Ovum stories
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Cost-effective security key demand for MSPs
Mon, 25th May 2020
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partner programmes
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acronis
Acronis survey reveals that security is the most in-demand service from managed service providers, with 97% prioritizing data protection.
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Boomi named leader in cloud based integration, iPaaS and scalability
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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paas
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network infrastructure
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iaas
Boomi scored the highest marks out of all evaluated vendors, in categories of ‘cloud integration/iPaaS’ and ‘scalability and enterprise fit’.
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IT leaders require UCC tools that adapt to changing workforce
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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uc
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logmein
Australian IT leaders are set to boost spending on UCC tools to cater to a dynamic workforce, with remote work and digital natives driving new demands.
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Who is really responsible for cloud security?
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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firewalls
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saas
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network infrastructure
Experts at the NetEvents EMEA Press Spotlight emphasised the critical need for enterprises to understand the Shared Responsibility Model in cloud security.
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Pegasystems now ten-time Leader in CRM Magic Quadrant
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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crm
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martech
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ovum
Pegasystems has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement Center for the 10th year in a row.
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Impact of legacy technologies on threat alert response and cloud adoption among Aus enterprises
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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cloud services
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juniper networks
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ovum
Most Australian enterprises today are hamstrung by the same technologies that once helped advance the nation’s IT economy.
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Australia trailing behind APAC in cloud migration and security
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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cloud security
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iaas
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juniper networks
A new report highlights that Australia lags behind emerging APAC markets in cloud migration and security management, with complacency cited as a key factor.
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Why service providers need more than one option for managed SD-WAN
Mon, 7th May 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
While it’s always good to streamline your portfolio, it’s also important to think about all potential use-cases. Ovum chief analyst Mike Sapien explains.
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MSPs have crucial role in SD-WAN services, but do customers know it?
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
An Ovum analyst reports that enterprises are confused today by the multiple messages and promotions surrounding managed SD-WAN services.
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Service providers need more than one option for managed SD-WAN
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
An Ovum analyst says service providers must develop broader differentiated managed SD-WAN service portfolios to cover the expanding customer segments.
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AR to find more serious commercial applications on its surest bet, mobile
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ovum
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industry experts
Ovum research analyst Guillermo Escofet delves into augmented reality (AR) and whether the market has potential for future commercial applications.
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Service providers’ secrecy is losing them business
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
SD-WAN service providers should invest in marketing campaigns to promote their managed SD-WAN service offers to avoid being ‘out-shouted’ by vendors.
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OVUM: Where are enterprises looking to really use AI?
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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uc
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martech
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Artificial intelligence (AI) remains highly in vogue as a technology topic across the media and within the IT supplier landscape.
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Security morphs from major concern to major advantage with SD-WAN
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Security concerns have transformed into strategic advantages as managed SD-WAN services evolve, offering robust, integrated security measures.
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On-prem, virtualised, cloud, hybrid: Reimagining the enterprise data centre
Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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hybrid cloud
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
Pick a timeframe in the future and then imagine what the data centre will look like - a number of industry heavyweights have pitched their thoughts.
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Ovum: Cloud-native development cannot be ignored by any organisation
Sat, 27th Jan 2018
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paas
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devops
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iaas
For many, the question is no longer whether a business should venture into cloud-native, but how - Ovum has some advice for organisations.
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Ovum: IoT suppliers should engage board/C-level to fast-track decision-making
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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iot
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partner programmes
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ovum
Ovum senior analyst of IoT TZ Wong says identifying the right enterprise decision-maker is a critical step for IoT vendors and service providers.
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APAC firms leaving password management to employees - at a cost
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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ovum
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passwords
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Asia Pacific organisations admit that employee behaviour and IT policy don’t match up, particularly when it comes to passwords.
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Wearables market in state of flux – Ovum details what the future holds
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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biometrics
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personal computing devices
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ovum
For many vendors in the wearables industry, layoffs and senior management departures have been a common theme of late - but there are opportunities.
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Surging demand among businesses for more interactive enterprise messaging
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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uc
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martech
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ai agents
Ovum’s survey explored the rapidly-evolving business-to-consumer communications market with some interesting findings.