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CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030

In 2030, the CIO becomes a pivotal strategist, reshaping executive relationships and steering companies' digital destiny.

By Kasey Panetta • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016

Hyperscale

What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity

Businesses eye leasing data centre excess, but Gartner warns of legal, financial risks before turning IT into colocation services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

Analyst report

5 types of workers to drive the digital workplace

As digital workplaces evolve, Gartner identifies five worker types – Engineers, Mavericks, Pilots, Caretakers, Navigators – each crucial for future success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

Partner Programmes

What it takes to target new buyers of IT

IT providers face a daunting task as buying power shifts beyond IT departments, with new buyers dictating tech purchases, Gartner reveals.

By Susan Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

Robotics

Robot-as-a-Service? What next year will mean for robotics

Robotics is set to disrupt business operations across industries as companies look to gain a competitive edge, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

Data Analytics

Gartner on the challenges of artificial intelligence

If you don't own the data or rights to that data, no amount of fancy algorithm or application will win. You need access to the vastness & variety.

By Andrew White • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

Hyperscale

Challenges remain for organisations and hybrid IT, analyst says

Colocation data centers offer a solution to businesses' hybrid cloud challenges, providing access to private and public resources, says Frost - Sullivan.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

Notebook

Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018

Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016

Network Infrastructure

HPE leads declining server market, IDC says

Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Hyperscale

What is the future of sales without sellers?

There is one startling development that is in its very early stages but is poised to make a huge impact across the industry.

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Notebook

PC market not dead yet: Decline slows as new designs boost demand

All hope is not dead for the PC market as the decline has slowed down, according to the latest statistics from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Tablets

The global device divide - PC or mobile?

Despite the mobile era, Gartner finds desktop PCs remain the top choice for work, while personal smartphones dominate over corporate-issued devices.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Supply Chain

4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

PC Market

India's demonetization slows down devices market

Indian demonetization slows down devices market, with cash dominating transactions, says IDC. Q4 2016 expected to contract.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016

Small Business

SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise

According to IDC, SMBs will spend USD $564 billion on IT in 2016, growing to USD $668 billion by 2020, to stay competitive against larger enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016