International Data Corporation (IDC) stories - Page 64
Is partner enablement the new currency?
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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data analytics
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bi
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social media
IDC claims vendors that provide the most compelling and useful enablement for their partners will gain channel dominance.
Dell announces availability of Dell Wyse Cloud Connect
Sat, 1st Feb 2014
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
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analyst report
Dell unveils Wyse Cloud Connect, a tiny device turning any HDMI display into a secure, cost-effective cloud access point for mobile and remote work.
Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.
How will IBM/Lenovo deal impact the Channel?
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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iaas
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lenovo
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ibm
Following Lenovo’s US$2.3bn deal to acquire IBM’s x86 server business, many leading industry analysts have questioned how this will impact the channel market.
Samsung dominates record-breaking smartphone market
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Samsung leads as the smartphone market hits a record 1 billion units shipped in a year, showcasing a 38.4% surge from 2012.
'Sombre' PC market suffers first annual double digit decline
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
Asia/Pacific PC market declines 10% in 2013 due to economic sluggishness and competition from smartphones and tablets.
Brick-and-mortar retailers at risk as shoppers become smarter...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Smartphones pose a serious risk to traditional retailers as the world becomes more reliant on mobile devices, says mobile research giant IDC.
NZ exclusive: Evolving HP keeps the PC faith
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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hp
HP dominates New Zealand PC market, grows 21% YoY, while also investing in tablet space. Innovation strategy paying off.
IDC: 3D printing heading towards mainstream adoption
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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document management
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ecm
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martech
3D printing set to become the norm as IDC predicts massive growth in adoption and revenue, revolutionising manufacturing industries.
IDC: Kiwi PC market beats expectations as Oz falters
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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apple
The New Zealand PC market outperformed expectations in Q3 2013. The same, however, could not be said for Australia...
Smartphone sales set to smash one billion mark
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to surpass 1.0 billion units in 2013, representing 39.3% growth over 2012.
IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.
ANZ Wireless LAN market buoyed by increased internet access
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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cisco
Surge in internet usage fuels unprecedented growth in ANZ's WLAN market, with consumers snatching a greater market share.
Six in a row as global PC sales slow
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
Global PC sales drop for a 6th quarter as consumers favour mobile devices, with shipments falling to an 8-year low, Gartner reports.
Samsung S4 fails to prevent ANZ smartphone sales low
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
Despite the quarter witnessing notable product launches like Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4, the region suffered a surprising slowdown in demand for smartphones.
NZ telco market under pressure as competition increases
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
NZ's telecom sector faces a downturn, with competition fuelling a revenue slide from NZ$5.1bn to NZ$5.0bn, amid a varied and competitive market.
Production printers deliver double-digit Q2 growth
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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fuji xerox
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printing
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ricoh
As the ANZ inkjet printer market continues to expand, production printer shipments record double-digital growth during Q2 of this year.
ANZ mobile device sales hits the skids
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
In a historic dip, Australia and New Zealand's mobile device market, including notebooks, tablets, and phones, declines for two straight quarters.
Promotions ignite ANZ inkjet printer market
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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network infrastructure
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hp
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printing
Analyst group IDC claims the growth was largely attributed to heavy price and bundling promotions particularly within the entry level segment.
Dell defeats Samsung in PC monitor stakes after 7 years
Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
For the first time since 2007, Dell outshines Samsung in PC monitor sales, soaring to the top with 5 million units shipped in Q2 2013.