International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 63
Kiwis fail to realise business value from data growth
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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commvault
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analyst report
New Zealand businesses risk falling behind due to unutilised data growth, facing litigation and missed opportunities, warn experts.
What does the customer experience mean for manufacturers?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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martech
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cx
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b2b
Manufacturers are redefining customer experience in B2B, driven by competitive pressures and the desire for richer customer relations, says IDC report.
Will a new breed of salesperson become the new normal for cloud?
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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social media
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cloud specialists
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government
The rise of monthly cloud payment models and tech-savvy young salespeople is set to reshape the industry, predicts IDC's VP, Darren Bibby.
IDC: Distributors will solidify their role in Cloud Software...
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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supply chain systems
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iaas
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idc
Are distributors still relevant in the world of software delivery? IDC predicts a major trend in 2-tier distribution.
IDC: After years of growth, tablet sales slow
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
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mobility
Tablet market growth is forecast to slow in 2014 due to slowing consumer purchases and declining average selling prices.
IDC predicts grim PC forecast as sales decline 10%
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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indonesia
IDC's grim forecast sees PC sales plummeting by 10% in 2013, marking the sharpest decline ever due to challenging market conditions.
Smartphone growth set to slow by 2014...
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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idc
Worldwide smartphone shipments will slow to 8.3% annual growth in 2017 and 6.2% in 2018, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation.
IDC: Partner differentiation paramount in 2014
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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saas
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paas
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iot
Differentiation is key to survival in the cloud market, as commoditisation leads to price competition and reduced margins, says IDC.
Will Partner Programs reflect new Partner Business Models?
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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paas
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iaas
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partner programmes
Only 16% of partners earned 100% of their revenue from their own services, from their own products, or through resale, according to a recent IDC survey.
Is partner enablement the new currency?
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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data analytics
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big data
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social media
IDC claims vendors that provide the most compelling and useful enablement for their partners will gain channel dominance.
Dell announces availability of Dell Wyse Cloud Connect
Sat, 1st Feb 2014
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
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idc
Dell unveils Wyse Cloud Connect, a tiny device turning any HDMI display into a secure, cost-effective cloud access point for mobile and remote work.
Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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apple
Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.
How will IBM/Lenovo deal impact the Channel?
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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iaas
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lenovo
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ibm
Following Lenovo’s US$2.3bn deal to acquire IBM’s x86 server business, many leading industry analysts have questioned how this will impact the channel market.
Samsung dominates record-breaking smartphone market
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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samsung
Samsung leads as the smartphone market hits a record 1 billion units shipped in a year, showcasing a 38.4% surge from 2012.
'Sombre' PC market suffers first annual double digit decline
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
Asia/Pacific PC market declines 10% in 2013 due to economic sluggishness and competition from smartphones and tablets.
Brick-and-mortar retailers at risk as shoppers become smarter...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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idc
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analyst report
Smartphones pose a serious risk to traditional retailers as the world becomes more reliant on mobile devices, says mobile research giant IDC.
NZ exclusive: Evolving HP keeps the PC faith
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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pc hardware
HP dominates New Zealand PC market, grows 21% YoY, while also investing in tablet space. Innovation strategy paying off.
IDC: 3D printing heading towards mainstream adoption
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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document management
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ecm
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martech
3D printing set to become the norm as IDC predicts massive growth in adoption and revenue, revolutionising manufacturing industries.
IDC: Kiwi PC market beats expectations as Oz falters
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
The New Zealand PC market outperformed expectations in Q3 2013. The same, however, could not be said for Australia...
Smartphone sales set to smash one billion mark
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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idc
Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to surpass 1.0 billion units in 2013, representing 39.3% growth over 2012.