International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 61

Despite the ETS's introduction to promote green technology, IDC reports no uptick in sustainable tech investments in NZ.

Study reveals 83% of managers see IT as vital for innovation, yet a prominent misalignment exists within NZ firms, affecting project success.

ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

In 2012, tightening IT budgets will be the new standard, urges companies to innovate within confines, says IDC.

NZ retailers focus on self-checkout and mobile POS over biometrics for efficiency and customer experience, says IDC analyst Louise Francis.

Cisco vows smarter comms for NZ channel, with Kris Boyd leading a push for intelligent, clear, and precise partner interactions.

Samsung, Fuji Xerox and LED monitors have come out on top in three IDC reports on the New Zealand and Australian markets in Q3 2011.

Fuji Xerox triumphs in laser printer sales amid a 7% decline in the ANZ printer market, driven by aggressive price strategies.

HP still leads the pack, although analysts acknowledge 'PSG spin-off debacle' has hurt the company's reputation.

Printers offer a greater opportunity to enhance business productivity than many realise, says Carmel Mosser, general manager, Lexmark Australia and New Zealand.

Virtualisation in NZ set to leap from test phase to wide adoption, promising big opportunities for tech industry, says IDC analyst.

Despite economic hurdles, aggressive channel promotions push ANZ printer sales to a 10% year-on-year rise in Q2 2011.

The report says 1.8 million units were shipped in the second quarter of 2011, representing a 7% year-on-year improvement.

IDC's new app ensures CIOs are always informed with the latest ICT industry insights and data, directly on their iPads and iPhones.

SonicWALL will unveil its SuperMassive E10000 Series firewall at a Wellington event, with insights from experts on security challenges in the digital age.

Businesses are raising the stakes on disaster recovery. As cloud and virtualisation grow, resellers face challenges ensuring continuity in chaotic times.

IDC predicts servers will stay relevant in ANZ, despite flat growth till 2015 due to economic and disaster impacts.

Despite the rise of cloud computing, ANZ organisations are expected to continue investing in servers until at least 2015, according to IDC research.

IDC finds big NZ firms adopting virtual private clouds as a launchpad to broader public cloud use, amid evolving tech capabilities.

Microsoft aims to target SAP, Oracle and Salesforce.com in its biggest assault on the business software market yet.