IT hiring could come down by 17% this fiscal: Nasscom

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 15:37

The USD 108-billion Indian IT-ITeS sector provides employment to about 3 million professionals.

'Internet of Things' offer huge opportunities: Gartner

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 23:19

The emerging 'Internet of Things' (IoT), or devices which can communicate with one another without human intervention, offer huge business opportunities over the long term, technology research firm Gartner has said.

Global IT outsourcing mkt to reach $288 bn in 2013: Gartner

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 15:39

IT market is forecast to grow 2.8 percent in US dollar terms and 5.1 percent in constant currency from 2012, Gartner said in a statement.

Global PC shipment slips 11% in Q2 2013: Gartner

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 15:15

Worldwide PC shipments dropped for the fifth consecutive quarter to total 76 million units during April-June 2013.

Gartner lowers global IT spend estimates for 2013 to $3.7 trn

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 21:37

Research firm Gartner on Tuesday lowered its projections for global IT spending for 2013 to USD 3.7 trillion due to fluctuation in US dollar exchange rates.

Global IT security market to grow 8.7% in 2013

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 18:11

In a new report, Gartner said mobile security, big data and advanced targeted attacks are the three main trends that were shaping the security market.

'Govt IT spending globally to decline to $449.5 bn in 2013'

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 23:23

"Worldwide IT spending by government organisations is projected to total USD 449.5 billion in 2013, a slight decrease of 0.1 percent from 2012," it said in a release.

Global security market to cross $67 bn by 2013: Gartner

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 19:42

The security spend stood at USD 61.8 billion in 2012 and is expected to touch USD 67.2 billion in 2013 and to more than USD 86 billion in 2016, Gartner said in a statement.

Biz Intelligence software to grow 16%: Gartner

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 22:00

The market is expected to grow further to USD 171.2 million by 2016, the report added.

Enterprise software market to reach $ 3.92 bn in 2013: Gartner

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 15:03

In 2013, India is expected to be the fourth largest enterprise software market in Asia-Pacific.

'Global biz intelligence, CPM software rev at $13 bn in 2012'

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 14:51

Tough macro-conditions and confusion related to emerging technology terms led to more muted market growth than in previous years, Gartner said.

$721 bn global mobile payment transactions likely by 2017

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 13:57

This corresponds with the surge in number of mobile payment users worldwide, which is expected to touch 245.2 million in 2013, up from 200.8 million in 2012, it added.