Happenings

PC Market Shows Signs of Recovery After Eight Straight Quarters of Decline Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0.3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This marks the first time that quarterly shipments have increased after eight straight quarters […]

Gartner, Inc. today revealed its top strategic predictions for 2024 and beyond. Gartner’s top predictions explore how generative AI (GenAI) has changed executive leaders’ way of thinking on every subject and how to create a more flexible and adaptable organization that is better prepared for the future. “GenAI presents an opportunity to accomplish things never […]

Renewed Focus on Technology to Drive Reentry into the M&A Market Next Year Gartner, Inc. has announced the top trends in merger and acquisitions (M&A) for 2024. These include unlocking technology M&A opportunities amidst macroeconomic ambiguity; using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve M&A processes; acquiring AI-based businesses; and navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. “Global M&A […]

The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) need to be balanced against the environmental implications and unintended consequences arising from hardware, model training and energy consumption, according to Gartner, Inc. CIOs can use their digital knowledge and foundation to support the sustainability efforts of their organizations when implementing AI initiatives. “Gartner’s 2023 CEO survey showed that environmental issues entered the […]

Gartner, Inc. today announced its list of 10 top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2024. “Technology disruptions and socioeconomic uncertainties require willingness to act boldly and strategically enhance resilience over ad hoc responses,” said Bart Willemsen, VP Analyst at Gartner. “IT leaders are in a unique position to strategically lay down a roadmap where […]