International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 18
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%.
ANZ businesses increase spend on cybersecurity in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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it spending
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spending
Despite organisations cutting spending in many areas during 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19, security remains a consistent area of increased investment.
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%.
IDC: cloud computing could prevent 1b tonnes of CO2 emissions
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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solar power
The reduction is, in part, due to the theory that aggregated compute resources across enterprise and large data centres are more efficient.
SMBs look to laptops for work mobility, but many don't see a future in remote working
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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byod
Laptops are the future of work for many SMBs in Asia Pacific post-COVID-19, but owners may not be ready, says a new survey from IDC and ASUS.
APAC banks race to revitalise innovation initiatives as pandemic reveals digital gaps
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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uc
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devops
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digital transformation
APAC banks rush to bolster digital transformations post-pandemic amid revelations of technological gaps, with digital banks seeing triple customer growth.
ANZ construction industry recognises opportunity for innovation following COVID-19
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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autodesk
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construction
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analyst report
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30% prepared for the new normal.
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.
IDC: Top 10 digital trends for Australia for 2021
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
IDC releases its top 10 digital trends for Australia in 2021, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the IT industry and predictions for the future.
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%.
IDC reveals top trends for Kiwi businesses from 2021
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
New Zealand organisations will focus on filling gaps exposed in digital transformation plans, according to IDC predictions.
Veeam announces backup support for Google Cloud
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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virtualisation
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dr
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hyperscale
Veeam expands its backup solutions to support Google Cloud, completing its support for all major public cloud providers.
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.
Ivanti achieves Leader status in IDC's UEM vendor assessment
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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m&a
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ivanti
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analyst report
Ivanti named Leader in IDC's UEM vendor assessment following its acquisition of MobileIron, says Senior Director Alan Braithwaite.
ANZ SMBs to increase IT spending in 2021, despite many being in 'crisis mode'
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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it spending
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analyst report
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covid-19
IDC's survey found that, while cost optimisation remains a priority for these organisations, an appetite for continued investment into technology is common.
Revenue from global sales of private 5G infrastructure to hit $5.7 billion in 2024
Sat, 16th Jan 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
This figure represents a growth from $945 million in 2019, according to IDC’s inaugural forecast for such statistics, with a five-year CAGR of 43.4%.
Big data and analytics solutions to total $22.6 billion in APAC for 2020
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The report further states that 74% of enterprises intend to maintain or increase investments in BDA solutions in 2021.
Why effective ROI messaging is critical for driving sales and adoption
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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breach prevention
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cfo
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gigamon
Business leaders must prioritize communicating a strong ROI message in the current environment of budget shortages and disruptions, according to Gartner.
IDC: Public cloud IT infrastructure revenue growth remained strong in third quarter of 2020
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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cloud services
Vendor revenue from sales of cloud IT infrastructure products increased 9.4% YoY in 3Q20, while non-cloud IT infrastructure declined -8.3%, according to IDC.
COVID-19: The gateway to innovation for Australia?
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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analyst report
Australian organisations are embracing innovation and accelerating opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Microsoft-IDC study.