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Paying too much for telecoms
Gaming

Paying too much for telecoms

UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Gartner - Five steps to mainstream SDN success
Network Infrastructure

Gartner - Five steps to mainstream SDN success

Gartner outlines five key steps towards SDN success, aiming to mainstream the revolutionary networking approach for agility and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014
Gartner debunks 5 of the biggest data myths...
Data Analytics

Gartner debunks 5 of the biggest data myths...

Gartner shatters common data myths, offering clarity to IT leaders navigating big data's challenges and potential.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
Businesses set to suffer as lack of data centre skills hammer home
Hyperscale

Businesses set to suffer as lack of data centre skills hammer home

By 2016, 80% of major firms may be hindered by a lack of vital data centre skills, warns Gartner, urging a move towards Web-scale IT practices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?
Drones

Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?

In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...
Risk & Compliance

How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...

Gartner VP highlights struggle in conveying IT security's value to exec management, offering tips for effective communication.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope
Internet of Things

Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope

Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
NZ CIOs... Every budget is now an IT budget
IT Budget

NZ CIOs... Every budget is now an IT budget

CIOs must work with business executives & the CFO to ensure that IT is incorporated early in strategic planning and budget processes - Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
Gartner: Microsoft's portfolio... A 'formidable mix'
Microsoft

Gartner: Microsoft's portfolio... A 'formidable mix'

Gartner hails Microsoft's offerings as formidable, with a strong presence across multiple markets, showcasing the tech giant's widespread influence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
Data centre market to undergo 'dramatic change'... Four disruptive factors revealed
Data Analytics

Data centre market to undergo 'dramatic change'... Four disruptive factors revealed

Disruption in the data center market is predicted by Gartner as four main factors take hold, potentially driving major changes in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2014
Set your smartwatch... Apple triggers market explosion
Wearables

Set your smartwatch... Apple triggers market explosion

Apple Watch launch set to supercharge the smartwatch market, with Gartner predicting a wearable tech boom by 2016.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
Gartner: Enterprise spends big money on Big Data...
Data Analytics

Gartner: Enterprise spends big money on Big Data...

Gartner reveals a spike in big data investment with 73% of decision-makers exploring tech, marking a global surge in digital analytics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
Enterprise beware... 75% of mobile apps will fail basic security tests
Cybersecurity

Enterprise beware... 75% of mobile apps will fail basic security tests

More than 75% of mobile apps will fail security tests by 2015, leaving data vulnerable, says Gartner. #mobilesecurity #apps #Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2014
Gartner asks... Why are private clouds failing?
Private Cloud

Gartner asks... Why are private clouds failing?

Gartner reveals why private clouds are not meeting expectations, citing issues like focusing solely on operation and neglecting people.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014
CEO strategy: How many cloud places will consumers need?
Apple

CEO strategy: How many cloud places will consumers need?

Recently I took a photo of Copenhagen airport on a beautiful sunny morning, shortly after take-off. I used my phone of course...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2014
As CIOs look out at Wearables, what is it that they see?
Wearables

As CIOs look out at Wearables, what is it that they see?

CIOs peer into the future of wearables, pondering its blend of hype and potential in revolutionising health and tech sectors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2014
HP leads the way as worldwide server shipments nudge ahead
Network Infrastructure

HP leads the way as worldwide server shipments nudge ahead

Worldwide server shipments and revenue have grown modestly in Q2 2014, with some regions experiencing mixed results, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2014
Is Digital vs IT a generational leadership divide?
Information Communication & Technology

Is Digital vs IT a generational leadership divide?

Old guard CIOs accused of not embracing web-era thinking, sparking debate on if IT's leadership divide is generational.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2014
Market brands HP's 3D printing comments 'worrisome'...
Document Management

Market brands HP's 3D printing comments 'worrisome'...

HP's EVP, Martin Fink, flagged concerns on 3D printing's hype and tech issues, causing industry alarm. Critics argue many benefits are overlooked.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2014