International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 56

HP, Canon, and Epson buoy the large format printer market growth, recording a 5.3% increase in unit shipments in 2Q14.

Majority of New Zealand businesses investing in mobile solutions to improve customer experience, allocating high budget to mobility.

Software-defined networking (SDN) continues to gain ground within the broader enterprise and cloud service provider markets for data centre networking.

Asian countries are utilising enterprise mobility in different ways, leading to a fragmented market, according to IDC.

Tablets with voice calling outshine phablets in Asia, capturing over 25% market share as consumers seek all-in-one devices.

Australia's mobile services market experienced plateauing revenue and subscribers in 2013, according to a new IDC report.

SMB and SOHO purchases boost storage market, with a 1.5% increase in shipments reaching 17M units in Q2 2014, valuing at $1.5 billion.

Flash-based storage continues to move from being an expensive niche technology targeted at a few workloads to a more mainstream technology.

For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.

IT spending is set to improve in H2 2014, with a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, says IDC.

3D printing may be garnering all the headlines at the moment, but the news isn't bad for the rest of the printing sector either, Heather Wright discovers.

Smartphone sales hit a record 295.3m in Q2 2014, as demand for mobile computing soars, buoyed by cheap models and emerging markets.

Tablet market grows 11% in Q2 2014, but faces challenges as new players challenge Apple and Samsung's dominance.

New Zealand organizations embrace cloud technology, with 100% having a cloud budget forecast and 79% using 2-5 cloud services already.

Cyberoam and SnapperNet are offering discounts on security products to help New Zealand educational institutions.

PC market in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) declines 10% YoY in Q2 2014, impacted by economic slow down and large-screen smartphones in China.

Apple and IBM's new 'formidable' partnership sets to revolutionise enterprise mobility, with IBM selling Apple devices and developing iOS cloud services.

Asian Enterprise Applications market grew 5.1% in 2013, slower than previous year, due to cautious investment, says IDC.

AOC unveils its new Premium Product range, including 4K monitors, at a star-studded VIP movie night in Auckland, boosting its market leadership.

Global PC shipments decline at the slowest rate since 2012, boosted by business replacement and consumer interest.