Wallet of the future? Your phone Oct 25, 2009
Gartner Inc., a technology research company, issued a report in May saying mobile payments will increase 70 percent in 2009, to 73 million people worldwide. By 2012, the company says, 190 million people will make mobile payments. (CNN -- Tech)
Nook may rewrite e-reader market Oct 25, 2009
Allen Weiner, a vice president at the tech research firm Gartner Inc., said the Nook's unveiling was the week's biggest announcement because of several features, including the use of an open e-book standard called epub and support of the PDF format that will open the device to a wider range of books and documents. "Any way you slice Barnes 's announcement, the Nook is a game changer for the current market and one that will force Amazon's hand even with Amazon's recent release of an international... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Microsoft launches Windows 7 Oct 23, 2009
Analysts at Gartner Inc. aren't expecting the arrival of Windows 7 to cause a spike in consumer PC sales, which means prices for new machines figure to stay low. Last year was the worst in about six years for the PC industry, and global computer shipments declined through the first half of this year. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Nook e-reader will allow book lending over Wi-Fi, 3G Oct 21, 2009
Gartner Inc. analyst Allen Weiner for the e-book market, one he said "will force Amazon's hand..." Amazon makes the most popular e-reader. Nook weighs 11. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Secure future: Tech firm banks on demand for data security Oct 21, 2009
According to a study by Gartner Inc., a Connecticut-based information technology research firm, corporate spending on security software and services will outpace all other IT expenditures in 2010. Budgets for security software are expected to grow by 4 percent next year, and sales from security services are predicted to grow 78 percent from 2008 to 2013. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
As Pagliuca calls for job gains, shadow of outsourcing looms Oct 21, 2009
While Pagliuca has been involved in many deals and companies in his career, his longtime association with Connecticut-based Gartner Inc., a large information and technology research and advisory firm, illustrates both the benefits and the perils of running for Senate on a business background. Pagliuca helped purchase Gartner in 1990, through a division of Bain Capital, and he was the longest-serving member of its 12-member board before he resigned last month. (Boston Globe)
Gartner: Tech Spending Will Rebound in 2010 Oct 21, 2009
-- Research group Gartner Inc. says the information technology industry is closing its worst year on record, with worldwide tech spending on track to decline 5. 2 percent in 2009. (Newsmax)
Texas Instruments 3Q Profit, Sales Decline Oct 20, 2009
Earlier Monday, Gartner Inc. said technology spending is expected to return to growth in 2010 after a dismal 2009. Even so, the market will not recover to 2008 revenue levels before 2012, according to Gartner. (ABC News -- Wire)
Sunny forecast for tech Oct 20, 2009
Research group Gartner Inc. says the information technology industry is closing its worst year on record, with worldwide tech spending on track to decline 5 ... (AP) -- Research group Gartner Inc. says the information technology industry is closing its worst year on record, with worldwide tech spending on track to decline 5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
China's cell phone use surges to high Oct 20, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 20 -- China's mobile communications business accounted for more than 60 percent of the total telecommunications industry income in the first nine months, a record high since the country started to collect such figures a decade ago, the industry regulator said Monday. The portion of fixed line income fell 4 percentage points year on year to 28. (Xinhuanet, China)
Nokia Removes Chief Financial Officer Rick Simonson From Post After Loss Oct 17, 2009
The low end represents the majority of Nokias portfolio and is a big chunk of the market that is driving their share, said , an Egham, U.K.-based analyst with Gartner Inc. The next thing for Nokia is trying to get more value out of that market as they fix the high end, which will remain a priority for them anyhow. . (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Advanced Micro Devices sales better but loses money Oct 16, 2009
That pushed PC shipments into positive territory for the first time this year, according to IDC and Gartner Inc.. Businesses, however, aren't expected to replace old computers until sometime next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
RIM Introduces BlackBerry Storm2 to Fix Flaws, Challenge Apple's IPhone Oct 15, 2009
Sales of smart phones have held up better in the recession than the broader handset market, climbing 27 percent worldwide in the second quarter, according to Stamford, Connecticut-based Gartner Inc. The overall mobile-handset market dropped 6. 1 percent. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Oracle's Larry Ellison to IBM: "make our day" Oct 15, 2009
Research groups IDC and Gartner Inc. have both predicted a year-over-year decline in PC shipments in 2009, which would be the first such drop since 2001. EU finally about to settle Microsoft browser case. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Samsung: DDR DRAMs to remain in short supply Oct 15, 2009
13, according to market research firm Gartner Inc. ''This is a 52-week high, on a 1-Gbit equivalent basis. Current pricing has moved up 168. (EETimes)
