Ovum stories - Page 11
Mobile BI finally arrives...
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Mobile BI ushers in a new era of on-the-go business intelligence, as firms adapt to the demands of a 'connected' world, Ovum reports.
$1.5bn opp for PON vendors from China’s smart grids?
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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ovum
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smart grids
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alcatel-lucent
Ovum says the deployment of smart grids based on PON fibre communications will provide a US$1.5–$2bn opportunity to FTTx PON component and equipment vendors.
Mobile banking users to pass 1 billion by 2017
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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fintech
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juniper networks
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ovum
Mobile banking to hit over 1B users by 2017, doubling since 2012, amid a surge in demand and tech availability, Juniper Research finds.
Mobile broadband crucial to operator revenue growth until 2016
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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public cloud
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cloud services
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ovum
Mobile broadband is set to drive telecom revenue growth, with forecasts predicting a 19.2% annual increase and USD $122.9 billion in additional revenue by 2016.
One step forward and two steps back for IT services market
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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ict
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ibm
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ovum
The IT services market faces turbulence as 3Q12 total contract value drops by a third, hitting a nine-year low, with public and private sector deals plummeting.
Compliance and risk regulations to drive tech spend in 2013
Tue, 27th Nov 2012
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risk & compliance
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ovum
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risk management
Buy side to invest in IT to reduce dependence on brokers while sell side focuses on product accounting for more complex, multi-asset strategies.
Smart devices and social media driving always-connected customer culture
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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uc
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ovum
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contact centre
In 2013, businesses risk losing out if they don't adapt to the always-on culture driven by smart devices and social media, says Ovum.
Is Apple finally playing catch up?
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
As the iPad mini hits New Zealand, Adam Leach, principal analyst at Ovum provides his view on Apple’s Strategy.
"Cloud first" raises expectations of innovation
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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ovum
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research director
NZ's cloud-first policy sparks innovation debate, contrasting Australia's cautious cloud-neutral approach amid concerns of premature adoption.
Smartphones to hit 1.7 billion by 2017
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphones shipped globally will reach figures of 1.7 billion by 2017 with emerging markets seeing particularly strong growth according to latest findings.
Ovum 'decision matrix' to help CIOs assess vendor landscape
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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ovum
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it managers
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candidates
Ovum launches free tool to help CIOs and IT managers assess technology vendors based on their own business requirements.
Cloud risks overstated: analysts
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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ovum
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research director
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retailers
Industry experts say cloud angst is overdone, highlighting the boon for early adopters over regulator worries, says Ovum report.
IT managers steering clear of multi-sourcing
Mon, 28th Nov 2011
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it industry
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ovum
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it managers
IT managers are ditching multi-sourcing for mega-suppliers, with 60% of contract values since 2009 going to a single, lead provider, says Ovum report.
Capgemini tops testing rankings
Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
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hp
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ibm
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ovum
Capgemini claims the top position in Ovum's latest IT testing rankings, excelling in test process capabilities shortly after re-entering the New Zealand market.
Business software to hit US$7.3 billion
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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it industry
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ovum
Australia and New Zealand's business software market is set to soar to US$7.3 billion in 2015, with major gains in information management and security.
Are offshore call centres worth the risk?
Mon, 31st Oct 2011
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uc
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ovum
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contact centre
Only 2% of businesses surveyed plan to move customer service centres offshore due to concerns about quality and stability, says report.
BYOD – Just not right now
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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personal computing devices
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byod
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ovum
Despite the hype, Ovum's survey finds the majority of big firms in NZ and Australia aren't ready for BYOD, sticking to provided devices.
ANZ business software market ripe for the picking
Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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saas
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data analytics
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erp
Analysts at Ovum predict the ANZ business software market will reach USD $7.3 billion by 2015, driven by rising adoption of software across all categories.
3.5 trillion text messages to be sent across APAC in 2011
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
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ovum
APAC's mobile users to send 3.5 trillion texts in 2011, up 14% from 2010, driving $39 billion in revenue amidst a shift towards online messaging.
Huge potential for lower-end apps
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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smartphones
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apps
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cloud services
App market for 'feature phones' could double to $1bn by 2016, says Ovum, urging developers to tap into underexploited sector.