Gartner stories - Page 84

Asia/Pacific region leads in post-recession recovery with IT outsourcing spend set to hit $313.21 billion, reshaping business strategies.

An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.

The dream of the paperless office may not be so far-fetched after all, as digitisation and cloud computing make it a real possibility.

We've all heard the rumours that digital media will wipe out print media, rendering libraries, magazines and newspapers obsolete.

In New Zealand, the rise of remote workers challenges IT support. Experts discuss ensuring connectivity and mobile workforce evolution.

Cloud computing services in New Zealand are more sustainable than in Australia due to heating and cooling costs, says Gartner.

Unified communications shift to 'cheap, cheerful' offerings, setting change in motion for resellers, says Gartner VP Geoff Johnson.

Open and interoperable solutions are enabling smarter conversations, says Michael Chetner, Australia and New Zealand Managing Director for Polycom.

StorageCraft unveils a revolutionary disaster recovery product for virtual environments, promising rapid restores and broad hypervisor support.

Effective energy management in data centers is crucial for environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

IT&C vendors evolve, aiming for eco-friendliness to meet the rising demand for sustainable tech among informed customers.

Social media analytics and biometric-style voice recognition tools are emerging as the most immersive insights into consumer behaviour we've ever had access to.

Craig Scroggie, Vice President and Managing Director for Symantec, Pacific region, takes a look at the current security situation for mobile devices.

Google acquires PushLife, aiming to enhance non-Apple phone music experiences by integrating iTunes libraries across various devices.

Businesses grapple with securing mobile tech as workers blend personal devices with corporate systems, posing new security challenges.

Gartner predicts a 40% reduction in data centre size by 2018 due to smarter designs, green IT pressures, density optimisation, and cloud computing.

Microsoft to miss the 2011 tablet craze, plans Windows rival for Apple and Google in 2012, says Business Week.

iPad and other tablets will redefine the PC's position following a loss in consumer enthusiasm for mobile PCs, says analysts.

Gartner forecasts a 9.7% growth in the business intelligence market to $10.8bn in 2011, driven by demand for smarter decision-making tools.

Cloud computing surges in popularity, but experts affirm WAN optimisation is crucial now more than ever for closing the branch office gap.