put your PC on a New Year's diet
PC Hardware

Put your PC on a New Year's diet

Many people are now making resolutions to slim down in 2013, but have you considered also putting your computer on a well-deserved New Year's diet?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jan 2013
Consumer-facing industries to drive Australian IT investment
IT Budget

Consumer-facing industries to drive Australian IT investment

Australian enterprise IT spending is forecast to total A$73 billion in 2013, nearly a 5% increase of projected 2012 spending of A$69 billion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jan 2013
Tapping the power of Social Media
Unified Communications

Tapping the power of Social Media

Business and IT leaders are failing in their social media efforts due to a lack of emphasis on community participation, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Dec 2012
Top 3 security issues for BYOD
Firewalls

Top 3 security issues for BYOD

BYOD trend in 2013 firms heightens security risks, data leaks and privacy issues as personal and enterprise device boundaries blur.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Dec 2012
Three best practices for moving to a culture of XC
Unified Communications

Three best practices for moving to a culture of XC

Gartner advises CIOs on embracing 'Extreme Collaboration' to tear down silos and boost business performance via communication and shared goals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Dec 2012
Global SaaS usage hits 70%
Software-as-a-Service

Global SaaS usage hits 70%

Adoption of software as a service (SaaS) has grown dramatically among users of enterprise software solution across the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Dec 2012
15% of social media reviews fake in two years
Social Media

15% of social media reviews fake in two years

Gartner predicts 15% of social media reviews will be fake by 2014, as brands face FTC litigation over deceptive endorsements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Dec 2012
Websense named IDC MarketScape leader
Data Loss Prevention

Websense named IDC MarketScape leader

Websense named leader in IDC MarketScape report for web security. TRITON architecture praised for integration and effectiveness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
Four futures for IT and CIOs
Unified Communications

Four futures for IT and CIOs

In a transformative period for IT, CIOs face four potential futures, shaping businesses amid technological upheaval and economic shifts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Top 10 telecom trends for 2013
Analyst report

Top 10 telecom trends for 2013

Informa Telecoms & Media predicts another tough year for year for telecoms operators but OTT players will not have it all their own way either.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2013