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The Digital Health Summit is Back!
Healthcare is increasingly more personal, portable and customizable. From wearables to telehealth and digital consultations, technology innovators are answering the call for consumer-friendly and effective self-care, accessible to and from virtually anywhere and at any time.
Source: TelecomTV, May 10, 2024
Human error continued to be a persistent chink in the armour for companies in 2023, leaving the front door open for cybercriminals, according to a new data breach report from Verizon Business, which also found that (at last) users are increasingly aware of, and reporting, their mistakes...[more]
Source: ABI Research, May 9, 2024
The metaverse has had many definitions, all of which have been too vague and misunderstood by the public. One general definition is “a persistent virtual environment that allows access to and interoperability of multiple individual virtual realities.” ...[more]
If you're an IT professional interested in a career in the finance sector, you probably already have the essential skills necessary to succeed. IT in finance isn't fundamentally different from IT in most other contexts....[more]
A new survey indicates that U.S. businesses and consumers had an overall positive attitude towards their technology spending plans in the first quarter of 2024, the second consecutive quarter of positive intent after more than a year of negative results...[more]
Source: Electronics Media, May 7, 2024
A new survey indicates that U.S. businesses and consumers had an overall positive Massive MIMO will consolidate its position in 5G RAN and increase its rate of growth in all markets, with total units installed per year rising just over 3x – from 930,000 in 2023 to 3.07 million in 2031...[more]
Source: Telecom TV Tech, May 7, 2024
Globe, the Philippines' mobile leader, has significantly ramped up its efforts to combat cyber threats by deactivating and blocking an increasing number of SIMs engaged in malicious activities...[more]
Source: Senal News, May 3, 2024
The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report shows that the UK’s ad market recorded a 6.1% increase in investment to a total of £36.6bn in 2023; the 13th annual expansion recorded in the last 14 years. The new survey data also shows that online formats now account for over three-quarters of all UK ad spend...[more]
CEOs are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock unprecedented value across the organization. The entire C-Suite, including the board must understand where and how generative AI can deliver the greatest value. In this article, I will talk primarily about Generative A...[more]
Leadership
Taking on one of the most difficult C-level roles requires a broad spectrum of skills. Here’s a breakdown of what it takes — and the two areas where keen focus will unlock your ability to achieve the rest. ...[more]
Data Center
Source: Synergy Data Group, April 29, 2024
New data from Synergy Research Group shows that the number of large data centers operated by hyperscale providers increased to 992 at the end of 2023, and passed the thousand mark in early 2024. Meanwhile it has taken just four years for the total capacity of hyperscale data centers to double ...[more]
Source: Computer Weekly.com, April 29, 2024
With many operators in multiple countries and territories planning services, and with a number of providers already announcing commercial launches, satellites are rapidly gaining prominence in the world of cellular communication...[more]
Source: Forbes, April 29, 2024
Generative AI doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The rapid advancements we’ve seen in generative AI over the past year or so have been made possible by other tech breakthroughs. Cloud computing, for example, democratizes access to AI technologies....[more]
Source: Network Computing, April 26, 2024
I have always loved data. From my days in a Network Computing test lab, collecting test data to analyze the performance of everything from routers to web servers, to my days in the F5 Office of the CTO analyzing survey data from around the globe, I've always enjoyed digging in and looking at the industry ...[more]
In the dynamic world of telecommunications, staying ahead of technological trends is not just a matter of progression, but survival. As connectivity becomes as vital as electricity to our daily lives, telcos face the challenge of delivering seamless services while driving innovation and maintaining cost efficiency.....[more]
Source: Kellogg Insights, April 23, 2024
By now, the situation in which humanity finds itself is clear: as greenhouse gas emissions have soared since the Industrial Revolution, so have global temperatures—and the frequency of extreme weather events....[more]
Source: Fierce Network, April 22, 2024
The European Commission’s recent approval of the Orange-Masmovil merger in Spain was regarded by some as an indication that it is adopting a more favorable stance towards in-market mergers in order to ease the competitive environment for battle-weary telcos,...[more]
Source: PR NewsWire, April 22, 2024
The satellite Internet of Things (IoT) market is transforming remarkably, driven by technological advancements and an ever-increasing demand for global connectivity. As the world becomes more interconnected....[more]
Source: Gartner, April 22, 2024
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5.06 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. This is an increase from the previous quarter’s forecast of 6.8% growth and puts worldwide IT..[more]
Source: Fierce Network, April 19, 2024
The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law required the FCC to adopt rules to prevent and eliminate digital discrimination in regard to access to broadband, and those rules went into effect on March 22....[more]
