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Global Stories

Analyst report stories

IDC veteran takes up managing director role for ANZ

Parekh is tasked with leading IDC's global coverage with regional and local presence, knowledge, expertise and support in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

IDC lowers cloud spending forecast amidst global slowdown

IDC has lowered its forecast for total cloud infrastructure spending for 2019 as the market enters a slowdown period.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019

Digital Signage

Smartphone market at 'tipping point' while PC landscape is changing

Device shipments decline by 3.7% in 2019, with smartphones at a 'tipping point' due to longer user retention, while 5G-capable phones are set to rise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019

Endpoint Protection

Trend Micro named as leader in endpoint security

Trend Micro named leading endpoint security provider in Forrester's Q2 2019 report, with top scores in threat prevention and detection.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

Social software & collaboration ripe for innovation, says Gartner

Social software and collaboration tools market, valued at USD $2.7 billion, to reach USD $4.8 billion by 2023, driven by innovation, says Gartner.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Asia Pacific financial services firms embrace AI's benefits

Asia Pacific financial services firms are accelerating AI adoption for growth, with 52% already leveraging AI, outpacing other sectors, says a Microsoft study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019

Smart Home

Steady growth for smart home devices, IDC says

Global smart home device shipments to hit 815 million in 2019 with a 23.5% growth rate, projections show 1.39 billion units by 2023, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019

DevOps

Wipro named Leader in data centre outsourcing Magic Quadrant

It was positioned as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Data Centre Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Asia/Pacific.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019

Network Infrastructure

Gartner - The Future of Enterprise Data Centers, What's Next?

Traditional on-premises data center models must evolve to play a role in modern enterprise information management.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019

Qualtrics

Qualtrics expands research & strategy team in APJ

Qualtrics expands its research services and strategy team in APJ, reflecting growing investments and a commitment to delivering top-notch customer experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

Zoom named Leader in Meeting Solutions Magic Quadrant

Zoom has been named a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions, marking its fourth consecutive appearance in this top tier.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019

Gaming

Gartner: Blockchain to be “transformational” within a decade

Gartner's 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Business shows that blockchain will have a transformational impact across industries in 5 to 10 years.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019

Productivity

Enlighten recognised by Gartner, nod to growing demand for optimisation solutions

Enlighten, a tech firm specializing in operational solutions, has been recognized in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019

Network Infrastructure

IDC: Ethernet switch and router market show steady growth

Latest IDC research shows that the Ethernet switch market grew 4.8% year over year, while the router market rose 3.4% in 2Q19.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019

Digital Transformation

IDC's Digital Transformation Awards recognise ANZ success

IDC's inaugural DX Awards celebrate tech-driven successes across Australia and New Zealand, highlighting innovations in AI, blockchain, and analytics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019