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Asia Pacific a hotspot for robotics, says IDC

Asia Pacific's robotics spending surges, set to hit USD $93 billion in 2019, driven by manufacturing innovations and widespread adoption in diverse sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Windows

Windows to dominate detachable tablet market

Demand for detachable tablets is set to bolster Windows tablet play, with Windows devices expected to dominate the detachable market come 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Platform-as-a-Service

Half of all PaaS apps will be IoT-centric, says Gartner

The analyst firm says Platform as a Service utilisation is on the rise due the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Health Technologies

Cognitive computing proves to be huge disruptive force

Cognitive computing will drive digital transformation, with spending expected to reach $31.3bn in 2019, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Network Infrastructure

Lukewarm 2015 for WLAN market

The figures show enterprise WLAN revenues declined for Cisco, with Aruba-HP Enterprise performing just below the market for the fourth quarter.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016

Digital Transformation

Governments are digitally immature, Gartner finds

Government digital transformation hindered by skills shortage and organisational culture, says Gartner survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016

Internet of Things

Gartner: 2016 will be a very big year for IoT adoption

After plenty of hype, 2016 looks to be the year IoT moves mainstream for many industries, but demonstrating a ROI is still a challenge.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016

Partner Programmes

Security vendor expands presence in APAC

Exabeam, the cyber security company specialising in user behaviour analytics (UBA), is expanding its channel programme and presence in Asia Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016

Data Analytics

Database-as-a-Service a win-win for both providers and enterprises

New data management solutions are needed as data creation and processing increase, says Frost - Sullivan. Cloud-based DBaaS is becoming popular.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016

Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery: No longer just a 'nice to have'

According to Gartner, the average cost of business systems and network downtime is $5,600 per minute, which equates to $336,000 per hour.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Internet of Things

Top 5 Reasons IoT is different than conventional IT

IT and business are inextricably intertwined. Always have been. When IT systems stop — business stops, revenue stops, customer assistance stops.

By Drue Reeves • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Robotics

Robotics spending in APAC set to double

Asia-Pacific leads robotics revolution, with spending to soar as the technology underpins key industry transformations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

EduTech

Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education

Universities eye tech overhaul with Gartner's top 10 list, aiming to foster innovation and gain competitive edge in global education.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Digital Transformation

Biggest tech trends to impact NZ in 2016

IDC says IoT, cognitive computing, robotics, 3D printing, augmented/virtual reality and next gen security will accelerate DX in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Opinion

Data and analytic topics on the minds of CIOs

I had the good fortune to be present (and presenting) at our US CIO Leadership Forum in Phoenix, Arizona this week.

By Andrew White • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Cognitive systems

Cognitive systems: the next wave

Cognitive systems are the next wave of technology, transforming how consumers and enterprises work, according to researchers at IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Semiconductors

Top 10 Internet of Things technologies for 2017-2018

The Internet of Things will pose significant challenges for organisations due to the immaturity of technologies and lack of skills, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Robotics

Governments need to recognise the disruptive power of robots, IDC finds

The potential for machines to heighten safety, precision and efficiency within government services is huge, according to a new IDC report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Wearables

Wearables stepping up with bumper growth, where to next?

Wearables have taken a big step forward with triple digit growth in 2015, but 'me too' copycats won't cut it going forward.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Notebook

EXCLUSIVE: IDC NZ outlines the year ahead for PC market

The New Zealand PC market is expected to see a further decline this year, but that's not not necessarily all bad for the channel.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016