Market Analysis

Service provider revenues rise in 2011 but slow growth predicted

Stuart — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:47:58 +0000

The telecoms industry rebounded in 2011, with service provider revenues and capex growing robustly compared to the same period in 2010, according to Ovum.

In a new report, the independent telecoms analyst found that service provider (SP) capex and revenues grew an estimated 12 per cent and seven per cent respectively in 2011, with capex reaching US$314bn and revenues US$1,962bn.

76% of IT Directors think the consumerisation of IT is ‘overhyped’

Stuart — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:43:12 +0000

Research by enterprise ICT solutions and services provider Damovo UK has revealed that over three quarters (76%) of IT directors believe that the consumerisation of IT is ‘overhyped'.

Finance and IT infrastructure key success, finds survey

Stuart — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:02:07 +0000

High-speed networks and 4G connectivity are now among the most important factors in businesses succeeding, according to a survey by Virgin Media Business. While financing (36 per cent) remains the most important issue for 2012, improved access to super-fast connectivity is the top investment priority for UK businesses (31 per cent).

MZA welcomes small uplift in global PBX/IP PBX market

Stuart — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:06:52 +0000

Industry watcher MZA has welcomed a small uplift in the global PBX/IP PBX market during Q3 2011.

Growth in the 100 extension-plus PBX/IP PBX market helped to nudge overall shipments up, according to MZA's latest market report.

Telecoms operators outperform broader economy

Stuart — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:34 +0000

The 40 leading telecoms operating groups out-performed the global economy by five percentage points, according to the latest research from Informa Telecoms & Media.

Optimistic SMEs set to grow in 2012 says survey

Stuart — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:47:52 +0000

Survey results have boosted the Government's hopes that thrifty SME businesses will prevent the UK from falling into recession next year.

A poll of small and medium sized enterprises in the UK conducted by Experian reveals that 70 per cent are expecting sales growth in 2012. Almost one in five SMEs (18 per cent) also plan to increase their headcount next year.

Video conferencing to hit $1bn in 2016

Stuart — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:37:48 +0000

Businesses are increasingly adopting enterprise-grade telepresence with spending expected to hit $1.1bn in 2016, growing with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5% from 2011 to 2016, finds Ovum.

The growth of the telepresence market means many companies new to the technology will soon be making large purchasing decisions, says the research house in a new report.

Research firm gives Aastra MX-ONE stamp of approval

Stuart — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:37:09 +0000

US-based research firm Current Analysis has conducted an independent report on the Aastra MX-ONE, Aastra's SIP-based communications platform, awarding it a four star rating.

IT recruitment market driven by technology firms

Stuart — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:52:25 +0000

Tech companies are the driving force in the IT recruitment sector, claims CWJobs.co.uk after seeing a 19% annual increase in the volume of permanent jobs advertised by consultancies and software houses.

Apple to maintain dominance in tablet market

Stuart — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:58:38 +0000

Media tablet shipments in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) reached closed to 4.4 million units in Q2 2011, ahead of forecast at 3.7 million, representing an increase of 394% compared with the same quarter last year and up 82% compared with Q1 2011.