Research Director stories - Page 32

NZ launches its first cyber security lab and a Master's degree at Waikato Uni, aiming to become a leading hub in the Asia/Pacific region.

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

Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.

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

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.

There appears to be some substance behind the big data hype, according to a Gartner survey of IT and business executives.

Despite a continuing drive to lower the cost of IT services, nearly 75% of government IT budgets globally were reported as flat or increasing in 2013.

Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.

Worldwide devices are projected to reach 2.35 billion units in 2013, driven by sales in tablets, smartphones despite PC shipments hitting the skids.

As government IT spending stays flat through out the world, the Kiwi market is expected to grow almost 1.4% this year.

Worldwide mobile payment transaction values will reach US$235.4 billion during 2013, representing a 44% increase from 2012.

Aussie CIOs keep ICT in-house, defying trends towards outsourcing, reveals Ovum. 74% of ICT activities are managed internally, despite cloud's rise.

PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.

Acquisition increases the company's presence in the region, paving the way for a cloud-based communications services launch in New Zealand.

iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.

Endace introduces EndaceAccess 100, a breakthrough 100G network monitor system, transforming IT operations with unprecedented visibility.

With the iPad Mini and Surface products due for release, Australia's industry experts assess which company will come out on top.

International internet traffic quadruples over five years thanks faster broadband speeds and an online video boom.

Survey suggests organisations are moving towards a hybrid datacentre ecosystem strategy across the ANZ region.