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Challenges remain for organisations and hybrid IT, analyst says

Colocation data centers offer a solution to businesses' hybrid cloud challenges, providing access to private and public resources, says Frost - Sullivan.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

Notebook

Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018

Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016

Network Infrastructure

HPE leads declining server market, IDC says

Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Hyperscale

What is the future of sales without sellers?

There is one startling development that is in its very early stages but is poised to make a huge impact across the industry.

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Notebook

PC market not dead yet: Decline slows as new designs boost demand

All hope is not dead for the PC market as the decline has slowed down, according to the latest statistics from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Tablets

The global device divide - PC or mobile?

Despite the mobile era, Gartner finds desktop PCs remain the top choice for work, while personal smartphones dominate over corporate-issued devices.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Supply Chain

4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

PC Market

India's demonetization slows down devices market

Indian demonetization slows down devices market, with cash dominating transactions, says IDC. Q4 2016 expected to contract.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016

Small Business

SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise

According to IDC, SMBs will spend USD $564 billion on IT in 2016, growing to USD $668 billion by 2020, to stay competitive against larger enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016

Fujitsu

Gartner dubs Fujitsu a visionary vendor in Magic Quadrant

Fujitsu named a top provider of end-to-end IoT solutions by Gartner, highlighting their extensive experience in the field.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016

PC Market

'Sluggish' India PC market held up by consumer spend, IDC reveals

India's PC market saw a 17.3% rise in Q3 2016 shipments, thanks to festive consumer spending, despite a 22.5% year-on-year decline, IDC reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016

Network Infrastructure

Networking to play large role at Gartner's Data Center Infrastructure & Operations Management Conference

Gartner announces its upcoming Data Center Infrastructure - Operations Management Conference in Las Vegas, featuring 16 networking sessions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016

IT Automation

Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says

In the APeJ region, IDC forecasts tech spending in manufacturing will hit USD $36 billion by 2020, driven by industrial automation and efficiency gains.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016