International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 62

Company joins over 45 organisations to launch a Cloud Standards Customer Council aimed at addressing the challenges of using an open cloud.

IBM ushers in a new era of efficiency with its cloud and virtualisation innovations, aiming to transform IT economics.

Lack of details on the true openness of Telecom and Vodafone's RBI project is making informed debate difficult.

Mobile computing, cloud services and social networking will mature from their current early adopter status, says research firm.

Is your PC slowing down? iolo technologies' System Mechanic Business promises to restore speed and efficiency to aging computers.

Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.

Nearly half of Oceania's IT professionals view cloud computing as too risky despite its cost advantages, says ISACA's latest study.

Software is one of the fastest growing segments in ICT, so how does New Zealand's software economy measure up?.

Red Hat's Max McLaren asserts their OS is the world's fastest growing, claiming 15-20% of the server market and surpassing Unix and Microsoft growth rates.

The accessories and consumables market remains an exciting segment in terms of product offerings and potential for margin add-on.

The enterprise applications software market in Asia Pacific bounces back with 15.4% growth in 2010, aided by new adoption and delivery models.

New IDC report reveals ongoing struggle for New Zealand firms despite increased confidence, with IT services spending to hit NZD $3,329 million by 2014.

Symantec introduces a new Protection Suite for SMBs, cutting the price by 40% to offer budget-friendly, comprehensive data security and recovery options.

Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.

Analyst expects to see consolidation as the firms integrate but it will compete with the major players as a result.

As the economic outlook brightens, companies are reviving shelved IT projects, with managed print services (MPS) set to boost productivity and cut costs.

Forecast changes in the printer market are likely to see the emergence of five 'mega-vendors' in years to come, so it will pay to back your horses wisely.

Digital camera sales decline due to market saturation and financial crisis; IDC projects a 2010 rebound driven by economic recovery and emerging markets.

Businesses increasingly adopt SaaS for streamlined security and operational savings, driving growth in the managed messaging security sector by over 30%.

In New Zealand, small businesses, making up 97.2% of all companies, seek nimble IT solutions for growth, highlighting a vast yet challenging market.