Gartner stories - Page 93

Increasingly Virtual in NZ
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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virtualisation
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uc
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it automation
As the tech world goes virtual, Heather Wright polls some experts about their views on where resellers stand to gain the most.

Don’t believe the claims about private cloud market share
Fri, 6th Dec 2013
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private cloud
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cloud services
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analyst report
Claims of private cloud dominance are deceptive, a Gartner analyst finds, as the market and its maturity far diverge from reported figures.

How many CEO’s to screw in a lightbulb
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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analyst report
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research director
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industrial
Amid title inflation, companies now appoint CEOs per division or country, diluting the once singular role atop the corporate hierarchy.

Gartner: “Every company is a technology company”
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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ict
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analyst report
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retail
As more companies embrace technology, the line between tech and non-tech firms is becoming increasingly blurred.

SaaS vendors set to become legacy dinosaurs
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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saas
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iaas
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analyst report
Enterprise SaaS vendors face obsolescence as they resist the pay as you go model, risking becoming the new legacy dinosaurs.

Gartner: How to maim - or kill - a new product
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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analyst report
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research director
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meti
Gartner reveals common pitfalls that lead to new tech product launch failures, emphasizing the vital role of sales channels.

Top 8 critical forces shaping Data Centre strategy
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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hyperscale
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dc
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modernisation
Gartner highlights 8 key forces shaping data centre strategy as organisations face changes in technology use and demand increased agility.

Gartner: BYOD requires a broader approach
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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cloud services
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boyd
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analyst report
Gartner advises embracing BYOD with open designs and flexible architecture, recognising it signals a vital shift in IT strategy, not just a trend.

All I want for Xmas is anything but… a Smart Watch
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Despite the hype surrounding smart watches, Gartner believes they are unlikely to be featured on many consumers' holiday wish lists this year.

By 2017… your smartphone will be smarter than you
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphones to predict next moves & purchase based on user data, says Gartner. Smartphones will be smarter than humans by 2017.

Cloud based security market to smash $3 billion mark by 2015…
Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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iaas
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Cloud-based security services set to soar to $3.1 billion by 2015, with encryption and IAM leading the surge, says Gartner.

2014… beyond the Govt CIO and into the Chief Data Officer?
Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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government
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ict
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analyst report
The development and implementation of digital government strategies is putting the government CIO role under pressure, leading to the creation of new roles.

IT spending high as “excited” industry embraces Digital World
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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smartphones
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uc
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data analytics
This results in every budget being an IT budget; every company being a technology company; every business becoming a digital leader; and every person.

IT security braces itself for perfect storm
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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iaas
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The Nexus of Forces is transforming the approach towards information security as new requirements are brought about by social, mobile, cloud and information.

Gartner: Cloud computing will become bulk of IT spend by 2016
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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private cloud
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iaas
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cloud services
By 2016, cloud computing is set to dominate IT spending, with Gartner predicting a shift towards hybrid models and significant enterprise adoption.

Lower-priced models drive global device growth
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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windows
Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.

Will smart machines absorb millions of human jobs…?
Mon, 21st Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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smart machines
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apple
Despite CEOs' scepticism, Gartner warns smart machines could reshape millions of jobs by 2020, challenging firms to adapt or fall behind.

How to become “The Machiavellian CIO”
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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ict
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analyst report
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meti
Gartner's new e-book reveals how CIOs can adopt Machiavellian tactics for success amid IT conflicts and leadership challenges.

Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 2
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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uc
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wearables
Continuing from yesterday, Gartner has revealed its top predictions for IT organisations and IT users for 2014 and beyond.

Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 1
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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ict
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3d printing
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analyst report
Gartner unveils top IT predictions for 2014 and beyond, highlighting the massive impact of digital revolution and smart tech on business and society.