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HP / Canon / Epson drive strong large format printer growth...
HP

HP / Canon / Epson drive strong large format printer growth...

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'
Cybersecurity

Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'

Today's headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...
Social Media

Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...

The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
What's the future of IT vendor management...?
Risk & Compliance

What's the future of IT vendor management...?

Vendor management programs are evolving to capitalize on the value and innovation offered by vendors, while mitigating risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Gartner observes... Marketers, Cynics, and the #ALSIceBucketChallenge
Social Media

Gartner observes... Marketers, Cynics, and the #ALSIceBucketChallenge

The #ALSIceBucketChallenge has taken much of the social media world by storm, but not without generating blowback from critics and cynics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014
Mobility “fundamentally changing” the way NZ organisations do business
Cybersecurity

Mobility “fundamentally changing” the way NZ organisations do business

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014
Is the crowd missing from vast majority of crowd funding?
Crowdfunding

Is the crowd missing from vast majority of crowd funding?

What do you envision of when you think of a Crowd? I think of a place with the bustling energy of people moving to and fro in a flurry of activity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2014
IT leaders: 8 steps to build a compelling business case for social initiatives...
Information Communication & Technology

IT leaders: 8 steps to build a compelling business case for social initiatives...

Gartner outlines 8 vital steps for IT leaders to craft a winning case for social and collaboration software investments amidst rising complexities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
Software-Defined Networking gains ground as US$8 billion value nears
Network Infrastructure

Software-Defined Networking gains ground as US$8 billion value nears

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
CIOs start to taste the meringue and unload those pesky humans...
Unified Communications

CIOs start to taste the meringue and unload those pesky humans...

Cloud apps are usually available 99.9+%. Robots are available all but 4000+ hours per year. Human are unavailable 6,880 hours of every 8,760 hours.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
APAC Enterprise Mobility market set for fragmented future...
Bring Your Own Device

APAC Enterprise Mobility market set for fragmented future...

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
Phablets are so yesterday...
Apple

Phablets are so yesterday...

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
Is consumer 3D printing a decade away from mainstream adoption?
3D Printing

Is consumer 3D printing a decade away from mainstream adoption?

3D printing is still 5-10 years away from mainstream adoption, but business and medical applications are ahead of the curve.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2014
Six patterns of “wow-worthy” digital marketing…
Analyst report

Six patterns of “wow-worthy” digital marketing…

What makes digital marketing wow-worthy? Exceptional branded moments that remind us what great marketing is all about.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014
SMB buyers help drive storage market growth
Storage

SMB buyers help drive storage market growth

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2014
Why are enterprise mobile app development teams failing?
Wireless Networks

Why are enterprise mobile app development teams failing?

Traditional methods of desktop app development won't work for mobile apps due to device diversity & mobile-specific considerations, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2014
How the role of the CMO is changing...
Marketing

How the role of the CMO is changing...

The role of chief marketing technologist hasn't even reached its tenth anniversary. Yet it's already starting to change. Why?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2014
State of crowd funding 'very immature and highly fragmented'
Social Media

State of crowd funding 'very immature and highly fragmented'

The crowdfunding landscape remains in its infancy, marked by fragmentation and diverse models. Analyst Anthony J. Bradley explores this emerging sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2014

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