ITCandor's latest data for the network markets Read more »
Networking – a 2-horse Huawei and Cisco market with an Asia Pacific bias
Network equipment market – big, slow and important in Q2 2017
A précis of my findings for network markets split into enterprise and service provider areas. Read more »
IBM, Everledger and the market disruption of Blockchain
Exchanging assets for money can be a complicated – and sometimes expensive – process: for instance trading stock can happen in a millisecond, but settlement can take days to complete. Imagine a world in which such transactions can be handled in the digital realm in a system which creates an […] Read more »
Enterprise network sales slip 5.6% in Q1 2016
More market shares - this time on enterprise and service provider networks Read more »
VCE announces VxRack – extends itself from block to rack
VCE is expanding its range by adding rack-mounted, more modular systems Read more »
Cisco’s physical approach to a virtual and connected world
My look at Cisco's 2015 strategy Read more »
We’re Caught in a Trap, I Can’t Walk Out – Server Patching and Vertical Integration
Could restrictions in providing firmware upgrades only to servers under warranty herald a return to the dark days of vertical integration? Read more »
Will Cisco’s Application-Centric Infrastructure Win In SDN?
Will its Application-Centric Infrastructure help Cisco win against other SDN approaches? 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 »
Kaseya Addresses Smart Devices In Corporate Networks WIth Mobile Device Management
Managing smart phones and tablets is a growing issue for MSPs and enterprises alike. Read ITCandor's analysis of Kaseya's approach. Read more »
Cisco – John Chambers Outlines Strategies And Direction At Cisco Live! And C-Scape
Cisco's CEO John Chambers presented the company's strategy and values at Cisco Live! and its C-Scape analyst meeting held in London's Excel conference centre this week. Read ITCandor's analysis of its challenges going forward. Read more »
‘Matrix Integration’ And Its Effects On The IT Industry
ITCandor introduces a new theme - Matrix Integration. In this analyst report Martin talks about long term changes to vendor strategies and approaches and sees commonality in recent movements away from horizontal integration. Read more »
Cisco To Acquire ScanSafe – SaaS Security For Cloud Computing
Cisco is buying ScanSafe. It's also about to announce its quarterly financial results. Martin analyses the state of acquisitions at Cisco and its regional revenue growth. Read more »
How Will Microsoft Adjust Its Strategy To Survive The ITC Downturn?
Microsoft is planning its new strategy in the last month of its financial year. In this piece Martin forecasts what will be in it it and give some advice on how it can survivie the ITC downturn Read more »
Apple’s Revenue Grew In Calendar Q109 – Can It Ride Out The Downturn?
Apple has beaten almost all other vendors by posting a modest increase in its calendar Q109 (F209) revenues. In this analysis Martin looks at the reasons for success, compares it with other PC companies and talks about the unique strategy. Read more »