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Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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microsoft
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cloud services
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resellers
There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...
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Retail CIOs must help unify execution of customer-facing processes

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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opinion
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analyst report
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retail
In this new business environment, the role of the CIO as a trusted advisor to the business, in particular to the CEO, is more relevant than ever.
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Big things ahead for mobile app strategies in 2017

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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open source
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mobility
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mobile apps
Previously a separate and isolated concern, mobility is becoming an embedded part of every application and digital product.
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Establishing your own identity in ecosystems

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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partner programmes
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opinion
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analyst report
The biggest risk in technology ecosystems is losing your identity. Being clear on your value and role is essential for growth.
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New Year's resolutions for BI & analytics

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data leaders to embrace innovation, stoke business ties and invest in skills for a transformative 2023 in BI and analytics.
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Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it budget
Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.
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CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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3d printing
In 2030, the CIO becomes a pivotal strategist, reshaping executive relationships and steering companies' digital destiny.
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What it takes to target new buyers of IT

Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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partner programmes
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smart machines
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managed services
IT providers face a daunting task as buying power shifts beyond IT departments, with new buyers dictating tech purchases, Gartner reveals.
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Gartner on the challenges of artificial intelligence

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
If you don't own the data or rights to that data, no amount of fancy algorithm or application will win. You need access to the vastness & variety.
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What is the future of sales without sellers?

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
There is one startling development that is in its very early stages but is poised to make a huge impact across the industry.
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Networking to play large role at Gartner's Data Center Infrastructure & Operations Management Conference

Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
Gartner announces its upcoming Data Center Infrastructure - Operations Management Conference in Las Vegas, featuring 16 networking sessions.
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Nimble Storage knocks out competitors with 'lack of innovation' in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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storage
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nimble storage
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analyst report
Nimble Storage named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for general-purpose disk arrays for the second year running.
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Differentiation and neutralisation - The constant struggle

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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opinion
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analyst report
If you are an established provider, preferably a mega vendor, then your goal is not to differentiate (in most cases).
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Your brand needs something else before it has a digital transformation

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Customer experience management helps your brand to understand the digital and real-world touchpoints your customer values.
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Cyber hacking lessons from the U.S. election

Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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elections
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hacking
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analyst report
Nation state actors, specifically Russia, meddling in US electoral systems is the most serious issue of this election, says Gartner analyst.
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Bad customer service as a tool to distract from bad business

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Bad customer service may not just be poor training, but a deliberate shield for systemic business flaws, a troubling report suggests.
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Gartner: Use dashboards to move beyond messy data

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Can dashboard providers help marketers wrangle messy data? Check out our new Market Guide for answers. #marketingdata #datamanagement.
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3D printer shipments on the up, doubling figures

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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3d printing
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opinion
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analyst report
Our 2016 forecast of the 3D printer market includes devices ranging from a few hundred dollars to 3D printers costing several million dollars.
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Understanding the smart social citizen and digital society

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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opinion
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analyst report
The operating elements of a smart city typically include building, public services, education, utilities, healthcare and transportation.
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What to choose: Better data, or better algorithms?

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
In the digital arms race, is it better data or smarter algorithms that give the edge in detecting cyber threats? The debate continues.