International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 59

Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to surpass 1.0 billion units in 2013, representing 39.3% growth over 2012.

Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.

Surge in internet usage fuels unprecedented growth in ANZ's WLAN market, with consumers snatching a greater market share.

Global PC sales drop for a 6th quarter as consumers favour mobile devices, with shipments falling to an 8-year low, Gartner reports.

Despite the quarter witnessing notable product launches like Samsung's flagship Galaxy S4, the region suffered a surprising slowdown in demand for smartphones.

NZ's telecom sector faces a downturn, with competition fuelling a revenue slide from NZ$5.1bn to NZ$5.0bn, amid a varied and competitive market.

As the ANZ inkjet printer market continues to expand, production printer shipments record double-digital growth during Q2 of this year.

In a historic dip, Australia and New Zealand's mobile device market, including notebooks, tablets, and phones, declines for two straight quarters.

Analyst group IDC claims the growth was largely attributed to heavy price and bundling promotions particularly within the entry level segment.

For the first time since 2007, Dell outshines Samsung in PC monitor sales, soaring to the top with 5 million units shipped in Q2 2013.

Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....

With indications that the ANZ datacentre market is set for consolidation, datacentre providers are actively looking to expand their services range.

IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.

Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.

Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.

Kiwis are ditching Apple for cheaper Android and Windows tablets, with a staggering 147% market growth in Q1 2013.

Schneider Electric hailed as a global leader in DCIM for the 2nd year by IDC, underscoring its dominating presence in the sector.

A $20 mobile paradigm was one of the visions touted at IDC's recent Enterprise Mobility Conference, as Heather Wright discovered.

Smartphones poised to surpass feature phones, with shipments nearing one billion units in 2013, marking a pivotal year in mobile tech.

BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.