Gartner stories - Page 80

Cloud computing's dawn phases end as 2014 sees a shift to strategic, mainstream adoption, moving past pioneering stages.

My identifying these concerns wasn't mean to depress you. But on the road to securing the Internet of Things, I think they bear consideration.

Bitcoin's rise challenges the status quo, suggesting vast untapped internet innovation potential beyond traditional financial models.

Global mobile advertising spending is forecast to reach $18.0 billion in 2014, up from the estimated $13.1 billion in 2013.

Survey reveals senior managers as major threats to cloud security, sparking calls for a drastic reshuffle at the top for better compliance.

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...

Publishing predictions in a blog or video post around this time of year is easy and predictable. So I won't. If lots of people do something, that usua.

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.