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COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%
Apple

COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%

COVID-19 causes global smartphone sales to drop 20.4% in Q2 2020, with Samsung experiencing the largest decline, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
Smartphone shipments down but may make a comeback in 2022
Unified Communications

Smartphone shipments down but may make a comeback in 2022

Global smartphone shipments expected to drop in 2020, but strong push for 5G will bring market back to growth in 2021, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner
Cloud Access Security Broker

Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner

BYOPC security will transform businesses within five years, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years, according to a new report from Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Edge computing market set to explode by 2022, thanks to demand from industrial enterprises
Unified Communications

Edge computing market set to explode by 2022, thanks to demand from industrial enterprises

By 2022, 90% of industrial enterprises will be utilising edge computing, with the multi-access edge computing market set to reach $7.23 billion by 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
IDC: Public cloud revenue reaches $233 billion in 2019
Public Cloud

IDC: Public cloud revenue reaches $233 billion in 2019

Global public cloud services market revenue reached $233.4 billion in 2019, with the top 5 providers capturing over a third of the market, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020
IBM named top industrial Blockchain-as-a-Service provider
Manufacturing

IBM named top industrial Blockchain-as-a-Service provider

IBM has been recognised as the top industrial Blockchain-as-a-Service provider, leading in innovation and implementation, according to ABI Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
Forescout and Arista Networks embark on new Zero Trust security partnership venture
Malware

Forescout and Arista Networks embark on new Zero Trust security partnership venture

Forescout and Arista Networks have come together to deliver Zero Trust security and greater device visibility and enforcement across heterogeneous networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds
Unified Communications

Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds

Global internet disruptions surged by 63% in March, with ISPs being hit hardest, according to ThousandEyes' 2020 Internet Performance Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Global government IT spending to reach $438 billion in 2020
Data Analytics

Global government IT spending to reach $438 billion in 2020

Global government IT spending is predicted to reach $438bn in 2020, down 0.6% from last year, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions
Outage

Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions

Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
IDC: Huawei finally takes top spot in smartphone market
Apple

IDC: Huawei finally takes top spot in smartphone market

The Chinese vendor has managed to nab 20% of the market, taking out Apple and Samsung after years of trailing in second or third place.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
5G network infrastructure market to reach $8.1 billion - Gartner
Unified Communications

5G network infrastructure market to reach $8.1 billion - Gartner

Global 5G network infrastructure market revenue is set to double in 2020 but overall mobile infrastructure revenue is expected to decline, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
Forescout and ServiceNow advance tech partnership to protect critical infrastructure
IoT Security

Forescout and ServiceNow advance tech partnership to protect critical infrastructure

Forescout and ServiceNow team up to enhance operational technology capabilities and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2020
Video surveillance market to reach $44 billion, fuelled by smart cameras and AI - IDC
Surveillance

Video surveillance market to reach $44 billion, fuelled by smart cameras and AI - IDC

Video surveillance camera market to experience solid growth as smart camera systems and analytic software drive new use cases, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020
Skillsoft launches new leadership focused online learning resource
eLearning

Skillsoft launches new leadership focused online learning resource

Skillsoft launches online learning resources to develop leadership skills, focusing on digital leadership in today's fast-changing world.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Research: Rapid growth of embedded security market inevitable
Internet of Things

Research: Rapid growth of embedded security market inevitable

With the rise of IoT, as cybercriminals find new ways to gain access to devices, new secure embedded hardware can block their points of entry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Data management a powerful way for businesses to gain competitive advantage
Multi-cloud

Data management a powerful way for businesses to gain competitive advantage

New IDC research commissioned by Rubrik reveals that effective data management is key for businesses to address data sprawl and gain a competitive edge.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
HCL Technologies bolsters precision marketing offering
Partner Programmes

HCL Technologies bolsters precision marketing offering

HCL Technologies has launched a new marketing product designed to assist organisations with taking their precision marketing strategies to the next level.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19
Analyst report

Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19

Gartner details a six-step framework CIOs must adopt for effective cost optimisation amid COVID-19, balancing potential savings with business impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020