With more than 155 countries represented, NAB Show April 13 – 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is solidly the global destination for all things broadcast, media and entertainment. Dignitaries and delegations from six continents ...[more]
Source: Telecom TV, April 16, 2024
Implementing a Telco as a Platform (TaaP) strategy could help telcos develop new services for the enterprise sector, according to the results of a poll conducted during TelecomTV’s recent Telco as a Platform Summit....[more]
Source: Dell Oro, April 15, 2024
According to a newly published forecast report by Dell’Oro Group, a trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security networks, and data center industries, Private Wireless Radio Access Network (RAN) revenue growth slowed in the fourth quarter on a year-over-year (Y/Y) basis...[more]
Management
Source: Harvard Business Review, April 12, 2024
Generative AI has the fastest take-up of any technology to date. Now, as AI applications are becoming immersed in workplace culture and power, we’re beginning to see how GenAI tools will impact our conversational habits, which direct what we say and who we hear...[more]
Source: Advanced Television, April 11, 2024
Smartphone brands such as Samsung and Google that successfully market ‘halo’ artificial intelligence (AI) features in their devices can influence consumer behaviour. This is according to the latest Worldpanel ComTech study from Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company...[more]
Management
Performance reviews don’t inspire growth. Focus on this instead
Source: ITPro, April 10, 2024
The traditional performance review process has become increasingly scrutinized in the evolving landscape of the modern workplace. While once regarded as a best practice for employee evaluation and development, a growing body of evidence suggests that this time-honored practice may be more of a hindrance ...[more]
As the pressure to innovate increases, so too does the need to quickly modernize applications and infrastructure to ensure your business can capitalize on new opportunities as they arise. New tech moves from bleeding edge to mainstream at an ever-increasing pace....[more]
Source: Dell'Oro, April 8, 2024
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, telecom operators are now scaling back their investments in 5G...[more]
Source: Right Reading, April 8, 2024
The mobile services market in Hong Kong faces stagnation, with limited overall revenue growth projected despite the anticipated surge in 5G service adoption. While 5G represents a positive trend, the industry is expected to witness only marginal expansion, from $2.7 billion in 2023 to $2.9 billion in 2028...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, April 8, 2024
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and a group of eight leading companies including Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft and SAP as well as six advisors today announced the launch of the AI-Enabled Information and ...[more]
Industry
Source: Electronics Weekly, April 4, 2024
“TSMC’s safety systems are operating normally,” says the company, “to ensure the safety of TSMC-HQ-150x150.jpgpersonnel, some fabs were evacuated according to company procedure. We are currently confirming the details of the impact.”...[more]
The Worldwide ICT Spending Guide: Enterprise and SMB by Industry examines the ICT market opportunity across SMBs and enterprise end users from a technology, industry, company size, and geography perspective. TSMC said construction sites were normal upon initial inspection, ..[more]
Source: TechMonitor, April 2, 2024
Software emerges as the dominant technology segment in the report, its market value now higher than hardware and services combines. This dominance is anticipated to persist and even accelerate during the forecast period, fuelled by escalating demand for AI applications and platforms...[more]
Amazon is making its largest outside investment in its three-decade history as it looks to gain an edge in the artificial intelligence race. The tech giant said it will spend another $2.75 billion backing Anthropic, a San Francisco-based startup that’s widely viewed as a front-runner in generative artificial intelligence.....[more]
Source: NextTV, April 1, 2024
Subscription revenue for streaming TV services is expected to grow 17% to $69 billion in 2024, according to Convergence Research’s latest Couch Potato Report. The report projects double-digit growth for subscription revenue continuing through at least 2026...[more]
To succeed as a large, global company, there is no choice but to harness the power of technology talent around the world. There simply aren’t enough people with the right skills, and at the right cost within a single location, to support the innovation and operational demands of a modern organization...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, March 29, 2024
The Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide forecasts a compound annual growth rate of 33.7% for the continent’s AI market between 2022 and 2027. Europe currently accounts for approximately one-fifth of the global AI market and....[more]
Source: Tech Monitor, March 28, 2024
The Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide forecasts a compound annual growth rate of 33.7% for the continent’s AI market between 2022 and 2027. Europe currently accounts for approximately one-fifth of the global AI market and is valued at $47.6 billion....[more]
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AI
Accenture sees companies struggling to scale AI
Source: Forbes, March 27, 2024
Generative AI’s potential remains locked up in the data LLMs are eager to devour.