LSI and Accton Announce Platform for Delivering IPTV and Rich Media Services Over Broadband Networks Oct 15, 2009
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Dell loses no. 2 spot to Acer Oct 15, 2009
SA FRANCISCO: Dell Inc, once the worlds top seller of personal computers, fell from second to third place in the global PC market last quarter after Acer Inc surged past the company. Dell was the only top-five PC maker to see its shipments drop in the third quarter from a year earlier, market research firms IDC and Gartner Inc said today in separate reports. (India Times, India)
ASML Posts $29 Million Profit as Chipmakers Resume Buying Gear After Slump Oct 14, 2009
9 billion this year, a 48 percent drop from last year, Stamford, Connecticut-based Gartner Inc. said on Sept. 11. Intel yesterday predicted fourth- quarter revenue of as much as $10. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Google hopes to ride a social-networking Wave Oct 13, 2009
"Google Wave has the potential, not in the short term but in the long term, to be a game changer," said Ray Valdes, analyst with research firm Gartner Inc.. The all-in-one communications service seamlessly integrates a host of social features, including e-mail, multi-party chatting, document collaboration, blogging and sharing of photos, videos and maps. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Investors to US companies: Show us higher sales Oct 12, 2009
Quote: "This is the first quarter we have compared to the end of the world. They're comparing now to the beginning of a down year," said Martin Reynolds, a vice president and research fellow at Gartner Inc., referring to the financial meltdown that started a year ago. "If they do well, it's a beginning, but I wouldn't expect to see us back to the roaring days of 2008.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
New mobile phone coming up Oct 8, 2009
Research groups IDC and Gartner Inc. have both predicted a year-over-year decline in PC shipments in 2009, which would be the first such drop since 2001. Mobile is one area where Dell sees a chance to expand and diversify. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Solar gets up-close, personal Oct 8, 2009
James Hines, a research director in the San Jose office of Gartner Inc., said it s not surprising that investors have poured more than $100 million into G24. While the market potential for personal solar hasn t fully evolved, there s still a lot of money flowing into nascent aspects of renewable energy. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Ballmer Turns to 14-Year-Old Son to Be Sure Windows 7 Isn't the Next Vista Oct 7, 2009
1 percent in 2006, according to Stamford, Connecticut-based Gartner Inc.. Apple Rivalry. (Bloomberg)
BCE's Bell Unit, Telus to Offer IPhone to Canadian Customers in November Oct 7, 2009
Sales of smart phones, which can surf the Web and download applications, climbed 27 percent worldwide in the second quarter, according to Stamford, Connecticut-based Gartner Inc. That compares with a 6. 1 percent drop for total mobile-handset sales. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Semi industry continues to shed inventory Oct 6, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO The semiconductor industry's inventory situation is improving, but is unlikely to turn positive for suppliers until at least 2010, according to market research firm Gartner Inc.. Gartner's Dataquest Semiconductor Inventory Index (DASI) has moved to just inside the "caution zone" (1. (EETimes)
Google's new `trouble', IBM Oct 3, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO: IBM Corp. is trying to stymie Google Inc.'s expansion into the business software market. IBM is now selling a bare-bones e-mail service to companies for $36 annually per worker, undercutting a more comprehensive package of software applications that Google sells for $50 per user annually. (India Times, India)
Analysis: Gear vendors not crying over TI fab deal Oct 3, 2009
According to market research firm Gartner Inc., worldwide semiconductor industry capital spending is projected to The opportunity to sell brand new 300-mm tools into the 1. 1-million-square-foot RFAB would have meant a welcome boost to vendors. (EETimes)
IBM takes on Google with mail service Oct 2, 2009
This is trouble for Google,'' said Gartner Inc. analyst Matthew Cain. IBM is responding to the increasing corporate demand for inexpensive e-mail that's run on computers owned by an external supplie 00004000 r instead of the company relying on the service. (India Times)
* ARM in talks with Globalfoundries on chip production plan Sep 30, 2009
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Sybase Webcast: Taking a Strategic Approach to Enterprise Mobility Sep 24, 2009
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Four positive, negative signs for the IC recovery Sep 23, 2009
Gartner Inc. has raised its forecast for silicon wafer demand in 2009, but the fourth quarter looks soft. In total, silicon wafer demand will decrease by 23 percent in 2009 over 2008, according to Gartner. (EETimes)
Intel CEO: PC sales could rise in 2009 Sep 23, 2009
Researchers at Gartner Inc. predict a 2 percent decline in PC shipments for 2009, though that's better than a few months ago, when the group was forecasting a drop of 6 percent. "Things are looking much better in the second half," Gartner research director George Shiffler said Tuesday. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dell Pays 68% Premium for Perot to Expand in Health Care Technology Market Sep 22, 2009
