Press Releases

IDC forecasts worldwide spending on digital transformation technologies to reach $1.3tn in 2018

Worldwide spending on digital transformation (DX) technologies (hardware, software, and services) is expected to be nearly $1.3 trillion (€1.09 trillion) in 2018, an increase of 16.8% over the $1.1 trillion (€0.93 trillion) spent in 2017. A new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Digital Transformation Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC) (more…)

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December 27, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Alchemy IoT introduces ‘IoT Asset Intelligence’ associated with Big Data, IoT and AI

Alchemy IoT, a provider of AI-powered applications for industrial IoT, introduced “IoT Asset Intelligence,” a new industry approach that addresses the complexity and market fragmentation associated with Big Data, IoT and artificial intelligence. (more…)

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December 19, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

IDC forecasts worldwide spending on the Internet of Things to reach $772 billion in 2018

Worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) is forecast to reach $772.5 billion (€655.94 billion) in 2018, an increase of 14.6% over the $674 billion (€572.30 billion ) that will be spent in 2017. A new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide forecasts (more…)

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December 11, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Hyperconvergence and the Internet of Things: Part 1

Hyperconvergence is a relatively new marketing term, says Bob Emmerson. Unfortunately, it can come across as a hyped-up version of regular voice/data convergence, which became an overused term many moons ago.  (more…)

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November 27, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

AI and IoT: A very brief introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI), loosely defined as seemingly intelligent behavior exhibited by machines, is a deep topic with a long history. It encompasses multiple technologies, tools, and applications. Its existence raises important philosophical and societal concerns. (more…)

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November 20, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Wind River advances Industrial IoT with secure device lifecycle management

Industrial IoT (IIoT) can only generate value for customers if connected devices are actively monitored and managed. To ensure these devices are secure, operational, and performing at the highest possible level, device management should be designed in as part of an IoT system architecture from the start, (more…)

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October 3, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Huawei launches X-Gen Wi-Fi to redefine the agile campus network era

At HUAWEI CONNECT 2017, Huawei launched its X-Gen Wi-Fi Solution, enabling a three-fold bandwidth increase and four-fold increase in the number of concurrent access users. (more…)

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September 14, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Basic trackers take a back seat as smartwatches accelerate in the second quarter, according to IDC

The worldwide wearables market was once again graced with positive growth as shipments grew 10.3% year over year, reaching 26.3 million during the second quarter of 2017 (2Q17), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC)worldwide quarterly wearable device tracker. (more…)

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September 6, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

The Internet of Things needs edge cloud computing

Internet of Things is no longer a trend or a future dystopia; it is happening today, is growing rapidly and will surely revolutionise many industries. As a result, there will soon be too many devices generating too much data for central cloud to operate efficiently. (more…)

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September 4, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Worldwide SMB IT spending to top $676 billion in 2021, driven by software and services growth

A new update of the Worldwide Semiannual Small and Medium Business Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that total IT spending by small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) will approach $568 billion in 2017 and increase by more than $100 billion to exceed $676 billion in 2021. (more…)

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July 27, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil