The competitive landscape is evolving quickly IT services providers that are expanding their portfolios to target environmental, social and governance (ESG) opportunities are making a wise move as many enterprises require assistance developing and implementing ESG-related initiatives, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that these companies must…
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IT spending to grow 5.1 per cent in 2023
Inflation has cut into consumer purchasing in almost every country around the world Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $US4.6 trillion in 2023, an increase of 5.1 per cent from 2022, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. Demand for IT in 2023 is expected to be strong…
Read MoreOver 50 per cent of India enterprises significantly raise ICT budget
Enterprise ICT spending outlook in India for 2022 can be attributed to the growing focus on technology Driven by the ongoing digital initiatives by the Indian government and a surge in the use of digital technologies due to COVID-19, more than 50 per cent of enterprises in India have significantly…
Read MoreCritical role of operating systems in 3rd platform IT
The dynamics of the OS market have shifted considerably International Data Corporation today published its annual server operating system environment (OSE) market share and forecast reports as well as in-depth survey work conducted over the past several months. In 2021, the commercial OSE market grew revenue 7.4 per cent to…
Read MoreSecurity is a top IT challenge
Many organizations are planning for hybrid work to continue to stay. Security has become a major priority for IT leaders. Employees’ access to insecure devices, networks, and data resources poses significant challenges to organizations implementing a hybrid work model. “Leaders should not think hybrid work means a sacrifice for security.…
Read MoreSLAs are a point of disconnect
More than one IT leader has stated that they feel that SLAs are ‘pointless. Enterprise technology customers are currently dissatisfied with service-level agreements (SLAs) that accompany telecoms services, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that current SLAs are rooted in old-fashioned telco thinking and do not…
Read MoreSoft skills are the new power skills for IT talent
Employers need to be more creative and innovative in their talent strategy approach. While IT skills needs are evolving faster than ever, and specialized technology talent is at a premium, critical soft skills, aka ‘power skills’ are being neglected in the recruitment and resourcing process. Despite continued talk of the…
Read MoreTop five trends in privacy through 2024
75 per cent of the global population will have Its personal data covered. As the number of privacy regulations worldwide continues to grow, organizations should focus on five privacy trends to help meet the challenges of protecting personal data and meeting regulatory requirements, according to Gartner, Inc. “By year-end 2024,…
Read MoreWorldwide IT Spending to Reach $US4.4 Trillion
Rates of inflation and talent shortages not expected to slow IT investments. “This year is proving to be one of the noisiest years on record for CIOs,” said John-David Lovelock, distinguished research vice president at Gartner. “Geopolitical disruption, inflation, currency fluctuations and supply chain challenges are among the many factors vying for their time…
Read MoreInfrastructure modernization under DevOps model yields new crop
Through newer efforts focused on infrastructure modernization. Global events of the last two years have radically changed the way organizations’ IT departments operate by accelerating enterprise digitization, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that, while cloud services have been essential for keeping businesses running, IT solutions have…
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