Global Stories

Cloud acceleration sees triple-digit growth for Ava Security

Cloud acceleration, product portfolio innovations, international expansion, and revenue growth highlighted another year of hyper growth for Ava.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022

Firewalls

Increased demand for cybersecurity drives Fortinet revenue growth

Fortinet has released its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results, showing total revenue of US$963.6 million, up 29 per cent year over year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022

Partner Programmes

Blue Yonder sees 44% increase in Software as a Service revenue - Q4 2021 results

Blue Yonder achieves record-breaking year with a 44% increase in SaaS revenue and annualised recurring revenue of AU$475m.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022

Apple

Apple's NZ sales arm reports $28m profit as revenue climbs

Apple's New Zealand sales arm has reported a $28.8 million profit for the last financial year, up from $23.4 m in 2020.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022

Supply Chain

40% of orgs to embed sustainability into operations by 2024 - IDC releases top predictions

Strong financial outcomes and sustainability focused leadership is required for long term impact, according to a new report from IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jan 2022

Digital Signage

Worldwide market for smart home devices holds steady amid disruption

Smart home device market sees steady growth despite supply chain disruptions and economic challenges, according to IDC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021

EduTech

Mobile eCommerce: In-app shopping set to reach an all-time high

In-app shopping set to reach all-time high as mobile commerce continues to dominate, according to a study by Adjust and Sensor Tower.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

Data Analytics

Adoption of cloud sees continued growth for Workday

Workday sees 20% increase in Q3 revenue, with more than 70% of financial services firms in the Fortune 500 as customers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021

Artificial Intelligence

Gartner reveals worldwide AI software revenue to hit $62.5bn, up 21.3%

Worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software revenue is forecast to reach US$62.5bn in 2022, up 21.3% from 2021, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021

eCommerce

Gartner: eCommerce will soon be the most important sales channel

eCommerce will be essential for organisations in the near future, with 86% of marketing leaders agreeing on its importance, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021

Artificial Intelligence

Only 11% of global execs see significant financial benefits from AI initiatives

Only 11% of global execs are reaping significant financial benefits from their AI initiatives, a study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021

Digital Transformation

IT services revenue to hit $1.1 trillion this year — IDC

Global IT and business services revenue is estimated to grow by 3.4% this year, according to new data from IDC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021

Cybersecurity

Finance sector vulnerable to rising cyberattacks

Finance sector in the UK hit by an average of 60 cyberattacks per year, with firms ill-prepared to combat them, according to a report by Keeper Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021

Hyperscale

Alphabet publishes Q2 2021 financial results showing Google in fine form

Alphabet's Q2 2021 financial results show significant growth, with revenue of $61.9bn and operating income of $19.4bn. Google's advertising revenue also soared.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021