IBM stories - Page 31
Weak high-end demand triggers external disk storage market decline
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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storage
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hp
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Global external disk storage market sees a 5.2% dip to $5.6bn in Q1 2014, with high-end demand plummeting by -25%, reveals IDC.
Google goes after Apple as top tech firms trail behind...
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
Google surges past Apple, becoming the world’s most valuable brand with a value of $159bn, leaving competitors trailing.
Redmond's new order, a big Aussie distie deal and a mystery start-up...
Tue, 20th May 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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lenovo
Six months is a long time in the New Zealand channel market - The Channel looks back at the big stories in February...
NZ CRM revenue increase lags global figures
Fri, 9th May 2014
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crm
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martech
New Zealand CRM software spend lags behind global growth, reaching $79m in 2013 compared to $20.4bn worldwide, according to Gartner.
Vendors proved wrong as Business Intelligence market slows
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Spending on Business Intelligence and analytics software in New Zealand reached $75.3m in 2013, a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
Microsoft takes down Oracle to retain software top spot
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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virtualisation
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it automation
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microsoft
Microsoft remains the top software vendor in the world, beating out Oracle, according to new research by Gartner.
Kiwi IT market set to grow at 4.75%
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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hp
New Zealand's IT market is predicted to grow annually by 4.75% from 2013 to 2018 due to rising efficiency demands, says TechNavio.
IBM supports NZ firms with $10m cloud investment
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM invests over $10m in New Zealand's cloud capability to meet the evolving needs of public sector agencies and private organisations.
Is Apple top of America’s Billion Dollar Brands Club?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
Apple reigns supreme in America's Billion Dollar Brands Club, outstripping Google and Microsoft with a stunning $104 billion worth.
Industry turns out in force for Westcon's Unified Comms event...
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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virtualisation
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
Ten vendors, one very clear message for unified communications enablement at Westcon's Switched On event in Auckland last week.
Fortune 500 company delivers opportunities to Unitec
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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edutech
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uc
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ibm
Concentrix partners with Auckland's Unitec, offering real-world experience to students and boosting local business innovation.
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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retailers
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty has said the company must address its under-performing hardware business after a disappointing year.
Westcon Unified Comms invite: 10 vendors... 1 message
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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virtualisation
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uc
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dr
Westcon's Unified Comms event in Auckland: 10 leading vendors unite to showcase latest technology solutions, with prizes and giveaways.
As 7,500 jobs go to Lenovo, IBM continues “workforce rebalancing”
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
IBM sheds 7,500 jobs to Lenovo, hinting at further cuts in a workforce rebalancing plan, amid a challenging financial period.
How will IBM/Lenovo deal impact the Channel?
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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iaas
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lenovo
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ibm
Following Lenovo’s US$2.3bn deal to acquire IBM’s x86 server business, many leading industry analysts have questioned how this will impact the channel market.
Lenovo agrees $2.3bn IBM server acquisition
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Lenovo secures a $2.3bn deal to buy IBM's x86 server business, marking another step in their longstanding partnership.
Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Tech firms shine in Best Workplaces 2013 awards, nabbing 11 of 43 spots, led by repeat finalists including Provoke and Microsoft NZ.
Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.
Attackers sharpen skills, so must CISO's
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ibm
As attackers up their game, it's critical CISOs stay ahead by understanding new threats in mobile and social tech, says IBM report.
Synnex acquires IBM’s customer services business
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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crm
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uc
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martech
Synnex's bold £505m buyout of IBM's customer arm reshapes the CRM BPO landscape, making Concentrix a top industry contender.