Forrester stories - Page 48

Forrester reports 63% of Asia Pacific distributors optimistic for 2013 growth; eyes on brighter sales and new business despite 2012's lows.

Asia Pacific distributors face tough times, with 42% reporting disappointing business outcomes in 2012, though optimism blooms for 2013.

57% of Kiwi firms to up cloud spend, with 40% allocating over 10% of IT budgets, says Web Drive, highlighting the shift towards cloud servers.

NZ workers defy company bans by downloading essential apps for work, shows Unisys/Forrester study, revealing a push towards workplace app freedom.

New Zealand is one of the most virtualised nations in the world. But what does that mean for the reseller channel?.

Unlock the power of Big Data with Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Wellington and Auckland, offering key insights for IT pros.

Michael Stiassny has been appointed to the board of Plan-b, New Zealand's only end-to-end business continuity provider.

Jim Watson, Good Technology vice president and corporate general manager looks at the channel's role in mobile apps.

Plan-b's journey from spare IBM AS400 hires in the 1990s to a national business continuity giant illustrates how innovation can transform operational models.

Ken McWilliams joins business continuity provider Plan-b in Wellington to help align organisation for future growth.

Apple set to propel corporate tech investment, selling $17bn in Macs and iPads by end of 2012, driving a potential 35% sales increase by 2023.

Companies across the region share concerns over the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend dominating the IT industry.

Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

As firms grapple with the complexities of social media, the role of IT in driving robust usage policies is becoming undeniable.

In a changing IT landscape, CIOs play a crucial role in steering their organizations towards genuine sustainability, not just Green IT.

There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.

The result is a truly multi-dimensional view of the IT risks associated with any given business process, group or function.

Apple's invasion of corporate IT, long Microsoft's stronghold, sees businesses spending billions on Macs and iPads for innovation and mobility.

New Zealand and Australia businesses are proving to be ready adopters of cloud services. The most recent Asia Pacific Cloud Index.

Is Microsoft too late for the tablet market? With tech giants already on their 3rd gen products, Forrester calls Windows 8 very late to the party.