As organizations move into the adoption phase, vendors and service providers are racing to provide industry-tuned models, implementation expertise and, perhaps most importantly, data modernization solutions....[more]
Source: Telecom TV, March 26, 2024
In the digital age, where entertainment is but a click away, a silent yet powerful transformation is underway. Streaming companies, the vanguards of this digital entertainment era, are not just delivering content; they're crafting experiences, and artificial intelligence (AI) is their most adept tool...[more]
Source: Telecom TV, March 25, 2024
Fibre broadband lines now reach 244 million homes and businesses across 39 markets in Europe and nearby markets, and 121 million, almost half of those lines, are in active use by subscribers, according to the latest statistics compiled by research house Idate...[more]
Mobile money services, particularly in West Africa, have seen exponential growth, with registered accounts doubling over the past decade, according to the 2024 ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money’ prepared by the GSMA....[more]
Source: The Media Leader, March 25, 2024
In early February, Fox, Walt Disney’s ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) announced that they were launching a joint venture sports streaming service targeting younger audiences. In a ground-breaking move, the service will combine their broad portfolio of professional and college sports rights and include linear channels ...[more]
Source: Telecompetitor, March 22, 2024
Fixed wireless is again grabbing the majority of net new broadband subscribers, according to new research from the Leichtman Research Group, Inc. (LRG) about broadband subscriber growth. Fixed wireless services accounted for 104% of the total net broadband additions in 2023 among the nation’s largest providers, ....[more]
Source: BroadBand TV News, March 21, 2024
Digital TV Research is forecasting Brazil will provide 59 million SVOD subscriptions by 2029, with Mexico bringing in a further 43 million. Seven US-based platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Star+, Paramount+, Apple TV+ and Max) will account for 83% of the region’s paying SVOD subscriptions by end-2029...[more]
Strategy
Three ways sustainability tech is helping businesses meet climate goals
Source: IT Pro, March 20, 2024
Personal artificial intelligence assistants that know our health status and legal history inside out. The ability to transfer your data from one place to another seamlessly without any roadblocks...[more]
Tech
From AI assistants to Big Tech breakup: World Wide Web inventor’s top predictions as it turns 35
Personal artificial intelligence assistants that know our health status and legal history inside out. The ability to transfer your data from one place to another seamlessly without any roadblocks. ...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, March 18, 2024
The number of business messages sent via over-the-top (OTT) channels is expected to nearly triple in the next five years, Juniper Research has estimated, putting further pressure on mobile operators to make gains from established communications channels, such as SMS...[more]
Source: TV Technology, March 18, 2024
It will come as no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI), virtualization and the cloud will be the major trends dominating the agenda at this year’s NAB Show. This applies as much to audio as it does to the visually oriented contingent that will be at the exhibition but the sound side is seeing some very different...[more]
Source: TVB Eeurope, March 18, 2024
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has been discussing his views on artificial intelligence and its impact on the media and entertainment industry. Speaking to the Literally! With Rob Lowe podcast, Sarandos that last summer’s actors and writers strikes led to a feeling within the industry that AI is going to be “the next existential thing”...[more]
Source: MIT Technology Review, March 15, 2024
Two hundred thirty meters into one of the deepest underwater caves on Earth, Richard “Harry” Harris knew that not far ahead of him was a 15-meter drop leading to a place no human being had seen before...[more]
Entrepreneur
According to a study by Forrester, brands with superior customer experience bring in 5.7 times more revenue than their competitors who lag in customer experience. On the flip side, we know that U.S. companies lose about $136 billion per year because of avoidable customer loss and that it can cost ...[more]
Source: Tech Navio, March 13, 2024
The installed base of smart gas meters in Europe reached 55.9 million in 2023, according to analyst house Berg Insights. This is equivalent to a penetration rate of 45 percent, it said. The number will grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) ...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, March 12, 2024
