Market stories - Page 15
Demand for software-defined technologies grows
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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digitisation
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market
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analyst report
There is an increasing demand for software-defined technologies in the APAC region as the need for innovation grows, says IDC.
Smartphone market booming, thanks to new vendors and emerging markets
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
New vendors and emerging markets propel smartphone industry to its second highest quarterly shipment, with 337.2 million units moved in 2Q15.
Xero to double turnover to $200M this year, says CEO Rod Drury
Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
New Zealand accounting software pioneer Xero expects to double global revenue to more than $200 million in the year to March 2016.
Massive change taking place in education technology market
Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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edutech
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virtual classroom
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market
Teachers and students are using technology to connect and learn together, with the global ed tech market set to grow to $59.9bn by 2018.
BYOD market to reach $266 billion by 2019
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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personal computing devices
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byod
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mobility
The Bring Your Own Device and enterprise mobility market is forecasted to grow from $71.93 billion in 2013 to $266.17 billion in 2019.
Wi-Fi Aware: Enabling a better connected world
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Wi-Fi Aware to revolutionise connectivity with smart, energy-efficient device recognition technology, promising a more intuitive mobile experience.
Fitbit dominates wearables market
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
Fitbit has experienced positive growth in the share market, dominating in the highly competitive wearables space.
EXCLUSIVE: JB Hi-Fi Kiwi manager gone, no replacement planned
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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jb hi-fi
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dick smith
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sales
JB Hi-Fi's NZ general manager has exited the company, but the retailer has reconfirmed its commitment to the market with $15+ million in investment.
Wireless charging market: Drivers, challenges and benefits
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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it in manufacturing
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healthtech
Future Market Insights (FMI) has investigated the current wireless charging market and forecasted what it will look like over the next five years.
Automation drives uptake of wireless devices
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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apm
Wireless automation in industrial processes set to grow at 16.19% over next 5 years, says Research and Markets.
Cisco, Huawei, Polycom lead video conferencing market
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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uc
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market
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financial results
The video conferencing equipment market experienced a decrease in revenue in 1Q15 but is expected to grow as video remains a high priority.
Thriving IoT market heads towards trillion dollar mark
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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storage
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smartphones
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datacentre infrastructure
The IoT market's rapid growth is set to hit USD $1.7 trillion by 2020, driven by massive investments in devices, connectivity, and IT services, says IDC.
NZ tablet shipments continue to plummet, but there is hope
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
New Zealand tablet shipments plummet; Apple maintains top spot, while Surface Pro offers hope for Windows tablets and 2-in-1 market.
Canon, Epson and HP leaders in declining HCP market
Wed, 27th May 2015
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printing
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market
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analyst report
The worldwide hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market experienced a small decline in the first quarter of 2015 (1Q15), according to IDC.
VoIP and IMS market hits $1.3bn
Mon, 25th May 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The carrier VoIP market is off to a strong start in 2015 and shows no signs of letting down, with more providers expanding their offerings.
Asia Pacific region leader of the pack as CRM market grows
Wed, 20th May 2015
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
The worldwide customer relationship management (CRM) software market has gained momentum, with the Asia/Pacific region experiencing the fastest growth.
The real IoT and the power of the platform
Fri, 8th May 2015
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uc
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iot
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collaboration
The world of M2M communication is gradually moving to multi-purpose solutions, impacting businesses and consumers in the IoT.
Will 2015 be the year of the wearables?
Fri, 8th May 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
While the global wearable technology market hasn’t delivered on high expectations, 2015 could be the year that turns this around.
IDC lifts the lid on the admin software and services market
Thu, 7th May 2015
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financial systems
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market
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analyst report
Core replacement cycles are brewing and global insurers will spend US$8.2 billion on software and IT services for policy administration in 2015.
Samsung knocks Apple out of top spot
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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market
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analyst report
Samsung has reaffirmed itself as the global lead for smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2015, says IDC.