Global Stories

Businesses to recover to pre-COVID-19 levels this year, report finds

Most enterprises expect their business levels to recover to at least pre-COVID levels in 2021, with 22% expecting to exceed them, according to a study by Omdia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021

Microsoft

ICT trends: What to expect in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in ICT trends. Remote working, distributed cloud, cybersecurity, and governance will dominate in 2021.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Singapore's Government invests heavily in ICT market following COVID-19

Singapore to invest in ICT market recovery after COVID-19, with enterprise market value forecasted to grow by 3% in 2021, says GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020

Information Communication & Technology

IT leaders still buying despite economic uncertainties around COVID-19

Despite COVID-19 uncertainties, 38% of organizations are still buying IT solutions, with 67% increasing their urgency, Resonance reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020

Software Development

Full time ICT roles to grow, says IDC

As industries fully embrace digital transformation, new skills and roles are needed to shape technology roadmaps, and support and implement these changes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Vietnam cybersecurity market to reach USD$215 million

The cybersecurity market in Vietnam is projected to hit USD$215 million by the end of 2023 amid rising cyber threats and digitalisation, says Ken Research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019

Converged Infrastructure

How Huawei aims to optimise enterprise ICT and converged data

Huawei introduces its Digital Platform to enable organisations to achieve business synergy and agile innovation in the digital world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019

Information Communication & Technology

Hitachi's strategy to become a global leader in the social innovation business

Hitachi will aim to leverage its strengths in information technology, operational technology, and products to bring about reforms in social infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Digital Transformation

US-China trade war a 'double-edged sword' for ICT spending

The trade war, among other factors, is set to negatively impact global ICT spending but the market will still experience positive growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Robotics

China vs the US – who's winning the ICT market battle?

The IDC's latest report reveals the US dominates software and AI spending, while China leads in IoT, AR/VR, and robotics, igniting the ICT market battle.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018

Government

Why governments should invest in citizen engagement platforms

The Australian government is urged to invest in Citizen Engagement Platforms to close the digital gap, improve public trust, and streamline services.

By Leigh Brady • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

Health Technologies

Enterprise Dunedin encourages local businesses to recruit an intern this summer

Enterprise Dunedin urges local businesses to hire interns this summer, offering funding to help cover remuneration costs and keep talent in Dunedin.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018

Unified Communications

United Nations' telco union launches ICT data and report library

New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018

Payment Technologies

Cisco's top 10 ICT trends for 2018

Cisco CTO Kevin Bloch forecasts the top 10 ICT trends for 2018, highlighting advancements from AI to autonomous vehicles, driven by rapid tech growth.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

DevOps

IDC reveals top trends for Kiwi businesses from 2021

New Zealand organisations will focus on filling gaps exposed in digital transformation plans, according to IDC predictions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021

Health Technologies

Malaysian enterprises must be prepared for a post COVID-19 world

Malaysian enterprises urged to reorient business models to adapt to post-COVID world, says GlobalData. ICT spending expected to decline by 8.3% in 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020