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International Data Corporation (IDC) stories

DX to drive 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 says IDC NZ
Digital Transformation

DX to drive 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 says IDC NZ

Technologies enabling DX will drive more than 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 with 50% of all infrastructure and software spend being cloud-based by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

Global Stories

International Data Corporation (IDC) stories

IDC: Wearables aren't dead - market grows 16.9 percent in fourth quarter
Wearables

IDC: Wearables aren't dead - market grows 16.9 percent in fourth quarter

​While many may think the wearables market is a dwindling one, it is actually quite healthy - a change of focus has been put down as the cause.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM
DataCentre infrastructure

IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM

I recently sat in on a webinar on 2017 data center predictions presented by a trio of analysts at the research firm IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
APAC the only region to post positive revenue growth in global server market
DataCentre infrastructure

APAC the only region to post positive revenue growth in global server market

APAC bucks global trend with server market's only revenue rise amidst a worldwide decline, as per the latest IDC report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Smartphone volumes to rebound from all-time low in 2016
Microsoft

Smartphone volumes to rebound from all-time low in 2016

​2016 was the smartphones market's lowest year-over-year growth ever, with a measly 2.5 percent, but the future is looking more encouraging.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Oodles of opportunities for cloud-focused partners and vendors in ANZ
Partner Programmes

Oodles of opportunities for cloud-focused partners and vendors in ANZ

Developing organisations on both sides of the Tasman represent great opportunities for growth, with progression and potential in equal measure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining
PC Hardware

IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining

IDC has released their report that details a slight decline in the personal computing devices market through to 2021 - it's not all bad though.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
Opportunities abound: Largest chunk of trillion dollar DX spending goes to APAC
Digital Transformation

Opportunities abound: Largest chunk of trillion dollar DX spending goes to APAC

A new update from IDC has revealed a trillion dollar opportunity for the APAC channel with digital transformation (DX).

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Public cloud to see growth seven times greater than IT spend growth
Public Cloud

Public cloud to see growth seven times greater than IT spend growth

Public cloud services spend will grow at seven times faster than overall IT spending out to 2020 according to IDC – with APAC leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
AU contact centre spend surpasses $500m in 2016
Software-as-a-Service

AU contact centre spend surpasses $500m in 2016

Recent research has revealed huge growth in the contact centre market in Australia - including the service providers showing the most potential.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Hitachi Insight Group deploys smart city video software in APAC
Digital Transformation

Hitachi Insight Group deploys smart city video software in APAC

Hitachi Insight Group launches Hitachi Video Analytics software to enhance its Smart City and Public Safety solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue
Health Technologies

Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue

Global IT spending is forecast to reach nearly $2.4 trillion USD in 2017, representing an increase of 3.5 percent over 2016.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Dropbox hits $1bn revenue run rate, reveals new web design & solutions
Dropbox

Dropbox hits $1bn revenue run rate, reveals new web design & solutions

Dropbox launches new solutions and revamps website in bid to revolutionise business. CEO says focus is on collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'
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
Apple pips Samsung following 'roller coaster' year for the smartphone
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
Declining APAC PC market set to stabilise, but will remain challenging
Network Infrastructure

Declining APAC PC market set to stabilise, but will remain challenging

Asia Pacific PC market sees 5.5% YoY decrease in 2016, but commercial market contracts by only 1.4%, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

International Data Corporation (IDC) stories

IDC Philippines on DX, cybersecurity and hyper-disruptive marketplaces
Unified Communications

IDC Philippines on DX, cybersecurity and hyper-disruptive marketplaces

IDC Philippines offers up its top predictions on major technology trends presenting opportunities and challenges to IT leaders in 2017 and beyond.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017