Middle East stories - Page 44
IDC: cloud IT infrastructure market reaches $8 billion
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure market grew by 14.4% in the Q414 as service providers continue to expand their datacenters.
A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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modernisation
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.
Avaya chooses new leader for Asia Pacific region
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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jobs
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avaya
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communication
Avaya has appointed Mike Ansley as its new president of the Asia Pacific region. He will lead business and be responsible for the entire area.
Cisco remains top dog in enterprise videoconferencing equipment
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Enterprise videoconferencing equipment showed positive results in 4Q14 with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing 15.8%.
Adapt your customer service strategies, or die.
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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crm
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uc
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martech
The digital customer engagement revolution is here, and is forcing organisations to adapt their customer service strategies, or die.
Worldwide server market revenues increase
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
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servers
Worldwide server market revenues increase 1.9% in the fourth quarter as demand in china once again drives the market forward, says IDC.
VoLTE activity sends global VoIP market up 12%
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
VoLTE surge boosts global VoIP market to $4.2bn, riding on network upgrades and next-gen services, says Infonetics.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Xero climbs on tech favour; Auckland Airport falls
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
New Zealand shares rose paced by Xero and Diligent Board Member Services, as investors favoured technology-based stocks.
BT ramps up push into NZ market
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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uc
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asnet technologies
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bt
BT strides into NZ with Asnet for advanced communication solutions, enhancing global links and collaboration for local businesses.
Embracing the cloud and UFB for sustainability
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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uc
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clean technologies
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cloud services
Ricoh's Roly Smoldon discusses how embracing cloud technology and ultra-fast broadband (UFB) can drive sustainability and operational efficiency.
Big telco helps Kiwi tech firm increase profit
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
The latest generation of payment hardware such as that provided by Swipe is a good example of how technology can make it easier for customers to do business.
Effortless data meets private cloud
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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storage
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private cloud
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cloud storage
Overland Storage redefines cloud integration with 'effortless data' mantra, offering private cloud solutions via SnapServer platforms.
HP leads the way as worldwide server shipments nudge ahead
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hp
Worldwide server shipments and revenue have grown modestly in Q2 2014, with some regions experiencing mixed results, according to Gartner.
Videoconferencing remains relevant despite mixed market results
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cisco
IDC report shows mixed results for videoconferencing equipment, with revenue increasing but still a decline year on year.
SMART move as Westcon seals Enterprise Solutions distie deal
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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smart technologies
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
Smart Technologies has appointed Westcon Group as a value-added distributor of its Enterprise collaboration solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
Big Data drives software market growth
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Worldwide software market forecasted to grow 5.9% in 2014, driven by Big Data and analytics and enterprise applications - IDC.
Gartner: Devices on the rise despite PC decline
Mon, 31st Mar 2014
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apple
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pc hardware
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notebook
Despite a decline in PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 6.9% growth in device shipments in 2014, driven by mobiles and tablets.
Under-performing IBM to address struggling hardware business
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
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retail
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty has said the company must address its under-performing hardware business after a disappointing year.
Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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microsoft
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windows
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nokia
Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.
Is Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition a surprise?
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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facebook
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whatsapp
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ovum
Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of WhatsApp marries two messaging giants, eyeing rapid growth and a more extensive mobile strategy.