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It comes off the back of a better-than-expected year for smartphones: while total 2020 shipments declined by 5.9% in comparison to 2019, IDC says the market’s recovery in the face of the pandemic was ‘impressive’, with the momentum heading into 2021 remaining strong.More

It follows Ivanti’s recent acquisition of MobileIron, a provider of mobile-centric UEM solutions. Ivanti senior director of product management Alan Braithwaite says the acquisition may have played a central role in being recognised by IDC.More

IDC's survey found that, while cost optimisation remains a priority for these organisations, an appetite for continued investment into technology is commonMore

This figure represents a growth from $945 million in 2019, according to IDC’s inaugural forecast for such statistics, with a five-year CAGR of 43.4%.More

The report further states that 74% of enterprises intend to maintain or increase investments in BDA solutions in 2021.More

ROI-focused communications can help with the approval for unbudgeted purchases and give customers the ability to proceed with two competing projects instead of choosing between them, writes Gigamon CFO Dave Arkley.More

Meanwhile, investments in traditional, non-cloud, IT infrastructure declined -8.3% year over year in 3Q20.More

Australian organisations are embracing a culture of innovation and looking to accelerate opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Microsoft-IDC study. More

During 2021, CIOs will have to work throughout their organisations and apply digital technologies and data to unlock new business opportunities, writes Cohesity head of systems engineering A/NZ Derek Cowan.More

Worldwide market for used smartphones to reach 351.6 million units with a market value of $65 billion in 2024.More

“The change of application architecture into microservices significantly impacts the data layer supporting these services."More

"In 2020, COVID-19 caused many businesses and organisations to re-think their plans for leveraging digital technologies and accelerated interest in and adoption of solutions."More

"Customers have been pleased with Infor for applying user feedback to application enhancements."More

"Asset management is a core aspect of connected factory operations, and transforming this process through remote monitoring, control, and predictive analytics can serve as the foundation for operational resiliency."More

The spending on AI by the financial services sector in Asia/Pacific is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.1% in the 2019 - 2024 period to reach US$4.29 billion in 2024.More

The New Zealand inkjet printer market has grown 7% due to surge in remote working, according to new data from IDC’s Asia/Pacific Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals (HCP) Tracker.More

Digital innovation has always been a key to staying relevant and ahead of the pack. Enterprise developers are pushed to the brink, straining resources against business expectations and time constraints.More

The company was recognised for various strengths, including its wide range of rugged mobile devices, numerous support features and services, in-house developed enterprise software suite and solution ecosystem, and LifeGuard for Android extended security solution.More

Strong demand due to students learning from home also fuelled growth.More

Capgemini’s co-innovation and co-development with SAP on industry and specific SAP solution areas was cited in the assessment. More

The report also found a significant increase in brick-and-mortar retail spending compared to H1 2020, when spending was concentrated on online channels due to COVID-19 restrictions in the country.More

"As FSIs continue to forge ahead in a post-pandemic world, lasting transformation will only take place if FSIs alongside investments in technology, prioritise people and culture, as they are key to ensuring greater collaboration and continuous transformation."More

The ongoing surge in PC demand is expected to continue as work from home and remote education needs mix with the holiday spending season. More

Konica Minolta says IDC’s recognition is confirmation of its ‘strong portfolio’, which supports customers in growing their digital maturity.More