Research Director stories - Page 13
Pulumi announces version 3.0 of its cloud engineering platform
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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software development
Seattle-based company Pulumi has announced version 3.0 of its Cloud Engineering Platform, which it says will unite all aspects of cloud engineering.
IoT connections to generate $16 billion in security revenue as new threat vectors arise
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
The exponential growth of IoT connections will generate $16 billion in IoT security revenue by 2026, according to ABI Research.
Weak 2020 buoys strong first quarter growth for PC shipments
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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pc shipments
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analyst report
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covid-19
Backlogs on orders from 2020, particularly for notebooks, were a key driver, though new demand is also a factor as smaller businesses begin their recoveries.
Dell Technologies unveils new data protection innovations for hybrid cloud workloads
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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dr
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
The Dell EMC PowerProtect Backup Service, powered by Druva, is designed to deliver SaaS app protection without increasing IT complexity.
5G network security a US$9 billion dollar opportunity - report
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The cloud-native nature of 5G networks will disrupt the cybersecurity industry, presenting a $9bn market opportunity by 2025, says ABI Research.
Security and risk management spending in Australia to increase in 2021
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it spending
Australian organisations to spend over A$4.9bn on enterprise information security in 2021, an 8% increase from last year, says Gartner.
Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.
PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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smartphones
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uc
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mdm
Worldwide smartphone shipments could achieve a 5.5% growth rate this year - and PC shipment rates will also grow 18.2%.
2021 will be a 'blockbuster' year for PC market
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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pc shipments
The global PC market is expected to grow 8% in 2021, with total shipments reaching 496.8 million units, according to Canalys.
Worldwide revenues for AI skyrocket, set to reach $550B by 2024
Wed, 24th Feb 2021
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ai
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market analyst
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analyst report
Global revenues for the artificial intelligence market are set to surpass $500 billion by 2024, with software leading growth.
Gartner reveals latest forecast for government IT spending
Wed, 24th Feb 2021
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government
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it spending
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analyst report
Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $483 billion in 2021, an increase of 5.1% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Apple and Xiaomi only vendors to see smartphone growth in 2020 — Gartner
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Worldwide smartphone sales declined 5.4% in Q4 2020, with Apple and Xiaomi being the only vendors to experience growth, according to Gartner.
Apple and Samsung lead semiconductor spend in 2020 — Gartner
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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semiconductors
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personal computing devices
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apple
The top 10 original equipment manufacturers increased their semiconductor spend by 10% in 2020 and accounted for 42% of the market, according to Gartner.
Cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure to surpass US$105 billion in 2021
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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spending
The brunt of security spending is still first and foremost focused on IT networks, systems, and data security from a defensive perspective.
Partnership to develop platform for New Zealand agritech AI research
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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partner programmes
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ai
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agritech
New scientific partnership accelerates research in New Zealand's agritech sector by removing computer processing bottlenecks.
Smartphone sales to reach 1.5 billion this year — Gartner
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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smartphones
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phone
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sales
The rebound reflects the consequences faced by the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a year in which smartphone sales declined by 10.5%.
Tablets and Chromebooks set all-time high shipment records in Q4 2020
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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pc shipments
Global PC market (including tablets) saw annual growth in Q4 2020, with shipments hitting 143.7 million units, up 35% YoY, says Canalys.
Acronis empowers resellers and service providers with new cloud-focused #CyberFit Partner Programme
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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acronis
Acronis has announced the new Acronis #CyberFit Partner Programme, offering increased support and incentives for cloud-based services.
40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner
Sat, 30th Jan 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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predictions
Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.
Worldwide smartphone market grew 4.3% in Q4 2020, improving over Q3 decline
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global smartphone market grows 4.3% in Q4 2020, buoyed by recovery and strong demand, with Apple reclaiming top vendor spot.