Microsoft Software Solutions Forecast for 2020
Microsoft Software Solutions Forecast for 2020
As we enter the new decade Microsoft continue to lead technology breakthroughs and progress. The company continues break records, delivering more than $125 billion in revenue, $43 billion in operating income, more than $50 billion in operating cash flow. Returning $30 billion to shareholders (Microsoft Annual Report, 2019). Microsoft’s commercial cloud solutions continue to operate as the leading players in the market, through on premise integrated solutions with Azure, a cloud computing service designed for building, testing, deploying and managing applications through Data centres owned by the company. Microsoft 365 continues to flourish as the leading tool for education and businesses’ alike , as well as Microsoft teams and one drive continue to drive the growth of Business of all sizes, specifically enabling SME’s to flourish and reach their targets through efficiency and connectivity.
Applications
In today’s world every company is a digital company, Microsoft recently acquired GitHub, a complete tool chain designed for developers which is independent of language, framework or cloud. The tool is used by over 40 millions developers world wide, with visual studio becoming one of the most popular code – editing tools in the world and typescript one of the fastest-growing programming languages.
Data and AI
Microsoft Azure is the only cloud device with limitless data and analytics capabilities across customers’ entire data portfolio. Azure is becoming the world’s computer with a projection of over 50 billion connected devices to come online by 2030, it is the only cloud service with limitless data and analytics capabilities across entire business data sets. The characteristic which will define applications going forward will be AI infrastructure, tools, and services with Azure Cognitive Services, so any developer can embed the ability to see, hear, respond, translate, reason, and more into their applications. Azure Cognitive Services is the most comprehensive portfolio of AI tools available, and this year, Microsoft added speech-to-text, search, vision, and decision capabilities, as well as updates to Azure Machine Learning to streamline the building, training, and deployment of machine learning models (Microsoft annual report, 2019).
Business Applications
Dynamics 365 and Power BI are unique concepts which enable organisations to digitize their business processes by transferring data within systems and joining digital and physical worlds in a cloud based solution. Dynamics 365 is a solution which enables employees with the right information at the right time, in the context of their work. Whilst Power BU, is the recognized leader in business intelligence on the cloud, with more than 25 million models hosted on the service and 12 million queries processed.
Linked In
LinkedIn now has more than 645 million members and is the most comprehensive solution for every organization to manage and engage their most important resource — their talent. Their Talent portfolio — from Talent Solutions and Talent Insights, to employee engagement with Glint and LinkedIn Learning — enables every organization to attract, retain, and develop the best talent in an increasingly competitive jobs market.
Esports & Gaming
In gaming, Microsoft’s breakthrough game streaming technology, Project xCloud, will enter public trials shortly. It will put gamers at the centre of their gaming experience, enabling them to play games in high-fidelity wherever and whenever they want, on any device.
As an official partner of Microsoft with a relationship spanning for 25 years, Newtech offers Microsoft packages through qualified experts which can aid in providing tailored packages that can meet a companies’ requirements. Our qualified experts and service centre, are able to programme systems and fix systems at no additional cost on an agreed package.
If you are interested in any of Microsoft’s software solutions please contact ntsales@newtech.mt
Sources: Microsoft annual report 2019
Linksys and Belkin
Is Connectivity in your business a problem? Look no further. Newtech has just partnered with Belkin & Linksys so that you can stay connected.
Linksys is the worldwide leader in home networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Founded in 1988, just before the internet boom, Linksys has been helping you connect at home, on the job, and on the go.
Simplify control of your home, entertainment, security, and Internet access with Linksys products.
Belkin creates people-inspired products and solutions. Their goal has been to make people’s lives easier, focusing on efficiency through connectivity. Belkin’s award-winning products include, wireless networking and entertainment devices, mobile accessories for laptops, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, home energy management, automated solutions and a broad range of USB, cable and power products.
With equal parts in empathy, insight, creativity and innovation. Belkin products leverage technology to connect the dots between people.
If you are interested in Linksys and Belkin’s products please contact: ntsales@newtech.mt
MSI Gaming Laptops Malta
At Newtech we are pleased to announce that we have been appointed official distributors and service partners for MSI Gaming Laptops.
