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Cloud-only policies to become the norm, hybrid to dominate
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Cloud-only policies to become the norm, hybrid to dominate

More and more companies are adopting cloud-only policies, with Gartner predicting that by 2020 they will be the norm.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Netflix still keeping mum about ratings
Digital Entertainment

Netflix still keeping mum about ratings

Netflix maintains a code of silence around it's data, occasionally teasing the entertainment industry with snippets of information.

By Robin Lake • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Enterprise spend on mobile app development remains low
Cloud Services

Enterprise spend on mobile app development remains low

Enterprises keep tight rein on mobile app budgets, with Gartner reporting a mere 10% allocation despite growing demand and development pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Penta Security Systems named Frost & Sullivan Cyber Security Vendor of the Year
Cybersecurity

Penta Security Systems named Frost & Sullivan Cyber Security Vendor of the Year

APAC market leader Penta Security Systems has been awarded the title of Frost & Sullivan Asian Cyber Security Vendor of the Year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Digital transformation driving ANZ spending on BPM
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation driving ANZ spending on BPM

Spending on business process management in Australia and New Zealand is set to rise as digital transformation drives interest in BPM platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
'Sizeable' growth opportunities in Australian data centre market
Hyperscale

'Sizeable' growth opportunities in Australian data centre market

Sizeable growth opportunities will see the Australian data centre services market reach reach A$2.055 billion by 2021, according to Frost & Sullivan.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Design thinking lies at the corner of risk management and innovation
Digital Transformation

Design thinking lies at the corner of risk management and innovation

Right now, businesses of all shapes and sizes are struggling to find the next disruptive, digital idea that will lead to exponential growth & profits.

By John Wheeler • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Who made the cut: Gartner's Magic Quadrant 2016
DevOps

Who made the cut: Gartner's Magic Quadrant 2016

Gartner's Magic Quadrant has been the benchmark for companies within the IT industry, as it recognises some of the best providers and vendors.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
IT spend in APAC banking and security industries to reach $22 billion
IT Budget

IT spend in APAC banking and security industries to reach $22 billion

Increased IT spending is expected in the banking and security industries across mature Asia Pacific countries including Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Five technologies ready to disrupt your business
Internet of Things

Five technologies ready to disrupt your business

Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Global PBBA market sees solid start for 2016
Disaster Recovery

Global PBBA market sees solid start for 2016

The purpose-built backup appliance market records solid growth for the first quarter of 2016, with EMC, HPE and and IBM leading the pack.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Big Data and Analytics readiness: APAC 'mature'
Data Analytics

Big Data and Analytics readiness: APAC 'mature'

APAC organisations in the Asia Pacific region are progressing rapidly in their readiness for Big Data and Analytics, according to analyst firm IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Gartner picks top 10 information security technologies for 2016
DevOps

Gartner picks top 10 information security technologies for 2016

What are the top technologies for information security in 2016? Gartner has announced the top 10 technology trends and their effects.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016
Wearables' steady growth will reach 213.6 million shipments by 2020
Analyst report

Wearables' steady growth will reach 213.6 million shipments by 2020

IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker forecasts continued growth in wearables: 213.6 million unit shipments by 2020.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
Commvault recognised for data center backup and recovery
Storage

Commvault recognised for data center backup and recovery

Commvault secures top spot in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for 6th year, leading in backup and recovery solutions for data centres.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Microsoft targets mother of all professional people master data with LinkedIn buy
Microsoft

Microsoft targets mother of all professional people master data with LinkedIn buy

So you saw the announcement: Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for over $26bn. Our team were contemplating the meaning of the deal.

By Andrew White • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
The first Gartner Tech Growth and Innovation conference is over - a recap
Opinion

The first Gartner Tech Growth and Innovation conference is over - a recap

Last week, I had the privilege to be conference chair for the Gartner Tech Growth and Innovation conference, which was a great success.

By Hank Barnes • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
NZ tablet shipments down despite 'colossal' detachables growth
Unified Communications

NZ tablet shipments down despite 'colossal' detachables growth

NZ tablet market wobbles as slate sales slide, but detachable varieties soar with a sharp 142% growth, IDC reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Why is Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) so difficult to get right?
Mobility

Why is Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) so difficult to get right?

Does EMM have to be so difficult? This is a question that bothers me very much, every single day. I mean from the perspective of the customer.

By Manjunath Bhat • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016