The installed base of smart gas meters in Europe reached 55.9 million in 2023, according to analyst house Berg Insights. This is equivalent to a penetration rate of 45 percent, it said. The number will grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) ...[more]
Source: H2 Energy News, March 11, 2024
This surge signifies a pivotal shift towards sustainable transportation practices, as indicated by Calstart’s latest report on zero-emission buses. While battery-electric bus fleets also experienced growth in the same period, their adoption rate lagged behind FCEBs, signaling a growing interest in hydrogen-powered technologies....[more]
Service
Source: TelecomTV, March 11, 2024
Network application programming interfaces (APIs) took a significant, yet overshadowed, role at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, with major operators increasingly eager to develop and expose a growing number of APIs as a means to monetise their 5G networks...[more]
Source: Senal News, March 11, 2024
The United States is the country that plays video games the most, with over 54 billion USD earned in video game revenue, according to the latest research by Winz.io. The US has the second-highest percentage of Internet users who play video games, with 82.9% and 197M players nationwide....[more]
Source: CIO DIVE, March 8, 2024
Despite generative AI’s potential impact on the economy, enterprises are struggling to quantify its ROI today. Instant anecdotal benefits, like employees locating information faster, are common in recent enterprise deployments. Transformational change is much harder to come by...[more]
Application
Source: TechRepublic, March 7, 2024
Today’s range of cloud project management software solutions allow organizations of all sizes to leverage enterprise-grade project management features, including streamlined project workflows, enhanced collaboration tools, real-time project data access from anywhere, and generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities...[more]
Security
Cloud security for SMBs: Simple steps to stay secure
Today, most businesses are using some kind of cloud service, but tight budgets and a lack of resources can make the technology challenging for smaller firms to secure . Some small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are unaware of the risks they face, with many failing to understand their security obligations when signing up...[more]
Every technology conversation today centers around the transformative potential of generative AI for the future. But the reality is, it’s already happening today. And while its capabilities are noteworthy, the real promise of generative AI for business isn’t what it can do so much as the value it can create....[more]
Network-Infra
Mobile World Congress 2024 to Focus on 5G, AI, and IoT
Source: Network Computing, March 4, 2024
With a “Future First” event theme, MWC 24 organizers crafted an event based on six subthemes that go far beyond technology: 5G and Beyond, Connecting Everything, Humanizing AI, Manufacturing DX, Game Changers, and our Digital DNA...[more]
E-Commerce
Source: Total Retail, March 4, 2024
For retailers, consumers are, and always have been, the beating heart of business success. In today’s world of ample choice for customers, this vitality is at an all-time high. Consumer buying power is higher than ever as is the importance of building loyalty and trust among them....[more]
Source: TV Technology, March 4, 2024
Daniel Anstandig will give the welcome session keynote of the NAB Show in April, and he’ll be joined on stage by a humanoid robot that uses artificial intelligence technology. This is being described as the world’s first keynote speech co-presented by a human and an advanced AI robot...[more]
Source: Electronics Weekly, February 29, 2024
The power module packaging costs fully depend on the packaging materials, such as die-attach and ceramic substrate materials, and the package size. In 2023, it represented a $2.3 billion market in 2023, with the cost of materials for power module packaging representing about 30 % of the total power module cost....[more]
Source: BroadBand TV News, February 28, 2024
Total revenues from streaming, including advertising revenue from hybrid streaming subscription tiers, will overtake revenues from pay-TV subscriptions in the United States for the first time in Q3 2024...[more]
Source: Next TV, February 27, 2024
A new survey from Hub Entertainment Research shows just how much influence live sports has over a consumer’s choice of streaming platform. The analysts suggest that after years of “peak TV,” buzzy, scripted originals are no longer enough to attract and hold subscribers...[more]
Source: Fierce Healthcare, February 26, 2024
Community Health Systems (CHS) disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it is being investigated by the Department of Justice. The company received a Civil Investigative Demand on Jan. 11 "for documents and information relating to a variety of subjects,...[more]
Survey
‘Fair share’ debate splits the industry – survey
Source: TelecomTV, February 23, 2024
