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Just two smartphone makers saw growth in Q4 2019 as global sales decline
Apple

Just two smartphone makers saw growth in Q4 2019 as global sales decline

Apple and Xiaomi were the only top smartphone vendors to gain in Q4 2019, as global sales dipped 0.4% year over year, Gartner reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Global consumers to trade in 810 million smartphones in favour of 5G devices
Unified Communications

Global consumers to trade in 810 million smartphones in favour of 5G devices

68% of consumers would be willing to trade-in their device in favour of a 5G-capable upgrade, according to research from Blancco Technology Group.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Ethisphere recognises 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies
Nokia

Ethisphere recognises 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies

Ethisphere names Accenture, Avnet, and Nokia among the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies, highlighting their commitment to integrity and ethical practices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Intel & QuTech outline 'milestone' in quantum computing
Quantum Computing

Intel & QuTech outline 'milestone' in quantum computing

'Horse Ridge' could pave the way for further understanding how quantum practicality could solve real-world problems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
5G smartphone shipments to increase 700% in 2020
Unified Communications

5G smartphone shipments to increase 700% in 2020

Global shipments of 5G smartphones are forecast to soar by 700% in 2020, from 29 million to 231 million units, driven by declining device costs, Omdia reports.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business
Robotics

Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business

AI won't replace humans, but rather free us up to be more human, according to Colin Priest, VP of AI strategy at DataRobot.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Research: How 5G will change, well... everything
Unified Communications

Research: How 5G will change, well... everything

Informa Tech's new research wing, Omdia, reveals 5G interdependencies in new research paper exploring impacts across the tech ecosystem.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion
AI Security

BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion

Nation-state backed threat actor groups are evolving and sophisticated attack toolsets are increasing, according to the BlackBerry 2020 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
Toshiba's laptop division revived as Dynabook with Sharp capital injection
Toshiba

Toshiba's laptop division revived as Dynabook with Sharp capital injection

To mark the occasion, the Dynabook Rewards programme is offering resellers $50 for every Dynabook or Toshiba branded device sold before December 31.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Is smartphone innovation dead?
Internet of Things

Is smartphone innovation dead?

Fears of 'peak smartphone' menace industry stalwarts like Apple and Samsung, yet experts argue that the innovation landscape is far from dormant.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Singapore ABS grants Huawei Cloud OSPAR attestation
Huawei

Singapore ABS grants Huawei Cloud OSPAR attestation

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) has granted Huawei Cloud the Outsourced Service Provider Audit Report (OSPAR) attestation this month.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Gaming

Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly

The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Renesas and Panthronics collab on range of new solutions
Semiconductors

Renesas and Panthronics collab on range of new solutions

The semiconductor specialists are aiming to bring new wireless charging and connected IoT solutions to the consumer and industrial markets.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ will support iOS devices
Digital Entertainment

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ will support iOS devices

Samsung's wireless Galaxy Buds have a new successor: The Galaxy Buds+. And for the first time, they're compatible with iOS as well as Android.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Wearables

Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData

While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Samsung commits to foldables with the Galaxy Z Flip
Digital Signage

Samsung commits to foldables with the Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip, a chic foldable with a 'Hideaway Hinge', pushing the boundaries of phone design.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Maintaining uptime in the data center is no game of checkers
Artificial Intelligence

Maintaining uptime in the data center is no game of checkers

AI-driven machine learning is revolutionising data centre uptime by predicting hardware failures before they occur, potentially saving firms millions.

By Jeff Klaus • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020

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