International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 60

Smartphones pose a serious risk to traditional retailers as the world becomes more reliant on mobile devices, says mobile research giant IDC.

3D printing set to become the norm as IDC predicts massive growth in adoption and revenue, revolutionising manufacturing industries.

Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to surpass 1.0 billion units in 2013, representing 39.3% growth over 2012.

Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.

Global PC sales drop for a 6th quarter as consumers favour mobile devices, with shipments falling to an 8-year low, Gartner reports.

NZ's telecom sector faces a downturn, with competition fuelling a revenue slide from NZ$5.1bn to NZ$5.0bn, amid a varied and competitive market.

As the ANZ inkjet printer market continues to expand, production printer shipments record double-digital growth during Q2 of this year.

For the first time since 2007, Dell outshines Samsung in PC monitor sales, soaring to the top with 5 million units shipped in Q2 2013.

Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....

IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.

Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.

Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.

Schneider Electric hailed as a global leader in DCIM for the 2nd year by IDC, underscoring its dominating presence in the sector.

A $20 mobile paradigm was one of the visions touted at IDC's recent Enterprise Mobility Conference, as Heather Wright discovered.

Smartphones poised to surpass feature phones, with shipments nearing one billion units in 2013, marking a pivotal year in mobile tech.

BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.

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

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

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

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