The fair share debate, which centres on the concept that the big tech firms should make contributions towards telco capex budgets, has split the telecom sector, according to the results of a recent survey conducted with TelecomTV’s DSP Leaders Council...[more]
Source: IT Pro, February 22, 2024
The channel is evolving, with multi-cloud disrupting the way the channel works, edge computing set to offer a major opportunity in the form of large-scale digital transformation projects, and artificial intelligence (AI) offering a wealth of new possibilities.....[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, February 21, 2024
5G-Advanced is expected to introduce many new features that can help operators monetize their 5G networks, Dimitris Mavrakis, senior research director at ABI Research, told RCR Wireless News....[more]
Source: CIO DIVE, February 20, 2024
Delivering an integrated IT experience wherever you do business around the world – especially after the release of ChatGPT – means more than simply setting up a few servers outside your borders and offering extended help desk hours for employees...[more]
Source: Business Insider, February 19, 2024
Viewers worldwide viewed more on demand and linear TV than in the previous two years, according to NPAW’s 2023 Video Streaming Industry Report released this week. The amount of time the average user spends watching content per day increased globally in 2023 by 12% for VoD and 4% for Linear TV content...[more]
Source: MESA, February 19, 2024
After decades of development, AI has left the computer science lab and is now beginning to impact how business is conducted. And yet, no single technology advance in the past several decades has attracted more attention – or created more fear – than Generative AI...[more]
Management
Source: Business Insider, February 19, 2024
In the two years I've been writing about Americans' changing relationship to work, there's one theme that's come up over and over again: loyalty. Whether my stories are about quiet quitting, or job-hopping, or leveraging a job offer from a competitor to force your boss to give you a raise, readers seem to divide into two groups...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, February 16, 2024
Open RAN (O-RAN) revenue is set to decline in 2023, following an impressive increase between 2019 and 2022, according to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group. The report highlighted that market conditions will remain challenging over the near-term but the long-term forecast for O-RAN remains positive....[more]
Source: Gartner, February 15, 2024
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs and generative AI (GenAI) smartphones are projected to total 295 million units by the end of 2024, up from 29 million units in 2023, according to a new forecast from Gartner, Inc...[more]
Source: Retail, February 14, 2024
The explosive growth in e-commerce that flowed from the COVID-19 pandemic has made last-mile delivery more important than ever in the retail industry. Companies that meet consumer expectations when it comes to last-mile delivery will be well-positioned to thrive. ...[more]
Source: Juniper Research, February 13, 2024
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in telecommunications markets, predicts there will be 290 million connections globally by 2030; the year after its initial expected launch in 2029. To achieve this ...[more]
Green Network
Source: TelecomTV, February 13, 2024
More than 20 telecom network operators have been recognised for their transparency efforts on climate change in a new global ranking, with the majority of the top performers based in Asia and Europe...[more]
Source: European Parliament, February 13, 2024
On Thursday, the Internal Market Committee and the Civil Liberties Committee adopted a draft negotiating mandate on the first ever rules for Artificial Intelligence with 84 votes in favour, 7 against and 12 abstentions. In their amendments to the Commission’s proposal, ...[more]
Source: Advanced Television, February 8, 2024
As the first native smartphone generation, Gen Z consumers are entertainment omnivores. Their handheld devices allow them immediate access to a wealth of platforms and content and they are taking full advantage....[more]
Source: Forbes, February 7, 2024
While security is nearly always uppermost in the minds of technology leaders, 2024 will include compelling trends that could change the trajectory of modern IT security. Let's look at six of these trends to get a better understanding of what this year might look like for the industry...[more]
Source: Government Technology, February 6, 2024
Ease of deployment may be one area where the urban tech landscape is evolving as cities look to leverage streetlights and even electric transformers to give them deeper insights into what’s happening on the ground....[more]
Source: CMS Wire, February 5, 2024
In an era where customer expectations are continually evolving, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal force in reshaping the customer journey. From revolutionizing marketing strategies to enhancing customer support with sophisticated chatbots...[more]
