Africa stories - Page 38
Robotics spending set to double, market to enjoy 'tremendous' growth
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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supply chain
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healthtech
Global spending on robotics and related services is set to double by 2020, with the Asia/Pacific region leading the way.
TechnoBind increases distie network in India with new partnership
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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distributors
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seclore
TechnoBind partners with Seclore to expand business in India and meet growing demand for data-centric security solutions.
'Sophisticated' 3D printing market to soar on a global scale
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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analyst report
The global 3D printing market is predicted to reach $28.9bn in 2020, according to a report by analyst firm IDC.
UCWeb undergoes 'strategic change' with new GM appointment
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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uc
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partners
UCWeb has gone through what it calls a 'strategic' change in its business, and has now appointed a new general manager, Damon Xi.
Photo gallery: ShoreTel partners lift off for NASA space experience
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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connect nz
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viatek
Local ShoreTel partners have experienced a space odyssey at the Kennedy Space Center after winning the vendor's Great Rewards 2016 incentives program.
Photo gallery: Avaya engages partners and customers
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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uc
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Local partners and customers turned out for Avaya Engage in Dubai last week, where transformation - including that of Avaya - was a key focus.
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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retail
Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
DX is the new digital divide - so how do you avoid being caught?
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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avaya
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dubai
Digital transformation widens the business gap, with 'haves' lagging behind 'have mores', says Avaya's Abou-Ltaif at Dubai conference.
Global demand for data centers fuelling infrastructure market
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Large scale investments by global organisations set to fuel growth in APAC's data center network infrastructure market.
HPE leads declining server market, IDC says
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.
SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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it budget
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analyst report
According to IDC, SMBs will spend USD $564 billion on IT in 2016, growing to USD $668 billion by 2020, to stay competitive against larger enterprises.
Aus Gov gets serious about late payments, launches national inquiry
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has launched an inquiry into the late payment of small businesses.
Business and IT services revenues to hit the trillion dollar mark
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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cloud services
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it budget
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analyst report
IT and Business Services revenues to exceed $1tn in 2018, says IDC forecast, with Asia Pacific set to have highest growth rate.
Avnet expands into China with Western Digital distie agreement
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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western digital
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distributors
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet becomes key global distributor for HGST in China, offering a range of hard-disk drives and storage products.
Which vendor remains on top in shrinking global tablet market?
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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notebook
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mobility
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detachable
Apple and Samsung defy downward trend in global tablet market, with IDC reporting year-over-year decline of 14.7%.
Engagement and efficiency are the key drivers of IoT adoption
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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iot
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opinion
Ovum's ICT Enterprise Insights 2016/17 report shows a clear desire to use emerging Internet of Things technologies.
Global domination: AI and cognitive systems behind colossal revenue
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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fleet management
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ai
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healthtech
AI's surge towards a $47bn revenue landmark by 2020, reflecting its entrenchment in enterprise solutions globally.
Taking on the mob in Mafia III
Mon, 24th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mafia
Darren Price takes a trip back to 1968 to join Vietnam vet, Lincoln Clay as he clears house in 2K Games' Mafia 3.
PC vendors vying for position in declining market
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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notebook
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pc market
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analyst report
PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.
Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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mobility
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analyst report
Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.