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Citizen data science to skyrocket by 2019, says Gartner
Data Analytics

Citizen data science to skyrocket by 2019, says Gartner

By 2020, more than 40% of data science tasks will be automated, which means citizen data scientists will be able to use more information.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
Public datacenter spend to account for majority of $44 billion infrastructure spend
Hyperscale

Public datacenter spend to account for majority of $44 billion infrastructure spend

Total spending on IT infrastructure products for deployment in cloud environments is set to increase by 18.2% in 2017.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Equinix, Digital Realty, NTT streak ahead in colocation market
Hyperscale

Equinix, Digital Realty, NTT streak ahead in colocation market

Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT extended their colocation leadership last year, growing three times as much as the overall market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Vendor revenue from infrastructure on the up in 3Q16
Hyperscale

Vendor revenue from infrastructure on the up in 3Q16

Cloud IT infrastructure sales see 8.1% growth in Q3 2016, driven by increased revenue from server, storage, and Ethernet switch sales.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Robotics spending set to double, market to enjoy 'tremendous' growth
Robotics

Robotics spending set to double, market to enjoy 'tremendous' growth

Global spending on robotics and related services is set to double by 2020, with the Asia/Pacific region leading the way.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Enterprise wallets are opening for 'pragmatic' IoT deployments
Internet of Things

Enterprise wallets are opening for 'pragmatic' IoT deployments

UK firms embrace practical IoT solutions, with 90% planning to up spending despite ROI and security concerns, a 451 Research survey reveals.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Hyperscale data centre numbers soar to 300 as growth continues 'unabated'
Hyperscale

Hyperscale data centre numbers soar to 300 as growth continues 'unabated'

The number hyperscale data centers globally has surged past the 300 mark following a flurry of end of year data center openings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
IDC recognises trio of smarter datacenter infrastructure vendors as IDC Innovators
Hyperscale

IDC recognises trio of smarter datacenter infrastructure vendors as IDC Innovators

IDC has recognized OptiCool, Romonet, and Vigilent as innovators in the datacenter facility industry for their cooling and environment management solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
HP tackles weak printer firewalls through Managed Print Services updates
Cybersecurity

HP tackles weak printer firewalls through Managed Print Services updates

HP strengthens its Managed Print Services to protect businesses from cyberattacks in response to a rise in incidents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity
Risk & Compliance

Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity

Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030
Supply Chain

CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030

In 2030, the CIO becomes a pivotal strategist, reshaping executive relationships and steering companies' digital destiny.

By Kasey Panetta • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity
Hyperscale

What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity

Businesses eye leasing data centre excess, but Gartner warns of legal, financial risks before turning IT into colocation services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
What it takes to target new buyers of IT
Partner Programmes

What it takes to target new buyers of IT

IT providers face a daunting task as buying power shifts beyond IT departments, with new buyers dictating tech purchases, Gartner reveals.

By Susan Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Robot-as-a-Service? What next year will mean for robotics
Robotics

Robot-as-a-Service? What next year will mean for robotics

Robotics is set to disrupt business operations across industries as companies look to gain a competitive edge, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018
Notebook

Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018

Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
HPE leads declining server market, IDC says
Network Infrastructure

HPE leads declining server market, IDC says

Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC
Supply Chain

4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

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Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers
Wearables

Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers

Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016