Market research stories - Page 2
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.
AI ambition outpaces readiness for smaller businesses
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data protection
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manufacturing
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data analytics
SMBs are bullish on AI but a new ECI report finds poor data, scarce skills and unclear use cases are stalling real-world results.
Virtana launches system-wide observability for AI chaos
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Virtana debuts system-wide AI observability as enterprises battle double-digit AI job failures and mounting hybrid, multi-cloud fragility.
Enterprises shun plug-and-play AI for tailored builds
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Enterprises ditch plug-and-play AI as Cognizant research shows buyers now favour bespoke builds and services-led, long-term partnerships.
Teradata adds agentic, multimodal AI to vector store
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hybrid cloud
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ai security
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aiops
Teradata upgrades Enterprise Vector Store with multimodal AI and agents to unify unstructured search and workflow orchestration at scale.
Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.
International Women's Day - women, confidence, and the credit gap
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Ahead of International Women's Day, new research exposes how shattered confidence, bias and complexity fuel a stubborn credit gap for women.
Start training for a job that doesn't exist yet
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data analytics
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data science
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management
On International Women's Day, a data leader urges young women to train for unseen careers, valuing curiosity and pivots over rigid plans.
AI & hyperscale to more than double data centre spend
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
AI and hyperscale build-outs will propel data centre networking spend from USD $55.64 billion in 2025 to USD $139.08 billion by 2031.
UK IT departments most confident on AI future-readiness
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
UK IT teams are Europe's most confident on AI and cybersecurity, yet a survey shows many still lag in turning that optimism into maturity.
Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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uc
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
Young UK adults warm to AI help with everyday finances
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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fintech
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data privacy
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ai
Most UK adults aged 28-40 would trust AI to manage spare cash and bills, a survey finds, despite low confidence in their own finances.
Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
OpenTable rolls out upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme worldwide
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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market research
OpenTable has globally launched its upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme, rewarding diners with points and perks to boost repeat restaurant bookings.
Deputy names Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to drive AI
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Deputy has named Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to spearhead AI innovation and enhance technology for shift-based businesses globally.
European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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e-commerce
Nearly 80% of European brands plan to expand eCommerce beyond Amazon in 2025, embracing hybrid models amid rising costs and operational challenges.
The Resilience Roadmap – Six steps to building business strength
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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partner programmes
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opinion
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business strategy
Amid a 50.2% rise in critical financial stress affecting nearly 47,000 UK businesses, experts outline six essential steps to bolster resilience in 2025.