AI and edge computing taking video surveillance in to new phase of growth
New advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and edge computing for video analytics are energising the video surveillance market, with these trends driving the global installed base of cameras to 1.2 billion in 2030. “By harnessing new advancements in AI and edge computing, all areas of a business can consider surveillance cameras as intelligent Internet of […]
Government CIO spending on IT predicted to grow 8% in 2023
Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $589.8 billion in 2023, an increase of 7.6% from 2022, with inflation and skills shortages among the top considerations fort CIOs. That’s according to research from Gartner, which says that this year they will also ensure their digital projects endure mission impact. An increasing number of government […]
Research pinpoints advanced persistent threats to businesses in Europe
A new study has revealed a ‘worrying’ lack of visibility into networks that exposes organisations to cyber risks and large-scale disruptions that can inflict substantial losses. Gatewatcher’s inaugural analysis of the pan-European, advanced persistent threat (APT) landscape draws on responses from of 300 IT decision-makers across the UK, France and Germany, highlighting the main fears […]
Worldwide public cloud end-user spending to hit $600bn in 2023
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 21.7% to total $597.3 billion in 2023, up from $491 billion in 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. Cloud computing is driving the next phase of digital business, as organizations pursue disruption through emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI), Web3 and […]
IT spending to hit $4.6 trillion in 2023
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4.6 trillion in 2023, an increase of 5.5% from 2022 – despite continued global economic turbulence, all regions worldwide are projected to have positive IT spending growth. “Macroeconomic headwinds are not slowing digital transformation,” said John-David Lovelock, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner. “IT spending will remain strong, even […]
Democratisation of technology among the top trends impacting providers and buyers
The top trends that will impact technology providers and buyers through 2025 will be driven by businesses increasing their reliance on technology, new opportunities emerging through technology and the impact of external macro forces. That’s according to a study from Gartner, which asserts that as the march of digitalisation continues even amidst disruption, technology providers have […]
Bets being placed on B2B metaverse leaders
As metaverse-related B2B use cases start emerging, companies such as Meta and Microsoft are trending across signals, including news, job postings, filing mentions, patents, and influencer discussions. In it’s latest research GlobalData cites Mercedes-Benz and BAE Systems recently collaborating with Microsoft for virtual manufacturing and simulation. Both companies aim to drive supply chain efficiencies and generate virtual […]
Employee burnout is cyber security professionals’ greatest fear amidst rising cyber threats
35% of cyber security professionals surveyed have cited employee burnout as the most concerning issue amongst increasing cyber threats. This comes as cyber security teams are put under mounting pressure to tackle the complexity of the modern hybrid enterprise and the necessity to protect corporate data wherever it resides. According to a poll carried out by Integrity360 and Vectra, almost 63% of respondents highlighted security of data as being most important […]
Enterprise ICT revenue in China to hit $179bn by 2026
The enterprise ICT revenue opportunity in China is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% between 2021 and 2026. The ongoing government initiatives prioritizing industrial digitalization and acceleration of digital transformation activities across large enterprises and SMEs provide a promising ground for the ICT market growth in the country, forecasts […]
Over 90% of online trackers are from Facebook, Microsoft and Google
93.7% of online trackers are from Facebook, Microsoft and Google, with the latter’s making up 49.9% of all trackers found on the web. That’s according to research from Atlas VPN, which notes that Google’s YouTube and ad network Doubleclick also have a significant share of trackers online. YouTube has a 13.8% share, while Doubleclick trackers make up […]
