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Gartner: Snitching Snowden stalling tech enterprise innovation
Hyperscale

Gartner: Snitching Snowden stalling tech enterprise innovation

Edward Snowden's revelations prompt data residency debates, stalling tech innovation, says Gartner VP Carsten Casper.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
NZ IT spending tops $11 billion… Where's YOUR money at?
Hyperscale

NZ IT spending tops $11 billion… Where's YOUR money at?

New Zealand's IT spending to reach NZ$11.3bn this year, in line with global pace, with growth expected to pick up in 2015.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
Four types of CMOs... Which is in your business?
Customers

Four types of CMOs... Which is in your business?

A lot is said these days about the CMO's preparedness to navigate what is, even by most conservative measures, fairly extraordinary digital change.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2014
Microsoft is selling Office productivity in the cloud... Are you buying?
Microsoft

Microsoft is selling Office productivity in the cloud... Are you buying?

Microsoft has made it clear that the future of Office is in the cloud, with all significant innovations on Office 365.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2014
The Amazon Story: Don't worry we'll make it up with volume
Amazon

The Amazon Story: Don't worry we'll make it up with volume

Amazon unveils its Fire phone, but experts question its impact on competitive shopping, amidst continuous profit challenges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014
Enterprise: Importance of mobile app analytics
Software Development

Enterprise: Importance of mobile app analytics

Enterprises have embraced the use of mobile apps to engage with consumers and empower many of their employees.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
Security software market beats global rise as Kiwis keep spending
Cloud Access Security Broker

Security software market beats global rise as Kiwis keep spending

New Zealand security software spending rose 11.7% in 2013, beating the worldwide market increase of 4.9%, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
Storage goes under the knife... but is Plastic Surgery working?
Storage

Storage goes under the knife... but is Plastic Surgery working?

In a world where SDS attempts to cosmetically enhance storage solutions, the real beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
Endpoint protection platforms need to become more proactive
Endpoint Protection

Endpoint protection platforms need to become more proactive

Gartner study reveals 35% of EPP users hit by malware, urging a shift from reactive to proactive protection strategies for device safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Jun 2014
Gartner: Big Data needs a data-centric security eye
Data Analytics

Gartner: Big Data needs a data-centric security eye

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) should not treat big data security in isolation, but require policies that encompass all data silos if the.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014
Why leaked sleazy Snapchat emails should matter...
Snap

Why leaked sleazy Snapchat emails should matter...

Process the tentacles of this issue for a minute longer, and the recognition that what you've created and shared, regardless of application used, lives on.

By Julie Hopkins • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2014
Gartner: Google, EU Privacy ruling and Privacy
Data Privacy

Gartner: Google, EU Privacy ruling and Privacy

EU court ruling on Google privacy prompts concerns over increased personal data sharing for identity validation, says Gartner analyst.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Forget the budget, where does your IT funding come from?
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Forget the budget, where does your IT funding come from?

Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in Asia Pacific and Japan reported increases in IT budgets for 2014 that exceeded the global average.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2014
“Fogettaboutit” Google - Courts will make tech policy
Google

“Fogettaboutit” Google - Courts will make tech policy

European Court declares 'right to be forgotten,' forcing Google and others to allow data erasure requests, challenging the speed of tech laws.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2014
Do female CIOs raise IT budgets higher than males?
Information Communication & Technology

Do female CIOs raise IT budgets higher than males?

In 2014, female CIOs expect to increase their IT budgets 2.5 percent, whereas male CIOs report an average increase of 0.2 percent.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2014
Aussie CIOs raise concerns of a digital leadership vacuum
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Aussie CIOs raise concerns of a digital leadership vacuum

Australian IT leaders are facing challenges in digitalisation compared to their global counterparts, according to a survey by Gartner Executive Programs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 15th May 2014
Are Govt's under pressure to cut IT program budgets?
Government

Are Govt's under pressure to cut IT program budgets?

Government agencies around the world are facing pressure to cut IT budgets and services, according to a survey by Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 9th May 2014
NZ CRM revenue increase lags global figures
Customer Relationship Management

NZ CRM revenue increase lags global figures

New Zealand CRM software spend lags behind global growth, reaching $79m in 2013 compared to $20.4bn worldwide, according to Gartner.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 9th May 2014

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