Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 7/17-7/21 PC shipments continue three-year decline in second quarter of 2017 According to IDC, PC shipments totalled a mere 60.5 million during the second quarter of 2017, a 3.9 percent decline from second quarter shipments during 2016. Last quarter’s year-over-year decrease marks an…
According to IDC, PC shipments totalled a mere 60.5 million during the second quarter of 2017, a 3.9 percent decline from second quarter shipments during 2016. Last quarter’s year-over-year decrease marks an overall three-year decline for PC shipments. IDC reports one of the main factors affecting shipment decline was a shortage in key PC components,…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 6/26-6/30 New Petya ransomware attack spread to more than 60 countries A new ransomware attack is running rampant across PCs worldwide. The malware, identified as a type of Petya ransomware, began targeting organizations worldwide Tuesday morning. This attack follows the high-profile WannaCry ransomware…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 6/19-6/23 IoT spending anticipated to grow 17 percent during 2017 IDC estimates organizations worldwide will spend up to $1.4 trillion in IoT hardware, software and services by 2021. While the firm predicts substantial growth within the next four years, IDC reports nearly 17…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 6/5-6/9 Three steps to prepare for a data center relocation Enterprise data centers are constantly evolving with new technologies and new approaches to maximize value. Whether it’s taking the plunge and committing to a cloud-computing centric data center, or just overall consolidation, data…
Apple hosted its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) today in San Jose. Tim Cook, Apple CEO, described the event as the “best and biggest WWDC ever.” Experts expected updates regarding Apple TV, Apple Watch, Mac and iOS. Apple began the WWDC by revealing Amazon will be available on Apple TV devices later this year, so…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 5/15-5/19 IoT security products market estimated to exceed $16 billion A new report from Future Market Insights indicates the IoT security products market will experience substantial growth within the next three years. The market, previously valued at $7.8 billion during 2014, is anticipated…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 5/8-5/12 Keylogger-like feature found on HP enterprise laptops A researcher for Swiss security firm Modzero reports a program with keylogger-like features has been recording keystrokes on several HP laptops. The keylogger activity documented user keystrokes, then entered the information into a log file.…
The International Association of IT Asset Management’s (IAITAM) annual Spring ACE conference concluded last Thursday. HOBI International, Inc. president Craig Boswell spoke about the future of ITAM during a session last Wednesday afternoon. Boswell’s session, called Chasing ROI and Efficiency in a Rapidly Changing ITAM World, examined the future of ITAM, data security, and the…
The number of connected things, from smart cars to household items, is projected to reach 50.1 billion by the year 2020, growing at an overall CAGR of 23.1 percent. Connected device adoption is not only growing among consumers, but in the enterprise as well. More enterprise IT leaders are choosing to incorporate IoT in the…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 4/10-4/13 PC shipments see growth for first time in 5 years IDC reports PC shipments increased for the first time in five years last quarter. Global PC shipments grew 0.6 percent during Q1 of 2017. Three ways for maximizing data center operational efficiency…
IDC reports PC shipments increased for the first time in five years last quarter. Global PC shipments grew 0.6 percent during Q1 of 2017. IDC initially estimated the market would decline 1.8 percent during the first quarter. While .06 percent may not seem substantial, PC shipments have continually declined since 2012. “The traditional PC market…
In light of documents released by WikiLeaks regarding potential CIA hacking tools last Tuesday, many Internet users have been increasingly paranoid about their data privacy. USA Today published an article with nine cybersecurity tips for devices, but forgot one imperative component of data security. The nine tips USA Today lists are don’t get phished, turn on two-factor…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 2/27-3/3 Study finds 2017 mobility will focus on cloud computing and data security A new study shows the majority of enterprises are focusing on mobile device management, cloud integration and data security in their mobile strategies. The study, sponsored by Clutch and DMI,…
Enterprise IT is constantly evolving, with new technology introduced quarterly and new threats introduced along with it. Tech leadership always has to stay on their toes when choosing new devices to use in the office and new protocols to ensure security and efficiency in an IT scheme. Here are three common mistakes made by enterprise…