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75% of Govt CIO budgets flat or increasing
Government

75% of Govt CIO budgets flat or increasing

Despite a continuing drive to lower the cost of IT services, nearly 75% of government IT budgets globally were reported as flat or increasing in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
Govt ain't heavy, they're our mediator
Unified Communications

Govt ain't heavy, they're our mediator

IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013
Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…
Microsoft

Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…

Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2013
Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs
Virtualisation

Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs

CIOs prioritize cost reduction in IT, but ITAM and procurement professionals face 8 disruptive forces that could increase IT asset costs - Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
Tablet shipments slow as vendors await Apple's iPad show…
Microsoft

Tablet shipments slow as vendors await Apple's iPad show…

Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
Should cloud contracts be more transparent?
Software-as-a-Service

Should cloud contracts be more transparent?

Gartner survey finds SaaS lacks clear security terms, pushing for transparent cloud contracts to ensure data protection and recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
What are the key issues CIOs are facing?
Information Communication & Technology

What are the key issues CIOs are facing?

CIOs battle rapid tech evolution and leadership expectations amidst a mix of mobile, social, cloud, and data challenges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn

The global IT outsourcing market is projected to hit USD $288bn in 2013, driven by hybrid IT strategies and cloud adoption, despite economic constraints.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Mobile TV set for $10bn worth by 2017
Digital Entertainment

Mobile TV set for $10bn worth by 2017

The mobile TV and video market is set to reach $9.5bn within four years, as new business models incorporate the technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Over 160 billion apps to be downloaded by 2017
Gaming

Over 160 billion apps to be downloaded by 2017

Global app downloads set to double to 160 billion by 2017, fuelled by smartphone adoption in developing markets and free-download apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013
IT spending to smash US$3.7 trillion
Information Communication & Technology

IT spending to smash US$3.7 trillion

While the worldwide IT spending continues to grow, industry experts say the projected spend is lower than first thought.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
Tablets and mobiles grow, but PC? Not so
Apple

Tablets and mobiles grow, but PC? Not so

Worldwide devices are projected to reach 2.35 billion units in 2013, driven by sales in tablets, smartphones despite PC shipments hitting the skids.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2013
Workers flocking towards video mobile devices by 2015
Digital Entertainment

Workers flocking towards video mobile devices by 2015

By 2015, 60% of IT workers will use mobile devices for video, challenging firms to catch up with support and management demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2013
Schneider Electric bags global IDC award
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric bags global IDC award

Schneider Electric hailed as a global leader in DCIM for the 2nd year by IDC, underscoring its dominating presence in the sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2013
Windows 8.1: What Windows 8 should have been
Microsoft

Windows 8.1: What Windows 8 should have been

Microsoft's Windows 8.1 aims to rectify its predecessor's missteps, offering features set to woo back detractors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Growth is Good following double hire
Good Technology

Growth is Good following double hire

Good Technology celebrates explosive growth in ANZ with key hires: Gavin Jones as VP and GM, and Jon Spragg as Strategic Account Manager.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
NZ Govt IT spending to hit $1.6 billion
Storage

NZ Govt IT spending to hit $1.6 billion

As government IT spending stays flat through out the world, the Kiwi market is expected to grow almost 1.4% this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
Keeping personal data at arm's length
Information Communication & Technology

Keeping personal data at arm's length

By 2019, 90% of firms will have personal data on systems they don't control, says Gartner, urging a privacy revamp for security.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2013

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