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VoIP and employee productivity
Unified Communications

VoIP and employee productivity

A strong unified communications system using VoIP can be used to make employees more productive by aiding mobility and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
Are private clouds becoming obsolete?
Private Cloud

Are private clouds becoming obsolete?

Gartner analyst challenges the 'obsolescence' of private clouds amidst rising public cloud adoption, citing security and bespoke needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
3D printing market set to explode
3D Printing

3D printing market set to explode

3D printing's boom predicted as market surges to £3.8 billion by 2015, with industry analysts forecasting a stellar 44% CAGR through to 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1
Network Infrastructure

Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1

PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren't looking much better.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Integrated infrastructure market surges into billion dollar territory
HP

Integrated infrastructure market surges into billion dollar territory

The integrated infrastructure and platform market 'surged' past the US$1 billion mark in 2014 and continues to rapidly expand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Aussie IT spend bucks global downward trend
IT Budget

Aussie IT spend bucks global downward trend

Australian IT investment defies global slide, with a forecasted 4.2% rise reaching AU$78.7bn amid a worldwide decline.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
ANZ in top 3 for most mature IoT market
Internet of Things

ANZ in top 3 for most mature IoT market

The Internet of Things market is headed for strong growth, with the number of connected units set to increase from 3.1 billion to 8.6 billion by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Kiwi IT spend to buck global downturn
IT Budget

Kiwi IT spend to buck global downturn

New Zealand spend on IT products is expected to increase this year, bucking a worldwide trend which sees IT spending shrinking.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Gartner recognises ANZ's Resolve as 'visionary'
Resolve Technology

Gartner recognises ANZ's Resolve as 'visionary'

Resolve's CloudBase product, Eccentex's Dynamic Case Management Framework 2.0, has been recognised as a Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
The big guns: $895b spent on tech
IT Budget

The big guns: $895b spent on tech

The world's largest companies spent $895b on technology in 2014, with 9 out of 10 increasing IT spending from the previous year, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
IDC predicts aggressive adoption of smart building technology
Power / Energy

IDC predicts aggressive adoption of smart building technology

Smart building technology is expected to grow from $6.3 billion in 2014 to $17.4 billion in 2019 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Devices market grows, driven by mobile phones sales
PC Hardware

Devices market grows, driven by mobile phones sales

Devices shipments are set to grow in the Asia Pacific region, driven by sales of mobile phones and ultramobiles, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs
Modernisation

A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs

Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
App developers urged to stay relevant in mature market
Apple

App developers urged to stay relevant in mature market

Mobile app adoption is maturing, and app providers need to focus on retention strategies to ensure relevance in the marketplace, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC
Wearables

Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC

The wearables market continues to grow at a rapid rate in 2015, driven by new vendors, end-user awareness and new devices such as the Apple Watch.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Gartner names MuleSoft as Magic Quadrant leader
Platform-as-a-Service

Gartner names MuleSoft as Magic Quadrant leader

MuleSoft has announced its position as a Leader in Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service for the second year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Oracle leading as vendor revenue grows in integrated systems market
HP

Oracle leading as vendor revenue grows in integrated systems market

IDC:The industry saw competitive dynamics shift with major vendors forming new partnerships. This is sure to set a new competitive landscape for 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
IDC: Smartphones to dominate connected device future
Notebook

IDC: Smartphones to dominate connected device future

By 2019, smartphones set to claim a dominant 77.7% market share in the realm of smart connected devices, leaving PCs and tablets trailing, reveals IDC.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
World Week Ahead: Equities to extend rally
US Federal Reserve

World Week Ahead: Equities to extend rally

A flurry of US economic data including on housing, manufacturing, inflation and GDP will determine the timing of a Fed Reserve interest rate increase.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015