Analyst report Stories - Page 156

Global Stories

Symantec named Leader by Forrester for Data Security Portfolio

Symantec was recognised as a Leader based on current offering, strategy, and market presence with the highest overall ranking for current offerings.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019

Mobile Device Management

Gartner highlights importance of master data management

Gartner's 2018 report spotlights the shifting dynamics in master data management, favouring innovative smaller vendors over larger ones.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019

Semiconductors

Gartner's top picks for wireless tech trends in 2019 and beyond

Wireless technology will play a central role in emerging technologies such as robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, according to Gartner.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019

Breach Prevention

Gartner recognises Hillstone Networks for intrusion detection and prevention systems

The Hillstone NIPS appliance operates in-line, and at wire speed, collating all network traffic and performing deep packet inspection of the traffic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019

Robotic Process Automation

Gartner names Automation Anywhere Leader in RPA

Automation Anywhere named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for RPA Software, highlighting its extensive reach and growing influence in the RPA market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

Data Analytics

Data, data everywhere - how to use the most valuable bits

Navigating the deluge of data is daunting, but with the right strategy and tools, organisations can unlock valuable insights and drive innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019

Multi-cloud

Gartner deems Juniper Networks a leader in data center networking

Gartner names Juniper Networks, Cisco, and Arista Networks as the top three leaders in data centre networking in its latest Magic Quadrant report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019

Firewalls

WatchGuard firewall takes top spot in NSS Labs tests

WatchGuard Technologies' firewall product has achieved commendations from NSS Labs for the third year in a row.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019

Firewalls

NSS Labs recommends WatchGuard firewall for third year

NSS Labs testing focuses on the main differentiators for next generation firewall (NGFW) products: security, performance/functionality and cost.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019

Customer Relationship Management

AI projects set to double, with CX the key driver behind growth

The number of organizations using artificial intelligence is expected to double in the next 12 months, a study by Gartner has found.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

Network Infrastructure

IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump

The global PC market saw a surprising 4.7% growth in Q2 2019, as easing supply shortages and trade tensions boosted shipments, reports IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Cloud Services

Gartner: ANZ IT spending continues to outstrip global average

Australia will see a 3.1% increase in IT spending, while NZ should expect 2.3%. This is compared to global growth of just 0.6%.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Smart Cities

Newcastle smart city initiatives win two IDC awards

Newcastle's smart city initiatives, featuring transport optimisation and urban innovation, have earned the city two prestigious IDC SCAPA awards.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

Virtualisation

Denodo top rated for data integration in Gartner Peer Insights

The data virtualisation company scored the highest in four out of five categories, with a 4.9/5 overall rating.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019

Storage

Canalys: Infrastructure shipment growth finally slowing

Infrastructure shipment growth decelerated to 4.8% in Q1 2019, Canalys reports, with a market value of USD $38.8 billion, after a booming 2018.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019

Smart Home

Voice control to account for one-third of smart home market

Interoperability with the platforms that support voice control devices is vital for OEMs and service providers.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019

Hyperscale

Gartner: Cloud set to take over the database market

By 2022, Gartner predicts 75% of databases will be cloud-based, driven by analytics and SaaS, with just 5% considered for repatriation to on-premises.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019

Public Cloud

Cybersecurity market increasingly competitive as public cloud segment grows

Public cloud and 'as a service' cybersecurity solutions surge by 46% in Q1 2019, though traditional hardware and software still lead the market, says Canalys.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019