International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 26
IDC lowers cloud spending forecast amidst global slowdown
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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economic forecast
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analyst report
IDC has lowered its forecast for total cloud infrastructure spending for 2019 as the market enters a slowdown period.
Asia Pacific financial services firms embrace AI's benefits
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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ai
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Asia Pacific financial services firms are accelerating AI adoption for growth, with 52% already leveraging AI, outpacing other sectors, says a Microsoft study.
Steady growth for smart home devices, IDC says
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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smart home
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smart assistant
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analyst report
Global smart home device shipments to hit 815 million in 2019 with a 23.5% growth rate, projections show 1.39 billion units by 2023, according to IDC.
NZ traditional PC market returns to growth - for now
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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windows
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notebook
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pc market
New Zealand's traditional PC market sees a surprising 1.1% YoY growth in Q2 2019, recovering from an earlier decline, but challenges loom ahead.
IDC: Ethernet switch and router market show steady growth
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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network infrastructure
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cisco
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juniper networks
Latest IDC research shows that the Ethernet switch market grew 4.8% year over year, while the router market rose 3.4% in 2Q19.
IDC's Digital Transformation Awards recognise ANZ success
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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awards
IDC's inaugural DX Awards celebrate tech-driven successes across Australia and New Zealand, highlighting innovations in AI, blockchain, and analytics.
IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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notebook
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it budget
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economic forecast
Despite global uncertainty and trade wars, IDC forecasts ICT spending to hit USD $4.8 trillion by 2023, led by the commercial sector with a 5.1% CAGR.
IDC recognises PTC as leader in global industrial IoT platforms
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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iot
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iiot
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analyst report
PTC named leader in Industrial IoT platform market, according to IDC MarketScape report. ThingWorx platform at the core of PTC's technology portfolio.
ADTRAN explained in 3 minutes
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Founded in 1986, ADTRAN capitalised on AT&T's breakup to become a leader in telecommunications networking, with revenue peaking at USD $717 million in 2011.
IDC finds smartphone shipments up 6.5% from previous quarter
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
Smartphone shipments continue to decline worldwide, with China and the US experiencing sharp declines, but the market may be stabilising, says IDC.
5G Analyst's Views – from Hyping to Happening
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Gartner Analyst Ian Keene led a discussion about 'let's forget the 5G hype and see what is actually happening', read the summary.
Microsoft survey shows strong IoT adoption amongst enterprises
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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iot
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microsoft
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skills shortage
According to the report, 85% of those surveyed work in IoT adoption, with almost 75% working with projects in the planning stages.
IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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supply chain
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lenovo
The global PC market saw a surprising 4.7% growth in Q2 2019, as easing supply shortages and trade tensions boosted shipments, reports IDC.
Newcastle smart city initiatives win two IDC awards
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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smart cities
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iot
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wireless networks
Newcastle's smart city initiatives, featuring transport optimisation and urban innovation, have earned the city two prestigious IDC SCAPA awards.
Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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smart cities
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surveillance
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iot
New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
IDC names Cognizant Leader for AI services
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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uc
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martech
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ai
The MarketScape report praises the company's high-touch customer service approach, value for fee paid, and broad range of AI services and platforms.
IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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wearables
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healthtech
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apple
Smartwatches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70% of the 200 million wearables shipped by 2023.
New Zealand organisations' adoption of PaaS solutions is increasing – IDC
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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paas
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iaas
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cloud services
Public cloud services vendor revenue in New Zealand reaches $1.01bn in 2018, with software-as-a-service leading the way, according to IDC.
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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analyst report
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.
Cloud infrastructure revenue rises, despite spending drop
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
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it infrastructure
Despite a drop in cloud IT infrastructure spending, revenue surged to USD $14.5 billion in Q1 2019, led by Dell with a 17.8% market share.