Source: CMS Wire, February 5, 2024
The rise of large language models and generative AI is expected to produce rapid growth in the GenAI market over the next two years with a new study from AltIndex.com predicting that generative AI will become a $100 billion industry by 2026...[more]
Source: Total Retail, February 5, 2024
The theme for retail marketers in 2024 is push forward when others pull back. Amid continued budget consolidation, unpredictable consumer demand, and macroeconomic factors, marketers naturally tend to conserve their resources for a brighter day...[more]
Source: Computer Weekly, February 2, 2024
Only a few years ago, global space-based broadband and 5G communications was essentially just getting off the launch pad, but in the subsequent years, satellite communications (SatCom) systems have undergone an evolution...[more]
5G
Private 5G will ‘not reach potential’ – even as spending jumps 800% to $9bn by 28
Source: RCR Wireless, February 1, 2024
Just to muddy the water, already stirred-up with competing analyst forecasts; the number of private LTE/5G networks worldwide will grow from over 4,000 in 2022 to over 60,000 in 2028, reckons research company Analysys Mason...[more]
CIOs today find themselves in a unique position to survey everything taking place across their organization, find opportunities, resolve conflicts, set priorities, and help shape strategy...[more]
Source: Telecom TV, January 30, 2023
According to the latest release of the Worldwide Internet of Things Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European organizations are projected to invest approximately $260 billion in IoT)related solutions in 2024....[more]
Source: CIO Dive, January 29, 2023
CIOs will spend 2024 attempting to bridge a longstanding gap between talent need and availability. One strategy to support talent attraction and retention is devoting resources to training existing staff...[more]
Source: MIT Sloan, January 29, 2023
Artificial intelligence and data science became front-page news in 2023. The rise of generative AI, of course, drove this dramatic surge in visibility. So, what might happen in the field in 2024 that will keep it on the front page? And how will these trends really affect businesses?...[more]
Source: TV Technology, January 29, 2023
Artificial intelligence and data science became front-page news in 2023. The rise of generative AI, of course, drove this dramatic surge in visibility. So, what might happen in the field in 2024 that will keep it on the front page? And how will these trends really affect businesses?...[more]
Source: ITPro, January 26, 2023
‘Cyber insecurity’ is among the most pressing issues facing organizations globally in 2024, according to new research from the World Economic Forum (WEF). In its Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 report, the WEF found more than...[more]
Source: Delloro, January 25, 2023
“Inventory Correction,”“Inventory Realignment,” Or whatever term you prefer to call the root cause of 2023’s broadband spending slowdown will likely persist well into 2024. Without the benefit of fourth quarter numbers, total spending on broadband equipment in 2023 is expected to show a decline of around 10%...[more]
Source: Tech Republic, January 24, 2023
The Asia-Pacific data centre market is expected to grow fast for the remainder of this decade. This will be partially due to the deployment of artificial intelligence, which took off in 2023, and will result in higher demands for computing power, in a trend similar to other global regions...[more]
Source: Telecom TV, January 23, 2023
AIoT, or AI4IoT, a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), will “emerge as the defining enabler for digital transformation”, according to a new report from Telenor and research house Omdia, as its adoption will be the only way that the vast volumes of data created...[more]
Source: Fierce Biotech, January 22, 2023
Biotech executives are reaching into a deep bag of tricks to come up with the best possible ways to live up to their ultimate potential. The dual-track option, where a company pursues both an IPO and an acquisition, is becoming not just the norm, but a necessity...[more]
Source: Tech Mahindra, January 22, 2023
The concept of ‘free-for-all’ access to the web, while quite liberating for our population, has time and again created unease among audiences simply because of the sheer amount of content being uploaded online every day. . The rapid evolution of technology and digital ecosystems has created easy choices for consumers...[more]
Source: MESA, January 22, 2023
Huawei recently held a conference on the Top 10 Trends of Data Center Facility in 2024 and released the corresponding White Paper. At the conference, Yao Quan, President of Huawei Data Center Facility Domain, defined the three characteristics of future data centers: reliable, simplified, and sustainable...[more]
