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Social networks are facing accusations of mishandling user data. It's time to give control back to consumers. @Gartner_inc.

Apple is not a retailer, says industry journal. While Apple's stores may be successful, they are fundamentally different from traditional retailers.

Exploring why IT risk interest is surging: Board members focus on cybersecurity, driven by lack of understanding and pressures to disclose.

Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.

New Zealand's IT spending projected to hit $11.1 billion in 2014, up by 2.2%, driven by demand for devices like PCs and tablets.

Customers demand consistent pricing across all channels, warning retailers against underestimating their savvy shopping habits.

Reducing risk and cost could help make your company more profitable, and the impact on the bottom line may result in an impact on your salary or bonus...

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From 'Selfie' to 'Airbnb': How social and tech trends are shaping our language, highlighting a shift towards hyper-personalization.

Digital health and fitness set to be the hottest sector in wearable computing this year, says research director at Gartner.

The Internet of Things (IoT) will grow to 26 billion units installed in 2020, representing an almost 30-fold increase from 0.9 billion in 2009.

As the tech world goes virtual, Heather Wright polls some experts about their views on where resellers stand to gain the most.

Gartner highlights 8 key forces shaping data centre strategy as organisations face changes in technology use and demand increased agility.

Despite the hype surrounding smart watches, Gartner believes they are unlikely to be featured on many consumers' holiday wish lists this year.

Smartphones to predict next moves & purchase based on user data, says Gartner. Smartphones will be smarter than humans by 2017.

Cloud-based security services set to soar to $3.1 billion by 2015, with encryption and IAM leading the surge, says Gartner.

This results in every budget being an IT budget; every company being a technology company; every business becoming a digital leader; and every person.

The Nexus of Forces is transforming the approach towards information security as new requirements are brought about by social, mobile, cloud and information.

Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.

Despite CEOs' scepticism, Gartner warns smart machines could reshape millions of jobs by 2020, challenging firms to adapt or fall behind.