On July 13th, Microsoft suspended the delivery of the new preview builds of Windows 10, saying that it was “very close” to wrapping up the operating system.
IDC: Worldwide PC market declines
A recent report by IDC revealed that worldwide PC shipments in the second quarter of 2015 declined 11.8 percent compared to the same period a year ago.
Channel premiers
A round-up of the most influential executives in the regional IT channel.
Prolific partnerships
Promotional gimmicks aside, Lenovo’s Tech World conference boasted a formidable roster of elite industry CEOs as well as some exciting product launches and demos. On the enterprise side, the firm also discussed its strategy to usher in more services and solutions-oriented offerings. James Dartnell reports from Beijing.
PC makers ready for Windows 10
With Microsoft ready to ship Windows 10 on July 29, PC makers are disclosing their plans to make the OS available to customers in new laptops and desktops or as a free OS upgrade from Windows 7 and 8.1.
Top CEOs gather in Beijing to discuss cloud and mobility
A roster of renowned speakers today kicked off Lenovo’s Tech World conference in Beijing as the company launched a new smartphone and mobile customisation service.
HP sells 51% stake in China unit to Tsinghua Holdings
Hewlett-Packard has recently sold a majority stake in its China server and storage business to Tsinghua Holdings as they launch a joint venture they expect will boost sales of HP enterprise hardware products in the country.
Smartphone market sees boom in MEA region
According to the Q4 2014 Handsets Tracker report released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa region saw a year-on-year growth of 83 per cent during the year 2014.
IBM’s new Power E850 can take on cloud and database processing
IBM is building slimmer versions of its Power hardware — used by its Watson supercomputer — to run complex database applications as well as simpler Web-based ones.
Worldwide PC shipments declined 5.2 percent in Q1 2015
According to a recent report by Gartner, PC shipments worldwide has totaled 71.1 million units during the first quarter of 2015, a 5.2 percent drop as compared to the same period in 2014.
Samsung regains number one spot in smartphone market
Samsung Electronics regained the number one position in the smartphone market in the first quarter.
MEA smartphone shipments soar 83 percent
Smartphone shipments to the Middle East and Africa saw unprecedented year-on-year growth of 83 percent in Q4 2014, IDC.
Gartner: Worldwide PC shipments declined 5.2 percent in Q1 2015
PC shipments worldwide has totaled 71.1 million units during the first quarter of 2015, a 5.2 percent drop as compared to the same period in 2014.
Huawei to expand retail presence
Huawei Technologies is seeking to double its retail presence around the world, amid a growing a pushing to sell more mid-range and high-end smartphones.
Spec showdown: Samsung Galaxy S6 vs. Huawei P8
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is now the benchmark for high-end smartphones running Android, but there are lots of challengers, including …
MEA tablet sales up 26 percent
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) tablet market recorded robust year-on-year growth in the final quarter of 2014, with holiday purchases and aggressive end-of-year promotions spurring a particularly strong performance in the consumer segment.
Path to success
With resellers being the key component of the channel landscape, RME profiles leading players and discusses important factors to their success.
MEA PCs grow for third straight quarter
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market posted its third successive quarter of year-on-year growth in Q4 2014, continuing its recovery from the seven consecutive quarterly declines it experienced leading up to Q2 2014.
IBM due $4 billion disruptive tech drive
IBM will dedicate $4 billion in spending this year to the cloud, analytics and mobile technologies, as it struggles with seismic shifts that are changing the computing landscape it once dominated.
Apple catches Samsung as smartphone leader
The iPhone 6 has sold so well that Apple tied with Samsung for the top position in the smartphone market in the fourth quarter, closing the gap with its South Korean competitor.