It doesnt necessarily make them a contender to IBM and HP, said , an analyst at Stamford, Connecticut- based Gartner Inc. Its digestible from a size perspective and brings them to a level where they can compete. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Canon struggles in litho as tool prices soar Sep 19, 2009
Asked what type of success Canon is having in 193-nm lithography, Klaus Rinnen, an analyst with Gartner Inc., said: ''If you look at the data, not much. . (EETimes)
Gartner trims 2009 IC capital spending forecast Sep 12, 2009
9 billion this year, despite a significant improvement during the second half of the year, according to the latest forecast by market research firm Gartner Inc.. (Stamford, Conn. (EETimes)
Will Motorola gain major mojo from Android Cliq? Sep 11, 2009
Ken Dulaney, an analyst at Gartner Inc., reserved judgment on how well the Cliq will be received. Noting that it's a slider device, a form factor that business users don't tend to like, Dulaney said the Cliq seems geared toward consumers who like to text. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Startup pioneers carbon-based FPGAs Sep 10, 2009
"Using graphite in the vias as fuse is a very interesting concept," said Dean Freeman, senior analyst at Gartner Inc. "We are going to see a lot of very innovative, creative thinking along these lines in the next five years.". Rice University researchers developed a bulk chemical process that converted nanotubes into nanoribbons, providing the raw material needed to perfect a technique based on using voltage pulses to make or break connections--essentially turning the carbon ribbons into... (EETimes)
Adaptec Launches MaxIQ(TM) SSD Cache Performance Solution for Maximum Application Acceleration in Data Center Environments Sep 9, 2009
Intel(R) Solid-State Drives and Adaptec Software and Controllers Provide I/O Intensive Data Centers with Faster Application Performance Resulting In Reduced Capital & Operating Costs. Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Adaptec, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) today announced the first solution for building and managing High-Performance Hybrid Arrays (HPHAs) - storage arrays that use both solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) - delivering up to five times the I/O performance, up to 50 percent... (PR Newswire)
Rogers Will Add Motorola's Android to Broaden Phone Range, Bruce Says Sep 9, 2009
1 percent, according to Stamford, Connecticut-based Gartner Inc.. Right now, whats not clear is which segment will win out and why, said , an analyst at Veritas Investment Research Co. in Toronto. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Autonomy Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2009 Information Access Technology Magic Quadrant Sep 8, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, September 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that industry analyst group Gartner, Inc. has positioned Autonomy in the Leaders Quadrant of its 2009 Information Access Technology Magic Quadrant Report. (PR Newswire)
Recession Becomes Opportunity as Activision, Smucker Bolster Market Share Sep 6, 2009
While global mobile-phone sales slid 6 percent in the second quarter, smart-phone sales rose 27 percent, according to research firm Gartner Inc.. People want the cool thing, said , a technology analyst at Broadpoint AmTech Inc. in San Francisco. (Bloomberg -- US)
TCS to hire 25K globally, to cross $10 bn revenue mark Sep 4, 2009
TCS to hire 25,000 people, to cross $10 bn revenue mark- ITeS-Infotech-The Economic Times. TCS to hire 25,000 people, to cross $10 bn revenue mark4 Sep 2009, 1200 hrs IST, Gulveen Aulakh, ET Bureau. (India Times)
Google Outage Setback for Business Email Pitch Sep 3, 2009
"The giveback in credit in any email situation is always bitter money. Everybody would always rather have uptime than a giveback," said analyst Matt Cain of market research firm Gartner Inc.. That may not be enough to compensate for the bad publicity and ill will created by the incident, which was widely covered in the press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Sony goes with Google browser Sep 3, 2009
Sony's PC business is too small to be counted on lists by industry research groups IDC and Gartner Inc. of the top five computer makers by unit shipments. The company doesn't disclose breakdown of sales figures, but said that it expects to sell 6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sony ships PCs with Google browser Sep 2, 2009
Sony's PC business is too small to be counted on lists by industry research groups IDC and Gartner Inc. of the top five computer makers by unit shipments. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Verizon network will challenge Comcast, AT&T Aug 31, 2009
Phil Redman, a Boston-based analyst at Gartner Inc., says he expects the new network will allow Verizon to boost its prices, at least to corporate customers, which are the primary users of such services. Typically, they pay about $40 a month, compared with about $60 a month for consumers, he says. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Pomeroy IT Solutions Announces Renewal of Service Contract With the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Aug 29, 2009
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Dell's Numbers Show PC Industry Staggering Back Aug 29, 2009
"It's hard to say something positive when you have such a significant revenue decline _ it was not a great quarter," said Charles Smulders, a vice president with market research firm Gartner Inc. "HP had a tough time too, but clearly they have a stronger focus on consumer PCs, so that plays in their favor, since much of the demand is coming from the consumer market.". Smulders said Dell is managing the business well and cutting costs effectively, but said "clearly you can only do that for a... (Newsmax)
