The server market fell 7% in the year to the end of September 2012. Read ITCandor's analysis of vendor success and market outlook. Read more »
Tegile – IOP Advantages With Unified Hybrid Storage
Tegile is a smart new stroage supplier with bags of potential. Read ITCandor's analysis of its approach. Read more »
IBM’s Ambuj Goyal – A New Lens On Data Centre Development
IBM's Ambuj Goyal gave a clear thought provoking presentation on the change in systems at STG's annual European analyst meeting at Penny Hill in the UK. Read ITCandor's analysis. Read more »
Dell Primes PartnerDirect Channels For Windows Server 2012 Upgrades
Dell is taking advantage of Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows Server 2003 in July 2015 by pushing upgrades to the 2012 version through its PartnerDirect channel. Read ITCandor's analysis. Read more »
Dell’s New Software Division Integrates – Kace’s New Role
We've followed Dell Kace for a few years. You'll want to see how it fits in to the new Software Division under John Swainson. Read more »
Converged Infrastructure And The $299 Billion Data Centre Market
Before you can predict the opportunity for converged infrastructure you need to start by calculating the data centre market. Read ITCandor's assessment, complete with sizing and market shares. Read more »
Server Markets Tumble – Will Drop 6% In 2012
Server revenues dropped 5% in Q2 2012 and are expected to fall 6% in 2012. Read ITCandor's market assessment, shares and forecasts. Read more »
Kaseya Africa – An MSP Approach To Overcome The Dearth Of Technical Skills
Kaseya is a small player in comparison with IBM and HP, but also has some interesting things to say about the development of IT business in Africa. Read ITCandor's interview with top exec Garth Hayward. Read more »
A Quest For Dell’s New Software Division
ITCandor's take on why Dell is buying Quest Software. Read more »
The $15.3 Billion Server Market – Surprisingly Buoyant In Q1 2012
Despite our pessimism the server market declined by just 1% in Q1 2012. Read ITCandor's extensive review of growth and market share by chip type, operating system and virtualisation status. Read more »
Asigra And Partners Push Cloud Backup
Asigra is a Cloud backup software supplier with 26 years of experience. Read ITCandor's analysis of its strategy and direction from its 5th partner conference in Toronto. Read more »
Microsoft previews Surface – plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
Microsoft has just announced its Surface tablet platform, due to ship in 2 versions. Read ITCandor's analysis, including market shares for tablets, PCs and other client devices. Read more »
IBM Builds Its Smarter Commerce Software Business Through Acquisition
IBM is building a large application software business through acquisition, but staying true to Sell, Buy, Market and Service themes of Smarter Commerce. Read our extensive analysis of its business and users. Read more »
HP Networking – Management For Telcos And Enterprises, Wireless For BYOD
HP is a growing force in networking - one of the few hardware markets it doesn't lead. Read how it's providing wireless networking for BYOD, providing management and how it sees the 'enterprise network of the future'. Read more »
IBM Launches PureSystems – An Integrated Compute, Storage, Networking and Middleware Approach
IBM has spent along time preparing itself for its introduction of PureSystems. Read how ITCandor assesses the shift from pick 'n' mix data centre components to this fully integrated approach. Read more »
Comparetheware – A Comparison Site For IT Purchasers
Comparetheware.com laucnches today - a Web comparison site for UK IT purchasers. Read ITCandor's view on its opportunities and challenges. Read more »
RedHat RHEV3 – Alternative Virtualisation And Ecosystem
RedHat launched RHEV3 this week. Read ITCandor's assessment of its position and chances as an advanced virtualisation player. Read more »
IBM Mainframes – Integrating Business Analytics With zBX
IBM System z has been going through a resurgence - especially in the attached zBX cabinet. Read ITCandor's assessment. Read more »
IBM Invests In Africa – ‘The Next India, The Next China’
Africa has much potential for ITC business over the next few years. Read ITCandor's assessment of IBM STG's position to take advantage. Read more »
Dell Storage Systems – Big Hat, Good Cattle
Dell brought Darren Thomson and his storage systems team to its London Forum this week. Read ITCandor's analysis. Read more »