Analyst report stories - Page 122
WatchGuard firewall takes top spot in NSS Labs tests
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies’ firewall product has achieved commendations from NSS Labs for the third year in a row.
NSS Labs recommends WatchGuard firewall for third year
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
NSS Labs testing focuses on the main differentiators for next generation firewall (NGFW) products: security, performance/functionality and cost.
AI projects set to double, with CX the key driver behind growth
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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crm
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cx
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martech
The number of organizations using artificial intelligence is expected to double in the next 12 months, a study by Gartner has found.
IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
The global PC market saw a surprising 4.7% growth in Q2 2019, as easing supply shortages and trade tensions boosted shipments, reports IDC.
Gartner: ANZ IT spending continues to outstrip global average
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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cloud services
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pc market
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it spending
Australia will see a 3.1% increase in IT spending, while NZ should expect 2.3%. This is compared to global growth of just 0.6%.
Newcastle smart city initiatives win two IDC awards
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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smart cities
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iot
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wireless networks
Newcastle's smart city initiatives, featuring transport optimisation and urban innovation, have earned the city two prestigious IDC SCAPA awards.
Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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smart cities
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surveillance
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iot
New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
Where cloud migrations still come unstuck - ThousandEyes
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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migration
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cloud security
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cloud services
Despite high rates of cloud adoption, Australian enterprises report that only 24% have mature practices for migrating on-premises workloads to the cloud.
IDC: SaaS makes up lion’s share of Aussie cloud service revenue
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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saas
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public cloud
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cloud services
SaaS led Australian public cloud revenue in 2018, capturing 65.8% of the USD $4.01 billion market, as firms seek competitive edge, reports IDC.
Denodo top rated for data integration in Gartner Peer Insights
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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virtualisation
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cx
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martech
The data virtualisation company scored the highest in four out of five categories, with a 4.9/5 overall rating.
Canalys: Infrastructure shipment growth finally slowing
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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cisco
Infrastructure shipment growth decelerated to 4.8% in Q1 2019, Canalys reports, with a market value of USD $38.8 billion, after a booming 2018.
Voice control to account for one-third of smart home market
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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smart home
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google
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google home
Interoperability with the platforms that support voice control devices is vital for OEMs and service providers.
Gartner: Cloud set to take over the database market
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
By 2022, Gartner predicts 75% of databases will be cloud-based, driven by analytics and SaaS, with just 5% considered for repatriation to on-premises.
Cybersecurity market increasingly competitive as public cloud segment grows
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Public cloud and 'as a service' cybersecurity solutions surge by 46% in Q1 2019, though traditional hardware and software still lead the market, says Canalys.
How M-Files aims to enhance Microsoft Office 365
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
M-Files enhances Microsoft Office 365 solutions, integrating with SharePoint Online, Outlook and Teams for easier document management and access.
Canalys: 5G smartphones will overtake 4G by 2023
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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smartphones
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uc
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5g & beyond
5G smartphones are set to surpass 4G in 2023, with nearly 800 million units shipped, driven by rapid adoption in China and strong government initiatives.
IDC names Cognizant Leader for AI services
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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uc
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martech
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ai
The MarketScape report praises the company’s high-touch customer service approach, value for fee paid, and broad range of AI services and platforms.
Data science and machine learning platforms are on the rise
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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data science
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it automation
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ai
TIBCO Software has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, showcasing its robust capabilities.
IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Smartwatches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70% of the 200 million wearables shipped by 2023.
RPA market to surpass the billion-dollar mark this year
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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rpa
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integration
The global Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software market is set to reach $1.3bn this year, according to Gartner.