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PC market back on the downslide, says IDC
Network Infrastructure

PC market back on the downslide, says IDC

New Zealand's traditional PC market saw an -8.3% YoY decline in Q1 2019, signalling a return to the downturn after two quarters of growth, reports IDC.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
IDC: NZ's PC market surprise growth will not last
Windows

IDC: NZ's PC market surprise growth will not last

Despite the growth witnessed at the end of 2018, IDC predicts that New Zealand's traditional PC market in 2019 will decline by -4.4% YoY.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Global Stories

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IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023
Notebook

IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023

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.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump
Network Infrastructure

IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump

The global PC market saw a surprising 4.7% growth in Q2 2019, as easing supply shortages and trade tensions boosted shipments, reports IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Outlook not great as PCD market set to continue its decline
Notebook

Outlook not great as PCD market set to continue its decline

Global personal computing device market to decline by 3% in 2019, with units reaching 392.5 million, according to IDC. #technology #PCs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Hands-on Review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone

iPhone XS Max review: A bezel-less 6.5-inch giant with stellar performance and battery life, but at a premium.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Apple brings 8-core processors to MacBook Pro
Endpoint Protection

Apple brings 8-core processors to MacBook Pro

The addition of 8th- and 9th-generation Intel Core processors will deliver 40% more performance than a 6-core Pro.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
How integrating AI into network monitoring drives efficiencies
Network Infrastructure

How integrating AI into network monitoring drives efficiencies

IT teams all around the world are spending a disproportionate amount diagnosing what are, realistically, straightforward problems.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Why Alexa and voice assistants are key to boosting network performance
Artificial Intelligence

Why Alexa and voice assistants are key to boosting network performance

Aerohive Networks integrates Amazon Alexa into its HiveManager to automate network management, leveraging AI and voice commands to boost performance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
AI & ML to power the future of enterprise networks
Network Infrastructure

AI & ML to power the future of enterprise networks

Aerohive's Alan Amrod shares the challenges of modern enterprise networks - as well the range of benefits that AI and ML are bringing.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
HP takes top spot from Lenovo in PC market
Network Infrastructure

HP takes top spot from Lenovo in PC market

In the worldwide PC market, global shipments were above expectations, reaching 58.5 million during the last quarter.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
Qubole announces expanded partnership with Google Cloud
Data Analytics

Qubole announces expanded partnership with Google Cloud

Qubole expands partnership with Google Cloud Platform, offering enterprise analytics service with unified workbench and collaborative tools.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019
No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation
Virtualisation

No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation

Unlike a typical data lake, there is no need to move data from where it lives when using data virtualisation, and this is a huge advantage over traditional ETL.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
Canalys: Not all doom and gloom for PC market
Network Infrastructure

Canalys: Not all doom and gloom for PC market

Pockets of growth, both in segments and geography, will persist, particularly in Asia Pacific, one of two regions to avoid shipment declines in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack
Malware

ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack

ASUS' genuine servers have been compromised in attack that has put hundreds of thousands of users at risk of malware infection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
HP extends laptop & workstation recall due to battery fire hazard
HP

HP extends laptop & workstation recall due to battery fire hazard

HP has extended its worldwide recall of several notebooks and mobile workstations due to the high risk of fire and burn hazards.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Personal computing market still falling with one exception
Gaming

Personal computing market still falling with one exception

The personal computing market is in decline, with unit shipments expected to drop 3.3% in 2019, except for detachable devices which see modest growth.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
Acer's new laptops for business and education
EduTech

Acer's new laptops for business and education

The TravelMate X514 is designed for business and commercial use, while the Chromebook Spin 13 aims for the growing classroom device market.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019