As one of the most trusted names in gaming and e Sports. They are principled through breakthroughs in design, the pursuit of excellence, and technological innovation. Their products are targeted for extreme performance, realistic graphics, raw sound, precision and smooth streaming. The company has solely designed it’s products to push gaming performance beyond its limits.
The determination to surpass past achievements has made MSI a ‘True Gaming’ brand with gaming spirit throughout the industry!
Newtech’s aim is to enable our partners to become more successful through the world – renowned brands that we represent; which are synonymous with quality and exclusivity. MSI meets that requirement, as we provide what is the best possible to consumers, through cutting edge technology. Our brands are leading within the technology spectrum and we share the same vision with MSI to continue this trend.
In line with Newtech’s push to promote E-sports in Malta, MSI has sponsored more than 20 professional e sports teams worldwide and is the proud host of the world-renowned MGA (Masters Gaming Arena) tournament. MSI looks to constantly interact with global gamers and e sports fans. The company is purely dedicated to enhance the abilities (creative) of gaming communities, allowing players to reach their full potential.
“The MSI GAMING Shield’s red, black and silver design signifies the resonance of gamers’ passion and enthusiasm(red), innovative technology(black) and continuous profit (silver). Accentuated by the dragon, the shield is a symbol of power and constitutes the MSI GAMING Identity System.” – MSI Identity.
If interested in the products (registered companies in Malta only). Please contact ntsales@newtech.mt
Laptop & Desktop Market Continues to Show Growth in 2020.
Laptop & Desktop Market Continues to Show Growth in 2020.
- Laptop and Desktop computers are an essential part of life which continue to show market growth, year on year. According to statista.com, the PC market in Europe continues to perform well, the total computing market shows a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.6%, reaching 105.2 billion Dollars in 2020, whilst the laptop and tablet market is expected to do even better, at a CAGR of 0.9%. Despite overall growth for PC’s in general, laptops seem to be outperforming desktops, the European desktop segment presents a slower rate of growth overall. The number of laptops or notebooks sold in Germany and Italy suggests a higher interest among consumers for notebooks and other portable devices.
- According to our partners Lenovo, their latest 2019 annual report in the PC and Smart Device (PCSD) Business showed that the market share gains in high-growth and premium segments, were an important driver for revenue growth and better profitability. PCSD enjoyed double digit revenue and shipment growth across the workstation, thin and light, visual and Gaming PC segments.
- According to the International Data Corporation (DCI) in the last quarter of 2019 Nearly 1 of every 4 PCs shipped during the quarter were from Lenovo or one of its subsidiaries as the company once again managed to hold the top position in the market. The company’s strong push in EMEA and Japan, along with a notable commercial presence, helped cement it as the leader during the quarter.
- Acer Group rounded out the top 5. The shortage of Intel processors impacted the company although it still continues to be one of the stronger players in the gaming and Chromebook segments.
- According to a new forecast from the Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, overall PCD shipments reached 407.7 million by the end of 2019, up 0.5% from 2018.
- Slate tablets are set to continue their downward trajectory as their lifecycles extend as companies shift their product portfolio towards detachable tablets and laptops, which has shown great success for the likes of Lenovo and Acer.
The Gaming PC segment is definitely one to watch out for this decade, with companies shifting towards a growing industry and sport, in E sports.
At Newtech, we represent this growing segment for PCs with Lenovo, Acer and Razer, the leading gaming brand for peripherals. At Newtech we are also very pleased to announce a contract with MSI Gaming Laptops, the first in Malta and the company will also be offering their entire latest product portfolio, technologies and gaming laptops range throughout 2020 including the flagship models, with the stock set to arrive in January. For years, MSI has devoted countless resources in R&D to both product and production. The goal is to create new innovative features, push for extreme performance, and maintain stability.
Business laptops have also made the shift to become durable and flexible, that can convert into tablets and use state of the art touch screen technology, which is part of the fantastic success shared by Lenovo and Acer.
For more information about the latest products contact ntsales@newtech.mt
Sources taken from:
IDC (International Data Corporation) – https://www.idc.com/
Lenovo Interim Annual Report 19 /20 – https://investor.lenovo.com/en/publications/reports.php
Statista.com