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Continual investment in IoT paying off for APAC
Internet of Things

Continual investment in IoT paying off for APAC

Organisations across the globe are continuing to invest in the hardware, software and services that enable IoT, and the market is reaping the benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
​​Opportunity abounds as enterprise look for help deploying AI
Artificial Intelligence

​​Opportunity abounds as enterprise look for help deploying AI

Smart machines are set to enter mainstream adoption by 2021, with large enterprises expected to make up 30% of adopters, according to new research from Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
IDC releases first ever tracker results for AR & VR headset market
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDC releases first ever tracker results for AR & VR headset market

IDC has forecasted a 108.3% CAGR over 5 years for the augmented and virtual reality headset market. AR headsets also predicted to gain momentum.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
IDC: Digital transformation to drive future change in APAC data centers
Hyperscale

IDC: Digital transformation to drive future change in APAC data centers

IDC predicts that by 2018, 35% of data-intensive businesses will adopt formal data center planning, sourcing, and governance.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
VR headsets off to a strong start, according to forecasts
Digital Signage

VR headsets off to a strong start, according to forecasts

In its 1st year of consumer shipments, virtually reality headsets have got off to a strong start with forecasts predicting 2 million units worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity
Risk & Compliance

Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity

Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030
Supply Chain

CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030

In 2030, the CIO becomes a pivotal strategist, reshaping executive relationships and steering companies' digital destiny.

By Kasey Panetta • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity
Hyperscale

What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity

Businesses eye leasing data centre excess, but Gartner warns of legal, financial risks before turning IT into colocation services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
5 types of workers to drive the digital workplace
Workplace

5 types of workers to drive the digital workplace

As digital workplaces evolve, Gartner identifies five worker types – Engineers, Mavericks, Pilots, Caretakers, Navigators – each crucial for future success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
What it takes to target new buyers of IT
Partner Programmes

What it takes to target new buyers of IT

IT providers face a daunting task as buying power shifts beyond IT departments, with new buyers dictating tech purchases, Gartner reveals.

By Susan Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Robot-as-a-Service? What next year will mean for robotics
Robotics

Robot-as-a-Service? What next year will mean for robotics

Robotics is set to disrupt business operations across industries as companies look to gain a competitive edge, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Gartner on the challenges of artificial intelligence
Data Analytics

Gartner on the challenges of artificial intelligence

If you don't own the data or rights to that data, no amount of fancy algorithm or application will win. You need access to the vastness & variety.

By Andrew White • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Analyst report stories

SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!
Malware

SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!

New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Kiwi cybersecurity in 2016.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Detachables: Apple pushes Microsoft out of top spot
Microsoft

Detachables: Apple pushes Microsoft out of top spot

Apple has surged to the top of the detachable market in New Zealand, pushing Microsoft into second, according to IDC New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Schneider Electric top of the data centers in Gartner Magic Quadrant
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric top of the data centers in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Schneider Electric named leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for DCIM tools for third time. StruxureWare for Data Centers recognised for efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Spark is in but Alcatel is out: NZ's top five smartphone vendors reshuffled
Samsung

Spark is in but Alcatel is out: NZ's top five smartphone vendors reshuffled

Spark has edged out Alcatel from the top five vendors in the New Zealand smartphone market, according IDC's latest smartphone shipment stats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Gartner: Improve national security through technology
Cybersecurity

Gartner: Improve national security through technology

Australia was one of the first countries to implement SmartGate technology in 2007, but Mr. Brugeaud said the country has fallen behind.

By Susan Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers
Wearables

Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers

Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016