Notebook stories - Page 15
Security, cloud spurring Windows 10 deployments; creating fastest OS adoption
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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windows 10
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analyst report
Security improvements and cloud capabilities are spurring Windows 10 deployments in enterprises, leading to the fastest OS upgrades seen says Gartner.
Increasing average selling prices driving end user spend up, despite flat shipments
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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notebook
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spending
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analyst report
Shipments of end user devices might be flat, but the revenues are still on the up, thanks to increasing average selling prices, Gartner says.
Is the end near for some PC vendors as shipments drop to 2007 lows?
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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notebook
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pc shipments
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tablets
Gartner says PC vendors without a strong business play will soon be forced out of the market as shipments drop below 2007 levels. So who will remain?.
Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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software
Christchurch's Mairehau High marries horticulture with tech, fostering green fingers and digital know-how in a groundbreaking project.
HP wrestles top spot away from Lenovo as PC shipments grow - yes, grow
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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notebook
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pc shipments
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analyst report
HP has ousted Lenovo to take top spot in the PC shipment market, as global PC shipments see their first growth in five years.
Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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edutech
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lenovo
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apple
Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.
A new generation of Chromebooks, designed for millions of students and educators
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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google
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notebook
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mobility
When I was a student, I juggled different tools throughout my day—a paper notebook for history, a shared desktop for writing.
IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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pc hardware
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notebook
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pc market
IDC has released their report that details a slight decline in the personal computing devices market through to 2021 - it's not all bad though.
The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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apple
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notebook
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mobility
Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.
Lenovo looks to strengthen PC focus for channel partners in India
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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lenovo
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notebook
Lenovo shared its business strategy at a recent event with a clear focus on what it means for channel partners.
Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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healthtech
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notebook
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it budget
Global IT spending is forecast to reach nearly $2.4 trillion USD in 2017, representing an increase of 3.5 percent over 2016.
Internet of things, data centre aid Intel in 'transformative' year
Mon, 6th Feb 2017
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semiconductors
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iot
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notebook
Strength in its IoT, data centre and security offerings helped drive Intel revenues for 2016 up, but weren't enough to prevent declining net income.
Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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microsoft
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lenovo
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apple
Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.
Google's new generation of Chromebooks, designed for students and educators
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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google
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notebook
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mobility
Chromebooks, the device of choice for educators, are set to get new features including stylus capabilities and world-facing cameras.
HP expands global battery recall due to fire and burn hazards
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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hp
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notebook
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mobility
HP expands voluntary safety recall for notebook computer batteries sold between March 2013 and August 2015 due to fire and safety concerns.
Declining APAC PC market set to stabilise, but will remain challenging
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
Asia Pacific PC market sees 5.5% YoY decrease in 2016, but commercial market contracts by only 1.4%, says IDC.
Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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notebook
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kaspersky
The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.
Is the PC market on the road to recovery?
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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lenovo
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hp
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notebook
Worldwide PC shipments in Q4 2016 totalled 70.2 million units, with a 1.5% decline YoY, according to IDC's tracker.
Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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notebook
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detachable
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analyst report
Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.
PC market not dead yet: Decline slows as new designs boost demand
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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notebook
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pc market
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pc shipments
All hope is not dead for the PC market as the decline has slowed down, according to the latest statistics from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker.