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International Data Corporation (IDC) stories

New Zealand big winner in 2016 Top Smart City Projects
Smart Cities

New Zealand big winner in 2016 Top Smart City Projects

NZ is proving itself on the world stage winning 3 awards at the 2016 Smart City APAC Awards, which recognises the most outstanding smart city project.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Global Stories

International Data Corporation (IDC) stories

PC market not looking great, experts warn
Notebook

PC market not looking great, experts warn

Competition from other devices and longer device life have been the root causes of slower growth, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
New Zealand is a leader in IoT but is not leading the way
Internet of Things

New Zealand is a leader in IoT but is not leading the way

Reports and statistics about the Internet of Things (IoT) would lead many to believe New Zealand is a global leader in IoT. But is it really?.

By Shane Minogue • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Smartphone sales down, but 'Phablets' are in
Phablet

Smartphone sales down, but 'Phablets' are in

UK smartphone market stagnates, yet appetite for large-screen 'phablets' sees a rising trend, says IDC report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
Worldwide tablet shipments set to Rebound in 2018, says IDC
Mobility

Worldwide tablet shipments set to Rebound in 2018, says IDC

IDC predicts the decline of the worldwide tablet market will continue for the rest of 2016, with year-over-year growth at an all-time low.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform
Health Technologies

IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform

Positive momentum is on display in big industries where companies continue to invest in 3rd Platform solutions like cloud, mobility, and Big Data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Service providers struggling in declining Asia Pacific IT services market
IT services

Service providers struggling in declining Asia Pacific IT services market

Top IT firms in APeJ grapple with market shrinkage and stiffer competition, as sector faces 2.1% slump amid economic shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of PC-as-a-service opportunities as PC decline continues
Resellers

Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of PC-as-a-service opportunities as PC decline continues

A big shift is underway in how devices are being sold. IDC New Zealand outlines the changes - and the role of the Kiwi reseller.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
IDC predicts huge $162 billion growth in VR & AR markets by 2020
Health Technologies

IDC predicts huge $162 billion growth in VR & AR markets by 2020

IDC forecasts virtual and augmented reality markets could reach $162 billion by 2020, representing 181.3% CAGR as the market explodes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
Digital transformation: Cloud is the foundation, data is the core
Data Analytics

Digital transformation: Cloud is the foundation, data is the core

Australian organisations are embracing big data and analytics offerings, with smaller vendors snapping at the heels of the established players.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Polycom reaps double as IDC & Gartner recognise industry leadership
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom reaps double as IDC & Gartner recognise industry leadership

Polycom has come out on top as a videoconferencing leader in two separate categories, as the company is recognised by both Gartner and IDC.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016
IDC report: Industry 3D printing revenue to skyrocket to $35 billion by 2020
Manufacturing

IDC report: Industry 3D printing revenue to skyrocket to $35 billion by 2020

New statistics from IDC show that the global 3D printing market will exceed $35 billion by 2020, double the $15.9 billion forecast for 2016.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016
Public cloud services spend set to double, reaching $195 billion
Public Cloud

Public cloud services spend set to double, reaching $195 billion

About 1/2 of new business software purchases will be service-enabled software, & cloud software will constitute more than a 1/4 of all software sold.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Android and the detachable market: 'Very interesting times' ahead says IDC
Mobility

Android and the detachable market: 'Very interesting times' ahead says IDC

IDC says tablet sales are continuing to slide as both enterprises and consumers seek 'more productive' form factors, so where does that leave Android?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

International Data Corporation (IDC) stories

Calm before the storm: Australia holds its breath in declining smartphone market
Apple

Calm before the storm: Australia holds its breath in declining smartphone market

Australian smartphone market continues to slide, with Q2 shipments dropping to 1.8 million, down 18% YoY, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
IDC: Australian organisations must become data driven, or be left behind
Digital Transformation

IDC: Australian organisations must become data driven, or be left behind

With data's impact hailed by IDC, Australian firms must embrace analytics to drive strategies or risk obsolescence amid a booming software market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
Aussie organisations urged to engage early with partners in cloud journey
Private Cloud

Aussie organisations urged to engage early with partners in cloud journey

IDC Australia is urging organisations to engage early with experienced implementation partners on their cloud projects, as we head into a hybrid world.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016