Ovum stories - Page 9

Following news that Twitter is hoping to raise up to US$1 billion in its IPO, one analyst company has offered a word of caution for the social media giant.

Analyst group Ovum believes that BlackBerry's decision to go private doesn't solve the fundamental problems at the struggling smartphone maker.

Synnex's bold £505m buyout of IBM's customer arm reshapes the CRM BPO landscape, making Concentrix a top industry contender.

Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 5S and budget iPhone 5C, which are said to offer significant upgrades in spec and design.

Apple to unveil new iPhone models, aiming to boost sales amid pressure for growth. A cheaper variant is expected to tackle market saturation.

Vodafone sells its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless for a whopping US$130bn, signifying the end of a strategic but strained partnership.

The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.

Enterprise mobile is fast maturing from a niche tool to become a core business platform, according to industry analysts Ovum.

IBM and Adobe lead in digital marketing, says Ovum, urging firms to choose platforms for strategic fit over mere features.

Industry giants and startups alike are fuelling the cloud BI market's rapid growth, suggests Ovum's latest analysis.

Coming off a poor run of results post IPO, the story of Facebook's Q2 results is one of progress, regeneration and strategic investment.

Microsoft launches Office Mobile for iPhone, surprising industry experts. A bold move or just a teaser for iPad users?.

Despite industry hype, Ovum's study reveals software robots will enhance, not end offshoring, by streamlining services and reducing errors.

Cloud computing promises to tackles two hitherto irreconcilable IT challenges: the need to reduce costs and the need to boost innovation.

Ovum urges telcos to reduce competition and increase collaboration, citing over 3,500 service launches since 2009. Innovation, not rivalry, is key to survival.

Company recently announced the long-expected release of the next edition of its flagship data platform, Oracle Database 12c, with a few surprises.

Predicting and reducing churn, promoting loyalty, upselling and cross-selling offers, and personalising services are all key areas where telcos can le.

Business leaders need to respond and adapt now to this change in employee behaviour, rather than being steamrollered by it.

Apple launches iOS 7, featuring a dramatic redesign poised to polarise users with its unrecognisable new interface.

Human-centered design thinking and approaches gaining mainstream credence among private sector decision-makers focused on innovation.