Source: MIT Technology Review, January 18, 2023
Every year, MIT Technology Review look for promising technologies poised to have a real impact on the world. Here are the advances that they think matter most right now...[more]
CES
The 3 biggest product trends from CES 2024
Source: Fast Company, January 17, 2023
Trade shows are certainly not an accurate portrait of reality, but the annual Consumer Electronics Show—which is just wrapping up in Las Vegas this week—is one of the best ways to just see a lot of what companies are working on, all at once...[more]
CES
Video feature: CES 2024 highlights
Source: Mobile World Live, January 16, 2023
Qwerty keypads for iPhones, 4K wireless transparent TVs and Affectionate Intelligence, this year’s big annual tech show had it all. David McClelland wraps up the best bits from Vegas...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, January 15, 2023
As 2024 kicks off, predictions abound on the technology innovations expected in the year ahead. However, several highly anticipated advancements, including Enterprise 5G, mainstream foldable devices, network APIs, and robotaxis....[more]
Small Business
Source: Forbes, January 15, 2023
Video games have come a long way since the restrictive days of Pong in 1972. The limitless sandbox games of Fortnite and Minecraft now dominate the market, with the latter having sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. Gaming has had a meteoric rise since the ’70s, and the industry is still growing ...[more]
Source: Music Ally, January 15, 2023
Yes, that’s 7. 1 trillion music streams last year across the world. The stat comes from research firm Luminate’s 2023 Year-End Music Report, which was published this afternoon. The 7.1tn streams were across audio and video services, with that total up 33.7% year-on-year. Of that total, 4.1tn were on-demand audio song streams....[more]
Supply Chain
Source: SupplyChain Dive, January 12, 2023
Unfortunately, industry optimism may be short-lived. Air cargo spot rates on the China to U.S. tradelane were the only lane among those referenced to see rates shoot above the same period in 2022, and it mostly peaked in early December. By the end of the month, spot rates on that corridor fell 20% YoY compared to its peak t...[more]
CES
Viva Las Vegas: AI, Mobile, Policy Talk to Shine at CES 2024
Source: ITPro, January 11, 2023
Rested from the holiday break? It’s time to hop on a plane to Vegas and head to CES 2024. This year’s edition will include more than 2.5 million net square feet of exhibits, the equivalent of more than 43 football fields, with 4,000 exhibitors expected to be spread across the space...[more]
Source: ITPro, January 10, 2023
As IT leaders consider their priorities for 2024, they’d do well to remember digital transformation costs and the associated challenges. While digital transformation is important for business growth, many UK firms have struggled with poor returns linked to budget and strategy...[more]
Wireless
Source: CIO Dive, January 9, 2023
The year is brand new, but the trends are ever-evolving. We spent much of 2023 tracking the tech talent ecosystem, in the aftermath of a stubborn layoffs wave which roiled the tech sector. Cloud costs also remained top of mind for leaders, as new features landed more workloads in the classic infrastructure...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, January 8, 2023
In 2023, the worldwide Wi-Fi market faced challenges: 3Q shipments dropped 13.0% YOY, and 2023 revenues are expected to fall by 8.1%. Reasons include financial constraints, market saturation, and implementation issues....[more]
Marketing
Source: Kelloge Insight, January 8, 2023
A mindset is a mental state that affects how we interpret and respond to things in our environment. You may have heard of mindsets in the context of education or career development. People with a “fixed” mindset tend to see abilities as set in stone: predetermined perhaps by genetics...[more]
Source: Total Retail, January 8, 2023
Customer expectations have gone through a number of changes in a short few years. Everyone was chasing the ability to offer two-day shipping, but the need for speed is trending down, with 85 percent of customers not opening their packages on the first day....[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, January 5, 2023
On Tuesday evening, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California with 21 Starlink satellites in tow. Those satellites included the first six Starlink satellites with direct-to-cellular capabilities, essentially acting as cell towers in space and enhancing terrestrial cellular networks with the ability for regular...[more]
Source: Electronics Weekly, January 4, 2023
Microprocessors (including GPUs used for AI) were ranked as the top product opportunity for industry growth over 2024 Implementing Gen AI was ranked among the top three strategic priorities for semiconductor companies over the next three years...[more]
