Gartner stories - Page 77
Set your smartwatch... Apple triggers market explosion
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple Watch launch set to supercharge the smartwatch market, with Gartner predicting a wearable tech boom by 2016.
Gartner: Enterprise spends big money on Big Data...
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner reveals a spike in big data investment with 73% of decision-makers exploring tech, marking a global surge in digital analytics.
Enterprise beware... 75% of mobile apps will fail basic security tests
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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software development
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apps
More than 75% of mobile apps will fail security tests by 2015, leaving data vulnerable, says Gartner. #mobilesecurity #apps #Gartner.
Gartner asks... Why are private clouds failing?
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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private cloud
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cloud services
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analyst report
Gartner reveals why private clouds are not meeting expectations, citing issues like focusing solely on operation and neglecting people.
CEO strategy: How many cloud places will consumers need?
Sat, 13th Sep 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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cloud services
Recently I took a photo of Copenhagen airport on a beautiful sunny morning, shortly after take-off. I used my phone of course...
As CIOs look out at Wearables, what is it that they see?
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
CIOs peer into the future of wearables, pondering its blend of hype and potential in revolutionising health and tech sectors.
HP leads the way as worldwide server shipments nudge ahead
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hp
Worldwide server shipments and revenue have grown modestly in Q2 2014, with some regions experiencing mixed results, according to Gartner.
Is Digital vs IT a generational leadership divide?
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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ict
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analyst report
Old guard CIOs accused of not embracing web-era thinking, sparking debate on if IT's leadership divide is generational.
Market brands HP's 3D printing comments 'worrisome'...
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
HP's EVP, Martin Fink, flagged concerns on 3D printing's hype and tech issues, causing industry alarm. Critics argue many benefits are overlooked.
Data centre security: Moving beyond prevention...
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
When it comes to gateway and data centre security, there's one aspect grabbing attention – and it's not a specific technology, as Heather Wright discovers.
More on the “Data Lake Fallacy”…
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Experts debunk the Data Lake myth, arguing it lacks structure for long-term value, urging firms to focus on governance instead.
Mobile privacy and the cross-device conundrum...
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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apps
Most mobile apps ask us kindly to agree to all kinds of data sharing up front. We do, assuming the app won’t work if we don’t (it will).
Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Today’s headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.
Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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social media
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analyst report
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communication
The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.
What's the future of IT vendor management...?
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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risk & compliance
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ict
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analyst report
Vendor management programs are evolving to capitalize on the value and innovation offered by vendors, while mitigating risks.
Gartner observes... Marketers, Cynics, and the #ALSIceBucketChallenge
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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social media
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buzzfeed
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analyst report
The #ALSIceBucketChallenge has taken much of the social media world by storm, but not without generating blowback from critics and cynics.
Is the crowd missing from vast majority of crowd funding?
Sat, 23rd Aug 2014
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crowdfunding
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analyst report
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founders
What do you envision of when you think of a Crowd? I think of a place with the bustling energy of people moving to and fro in a flurry of activity.
IT leaders: 8 steps to build a compelling business case for social initiatives...
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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ict
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social media
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analyst report
Gartner outlines 8 vital steps for IT leaders to craft a winning case for social and collaboration software investments amidst rising complexities.
CIOs start to taste the meringue and unload those pesky humans...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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uc
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cloud services
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ict
Cloud apps are usually available 99.9+%. Robots are available all but 4000+ hours per year. Human are unavailable 6,880 hours of every 8,760 hours.
Is consumer 3D printing a decade away from mainstream adoption?
Wed, 20th Aug 2014
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3d printing
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analyst report
3D printing is still 5-10 years away from mainstream adoption, but business and medical applications are ahead of the curve.