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New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down

Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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New statistics from IDC show that despite Samsung's Galaxy Note7 being removed from the market, this has had no effect on global smartphone shipments.
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Global domination: AI and cognitive systems behind colossal revenue

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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AI's surge towards a $47bn revenue landmark by 2020, reflecting its entrenchment in enterprise solutions globally.
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OEMs in danger of 'failing' healthcare by ignoring medical device security, research finds

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Healthcare cybersecurity spending is expected to reach $5.5 billion by 2016. However, only $390 million of that will help secure medical devices.
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PC vendors vying for position in declining market

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.
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Growth in device shipments not returning any time soon

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Global combined device shipments are set to decline for the second year in a row, according to a forecast by Gartner.
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DDoS attacks are 'no longer isolated events'

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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34% of cyberattacks in APAC involved ransomware and malware, according to Neustar. DDoS attacks can cause significant damage to organisations.
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Cloud IT infrastructure revenue surges ahead of renewed hyperscale growth

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Cloud IT infrastructure sales leap by 14.5% to $7.7bn, fuelling the tech sector as IDC forecasts a bullish second half for hyperscale growth.
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“How can I help?” Global spending on VPA-enabled wireless speakers to top $2b by 2020

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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As we continue to make rapid advances in technological innovation, people worldwide have been rapidly embracing the virtual personal assistant (VPA).
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Big Data investment is up, for how long?

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Big data investments rise but show signs of contracting, with fewer companies planning to invest in the next two years - Gartner survey.
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Hesitations over public cloud adoption creates channel opportunity

Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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Savings from adopting the cloud driving growth of the public cloud services market, set to reach $208.6m this year. #CloudComputing #Gartner.
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PC market not looking great, experts warn

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Competition from other devices and longer device life have been the root causes of slower growth, according to IDC.
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Worldwide tablet shipments set to Rebound in 2018, says IDC

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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IDC predicts the decline of the worldwide tablet market will continue for the rest of 2016, with year-over-year growth at an all-time low.
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Blockchain & smart robots among 'future success' technologies

Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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Gartner reveals three key tech trends for competitive advantage: immersive experiences, smart machines, and the platform revolution.
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Exclusive: Gartner outlines the new local reseller role in a world of cloud

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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When your customer wants IaaS, what's a reseller to do? Gartner outlines how local resellers can maximise their returns when customers go cloud.
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Exclusive: Gartner outlines local SDN and software defined storage opportunities

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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naas
Half of organisations plan to deploy SDN within two years, opening the doors to a new growth market for ANZ resellers, Gartner says.
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Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and Google widen gap on cloud rivals

Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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Global reach is helping Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and Google stretch their lead in the cloud market. So who else is winning in the market?.
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Android and the detachable market: 'Very interesting times' ahead says IDC

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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IDC says tablet sales are continuing to slide as both enterprises and consumers seek 'more productive' form factors, so where does that leave Android?.
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Australian researchers develop graphical modelling for the combat zone

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Advanced computing techniques are being used to help the Australian military understand combat situations using modelling & simulations.
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Gartner's tips for significant savings on software spend

Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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Gartner reveals keys to slashing IT costs: streamline software setups, recycle licenses, and deploy SAM tools.
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Acronis innovation puts businesses back in the control room

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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storage
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cloud storage
Acronis launches hybrid cloud data protection solutions for businesses, giving more control over backups and storage.