Analyst report stories
The market segment of digital media is becoming much broader as new technologies create exciting market opportunities.
According to IDC's David Cannon, businesses are adopting unified communications (UC) due to its overall acceptance and ability to enhance productivity.
Unified Communications advances, transforming businesses and IT roles, as companies deploy cutting-edge tech to boost productivity and achieve goals.
Forrester Wave report ranks Microsoft Dynamics CRM as the top choice for mid and large sized firms, highlighting its flexibility and value.
Huawei secures 60% of China Mobile's IMS deployment contracts, reinforcing its market dominance and technical prowess across 19 provinces.
Red Hat's Max McLaren asserts their OS is the world's fastest growing, claiming 15-20% of the server market and surpassing Unix and Microsoft growth rates.
Businesses harnessing tech see major gains; analysts say it's key to saving time and money, boosting growth. Dive into how it works on page 28.
Seoul's IT execs reveal a 30% drop in handset exports, spotlighting the iPhone's rise and the shift towards a 'mobile me' culture.
Once the preserve of early adopters, VoIP is now a common form of voice delivery in the New Zealand workplace.
The enterprise applications software market in Asia Pacific bounces back with 15.4% growth in 2010, aided by new adoption and delivery models.
In defiance of recession, the wireless market thrives, fuelled by demand for better coverage and affordable broadband services.
By 2013, smartphones and enhanced phones will surpass PCs as the primary web access device, prompting websites to adapt to mobile formats.
HP climbs to the top as the leading server seller, overtaking IBM amidst buyers delaying purchases ahead of new releases.
Symantec introduces a new Protection Suite for SMBs, cutting the price by 40% to offer budget-friendly, comprehensive data security and recovery options.
Companies should be adopting new DDI services quicker than they currently are, says solutions provider, Infoblox.
The Asia-Pacific WAN market is projected to grow by 10%, reaching USD $13.3 billion by year-end, driven by regional expansion and data centre consolidation.
Konftel partners with Cackle to bring its audio conferencing technology to New Zealand, seeking more resellers to broaden its market reach.
The accessories and consumables market remains an exciting segment in terms of product offerings and potential for margin add-on.
New IDC report reveals ongoing struggle for New Zealand firms despite increased confidence, with IT services spending to hit NZD $3,329 million by 2014.
Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.