As time progresses and advanced technologies are implemented, the demand for disaster recovery-as-a-service is also expected to increase.

“With nearly half of all businesses experiencing an unrecoverable data event in the last three years, current backup solutions are no longer fit for purpose."

Security needs to move away from the traditional approach of chasing after arbitrary forms of malware.

The company has shared what it believes are the five data centre optimisation trends that will maximise data centre performance in 2019.

"Traditional VPN software solutions are obsolete for the new IT reality of hybrid and multi-cloud."

Forrester weighs in on 2019 predictions, looking at how organisations will shift into a more precise application of transformative technologies.

“Continuous change can be made into an asset if an organisation sharpens its vision in order to see the future coming.”

The new IDC smart home device tracker forecasts solid growth for connected devices in key smart home categories.

The analyst also forecasts that cognitive and AI spending will grow to $52.2 billion in 2021.

The company discusses issues around IoT and automation as well as how some integrators might struggle to keep up with the market.

Digital Realty's director of engineering says while AI does represent an exciting new utility, it doesn't herald the arrival of a sci-fi future.

The trends include next-generation customer engagement, flexible checkouts and reimagined use of artificial intelligence.

25% of organisations will use chatbots by 2020 and other predictions for CX tech by analysts at the Gartner Customer Experience Summit 2018 in Tokyo.

While a 300-bit quantum chip is theoretically feasible, it is not, at this time, practically possible, nor is it commercially viable.

CEO Graeme Muller says these major tech developments will significantly impact lives of New Zealanders for the better.

Three interwoven data-driven trends will likely occupy the energies of business leaders over the next 12 months.

Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.

It’s only mid-January and already we have been privy to a number happenings and events - Nutanix directors share their predictions for the year ahead.

Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.

It's estimated that the Asia Pacific data center service market will overtake the European market by 2021.

This year's predictions reflect the maturity and growth of New Zealand's digital economy.

It’s essential for businesses to be aware of these trends and understand how they can ensure their networks are properly architected and secured.

ChannelLife has gathered information from several insiders and come up with five predictions for the A/NZ channel in 2018.

Dimension Data's list of technologies with the most potential to deliver disruptive outcomes are consequently promising areas to invest in.