Research Director stories - Page 41

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.

From 'Selfie' to 'Airbnb': How social and tech trends are shaping our language, highlighting a shift towards hyper-personalization.

Digital health and fitness set to be the hottest sector in wearable computing this year, says research director at Gartner.

NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.

Symantec's new software propels data centres into the future, enabling them to adopt SSDs for 400% faster access to critical data.

The Internet of Things (IoT) will grow to 26 billion units installed in 2020, representing an almost 30-fold increase from 0.9 billion in 2009.

Acronis has revealed that Acronis Backup & Recovery 11.5 now delivers comprehensive protection for all environments and platforms for SMBs.

As the tech world goes virtual, Heather Wright polls some experts about their views on where resellers stand to gain the most.

Amid title inflation, companies now appoint CEOs per division or country, diluting the once singular role atop the corporate hierarchy.

NZ launches its first cyber security lab and a Master's degree at Waikato Uni, aiming to become a leading hub in the Asia/Pacific region.

Gartner reveals common pitfalls that lead to new tech product launch failures, emphasizing the vital role of sales channels.

Gartner advises embracing BYOD with open designs and flexible architecture, recognising it signals a vital shift in IT strategy, not just a trend.

Despite the hype surrounding smart watches, Gartner believes they are unlikely to be featured on many consumers' holiday wish lists this year.