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Pulumi announces version 3.0 of its cloud engineering platform
Hyperscale

Pulumi announces version 3.0 of its cloud engineering platform

Seattle-based company Pulumi has announced version 3.0 of its Cloud Engineering Platform, which it says will unite all aspects of cloud engineering.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
IoT connections to generate $16 billion in security revenue as new threat vectors arise
IoT Security

IoT connections to generate $16 billion in security revenue as new threat vectors arise

The exponential growth of IoT connections will generate $16 billion in IoT security revenue by 2026, according to ABI Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
Weak 2020 buoys strong first quarter growth for PC shipments
Supply Chain

Weak 2020 buoys strong first quarter growth for PC shipments

Backlogs on orders from 2020, particularly for notebooks, were a key driver, though new demand is also a factor as smaller businesses begin their recoveries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
Dell Technologies unveils new data protection innovations for hybrid cloud workloads
Disaster Recovery

Dell Technologies unveils new data protection innovations for hybrid cloud workloads

The Dell EMC PowerProtect Backup Service, powered by Druva, is designed to deliver SaaS app protection without increasing IT complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
5G network security a US$9 billion dollar opportunity - report
Unified Communications

5G network security a US$9 billion dollar opportunity - report

The cloud-native nature of 5G networks will disrupt the cybersecurity industry, presenting a $9bn market opportunity by 2025, says ABI Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth
Wearables

Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth

IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC
Unified Communications

PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC

Worldwide smartphone shipments could achieve a 5.5% growth rate this year - and PC shipment rates will also grow 18.2%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Mar 2021
2021 will be a 'blockbuster' year for PC market
Semiconductors

2021 will be a 'blockbuster' year for PC market

The global PC market is expected to grow 8% in 2021, with total shipments reaching 496.8 million units, according to Canalys.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
Worldwide revenues for AI skyrocket, set to reach $550B by 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Worldwide revenues for AI skyrocket, set to reach $550B by 2024

Global revenues for the artificial intelligence market are set to surpass $500 billion by 2024, with software leading growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
Gartner reveals latest forecast for government IT spending
Government

Gartner reveals latest forecast for government IT spending

Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $483 billion in 2021, an increase of 5.1% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
Apple and Xiaomi only vendors to see smartphone growth in 2020 — Gartner
Apple

Apple and Xiaomi only vendors to see smartphone growth in 2020 — Gartner

Worldwide smartphone sales declined 5.4% in Q4 2020, with Apple and Xiaomi being the only vendors to experience growth, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Apple and Samsung lead semiconductor spend in 2020 — Gartner
Gaming

Apple and Samsung lead semiconductor spend in 2020 — Gartner

The top 10 original equipment manufacturers increased their semiconductor spend by 10% in 2020 and accounted for 42% of the market, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure to surpass US$105 billion in 2021
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure to surpass US$105 billion in 2021

The brunt of security spending is still first and foremost focused on IT networks, systems, and data security from a defensive perspective.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021
Smartphone sales to reach 1.5 billion this year — Gartner
Supply Chain

Smartphone sales to reach 1.5 billion this year — Gartner

The rebound reflects the consequences faced by the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a year in which smartphone sales declined by 10.5%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021
Tablets and Chromebooks set all-time high shipment records in Q4 2020
Mobility

Tablets and Chromebooks set all-time high shipment records in Q4 2020

Global PC market (including tablets) saw annual growth in Q4 2020, with shipments hitting 143.7 million units, up 35% YoY, says Canalys.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021
Acronis empowers resellers and service providers with new cloud-focused #CyberFit Partner Programme
Partner Programmes

Acronis empowers resellers and service providers with new cloud-focused #CyberFit Partner Programme

Acronis has announced the new Acronis #CyberFit Partner Programme, offering increased support and incentives for cloud-based services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner
Supply Chain

40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner

Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Jan 2021

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