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IDC: Earwear and watches expected to drive wearables market
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Ear-worn devices and smartwatches are set to dominate the wearables market, which is forecast to reach 302.3 million units by 2023, according to IDC.
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Veritas launches enterprise data services platform
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
Veritas Technologies has launched the Enterprise Data Services Platform, powered by NetBackup 8.2, to simplify enterprise IT.
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Automation Anywhere partners with Microsoft to advance automation
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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rpa
The relationship includes multi-million dollar investment into the adoption of RPA and aims to make automation technology more accessible to global enterprises.
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Seven mistakes to avoid in blockchain projects – Gartner
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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blockchain
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analyst report
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banking-as-a-service
Blockchain's reality lags hype, with 89% of CIOs in early stages or not planning deployments, Gartner reports.
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Broadband access equipment revenue dips to $2.9B
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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uc
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telco
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cable
Global broadband access equipment revenue fell 2% Y/Y in 1Q 2019 to USD $2.9 billion, driven by a decrease in CCAP spending, reports Dell’Oro Group.
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Smartwatches drive wearables market, up 55%
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Ongoing demand fuels a strong growth trajectory for wearable devices in Q1 2019 with wrist-worn and ear-worn leading the market, according to IDC.
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Why 90% of current enterprise blockchain platforms will require replacement - Gartner
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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blockchain
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emerging technology
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analyst report
90% of enterprise blockchain platforms will need replacing by 2021 to stay competitive, according to Gartner. Fragmented market causing confusion for buyers.
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Gartner: smartphone sales still suffering
Thu, 30th May 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global smartphone sales fell 2.7% to 373 million units in Q1 2019, with declines in Australia and competitive tension affecting top brands, says Gartner.
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Only one in four Kiwis trust organisations to protect personal data
Mon, 27th May 2019
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digital transformation
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ai
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healthtech
Only 27% of New Zealanders believe their personal data is treated reliably by organisations offering digital services.
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How SUSE plans to help customers innovate, compete and grow
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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open source
SUSE introduces SUSE Enterprise Storage 6, its software-defined storage solution, offering enhanced cloud and data protection capabilities.
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Tech Data dives into analytics & IoT solution offerings
Thu, 9th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
This week, the company launched its Analytics and IoT solution factory, which expands on offerings available through its Cloud Solution Factory.
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Acronis opens up Cyber Platform after 16 years
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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software development
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acronis
After 16 years, Acronis opens its Cyber Platform, inviting third-party developers to enhance its cyber protection solutions and drive new revenue opportunities.
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Veeam reports double-digit Q1 growth
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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virtualisation
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dr
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multi-cloud
We are now focussed on an aggressive strategy to help businesses transition to cloud with Backup and Cloud Data Management solutions.
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Gartner: foldable phones could give device market new life
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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pc market
PC shipments are set to decline by 0.6% in 2019, while mobile phone market is expected to return to growth in 2020, according to Gartner.
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IDC: Smart home market only getting stronger
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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google
Smart speakers have moved into people’s homes and are ready to pay off as smart networks begin to spread throughout the household.
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Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
Augmented reality and virtual reality will rely on 5G to change the customer experience inside and outside retail stores.
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APAC manufacturing nearly at an AI tipping point
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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it in manufacturing
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data analytics
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martech
Soon, manufacturers who have not kept up with the advances in AI technologies will be vastly outstripped by those that have.
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Talend named a Gartner MQ leader for data quality tools
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Talend has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Data Quality tools for the second year running, underscoring its vision and execution.
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Traditional IT infrastructure spending surpasses cloud – for now
Fri, 29th Mar 2019
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Traditional IT infra spending surged past cloud in late 2018, despite cloud IT revenue growth hitting USD $16.8 billion. Will cloud reclaim the lead?.
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IDC: Innovative wearable use cases drive double-digit growth
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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wearables
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iot
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smart home
Wristbands are set to lose their dominance as hearables and industrial applications keep the wearables market moving forward.