Ovum stories - Page 9
Is Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition a surprise?
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of WhatsApp marries two messaging giants, eyeing rapid growth and a more extensive mobile strategy.
Microsoft’s partners remain linchpin of company’s business model
Sat, 8th Feb 2014
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partners
Microsoft's integrity and success lie in partner loyalty, underlining Satya Nadella's pivotal role in steering the tech giant amidst industry giants.
Wholesale telecoms and enterprise channel conflict to hot up...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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uc
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partner programmes
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telco
Wholesale telecoms face intensifying channel conflict and market threats in 2014, says Ovum report, urging innovation and collaboration.
Innovation and disruption ahead for mobile payments market
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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apple
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Mobile payments set for innovation and turmoil in 2014, with tech advances and challenges in digital wallets, says Ovum report.
Ovum: NZ's fibre policy hits a snag...
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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government
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chorus
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fibre
NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.
2014… time to address cyber security time bomb
Sat, 30th Nov 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Keeping business systems safe and protecting the data that they hold has never been more difficult to achieve.
Social messaging set to challenge the social status quo
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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social media
The social messaging market is rapidly evolving and expanding as messaging players begin to amass hundreds of millions of users.
Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.
Twitter must focus on the mobile prize following IPO filing
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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social media
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twitter
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Following news that Twitter is hoping to raise up to US$1 billion in its IPO, one analyst company has offered a word of caution for the social media giant.
Private deal doesn't solve BlackBerry crisis
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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Analyst group Ovum believes that BlackBerry's decision to go private doesn't solve the fundamental problems at the struggling smartphone maker.
Synnex acquires IBM’s customer services business
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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crm
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martech
Synnex's bold £505m buyout of IBM's customer arm reshapes the CRM BPO landscape, making Concentrix a top industry contender.
Apple won’t crumble just yet…
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 5S and budget iPhone 5C, which are said to offer significant upgrades in spec and design.
Apple iPhone event: The world is waiting...
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple to unveil new iPhone models, aiming to boost sales amid pressure for growth. A cheaper variant is expected to tackle market saturation.
Vodafone finally cashes in on Verizon Wireless
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Vodafone sells its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless for a whopping US$130bn, signifying the end of a strategic but strained partnership.
Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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The news of Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.
Is enterprise mobile fast maturing?
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Enterprise mobile is fast maturing from a niche tool to become a core business platform, according to industry analysts Ovum.
Can IBM and Adobe lead the enterprise digital marketing platform?
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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martech
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ibm
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IBM and Adobe lead in digital marketing, says Ovum, urging firms to choose platforms for strategic fit over mere features.
Is the cloud BI market heating up?
Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
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cloud services
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Industry giants and startups alike are fuelling the cloud BI market's rapid growth, suggests Ovum's latest analysis.
Is Facebook trending in the right direction?
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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Coming off a poor run of results post IPO, the story of Facebook’s Q2 results is one of progress, regeneration and strategic investment.
Microsoft Office comes to those who wait...
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Microsoft launches Office Mobile for iPhone, surprising industry experts. A bold move or just a teaser for iPad users?.