While the cloud craze continues, global IT budgets will also focus on newer technologies such as robotics, virtual reality and cognitive AI, according to the research firm’s 2018 IT spending predictions. The big question mark, however, is U.S. tax reform legislation.
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Diversified cloud, advanced AI and DIY development among the research firm’s predictions for the next 12 months and beyond. Here’s what you need to know.
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IDC unveils the next big tech trends — including augmented humanity — that will drive the IT industry over the coming years. Here’s how to get ready for the big changes ahead.
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Small and large enterprises alike see new and emerging technologies such as cloud, SIP trunking and wireless data services as competitive tools — and they’re actively looking for communications service providers to offer them.
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Software-defined networking is a slam-dunk in the cloud service provider community, but it’s making its way into enterprises with a need fast provisioning and fluid infrastructures.
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Oil and gas companies have typically lagged behind in the adoption of new technologies, says an industry analyst. But many are coping with the drop in oil prices by turning to the cloud.
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The transition to software-defined networking is inevitable, according to industry analysts. But the next generation of network professionals not only requires new skill sets, but also the ability to break down silos and work collaboratively with other departments.
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As major brands make plans to leave the country, those that remain can’t risk complacency. Here’s three ideas for innovation
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From creating a better digital experience to innovating with wearables, the last 12 months have shaken up financial services
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Research from Cisco and IDC suggests that firms here shouldn’t be complacent about their ability to protect data
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An IDC research study shows IT leaders are surprisingly open to feedback on device policies, but it needs to work both ways
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The research firm examines the most common trajectory for unified communications adoption and maps out the transitions
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We are not “showrooming.” QR codes haven’t caught on. IDC data shows how retailers here should prepare for the future
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IDC Retail Insights discusses the potential mistake of putting off technology investments that could boost customer satisfaction
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Financial services firms want to offer all things to all people — and IDC says that may be just the problem
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Smart cities of the future will apply gamification techniques to better engage the public, the research firm says. In fact, it’s happening already
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IDC Canada makes some predictions about the way financial institutions will invest in technology over the next 12 months and beyond
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IDC presents its annual forecast of key technologies and trends for 2014. Find out what’s coming of age, and what’s still a ways off
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The market research firm makes its annual forecast of what will be the biggest technologies and trends for the coming 12 months, including a trio of familiar topics
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In a video interview, Dave Senf speaks from the recent Avaya conference about what he calls the “third platform”
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Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the IP news roundup. Here are the latest headlines in big data, VoIP and cloud:
Big data and cloud computing gave Obama a huge advantage. An article on the Computerworld Government IT blog explored how Obama used big data to win the election. For example, the...
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Welcome to the Monday edition of the IP news roundup. Here are the latest headlines in big data, network security, cloud and unified communications:
Big data is shaping the future of political campaigns. With the US presidential election taking place this week, an article on SingularityHUB...
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Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the IP news roundup, where you will find the latest headlines in virtualization, cloud and unified communications:
Virtualization is leading to a decrease in the number of data centres. A survey by IDC predicts that the number of data centres in the US will...
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A new study from IDC estimates that increased public and private sector spending on cloud computing, which is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years, could add almost 14 million jobs to the global economy by 2015. Just under 1.2 million of those cloud-generated jobs will go to Canada...
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