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Global Stories

Analyst report stories

Worldwide Ethernet switch market on the rise with US$6 billion revenue

The worldwide Ethernet switch market surged to USD $6.29 billion in Q1 2018, growing 10.9%, with Asia/Pacific leading the rise.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Report

Why wearable device shipments slowed in Q1 2018

Wearable device shipments grew by only 1.2% in Q1 2018 as declines in basic wearables offset gains in smart wearables from brands like Apple and Fitbit.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Security Information and Event Management

RepKnight adds dark web monitoring to top 3 SIEM vendors

RepKnight has announced the integration of its BreachAlert dark web monitoring platform with Splunk, IBM QRadar, and LogRhythm.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018

Digital Signage

APAC smartphone market set for a downturn… before bouncing back

The global smartphone market declined in 2017 and IDC expects it to do the same this year before a resurgence of opportunities next year.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd Jun 2018

Gaming

Time to bin the traditional PC? IDC forecasts ongoing decline

Despite the bleak forecast, IDC assures there are actually several pockets of opportunities and growth like gaming & ultraslim notebooks.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Avaya adds enterprise-level UC capabilities to SMB solution

Avaya enhances IP Office with enterprise-level capabilities, integrating Avaya Equinox, call recording, and flexible cloud options for SMBs.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Exclusive interview: Interactive's Clint Seagrave on Polaris DC partnership

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Clint Seagrave director of data centre and business continuity for Interactive.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018

Apple

Gartner - Xiaomi up and Samsung down as smartphone market grows

Global smartphone sales return to growth with Xiaomi grabbing up sales to hit over 100% year over year improvement.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Health Technologies

Fujitsu releases three new D Series enterprise PC models

Fujitsu launches three new D Series enterprise PCs featuring Intel's latest processors and enhanced security, plus a 34.1-inch ultra-wide curved monitor.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Unified Communications

IM Showcase 2018 keynotes - Staring into NZ's future

Ingram Micro's 2018 Showcase invited some of the most forward-thinking minds from the IT industry to talk, and the future they painted is fascinating.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018

Google

Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war

Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Avaya named Leader in Contact Centre Infrastructure Magic Quadrant

Avaya has been recognized as a Leader in the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Centre Infrastructure for the 17th time.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018

EduTech

IDC - AR/VR next big sales opportunity in APAC

AR/VR products and services which have gained exceptional market momentum in 2018 and are expected to achieve a five-year CAGR of 68.5%.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018

Gaming

Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys

Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018

Wearables

Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth

Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018

Robotics

Accenture: Data is king in age of disruption

To survive and thrive, companies need to make the most of their data to see trends and act quickly, just as digital disruptors do.

By Suraj Sowki • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Risk & Compliance

NTT Security extends managed security footprint to cover India & the Philippines

NTT Security is taking two steps further into the Asia Pacific region with new expansion into India and the Philippines.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Risk & Compliance

Study: Focusing on risk aversion? It may be doing you more harm than good

A study carried out by Frost & Sullivan has highlighted the benefits associated with being an agile business, instead of a risk-averse one.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Analyst report stories

Smart Cities

Three Kiwi smart city projects shortlisted in IDC APAC Awards

Auckland City Council and Datacom have three projects between them that have been shortlisted as finalists in three of the 12 award categories.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018

Network Infrastructure

“Cream of the crop” – NZ CIO Awards finalists named

The annual CIO Awards that celebrate excellence in NZ's IT industry is approaching in June with the finalists now officially announced.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018