Global Stories

Gartner: Strong revenue growth forecast for container management software and services

This is the first time Gartner has published a forecast for container management, in response to the increasing importance of the underlying technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ExtraHop listed as Representative Vendor in Gartner guide

Gartner's Market Guide for Network Detection and Response (NDR) has named ExtraHop as a Representative Vendor this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020

Data Analytics

Smarter, faster AI and X analytics: Gartner unveils top 10 AI trends for 2020

AI, augmented data management, and 'X analytics' are key tech trends for 2020, aiding post-pandemic recovery, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020

Health Technologies

Following COVID-19 employee wellbeing cannot be overstated, Gartner finds

Post-COVID-19, companies worldwide are ramping up investments in employee health and wellbeing, with 68% introducing new wellness benefits, Gartner reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020

Risk & Compliance

Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020

Analyst report

Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19

Gartner details a six-step framework CIOs must adopt for effective cost optimisation amid COVID-19, balancing potential savings with business impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020

Customer Relationship Management

What's new in the CRM CEC Magic Quadrant

Vendors added and upgraded, alongside the old reliables in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement Center.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020

Unified Communications

Cloud and remote working solutions bolster UC market

Cloud-based web conferencing spending to grow by 25% in 2020 due to global workplace restrictions, but growth to slow in 2021, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020

Public Cloud

Cognizant named Leader in Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for public cloud infrastructure and managed services

Cognizant recognized as a Leader by Gartner in its 2020 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020

Supply Chain

Global smartphone sales decline 20% due to COVID-19, Samsung, Huawei see double-digit declines

Smartphone sales plummeted by 20.2% in Q1 2020 due to COVID-19, with major Chinese manufacturers and Apple hit hard, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020

Notebook

Global device shipments to plummet by 13.6% in 2020

Gartner reveals a 13.6% decline in global shipments of devices in 2020, impacting mobile phones, tablets, and PCs as COVID-19 shifts economic priorities.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020

Application Performance Monitoring

SolarWinds Niche Player in app monitoring Magic Quadrant

Simplicity, visibility and solution synergy have put SolarWinds into the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020

Cloud Services

Gartner: Local IT spending to dip 6% in 2020

Australia's IT spending is projected to decline by 6% in 2020 due to COVID-19, equating to a reduction of approximately AUD $8.8 billion, per Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020

Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike top-rated in Peer Insights for endpoint protection

Has the highest rating among vendors in May 2020 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer' for Endpoint Detection and Response Solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Gartner updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world

The post-pandemic world will bring workplace change in terms of health support, remote working, gig workers, and employee tracking.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020

Artificial Intelligence

Gartner: Top five areas CIOs can use AI to combat COVID-19

Gartner has identified five areas where artificial intelligence can improve decision making for government and healthcare CIOs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Recruitment

Businesses slow recruitment during COVID-19 uncertainty

Virtual interviews are on the rise as 86% of organizations adopt new technology, but hiring is expected to decline, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020

IT Budget

Gartner: The eight actions CIOs must take to ensure financial survival during COVID-19

CIOs must take action to protect their IT organizations' cash flow during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Gartner. Survival will be the priority.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020

Network Infrastructure

How to deploy SD-WAN while maintaining business continuity

Enterprises race to adopt SD-WAN as cloud reliance surges, with Silver Peak's tailored solutions leading the surge.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020

DevOps

Only 8% of CFOs are factoring in a 'second wave' of COVID-19 into plans

Only 8% of CFOs are planning for a potential 'second wave' of COVID-19, research from Gartner reveals, sparking concerns about economic preparedness.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020