Forrester Research stories - Page 35
Plan B broadens services with Turnstone buyout
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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analyst report
Plan B has reached an agreement with voice, video and data network provider Turnstone to acquire the business and assets of the company.
Applications continue to dominate the enterprise space
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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uc
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devops
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apm
Enterprise apps surge as key business drivers, with focus on user experience and heavy reliance on mobile technologies for growth.
Why CIOs need to consider wearable tech in the enterprise
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
As wearables surge, CIOs must embrace the $18bn enterprise tech revolution for efficiency and innovation, says Cognizant VP Sowri Krishnan.
OpenText responds to demand for cloud services with two initiatives
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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cloud services
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opentext
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subscriptions
OpenText unveils subscription-based EIM services and its OpenText Core for flexible cloud solutions, meeting the rising market demand.
Why CIOs need to start caring about Windows Server 2003 End of Support
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
CIOs must act swiftly as Microsoft ends support for Windows Server 2003 on July 14, 2015, a move posing significant security and compliance risks.
Will the Internet of Things transform retail as we know it?
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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iot
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fleet management
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analyst report
The Internet of Things (IoT) could transform retail, providing such access to in-store analytics and enabling interactive consumer engagement.
Backup: changing consumption, changing solutions
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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analyst report
New Zealand companies adopting cloud backup must prioritise recovery solutions to avoid costly delays and data losses, industry experts warn.
Keep your cloud close for critical recovery
Wed, 24th Dec 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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analyst report
Ian Forrester of Plan B highlights the importance of carefully choosing a cloud backup provider for critical data recovery needs.
Xero widens first-half loss, concedes US did not execute to plan
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero, the cloud-based accounting software firm, widened its first-half loss after spending more on staff and marketing.
It's not all about back up - recovery top priority
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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storage
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dr
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cloud services
Resellers urged to focus on data recovery, not just backup, amid warnings from specialists about cloud storage pitfalls and recovery time implications.
Getting back to the future with Windows Server 2003
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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windows server 2003
It’s a little startling then to realise that there are still many businesses using a piece of technology that first appeared in 2003 – Windows Server 2003/R2.
Boost for resellers with Plan B’s ‘pay as you grow’ NZ Cloud Backup
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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nz cloud backup
Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup offers a no upfront investment boon for resellers, enabling flexible, scalable services.
Fortinet's next-generation firewall platforms unveiled
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Specialising in high-performance network security, Fortinet has unveiled two next-generation firewall platforms.
Taking a Mini approach to simplification
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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cisco
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
Westcon Imagine 2014 - Just as companies come in all sizes, so do the IT needs of business, but one thing remains fairly consistent: a desire for simplicity.
Opinion: Merchants will decide the fate of Apple's mobile wallet
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The success of Apple's mobile wallet will depend on merchant acceptance, according to a report from Forrester Research.
Aruba NZ: How to get rightsizing wireless right...
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Help your customers rightsize right, with these tips from Richard Batchelar, Aruba New Zealand territory manager.
Every business needs to digitise - here's how...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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cba
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analyst report
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axis
Asia Pacific businesses embark on digital transformation, aiming to enhance customer value and operational agility.
Planning your Big Data strategy? Five key tips to success…
Wed, 20th Aug 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
To compete in the age of the customer, it’s essential to make the most of the data you have access to, whether it’s from internal or external sources.
Plan B: Improving your recovery capability
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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analyst report
Backup is only as good as its ability to be recovered. Plan B's Ian Forrester outlines how to ensure recovery.
How to migrate painlessly to 802.11ac Wi-Fi…
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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extreme networks
Transition to 802.11ac Wi-Fi made simpler: Key preparation ensures seamless upgrade for faster, more reliable wireless connectivity.