Silicon circuit board seeks to replace ASICs Aug 25, 2009
"You can call it a poor-man's ASIC since it's basically an alternative way of doing system-in-package, but using a higher-performance silicon substrate for interconnection and redistribution," said Jim Walker, vice president of research in semiconductor manufacturing at Gartner Inc. "Using flip chips on a silicon substrate for system-in-package will be more expensive that using lead frames and wire bonding, but for high-performance computing applications this will be very good approach since... (EETimes)
Cloud Computing Could Be a Boon for Flash Storage Aug 25, 2009
Gartner Inc. also expects a surge in flash use, projecting 2009 sales of 281,000 SSDs, up from 59,000 last year. Page. (BusinessWeek)
Nokia's `Slumdog' Slip Puts Market Share at Risk as IPhone Takes Hollywood Aug 25, 2009
Smart phones are the fastest-growing segment of the market, with sales estimated to increase 27 percent to 170 million units for revenue of $57 billion this year, according to researcher Gartner Inc.. Rising Popularity. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Hacking Case Shows U.S. Open to Breaches Aug 20, 2009
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Netbooks take toll on Hewlett-Packard Aug 19, 2009
6 per cent share of the worldwide market, according to Stamford, Conn 00004000 ecticut-based Gartner Inc. That contrasted with a 17 per cent drop in PC shipments for Dell. Round Rock, Texas-based Dell reports its earnings on Aug. 27. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
NAND and SSDs: What experts are saying Aug 19, 2009
Joseph Unsworth, an analyst at Gartner Inc.. (NAND) supply constraints continue to plague the market and, despite expectations that it would soften briefly, the market appears poised for prices to remain firm in the coming months. (EETimes)
Wallet of the future? Your mobile phone Aug 15, 2009
Gartner Inc., a technology research company, issued a report in May saying mobile payments will increase 70 percent in 2009, to 73 million people worldwide. By 2012, the company says, 190 million people will make mobile payments. (CNN -- Tech)
Micron: NAND biz, scaling are alive and well Aug 14, 2009
The 32-Gbit MLC device showed a minor price decline as it retreated slightly from previous pricing gains at the end of July,'' said Joseph Unsworth, an analyst with Gartner Inc., in a report. Anticipation of demand for the back-to-school season continues to heighten and will play an important role in determining consumer spending and confidence,'' he said. (EETimes)
Canadian Stocks Advance as Energy Producers, Bank Shares Climb on Economy Aug 13, 2009
Telecommunications after researcher Gartner Inc. said smartphone makers sold 27 percent more units in the second quarter as overall global mobile-phone sales slid 6. 1 percent. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Facebook buys social media start-up FriendFeed Aug 11, 2009
Gartner Inc. analyst Ray Valdes said the FriendFeed acquisition should help Facebook open up its site and boost features that show users more information in real time. "They needed to do something to meet the Twitter challenge," he said, referring to the messaging site that has shown the type of buzz Facebook once enjoyed. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Apple promoting locally developed iPhone software Aug 8, 2009
The market for mobile advertising will be huge, according to research firm Gartner Inc. In 2008, mobile advertising fetched about $2. 7 billion globally. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Technology industry showing some gains in Arizona, nation Aug 6, 2009
Last month, technology-research firm Gartner Inc. said it expects worldwide spending on IT products and services to decline 6 percent this year to $3. 2 trillion. (AZCentral -- Business)
Nortel Wins Approval of Avaya-Led Auction of Enterprise-Solutions Business Aug 5, 2009
The deal would double Avayas share of the corporate phone-gear market, pushing it past , Gartner Inc. analyst Jay Lassman said in a July 20 interview. The sale agreement with Avaya includes a breakup fee of $14. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Microsoft, Yahoo team up to ding Google with Bing Jul 30, 2009
"The reason the deal 00004000 happened now is the recent success of Bing. I think it put pressure on Yahoo, as well as Yahoo not being able to turn it around on its own," said Gartner Inc. analyst Neil MacDonald. Microsoft and Yahoo are bracing for scrutiny into whether the combination would have an adverse effect on competition in the online ad market. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Microsoft, Yahoo agree on long-sought search deal Jul 30, 2009
I think it put pressure on Yahoo, as well as Yahoo not being able to turn it around on its own, said Gartner Inc. analyst Neil MacDonald. Even with Yahoos help, Microsoft still has its work cut out. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
United Microelectronics Posts First Profit in Four Quarters on Chip Demand Jul 29, 2009
Global chip sales are headed for their first back-to-back annual contraction, according to technology-research firm Gartner Inc.. To contact the reporter on this story: in Taipei at. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
FPGA startups stare down giants and ghosts Jul 28, 2009
Market watcher Gartner Inc. estimates that Xilinx Inc. and Altera Corp. together accounted for nearly 87 percent of the programmable logic market in 2008 (holding 51. 2 percent and 35. (EETimes)
