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Wearable applications to surge in developers race
Apps

Wearable applications to surge in developers race

Third-party applications designed to run on wearable devices will surge as developers race to deliver killer apps for consumer and enterprise use.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up
Software Development

Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up

The increasing number of non-smartphone devices and the need to connect these devices offer new revenue opportunities for device vendors and telcos.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Most influential technology executive revealed
Analyst report

Most influential technology executive revealed

The executives that ranked the top of the list are actioning change within an organisation and are recognising the need to move forward.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Managed security services - who's top dog?
HP

Managed security services - who's top dog?

IDC has assessed how each MSSP vendor measures up against the others to determine who was leading the pack in the market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2015
Symantec still number one in changing security software market
Data Loss Prevention

Symantec still number one in changing security software market

Gartner believes that 2014 is the last year that the market will exhibit such solid double-digit growth in its current form.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015
Canon, Epson and HP leaders in declining HCP market
Printing

Canon, Epson and HP leaders in declining HCP market

The worldwide hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market experienced a small decline in the first quarter of 2015 (1Q15), according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down
Apple

iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down

Apple's recent shift to bigger screen models with a broader country reach has had an immediate impact on volumes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Virtual reality apps market set to explode
AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality apps market set to explode

Augmented Reality apps in the mobile games market will generate 420 million downloads annually by 2019, up from 30 million in 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Wearables

Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact

Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Genesys named a Magic Quadrant leader for seventh consecutive year
Unified Communications

Genesys named a Magic Quadrant leader for seventh consecutive year

Genesys named market leader by Gartner in Magic Quadrant report for seventh consecutive year. #contactcentre #customerexperience.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
Will Windows 10 save PC sales?
Microsoft

Will Windows 10 save PC sales?

With a global PC market slump of 7% in Q1 2015, analysts remain sceptical that the launch of Windows 10 will revive PC sales despite Microsoft's efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
Education pushing APAC Chromebook sales
Notebook

Education pushing APAC Chromebook sales

Education has driven worldwide Chromebook sales to end users to reach 7.3 million units in 2015, up 27% from the year before.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
Enterprises: Harness the power of the new business ecosystem
Data Analytics

Enterprises: Harness the power of the new business ecosystem

Enterprise architects must pivot towards harnessing the power of the new digital business ecosystem to foster innovation, Gartner advises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2015
Cloud IaaS market in a state of upheaval, buyers beware
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Cloud IaaS market in a state of upheaval, buyers beware

Gartner is urging buyers to be cautious as many service providers are shifting their strategies after failing to gain enough market traction.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Analyst report stories

NZ tablet shipments continue to plummet, but there is hope
Apple

NZ tablet shipments continue to plummet, but there is hope

New Zealand tablet shipments plummet; Apple maintains top spot, while Surface Pro offers hope for Windows tablets and 2-in-1 market.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Downward trajectory continues for tablets, 2-in-1s - unless they're cellular
Mobility

Downward trajectory continues for tablets, 2-in-1s - unless they're cellular

Global tablet shipments to decline 3.8% this year, says IDC, but cellular-enabled tablets and 2-in-1 devices buck the trend with strong growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2015
Westcon: Agent of channel change
Cloud Services

Westcon: Agent of channel change

Westcon spearheads industry transformation, pushing Australian businesses towards a digital future while IDC's Adam Dodds predicts a radical shake-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015
Wearables take on Australian enterprise
Wearables

Wearables take on Australian enterprise

Wearables will be a $1 billion market in Australia by 2018 with enterprise adoption expected to take off from 2017.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015