Research Director stories - Page 44

Resellers in New Zealand must evolve to include cloud offerings or face the death of their business, warns Gartner's Michael Warrilow.

New Zealand security software spending rose 11.7% in 2013, beating the worldwide market increase of 4.9%, according to Gartner.

Global external disk storage market sees a 5.2% dip to $5.6bn in Q1 2014, with high-end demand plummeting by -25%, reveals IDC.

Worldwide software market forecasted to grow 5.9% in 2014, driven by Big Data and analytics and enterprise applications - IDC.

Government agencies around the world are facing pressure to cut IT budgets and services, according to a survey by Gartner.

CEOs lagging in understanding of digital business, with few mentioning it in annual reports. Organizations over-optimistic about achieving business change.

Post-M&A, companies must engage broadly to keep sales momentum, says Gartner, highlighting proactive strategies to prevent competitive disruption.

During the last decade, x86 server virtualisation has risen to become a dominant feature of the enterprise data centre.

Informa Telecoms and Media Research and Ovum have announced plans to merge and become the world's largest telecoms industry research firm.

Despite a decline in PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 6.9% growth in device shipments in 2014, driven by mobiles and tablets.

Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.

3D bioprinting's rapid advancement reignites ethics and control debates, as the printing of organs and tissue nears reality.

Gartner reveals, 51% of CIOs feel ill-prepared for the digital era, facing rapid changes and talent shortages in 2014's IT landscape.

Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.

Global mobile advertising spending is forecast to reach $18.0 billion in 2014, up from the estimated $13.1 billion in 2013.

Social networks are facing accusations of mishandling user data. It's time to give control back to consumers. @Gartner_inc.

Apple is not a retailer, says industry journal. While Apple's stores may be successful, they are fundamentally different from traditional retailers.

Exploring why IT risk interest is surging: Board members focus on cybersecurity, driven by lack of understanding and pressures to disclose.

Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.

Customers demand consistent pricing across all channels, warning retailers against underestimating their savvy shopping habits.