Analyst report stories - Page 238

Australia leads Asia Pacific in server virtualisation uptake, but IDC warns of stability risks in its increasingly complex virtual environments.

A new IDC survey found that 75% of surveyed CIOs in ANZ faced the economic downturn without cutting IT budget or staff, but still implemented cost savings.

Ignoring compliance requirements is non-negotiable post-Enron, as IT governance becomes key to fulfilling legal and ethical obligations.

WAN Optimisation boosts broadband in NZ's remote areas, ensuring high-speed file sharing, vital for productivity, even in challenging environments.

Keeping everything in-house may no longer be the best move, in terms of containing costs and generating fresh revenue.

Green IT has been around for some time now and has taken on a number of guises, from energy effi ciency to more easily recyclable products.

Juniper won a Frost & Sullivan award for market leadership in Asia Pacific due to its increase in revenue in the region during 2008.

Despite economic headwinds, 70% of NZ CIOs are forging ahead with investments in server virtualisation, cloud computing, and web 2.0 projects, says IDC.

Ignoring non-spending customers now could cost businesses heavily in the future, as relationships fostered during tough times dictate future spending.

Trend Micro champions NSS Labs' real-world anti-malware testing, prioritising customer protection with advanced live threat detection methods.

In-house data centers face uncertainty as cloud computing gains traction, but have a key role to play in the next 18 months.

As technology advancements and market dynamics continue to alter the landscape of IT at a rapid rate, the indirect sales channel must continue to adapt as well.

Gone are the days when employees were tethered to their desks in order to fulfil their computer- or data-related tasks.

Climate change is a major business risk and companies need to take action to address its impacts, says a new report.

As natural disasters loom, 40% of businesses hit could collapse within 5 years, spotlighting the critical need for robust data centre disaster recovery plans.

The pressure is on to find more effective ways to keep on top of burgeoning regulatory, organisational and commercial compliance demands.

Better governance and collaboration can improve performance of multi-sourced environments, says Terry Shubkin.

Multi-enterprise SOA is revolutionizing business. The focus is shifting from enterprise architectures to solving problems between enterprises.

Web 2.0, mobile devices, and Gen Y's tech habits are reshaping business security landscapes, demanding new strategies for data protection.

Resellers in New Zealand are helping K-12 schools understand the true value of IT and make the most of their limited budgets.