Global Stories

Does any business know the identity of 'Things' for the Internet of Things?

It is amusing to see the marketing currently attempted by using an offshoot of the phrase 'Internet of Things'.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014

Gartner: Beware of the Data Lake Fallacy...

Gartner warns against the data lake hype, highlighting risks from lack of governance to security concerns in the information management sphere.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

Data Analytics

1, 2, 3, No! - Don't get lost in questionable numbers...

In a world obsessed with numbers, Carol Rozwell cautions against blindly trusting statistics without understanding their context and actionability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2014

Apple

Flaming hot iPhone 6 to “set the world on fire”

Analyst Gartner predicts Apple's iPhone 6 will “set the world on fire” and dominate the market, with demand for a larger screen also driving sales.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2014

Data Analytics

What will the new world look like after Big Data changes it?

We like to think that IT is cranking out new technology faster and faster—but it isn't. It's twenty years or bust....

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Digital Transformation

Tired of the digital transformation? Here's how to avoid it...

Feeling overwhelmed by relentless digital change? Learn ways to beat change fatigue and share the load more efficiently.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2014

3D Printing

Hype in 3D Printing? Absolutely… but some maturity, too

3D printing, once a hype, now shows maturity and is set to revolutionize from retail to aerospace, despite early sensationalised fears.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014

DevOps

Employees don't stop being consumers at work... CEOs must digitalise

CEOs urged to embrace digitalisation, blending consumer savvy with work efficiency for a transformative business consumer approach.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

Internet of Things

CEOs take note... It's an Internet of Products too

The Internet of Things is a curious name for what happens when objects other than computers, start to become electronically networked.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

Microsoft

Gartner: Microsoft turns the 'Scope on SaaS...

Microsoft launches a tool to tackle the surge of ungoverned SaaS apps in businesses, promising enhanced control and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014

Gaming

Chips are up as iPhone drives strong semiconductor market growth

Semiconductor revenue is set to reach $336bn in 2014, up 6.7% from 2013, thanks to growth in many chip types and applications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014

Analyst report

CIOs... Why people matter in Digital Business...

A successful digital business requires transformational change in the culture, mindset and workforce capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014

Analyst report

Gartner asks… What's your company's “Personality Type”?

Gartner explores the notion that just as individuals have personality types, so too may companies. What traits define your organisation?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2014

Risk & Compliance

2015... the year of the Digital Risk Officer?

By 2015, over half of CEOs will introduce a senior digital leader, marking the rise of Digital Risk Officers to navigate new digital business risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014

Microsoft

Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline

Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014

Data Loss Prevention

The industry asks... Why no security analytics market?

There is no such thing as a 'security analytics market,' says Gartner analyst. No common features, capabilities, or competitive dynamics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014

Risk & Compliance

Gartner: Top 3 reasons why Govt tech projects fail...

Over the last few years, we have seen an increasing number of high profile government IT projects end in spectacular failure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014

Hyperscale

EMC / Vocus / Gartner - The NZ data centre discussion...

Data center management needs to keep up with evolving technology, says Gartner. Traditional IT infrastructure skills no longer suffice.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2014

Social Media

Stop counting clicks... start measuring conversion

A recent ANA study reveals 87% of brands still depend on clickthroughs to measure social media success, but it's conversions that truly show business value.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Amazon

Amazon advances the 3D printing market... or does it?

Amazon dips a toe in 3D printing with a personalised product store, but will it revolutionise the market? Early signs suggest not yet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014