Smartphone sales were up 20% last quarter

Worldwide sales of mobile phones to end users were flat in the third quarter of 2014, according to Gartner. However, sales of smartphones to end users grew 20,3% to reach 301-0million units. “Sales of feature phones declined 25 percent in the third quarter of 2014...

LTE on the rise in Europe

LTE coverage increased dramatically across Europe in 2013, according to a new report for the European Commission compiled by IHS Technology, in co-operation with Valdani, Vicari & Associati (VVA). Key findings of the report include: * In 2013, 20,5-million new...

Global growth for backup appliances

Worldwide purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) factory revenues grew 11.2% year over year totaling $789,2-million in the third quarter of 2014 (3Q14), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Purpose-Built Backup Appliance (PBBA)...

Fujitsu launches big data appliance

Enterprises of all sizes have realized the opportunities presented by better understanding and leveraging big data already within their organisation, but often find it a major obstacle in actually taking the first step towards implementing a solution. Fujitsu...

Healthcare provider to deploy BlackBerry Classic

Healthcare provider Mackenzie Health will use BlackBerry Classic within its organisation. Mackenzie Health, which includes Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital and a comprehensive network of community services, will make BlackBerry...