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Gartner says fertile ground for channel in CX tech
Customer Relationship Management

Gartner says fertile ground for channel in CX tech

25% of organisations will use chatbots by 2020 and other predictions for CX tech by analysts at the Gartner Customer Experience Summit 2018 in Tokyo.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
IBM vs Google vs Intel - The race to quantum computing
Semiconductors

IBM vs Google vs Intel - The race to quantum computing

While a 300-bit quantum chip is theoretically feasible, it is not, at this time, practically possible, nor is it commercially viable.

By Ellie Martin • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Big data to enjoy an even bigger year in 2018
Data Analytics

Big data to enjoy an even bigger year in 2018

Three interwoven data-driven trends will likely occupy the energies of business leaders over the next 12 months.

By David Hope • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Marketing Technologies

Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year

Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ
Public Cloud

Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ

It's only mid-January and already we have been privy to a number happenings and events - Nutanix directors share their predictions for the year ahead.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018
Marketing Technologies

GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018

Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.

By Julio Avalos​ • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018
Disaster Recovery

3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018

Australia's power grid faces instability in 2018 as coal is phased out; three key trends in renewables, IoT, and data centres anticipated to stabilise it.

By John Atherton • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
AI, edge computing, and IoT - Ixia's 2018 predictions for cloud security
Unified Communications

AI, edge computing, and IoT - Ixia's 2018 predictions for cloud security

It's essential for businesses to be aware of these trends and understand how they can ensure their networks are properly architected and secured.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
5 predictions for 2018 from channel insiders
Virtualisation

5 predictions for 2018 from channel insiders

ChannelLife has gathered information from several insiders and come up with five predictions for the ANZ channel in 2018.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Dimension Data lists big tech that will reshape digital business in 2018
Robotics

Dimension Data lists big tech that will reshape digital business in 2018

Dimension Data's list of technologies with the most potential to deliver disruptive outcomes are consequently promising areas to invest in.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Vertiv shows us what the future of data centers looks like
Hyperscale

Vertiv shows us what the future of data centers looks like

Gen 4 data centres, blending core with intelligent edge, herald future of IT infrastructure, says Vertiv experts.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Global CNC market to exceed $18m USD by 2022
Health Technologies

Global CNC market to exceed $18m USD by 2022

​A new report published by Allied Market Research on the Computer Numerical Control market has made some startling findings.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
Customer self-service software market worth nearly $10b USD by 2021
Customer Relationship Management

Customer self-service software market worth nearly $10b USD by 2021

There are a number of markets that are set to skyrocket with the digital revolution – none more so than customer self-service software.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
What will 2017 bring for the tech industry?
Trends & Predictions

What will 2017 bring for the tech industry?

Dimension Data predicts that digital focus will continue to be the key trend in the IT industry over the next year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
The future: How technology will disrupt the insurance sector
Data Analytics

The future: How technology will disrupt the insurance sector

The insurance industry needs to embrace big data and wearable technology or risk being left behind, warns Dr Michael Naylor of Massey University.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change
Quantum Computing

Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change

Entirely new cyber threats will emerge in 2016, requiring fresh counter measures, according to predictions by Unisys.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015

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Cloud 2.0 and Open API - IDC's 10 predictions for the NZ IT industry
Digital Transformation

Cloud 2.0 and Open API - IDC's 10 predictions for the NZ IT industry

IDC forecasts NZ's digital economy will thrive by 2021, with major investments in Cloud 2.0 and open APIs reshaping the IT industry landscape.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018