Gartner stories - Page 66
Opportunities still exist for PC vendors, despite struggling market
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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gaming
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iot
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digital entertainment
Despite a slump in PC sales, Gartner highlights profitable niches for vendors in ultramobile and gaming sectors.
Samsung and Android still dominate smartphone market
Fri, 20th May 2016
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
A new Gartner report shows that Android and Samsung still dominate the growing global smartphone market in the first quarter of 2016.
ESET holds ranking in security software market
Wed, 18th May 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
ESET solidifies its stance, ranked 5th in a stagnating security software market, boasting business segment growth.
The best innovation in social media is a return to basics
Mon, 16th May 2016
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partner programmes
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social media
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marketing strategy
Innovation has become a way of life in marketing, particularly in social media, as marketers jump from one strategy to another.
Server virtualisation market reaching its peak, VMware still on top
Mon, 16th May 2016
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
Global virtualisation market has matured rapidly, with VMware dominating the market while Microsoft works its way in as a contender for enterprise use.
The customer experience expectation gap
Mon, 16th May 2016
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crm
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uc
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cx
Last Monday afternoon, as I rode to JFK Airport en route to a conference, I realized that I’d left my travel credit card on my dresser.
Exclusive: Specialisation is critical for resellers. Here’s why - and how
Fri, 13th May 2016
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analyst report
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research director
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partners
Resellers who are specialising are reaping benefits as digital business and LOB buyers become the norm. Gartner offers tips on how to make the change.
Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers
Fri, 13th May 2016
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consumer-centric ecosystems
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analyst report
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automotive
Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.
Data discussions daunt digital disruption
Thu, 12th May 2016
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encryption
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iot
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healthtech
Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.
Driving Big Data: The Algorithm Economy in the transport industry
Tue, 10th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Big Data drives transport innovation, as Unisys NZ's Director outlines the vast potential and challenges ahead.
Gartner recognises Zendesk for innovative CRM solutions
Mon, 9th May 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Zendesk has been recognized as a leader in Gartner's 2016 CRM Customer engagement report, the only company to move quadrants this year.
The third phase of integrated systems is here
Thu, 5th May 2016
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Hyperconverged integrated systems (HCIS) set to be mainstream in five years, with market growth at 79% and reaching $2bn in 2016, says Gartner.
Highlights of the Verizon Data Breach Report 2016
Thu, 5th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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verizon
Verizon's 2016 report: Outsider threats dominate breaches, fast detection crucial, and mitigation key when patching’s not possible.
Are incumbent vendors holding back digital banking?
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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fintech
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analyst report
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digital banking
Vendors need to step up or step aside as new demands in the digital banking sector place pressure on businesses.
Who ruined social media?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
I’ll happily tell you who I think is ruining it for all of us. Let’s have some straight talk about who is ruining Facebook and Twitter.
Financial services in the age of IoT
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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fintech
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iot
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finance, leasing & rental
Even if your company doesn’t provide technology as an end product, pretty soon, your products and services will be inseparable from technology.
How technology saved my husband's life
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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smart home
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healthtech
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social media
There were times that I thought technology was taking over our lives and not always in a positive way - until it saved my husband's life.
Generation emoji: Here to stay or just a fad?
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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texting
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emoji
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analyst report
My father, a longtime journalist and editor, is surely rolling in his grave. Somewhere, David Ogilvy cries. Emoji have taken over the written word.
Managers! Why are you telling employees you don’t want them to collaborate?
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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analyst report
Collaboration is the oft-stated goal of a myriad of technology deployments from knowledge management to social software to digital workplace.
IoT security spending to hit $348m this year, cloud security vital
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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iot security
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iot
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analyst report
Gartner is forecasting cloud IoT spend to hit US$348 million this year, and says cloud-based security services will be vital going forward.