International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 65

PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.

Embedding counterfeit software with dangerous malware allows criminals to prey on computer users who are unaware of the potential danger.

iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.

Websense named leader in IDC MarketScape report for web security. TRITON architecture praised for integration and effectiveness.

IDC Australia names Shayum Rahim as its senior analyst and lead for software research in Australia and New Zealand.

Local IT services market grew 4.4% year-on-year during 2012, the first rise since the global financial crisis.

NZ's journey to fibre broadband will be a slow-starting marathon, not a sprint, with true dominance over copper years away, says IDC.

New Zealand is one of the most virtualised nations in the world. But what does that mean for the reseller channel?.

Adam Dodds moves from Telecom NZ to become IDC NZ's Research Manager IT Services, promising fresh insights amid the shift to 3rd Platform Computing.

In a digital age, printing thrives with innovations like 3D printing reshaping expectations and driving market trends in NZ.

The amount of information created and replicated will surpass 1.9 zettabytes in 2011, creating complexity for IT executives.

Change is a constant for Australian and New Zealand CIOs with IDC believing the role will change in response to the new IT environment.

Survey suggests organisations are moving towards a hybrid datacentre ecosystem strategy across the ANZ region.

Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.

PC monitor shipments in New Zealand rose 7% sequentially in Q4 2011, driven by government and educational deals, while Australia saw a 12% decline.

Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.

Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.

After a challenging 2011, IDC predicts a surge in printer sales across ANZ with vendors benefiting from a post-disaster and economic recovery demand.

Apple's iPad 2 dominated New Zealand's Q4 tablet market in 2011, capturing 71% of sales, with Apple poised to launch its new iPad model soon.

Despite the ETS's introduction to promote green technology, IDC reports no uptick in sustainable tech investments in NZ.