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Trend Micro ranks number one in Global Hybrid Cloud Security - IDC
DevOps

Trend Micro ranks number one in Global Hybrid Cloud Security - IDC

Trend Micro takes the top spot in the 2019 market share for Hybrid Cloud Workload Security, with a 29.5% share, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2020
IDC COVID-19 Tech Index finds business confidence in decline
IT Budget

IDC COVID-19 Tech Index finds business confidence in decline

Business confidence on IT spending is continuing to decline despite moves to ease economic lockdown, according to new research from IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2020
IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020
Supply Chain

IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020

PC and computing device shipments are set to drop 12.4% in 2020, says IDC, citing COVID-19's impact. Recovery is seen with a 1.3% CAGR over five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
Wearables market sees 29.7% growth, driven by hearables
Wearables

Wearables market sees 29.7% growth, driven by hearables

The growth in Q1 2020 was fuelled by new product launches from market leaders as well as increased perceived utility as people set up offices at home.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
DX spending set to grow in 2020 despite pandemic woes
Digital Transformation

DX spending set to grow in 2020 despite pandemic woes

New data from IDC predicts digital transformation spending will grow by 10.4% worldwide to an eye-watering US$1.3 trillion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
IDC names Accenture APAC Leader in pro security services
Managed Security Services Provider

IDC names Accenture APAC Leader in pro security services

Accenture was recognised as having one of the most comprehensive security advisory and security assessment offerings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
Ricoh named worldwide leader in high-speed inkjet by IDC MarketScape
Printing

Ricoh named worldwide leader in high-speed inkjet by IDC MarketScape

Ricoh has been named the global leader in high-speed inkjet by IDC MarketScape, lauding its R&D, customer-centric innovations, and sizeable install base.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
Xero named as a worldwide leader by IDC MarketScape
Fintech

Xero named as a worldwide leader by IDC MarketScape

Xero has been recognised as a global leader by IDC MarketScape for its robust cloud-enabled small business finance and accounting solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
IT buyer confidence plummets in US but slivers of hope seen in APAC
IT Budget

IT buyer confidence plummets in US but slivers of hope seen in APAC

US IT buyer confidence plunges amid COVID-19, but the Asia Pacific region shows faint signs of recovery, according to IDC's latest update.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
IDC: ANZ needs to implement more digital transformation tools
Construction

IDC: ANZ needs to implement more digital transformation tools

Data security, risk management and outdated technologies are the top challenges facing construction businesses in Australia and New Zealand, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Acronis makes remote work environments more secure; launches Acronis Cyber Protect
Data Analytics

Acronis makes remote work environments more secure; launches Acronis Cyber Protect

Acronis launches Acronis Cyber Protect to enhance security for remote workers, integrating backup, anti-malware, and management tools into one solution.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide
Cloud Services

IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide

IT spending to decline 5.1% to $2.25tn this year due to COVID-19 impact, but IT infrastructure spending to grow 4%, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market
Unified Communications

IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market

The semiconductor market, battered by trade disputes and COVID-19, sees no recovery in sight. IDC predicts a 4.2% decline in 2020 revenue.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend
Lenovo

Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend

IDC's research indicates that global shipments have fallen to 24.6 million units, down 18.1% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
COVID-19 intrusion further derails enterprise infrastructure market, says IDC
Supply Chain

COVID-19 intrusion further derails enterprise infrastructure market, says IDC

The ANZ enterprise infrastructure market, anticipated to grow by 3% in 2020, faces a 3% decline instead due to the COVID-19 crisis, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Accenture named Leader in managed security MarketScape
Cybersecurity

Accenture named Leader in managed security MarketScape

In IDC's Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services 2020 Vendor Assessment, Accenture was recognised for its approach to both industry and customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
IDC forecasts drop in IT spend across every industry in 2020
Health Technologies

IDC forecasts drop in IT spend across every industry in 2020

Global IT spending is set to drop 2.7% in 2020 due to COVID-19, with industries reliant on physical presence facing the steepest declines, reports IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
IDC: Growing trend of ANZ businesses outsourcing security
Partner Programmes

IDC: Growing trend of ANZ businesses outsourcing security

As organisations look to unify their security posture they are moving towards outsourced security models from more in-house or hybrid security approaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Opportunity awaits for tech spend despite COVID-19, says IDC
IT Budget

Opportunity awaits for tech spend despite COVID-19, says IDC

Despite declines in tech spending due to COVID-19, IDC notes potential for increased short-term investments in cloud, AI, and IoT as firms adapt.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020