International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 58

The digital universe is set to multiply 10-fold between 2013 and 2020, resulting in a staggering 44 trillion gigabytes of data.

New Zealand businesses risk falling behind due to unutilised data growth, facing litigation and missed opportunities, warn experts.

Manufacturers are redefining customer experience in B2B, driven by competitive pressures and the desire for richer customer relations, says IDC report.

The rise of monthly cloud payment models and tech-savvy young salespeople is set to reshape the industry, predicts IDC's VP, Darren Bibby.

Are distributors still relevant in the world of software delivery? IDC predicts a major trend in 2-tier distribution.

Tablet market growth is forecast to slow in 2014 due to slowing consumer purchases and declining average selling prices.

IDC's grim forecast sees PC sales plummeting by 10% in 2013, marking the sharpest decline ever due to challenging market conditions.

Worldwide smartphone shipments will slow to 8.3% annual growth in 2017 and 6.2% in 2018, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation.

Differentiation is key to survival in the cloud market, as commoditisation leads to price competition and reduced margins, says IDC.

Only 16% of partners earned 100% of their revenue from their own services, from their own products, or through resale, according to a recent IDC survey.

IDC claims vendors that provide the most compelling and useful enablement for their partners will gain channel dominance.

Dell unveils Wyse Cloud Connect, a tiny device turning any HDMI display into a secure, cost-effective cloud access point for mobile and remote work.

Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.

Following Lenovo's US$2.3bn deal to acquire IBM's x86 server business, many leading industry analysts have questioned how this will impact the channel market.

Samsung leads as the smartphone market hits a record 1 billion units shipped in a year, showcasing a 38.4% surge from 2012.

Asia/Pacific PC market declines 10% in 2013 due to economic sluggishness and competition from smartphones and tablets.

Smartphones pose a serious risk to traditional retailers as the world becomes more reliant on mobile devices, says mobile research giant IDC.

HP dominates New Zealand PC market, grows 21% YoY, while also investing in tablet space. Innovation strategy paying off.

3D printing set to become the norm as IDC predicts massive growth in adoption and revenue, revolutionising manufacturing industries.

The New Zealand PC market outperformed expectations in Q3 2013. The same, however, could not be said for Australia...