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HGST recognized as a niche player for distributed file systems and object storage
Hyperscale

HGST recognized as a niche player for distributed file systems and object storage

HGST's ActiveScale object storage recognized by Gartner for completeness of vision and ability to execute. @WesternDigital #datastorage.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost
Digital Transformation

Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost

Gartner says in most cases you can deliver a more agile IT environment using commercial off-the-shelf infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors
Apple

Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors

Global smartphone sales grew by 3% in Q3 2017, with top vendors posting strong gains. Samsung led with 19.3% growth, while Xiaomi soared with an 80% rise.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Equinix: 8 predictions for IT in 2018
Hyperscale

Equinix: 8 predictions for IT in 2018

Equinix highlights the rise of private blockchains, AI's mainstream breakthrough, and IoT's edge computing needs among its eight IT predictions for 2018.

By Julia Gabel • 8 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
The Internet of Everything: Six ways you can prepare for the IoT job boom
Semiconductors

The Internet of Everything: Six ways you can prepare for the IoT job boom

According to recent forecasts by Gartner, more than 20.4 billion devices are expected to be connected by 2020.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
10 things business leaders need to know about digital transformation
Digital Transformation

10 things business leaders need to know about digital transformation

An expert from Epicor Software discusses the intricacies of digital transformation and the difficult choices businesses will need to make.

By Greg O'Loan • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
LogRhythm celebrates bumper year of accolades for SIEM development
Storage

LogRhythm celebrates bumper year of accolades for SIEM development

LogRhythm has cemented its pioneering space in the security sector this year, with accolades from the SANS Institute, Gartner and Forrester Wave.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
Veritas a 'Leader' in Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Information Archiving
Multi-cloud

Veritas a 'Leader' in Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Information Archiving

Veritas hailed as a leader in Gartner's 'Magic Quadrant for Information Archiving', marking an unprecedented 14th appearance.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Gartner's top 10 ways to fund the shift to digital
Digital Transformation

Gartner's top 10 ways to fund the shift to digital

42% of CEOs are now taking a digital-first approach to business change or taking digital to the core of their business model.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Asia Pacific CIOs leading adoption of disruptive technologies - Gartner
Blockchain

Asia Pacific CIOs leading adoption of disruptive technologies - Gartner

CIOs in Asia Pacific have been faster to adopt technologies such as IoT, AI, conversational interfaces, and blockchain.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises
Yahoo

Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises

Asia's top 10 digital disruptors pose a significant threat and opportunity for global enterprises, warns Gartner, urging CIOs to act decisively.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Talend named a Leader in 'Data Quality Tools' Magic Quadrant
Data Analytics

Talend named a Leader in 'Data Quality Tools' Magic Quadrant

Talend has improved their position from 'Visionary', which the company says is based on its completeness of vision and ability to execute.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
Gartner shares five step plan for a successful data center migration
Virtualisation

Gartner shares five step plan for a successful data center migration

With respect to risk, Gartner makes a good point: the less there is to move, the easier - and less risky - the migration will be.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Salesforce CEO on the power of disruption and mindfulness in leaders
Data Analytics

Salesforce CEO on the power of disruption and mindfulness in leaders

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff talks about the power of disruption and the value of having a beginner's mind in the technology industry.

By Chris Pemberton • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
Gartner names SwiftStack a visionary for distributed file systems and object storage
Multi-cloud

Gartner names SwiftStack a visionary for distributed file systems and object storage

For the second year, Gartner recognised SwiftStack as a visionary in its Magic Quadrant for Distributed File Systems and Object Storage.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Gartner forecasts security spending to surge in Africa
Risk & Compliance

Gartner forecasts security spending to surge in Africa

Gartner says spending on information security technology and services in Middle East and North Africa is on pace to exceed US$1.8 billion in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Kaspersky, Symantec, Cylance and ESET tops for endpoint protection
Malware

Kaspersky, Symantec, Cylance and ESET tops for endpoint protection

Kaspersky takes top honours in Gartner's Peer Insights Customer Choice Awards for EndPoint Protection Platforms awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Gartner names Adobe leader in Digital Marketing Analytics for the third time
Data Analytics

Gartner names Adobe leader in Digital Marketing Analytics for the third time

Of the 12 vendors evaluated, Adobe was among three named a leader for ability to execute and completeness of vision.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

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