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Data centres set to shrink by 40%
Hyperscale

Data centres set to shrink by 40%

Gartner predicts a 40% reduction in data centre size by 2018 due to smarter designs, green IT pressures, density optimisation, and cloud computing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2011
No Microsoft tablet until 2012
Microsoft

No Microsoft tablet until 2012

Microsoft to miss the 2011 tablet craze, plans Windows rival for Apple and Google in 2012, says Business Week.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2011
IBM hails breakthroughs in cloud, virtualisation
Virtualisation

IBM hails breakthroughs in cloud, virtualisation

IBM ushers in a new era of efficiency with its cloud and virtualisation innovations, aiming to transform IT economics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2011
PC demand to drop in the face of iPad 2
Apple

PC demand to drop in the face of iPad 2

iPad and other tablets will redefine the PC's position following a loss in consumer enthusiasm for mobile PCs, says analysts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2011
Business intelligence market to grow in 2011
Data Analytics

Business intelligence market to grow in 2011

Gartner forecasts a 9.7% growth in the business intelligence market to $10.8bn in 2011, driven by demand for smarter decision-making tools.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2011
Does cloud make WAN optimisation redundant?
Unified Communications

Does cloud make WAN optimisation redundant?

Cloud computing surges in popularity, but experts affirm WAN optimisation is crucial now more than ever for closing the branch office gap.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Fake Cloud vs True Cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Fake Cloud vs True Cloud

Recognising the differences between true cloud solutions and cloudwashed hosted software is crucial for CIOs to avoid costly and inefficient investments.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
New channel appointments - Feb 2011
Disaster Recovery

New channel appointments - Feb 2011

In Feb 2011, Connector Systems, HTC, and Acronis made key appointments. Rhys Taylor, Jeremy Matthews, and Karl Sice join to fuel business growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 20th Feb 2011
IDC: RBI open concerns valid
Unified Communications

IDC: RBI open concerns valid

Lack of details on the true openness of Telecom and Vodafone's RBI project is making informed debate difficult.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2011
5 enterprise software trends for 2011
Data Analytics

5 enterprise software trends for 2011

Business intelligence, collaboration, content management, social software and supply chain management will be 2011's major trends, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2011
Point of sale innovation
Unified Communications

Point of sale innovation

Innovations in POS technology revolutionize retail, catering to consumer demands for speed and convenience, reshaping shopping experiences.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
New-breed “Social CRM”
Customer Relationship Management

New-breed “Social CRM”

Social CRM revolutionises customer engagement, blending traditional CRM with social media to foster relationships and boost loyalty.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
When ERP and CRM meet
Customer Relationship Management

When ERP and CRM meet

NZ's SMEs lead the shift towards integrating ERP and CRM solutions, leveraging cloud tech for growth and competitive edge.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Gartner: App revenue to grow 1000%
Unified Communications

Gartner: App revenue to grow 1000%

By 2015 revenue from mobile apps will reach $58 billion, but apps will have to grow up and deliver better experiences along the way.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2011
All-star cloud summit planned for Auckland - Updated
Microsoft

All-star cloud summit planned for Auckland - Updated

Event to feature Microsoft and Gartner speakers from New Zealand and around the Asia Pacific region - registration now live.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Analyst report stories

PlayStation 3 delivers NZ's 'strongest platform' results in 2010
Gaming

PlayStation 3 delivers NZ's 'strongest platform' results in 2010

Despite Xbox's holiday lead, PlayStation 3 named NZ's top platform in 2010, dominating in sales and growth, says Sony.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
Xbox NZ posts record year
Gaming

Xbox NZ posts record year

Xbox NZ celebrates record-breaking year, dominating the 2010 holiday season with a 14% sales surge and a significant rise in LIVE subscribers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
$158M in NZ gaming sales for 2010
Gaming

$158M in NZ gaming sales for 2010

Market researchers report a 7% decline in New Zealand sales for the interactive games and entertainment category for 2010.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2011