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Global Stories

Analyst report stories

The global device divide - PC or mobile?

Despite the mobile era, Gartner finds desktop PCs remain the top choice for work, while personal smartphones dominate over corporate-issued devices.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Supply Chain

4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

PC Market

India's demonetization slows down devices market

Indian demonetization slows down devices market, with cash dominating transactions, says IDC. Q4 2016 expected to contract.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016

Small Business

SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise

According to IDC, SMBs will spend USD $564 billion on IT in 2016, growing to USD $668 billion by 2020, to stay competitive against larger enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016

Fujitsu

Gartner dubs Fujitsu a visionary vendor in Magic Quadrant

Fujitsu named a top provider of end-to-end IoT solutions by Gartner, highlighting their extensive experience in the field.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016

PC Market

'Sluggish' India PC market held up by consumer spend, IDC reveals

India's PC market saw a 17.3% rise in Q3 2016 shipments, thanks to festive consumer spending, despite a 22.5% year-on-year decline, IDC reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016

Network Infrastructure

Networking to play large role at Gartner's Data Center Infrastructure & Operations Management Conference

Gartner announces its upcoming Data Center Infrastructure - Operations Management Conference in Las Vegas, featuring 16 networking sessions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016

IT Automation

Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says

In the APeJ region, IDC forecasts tech spending in manufacturing will hit USD $36 billion by 2020, driven by industrial automation and efficiency gains.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Microsoft

Big names amongst Canalys APAC channel partner awards

Data#3, Origin IT, LDS Infotech and FutureNet Technologies are winners of the Candefero Channel Partner of the Year Awards for APAC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016

Mobile operators

Used smartphones a 'disruptive force' to the global market

Rise of second-hand smartphones disrupts market, with IDC forecasting a leap to 222.6m devices by 2020, shaking up the industry.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016

Apple

Gartner: Chinese smartphone vendors gain ground after Samsung Note7 withdrawl

Samsung is still king of the smartphone vendors, but its sales are dropping. Huawei, Oppo and BBK are in prime position for global market growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016

Analyst report

Indian smartphone market meets major milestone

India's smartphone market hits a record-high with over 30 million shipments, driven by festive sales and a strong online presence.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016

DevOps

Cognizant's IoT partner approach recognised in HfS Winner's Circle

Cognizant's IoT approach earns accolades for visionary partner strategy and digital blend in HfS Winner's Circle for second year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016

Internet of Things

IDC names leading IoT consulting and systems integration service providers

IDC Report identifies Accenture, IBM, and Cognizant as frontrunners in IoT consulting and system integration services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016

Cloud Services

IDC spotlight: Innovative start up vendors

Innovative cloud-based network monitoring startups secure multi-million dollar investments, according to IDC report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016

Storage

Nimble Storage knocks out competitors with 'lack of innovation' in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Nimble Storage named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for general-purpose disk arrays for the second year running.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016

Opinion

Differentiation and neutralisation - The constant struggle

If you are an established provider, preferably a mega vendor, then your goal is not to differentiate (in most cases).

By Hank Barnes • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Analyst report stories

Mobility

Aussie tablet market looking dire, vendors look to detachables

The Australian tablet market continues to decline, with detachables being the only bright spot, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016

Hyperscale

CITIC Telecom scoops Frost & Sullivan APAC Excellence Leadership Award

CITIC Telecom CPC has claimed Frost & Sullivan's Asia-Pacific Managed Service Growth Excellence Leadership Award.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016

Unified Communications

ZTE unveils next gen green data center

ZTE has established 20 state-of-the-art R&D centres in Asia, North America and Europe and employs over 30,000 research professionals.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016