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Gartner's seven unexpected digital disruptions
Quantum Computing

Gartner's seven unexpected digital disruptions

CIOs always need to be on the lookout for the next wave of technology. Gartner has outlined seven tech trends that we should keep an eye on.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018
Growing spend on data centre systems could be short-lived
Software-as-a-Service

Growing spend on data centre systems could be short-lived

Gartner's data reveals total global IT spending will continue to grow in 2019, with some sectors doing better than others.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018
Gartner's 7 steps for agile marketing
DevOps

Gartner's 7 steps for agile marketing

Gartner urges marketing leaders to adopt new, collaborative leadership styles in order to successfully lead agile teams.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018
Gartner's top tips to keep relevant in the face of change
Internet of Things

Gartner's top tips to keep relevant in the face of change

Gartner predicts that AI projects will remain alchemy, face recognition will reduce missing people, and social media scandals will have little impact.

By Ben Moore • 7 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018
Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019
Unified Communications

Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019

Gartner has released a list of what it sees as the most important strategic tech trends to be aware of in the quickly upcoming year.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Why the term 'VAR' no longer makes sense
Partner Programmes

Why the term 'VAR' no longer makes sense

A Gartner expert weighs in on VAR consolidation and muses over whether the term 'value-added reseller' still has any relevance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Gartner - 70% of AI for digital commerce projects succeed
Marketing Technologies

Gartner - 70% of AI for digital commerce projects succeed

As AI adoption continues to grow, a recent Gartner survey shows that in digital commerce organisation projects are succeeding at a massive rate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Gartner - APAC PC shipments showing growth
Network Infrastructure

Gartner - APAC PC shipments showing growth

Amid global stability, Asia Pacific and Japan PC shipments rose in Q3 2018, driven by corporate demand for Windows 10 upgrades, reports Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Digital transformation is no pain no gain
Customer Relationship Management

Digital transformation is no pain no gain

Everyone craves the agility and innovation (among other things) that digital transformation promises, but how many are willing to take the risk?.

By Augie Ray • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
Commercial SaaS platforms on the rise in APAC
Software-as-a-Service

Commercial SaaS platforms on the rise in APAC

Linius launches Software-as-a-Service platform, Linius Video Services, making its video virtualisation technology commercially available.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Three CX myths to avoid, according to Gartner
EduTech

Three CX myths to avoid, according to Gartner

Gartner's research has shown that three of the most common pieces of advice on customer experience could actually be holding back your RoI.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Gartner names Sophos leader in Unified Threat Management
Firewalls

Gartner names Sophos leader in Unified Threat Management

Sophos has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management (SMB Multifunction Firewalls).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
Gartner: Why 28% of key enterprise IT spending will shift to cloud by 2022
Cloud Services

Gartner: Why 28% of key enterprise IT spending will shift to cloud by 2022

Growth in enterprise IT spending on cloud-based offerings will be faster than growth in traditional, non-cloud IT offerings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
90% of organisations to demand IaaS & PaaS from same provider
Platform-as-a-Service

90% of organisations to demand IaaS & PaaS from same provider

Gartner predicts 90% of organisations will seek integrated IaaS and PaaS by 2022, driving substantial growth in the cloud services market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Sep 2018
The truth behind your tech's 'end-of-life' dates
Analyst report

The truth behind your tech's 'end-of-life' dates

When it comes time to upgrade or migrate, it is proven that a third-party maintenance partner can save you time, money and hassle.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2018
Service providers must act now to stay relevant in a cloud-first world
Partner Programmes

Service providers must act now to stay relevant in a cloud-first world

Gartner says if the majority of providers don't act now, in five year's time 75 percent of today's IT service providers will become irrelevant.

By Rene Buest • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
Gartner Hype Cycle: Five technology trends critical to business longevity
Semiconductors

Gartner Hype Cycle: Five technology trends critical to business longevity

The Gartner Hype Cycle 2018 highlights five emerging technology trends, including democratised AI and DIY biohacking, crucial for future business success.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Mobile management's meteoric rise – and its top vendors
Mobile Mentor

Mobile management's meteoric rise – and its top vendors

Mobile device management has skyrocketed as businesses seek aid in their mobility strategies - here's Mobile Mentor's insights and advice.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
ASG commended in Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata management solutions
Supply Chain

ASG commended in Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata management solutions

As part of ASG Technologies' evaluation, Gartner assessed the company's enterprise data intelligence solution.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018