Gartner stories - Page 105

Gartner unveils IT predictions, spotlighting economic risks and tech trends set to reshape business-driven solutions and CIO priorities beyond 2013.

Worldwide spending on big-data and cloud technology the reason behind increased spending within the industry says Gartner symposium.

As the world watched Felix Baumgartner's 24-mile skydive from the stratosphere on Sunday, the world shared their feelings through social media.

Microsoft's Windows 8 represents a bold risk aimed at keeping the tech giant relevant amidst the rise of smartphones and tablets, warns Gartner.

Confirming a view shared by TechDay over a month ago, research house Gartner is describing Microsoft's moves with Windows and Office as 'a big gamble'.

Global cloud services market set to reach over $109bn, led by BPaaS but with IaaS showing fastest growth, predicts Gartner.

PC shipments plummet across Asia Pacific, marking a significant shift towards mobile devices amid economic uncertainties.

New Zealand's PC market shines, recording growth in Q1 2012 amidst regional downtrend, as shown in IDC and Gartner reports.

UK's State of Flux acquires 10% of NZ's Marker Studio, eyeing growth in Europe via longstanding partnership and innovative tech potential.

NZ's IT outsourcing to see minimal growth due to fierce competition, says Gartner. Providers must innovate or stagnate, with growth set at just 1-1.5%.

Gartner predicts a 17.9% global rise in SaaS revenue to $14.5bn, with steady growth in New Zealand's mature market.

HP's Chief Technologist sees a future of less complex networks and data centers, with Virtual Application Networks leading the way.

CommVault and Microsoft enhance cloud storage with Simpana software and Azure, offering up to 62TB capacity for enterprises starting at $50,000.

Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.

Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.

Amidst the boom in virtualisation by businesses, the rush to adopt is often outpacing crucial security measures, posing long-term risks.

Programmes evolve with a focus on productivity and a shift towards EaaS, challenging partners to adapt or risk obsolescence.

Email security vendor TrustSphere is gearing up to tackle the Australian and New Zealand market; we explain the company's key product.

CIOs are leveraging tech for innovation rather than just organisation, despite tight budgets, according to a new Gartner survey of 2335 tech leaders.

NZ printer market sees $55M in Q2 2011, with an 8% rise by 2014 driven by inkjets, despite the digital shift and tablet impacts.