Global Stories

Software AG makes new appointment for Asia Pacific & Japan

In making this appointment, they've revealed their intentions moving forward – to bolster their network and operations in APJ.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Japan & China among desirable cloud data center locations

Japan and China are emerging as prime locations for cloud data centres, driven by stringent data sovereignty laws and increasing customer demand, says Canalys.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

Microsoft

Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'

Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017

BlackBerry

BlackBerry makes moves with its global expansion of crisis communication software

BlackBerry steps up as it takes its cutting-edge crisis communication software global, bolstering security in 8 new languages.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017

Apple

Apple pips Samsung following 'roller coaster' year for the smartphone

The global smartphone market experienced growth in Q4 2016, with vendors shipping a total of 428.5 million units, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017

Unified Communications

It's coming: 5G in every major region by 2021

5G service will have 25 million subscriptions globally, with the U.S, China, Japan and South Korea dominating the market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Oracle expands cloud business in 3 new regions, APAC coming soon

Oracle bolsters its global cloud reach, announcing new data centers in the UK, Virginia, and Turkey with APAC growth on the horizon.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017

Hyperscale

Vendor revenue from infrastructure on the up in 3Q16

Cloud IT infrastructure sales see 8.1% growth in Q3 2016, driven by increased revenue from server, storage, and Ethernet switch sales.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017

Robotics

Robotics spending set to double, market to enjoy 'tremendous' growth

Global spending on robotics and related services is set to double by 2020, with the Asia/Pacific region leading the way.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017

TechnoBind

TechnoBind increases distie network in India with new partnership

TechnoBind partners with Seclore to expand business in India and meet growing demand for data-centric security solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Health Technologies

'Sophisticated' 3D printing market to soar on a global scale

The global 3D printing market is predicted to reach $28.9bn in 2020, according to a report by analyst firm IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Unified Communications

Photo gallery: Avaya engages partners and customers

Local partners and customers turned out for Avaya Engage in Dubai last week, where transformation - including that of Avaya - was a key focus.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

Avaya

DX is the new digital divide - so how do you avoid being caught?

Digital transformation widens the business gap, with 'haves' lagging behind 'have mores', says Avaya's Abou-Ltaif at Dubai conference.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 7th 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

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

Hyperscale

Alibaba Cloud's four new data centers a 'major milestone' in global expansion

Alibaba Cloud will be opening four new data centers in Japan, Australia, the Middle East & Europe, saying it's a 'major milestone' for the company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Network Infrastructure

PCCW chooses Dijbouti Data Center to connect AAE-1 undersea cable

Hong Kong telco PCCW Global has chosen an African data center to further colocation and undersea fibre networks in Asia, Africa, Middle East & Europe.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016