Analyst report stories - Page 238

Virtual desktop solutions are poised to transform business IT, as Gartner forecasts market growth to 50 million units by 2013, redefining workforce mobility.

Social and legal influences are driving greater use of, and demand for, data and application security products.

Amidst rising cyber threats, businesses now more than ever must fortify their digital fortresses, but many remain ill-prepared.

Nokia aims to reclaim its smartphone throne, unveiling three new models in a bid to compete with Apple and Research in Motion.

Forrester Research predicts that by 2012, 397.1 million workers will be mobile, representing 73% of the global enterprise workforce.

Google is discontinuing its real-time communication app, Google Wave, due to low user adoption despite initial enthusiasm from developers.

From the global economic crisis to natural disasters and pandemics, it's time to take a serious look at your business continuity plan.

Sitecore has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2010 Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management, highlighting its strength in innovation and customer support.

Is your PC slowing down? iolo technologies' System Mechanic Business promises to restore speed and efficiency to aging computers.

SonicWall revamps its Medallion Partner Programme, enhancing reseller benefits and aiming for greater market reach in SMB and enterprise sectors.

HP claims top spot in Gartner MFPs and Printers report, citing software, vertical solutions and service integration as key factors.

Virtualisation fuels the cloud's growth, with Gartner predicting a $US6.2bn market by 2013, enhancing efficiency and agility for businesses.

BI trends soar as firms pursue smart consolidation and integration to sharpen decision-making and cut costs amidst economic challenges.

While the initial hype surrounding green IT may have died down, the interest and implementation of green products and services continues to rise.

Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.

Nearly half of Oceania's IT professionals view cloud computing as too risky despite its cost advantages, says ISACA's latest study.

Businesses need to consider their employees' home security, especially when it comes to digital entertainment.

Red Hat's Max McLaren asserts their OS is the world's fastest growing, claiming 15-20% of the server market and surpassing Unix and Microsoft growth rates.

Businesses harnessing tech see major gains; analysts say it's key to saving time and money, boosting growth. Dive into how it works on page 28.

Seoul's IT execs reveal a 30% drop in handset exports, spotlighting the iPhone's rise and the shift towards a 'mobile me' culture.