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How many CEO's to screw in a lightbulb
Analyst report

How many CEO's to screw in a lightbulb

Amid title inflation, companies now appoint CEOs per division or country, diluting the once singular role atop the corporate hierarchy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2013
Gartner: “Every company is a technology company”
Information Communication & Technology

Gartner: “Every company is a technology company”

As more companies embrace technology, the line between tech and non-tech firms is becoming increasingly blurred.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013
SaaS vendors set to become legacy dinosaurs
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS vendors set to become legacy dinosaurs

Enterprise SaaS vendors face obsolescence as they resist the pay as you go model, risking becoming the new legacy dinosaurs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013
Gartner: How to maim - or kill - a new product
Analyst report

Gartner: How to maim - or kill - a new product

Gartner reveals common pitfalls that lead to new tech product launch failures, emphasizing the vital role of sales channels.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
Top 8 critical forces shaping Data Centre strategy
Hyperscale

Top 8 critical forces shaping Data Centre strategy

Gartner highlights 8 key forces shaping data centre strategy as organisations face changes in technology use and demand increased agility.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2013
Gartner: BYOD requires a broader approach
Cloud Services

Gartner: BYOD requires a broader approach

Gartner advises embracing BYOD with open designs and flexible architecture, recognising it signals a vital shift in IT strategy, not just a trend.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013
All I want for Xmas is anything but… a Smart Watch
Wearables

All I want for Xmas is anything but… a Smart Watch

Despite the hype surrounding smart watches, Gartner believes they are unlikely to be featured on many consumers' holiday wish lists this year.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
By 2017… your smartphone will be smarter than you
Apple

By 2017… your smartphone will be smarter than you

Smartphones to predict next moves & purchase based on user data, says Gartner. Smartphones will be smarter than humans by 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Cloud based security market to smash $3 billion mark by 2015…
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Cloud based security market to smash $3 billion mark by 2015…

Cloud-based security services set to soar to $3.1 billion by 2015, with encryption and IAM leading the surge, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2013
2014… beyond the Govt CIO and into the Chief Data Officer?
Government

2014… beyond the Govt CIO and into the Chief Data Officer?

The development and implementation of digital government strategies is putting the government CIO role under pressure, leading to the creation of new roles.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2013
IT spending high as “excited” industry embraces Digital World
Unified Communications

IT spending high as “excited” industry embraces Digital World

This results in every budget being an IT budget; every company being a technology company; every business becoming a digital leader; and every person.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013
IT security braces itself for perfect storm
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IT security braces itself for perfect storm

The Nexus of Forces is transforming the approach towards information security as new requirements are brought about by social, mobile, cloud and information.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2013
Gartner: Cloud computing will become bulk of IT spend by 2016
Private Cloud

Gartner: Cloud computing will become bulk of IT spend by 2016

By 2016, cloud computing is set to dominate IT spending, with Gartner predicting a shift towards hybrid models and significant enterprise adoption.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Oct 2013
Lower-priced models drive global device growth
Windows

Lower-priced models drive global device growth

Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
Will smart machines absorb millions of human jobs…?
Smart Machines

Will smart machines absorb millions of human jobs…?

Despite CEOs' scepticism, Gartner warns smart machines could reshape millions of jobs by 2020, challenging firms to adapt or fall behind.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2013
How to become “The Machiavellian CIO”
Information Communication & Technology

How to become “The Machiavellian CIO”

Gartner's new e-book reveals how CIOs can adopt Machiavellian tactics for success amid IT conflicts and leadership challenges.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2013
Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 2
Unified Communications

Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 2

Continuing from yesterday, Gartner has revealed its top predictions for IT organisations and IT users for 2014 and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2013
Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 1
Information Communication & Technology

Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 1

Gartner unveils top IT predictions for 2014 and beyond, highlighting the massive impact of digital revolution and smart tech on business and society.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013
Six in a row as global PC sales slow
Network Infrastructure

Six in a row as global PC sales slow

Global PC sales drop for a 6th quarter as consumers favour mobile devices, with shipments falling to an 8-year low, Gartner reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013