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Global PC shipments hit an historic low, plunging for the seventh quarter in a row as smartphones and tablets dominate.

Apple is not a retailer, says industry journal. While Apple's stores may be successful, they are fundamentally different from traditional retailers.

Exploring why IT risk interest is surging: Board members focus on cybersecurity, driven by lack of understanding and pressures to disclose.

Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.

New Zealand's IT spending projected to hit $11.1 billion in 2014, up by 2.2%, driven by demand for devices like PCs and tablets.

Customers demand consistent pricing across all channels, warning retailers against underestimating their savvy shopping habits.

Reducing risk and cost could help make your company more profitable, and the impact on the bottom line may result in an impact on your salary or bonus...

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From 'Selfie' to 'Airbnb': How social and tech trends are shaping our language, highlighting a shift towards hyper-personalization.

Digital health and fitness set to be the hottest sector in wearable computing this year, says research director at Gartner.

When we hear the word creativity… thoughts immediately go to artistry. Creative people paint. They design. They’re good with colour.

Research about size, growth and spending intentions of vertical markets alone won’t help you answer this question.

The Internet of Things (IoT) will grow to 26 billion units installed in 2020, representing an almost 30-fold increase from 0.9 billion in 2009.

As the tech world goes virtual, Heather Wright polls some experts about their views on where resellers stand to gain the most.

Claims of private cloud dominance are deceptive, a Gartner analyst finds, as the market and its maturity far diverge from reported figures.

Amid title inflation, companies now appoint CEOs per division or country, diluting the once singular role atop the corporate hierarchy.

As more companies embrace technology, the line between tech and non-tech firms is becoming increasingly blurred.

Enterprise SaaS vendors face obsolescence as they resist the pay as you go model, risking becoming the new legacy dinosaurs.

Gartner reveals common pitfalls that lead to new tech product launch failures, emphasizing the vital role of sales channels.