Gartner: Impact of Sandy Bridge recall minimal
Industry analyst firm Gartner has allayed fears that Intel’s recall of Sandy Bridge processors will have a long-term impact on the industry.
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Supplier redundancies key to preventing system crashes
CIOs and IT managers must have a documented disaster recovery plan (DRP) and built-in supplier redundancies to avoid the consequences of an IT systems crash similar to the one that claimed Virgin Blue’s check-in and operating systems earlier this year, an insurance expert has warned.
Unified communications can't keep up with Twitter: Gartner
Unified communications lacks a clear business case and can not compete with consumer-driven technology, Gartner has warned.
Gartner: IT leaders, CIOs must focus on social media usage
IT leaders must develop a strong business case around the use of social media and define a clear return on investment with social media usage, Gartner has warned.
Mobile sector to reach revenues of US$1089 billion in 2015
The global mobile phone sector is expected to reach revenues of $1089 billion by 2015 with emerging markets in China, India and Indonesia contributing to 38 percent of the global growth.
Cloud computing 'number two' priority for CIOs, says IDC
A majority of Australian CIOs are moving towards the cloud at a rapid rate, with cost effectiveness and reduced infrastructure being top-of-mind for IT leaders looking at SaaS.
CFOs hesitant to invest in cloud: strategist
Investment in cloud computing may be hindered by CFOs who are hesitant to allocate funding to SaaS projects, says a technology strategist.
Contactless smart card industry set for takeoff
Freedom of form and an increased demand for e-passports will see the Asia Pacific contactless smart card industry boom over the next six years, accoridng to one analyst firm.
IT services deals on the up: analyst
Ovum has released new figures indicating that the IT services sector has bounced back from a tough first quarter with the number of deals increasing by 14 per cent in Q2.
ANZ NetApp CEO talks skills crisis
A transient workforce and greater education is needed if the Australian IT skills shortage is to ease, says one IT CEO.
SaaS revenue to exceed $US8.5 billion in 2010: Gartner
SaaS revenue is set to increase 14 per cent this year with a total revenue of $US 8.5 billion worldwide expected.
Data centre transformation won't become a trend until 2013
New research indicates data centre transformation is being held back by a lack of mature technology and won't become a mainstream trend until 2013 due to the cost of migration.
Job-hopping the key to a 'razor sharp global career'
Businesses must be flexible and provide alternative career paths for their employees in order to survive the current skills drought.
