Gartner stories - Page 83

Confirming a view shared by TechDay over a month ago, research house Gartner is describing Microsoft's moves with Windows and Office as 'a big gamble'.

Cloud computing is often touted as the future, but is it the right option for every business? Experts say careful analysis is needed.

Your customers are all there - why aren't you? Most companies say that it is a fear of situations 'gone wrong'.

In a changing IT landscape, CIOs play a crucial role in steering their organizations towards genuine sustainability, not just Green IT.

Gartner predicts a 17.9% global rise in SaaS revenue to $14.5bn, with steady growth in New Zealand's mature market.

HP's Chief Technologist sees a future of less complex networks and data centers, with Virtual Application Networks leading the way.

CommVault and Microsoft enhance cloud storage with Simpana software and Azure, offering up to 62TB capacity for enterprises starting at $50,000.

Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.

Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.

Amidst the boom in virtualisation by businesses, the rush to adopt is often outpacing crucial security measures, posing long-term risks.

New Zealand's rapid embrace of virtualisation has transformed IT landscapes, paving the way for the rise of the cloud and future user-centric computing.

Floods in Thailand disrupt global HDD supply, hiking prices and shaking up storage, DR plans globally. Time to rethink approach and embrace SSD?.

Data warehouses are evolving from simple storers of information to providers of analysis - what does it mean for your business?.

Email security vendor TrustSphere is gearing up to tackle the Australian and New Zealand market; we explain the company's key product.

Increased agility. Faster time-to-market. Increased business value. Phrases like these pepper cloud computing marketing literature.

Extreme Networks lauded for innovation, reclaiming its position as a thought leader in data center solutions, says regional boss.

With virtualisation maturing, large enterprises embrace it as essential. Gartner forecasts it as key tech in 2011; 91% already use it for production workloads.

With server virtualisation reaching maximum penetration in mature markets like New Zealand, now is the time for resellers to look to other virtualisat.

Adapt now or face the consequences. That's the message to resellers – and customers and carriers – when it comes to mobility, discovers Keith Newman.

As Android's popularity soars, AVG and Symantec warn against rising smartphone cyber threats, highlighting scams like 'Premium SMS'.