According to IDC’s latest research, with the global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) exploding, coupled with the stabilizing demand for smartphones, personal computers, infrastructure, and resilient growth in automotive...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, January 3, 2023
There are 2,900 private LTE/5G networks across the world at the end of 2023, including trial and pilot deployments. So says Berg Insight, which calculates a quarter (700; 24 percent) are based on 5G...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, January 3, 2023
As with just about every other industry vertical, the telecom sector has been impacted by AI this year, in particular the development of generative AI (GenAI) systems, with operators and vendors exploring ways to harness the technology to achieve improved efficiencies...[more]
Source: Fierce Healtcare, December 22, 2023
Healthcare leadership may be more optimistic going into 2024 than the year prior, but more than three in five say they're hoping for greener pastures within the next 12 months, according to a new survey. The poll of 666 executives, directors a...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, December 21, 2023
The telecommunications industry is in a good track in order to deliver its really ambitious objective of reaching sustainability in the whole sector, according to Maria Lema, co-founder of Weaver Labs. During a presentation at the recent RCR Wireless News’ Telco Sustainability Forum...[more]
Source: IT Pro, December 20, 2023
With 2023 fast coming to an end, businesses of all shapes and sizes are taking stock of what has been yet another turbulent year. From sticky inflation to high interest rates to the cost-of-living crisis, C-suites have had to contend with all manner of economic concerns alongside skills shortages..[more]
Source: Tech Republic, December 19, 2023
The European Union reached a provisional agreement on its much-anticipated Artificial Intelligence Act on Dec. 8, becoming the first global power to pass rules governing the use of AI. The legislation outlines EU-wide measures designed to ensure that AI is used safely and ethically...[more]
Telecom
Telcos targeting MNCs and large corporates neglect social and governance reporting at their peril
Source: Global Data,December 18, 2023
A For global telecoms service providers focusing on multinational corporations (MNCs) and large enterprises, the oversight of social and governance (S&G) reporting poses significant risks...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, December 18, 2023
OTT messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Viber and WeChat will continue to dominate the ‘conversational commerce’ sector in the coming five years but will lose market share to growing competition from Android’s RCS (rich communications services), according to a recent report from Juniper Research...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, December 18, 2023
In 2023, we were blown away with breakthrough chatbot technology like ChatGPT. Today, we wonder what the top technologies will be in 2024. CES 2024 is coming in a few weeks, and we may get a hint. I have already been pre-briefed by several companies about what they will showcase at this year’s CES...[more]
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Source: RCR Wireless December 15, 2023
A new Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) report reveals that Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7 will be among the top technology priorities for network operators, ISPs, device and chipset vendors, enterprises and others in 2024, beating out other contenders including CBRS, DAS and even private networks....[more]
Source: CIO Dive, December 14, 2023
Companies expect IT executives to cut through the noise and deliver value to the organization using technology. This year, the hype felt more dense than in years past. Interest in generative AI unleashed widespread demand for implementation...[more]
Source: GSMA, December 13, 2023
At M360 MENA, the GSMA launched the Mobile Economy MENA 2023 Report which revealed 5G’s GDP contribution is expected to reach $60bn in 2030, representing 13% of the overall annual economic impact of mobile in the region. The report spotlights the latest trends shaping the mobile ecosystem in MENA, the mobile industry’s ...[more]
Source: Govtech, December 12, 2023
It should come as no surprise that artificial intelligence is making its way into the smart city space as the mechanism for sifting the massive amounts of data that urban tech requires and generates. Generative AI can test, explain, generate, audit and translate code, said Alison Brooks, research vice president for Worldwide Public...[more]
Source: Telecom TV, December 11, 2023
With “1&1 O-RAN”, the German mobile network provider 1&1 operates Europe’s first fully virtualized 5G network based on the new Open RAN technology. After offering Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) since December 2022, mobile services (eMBB) are now also available...[more]
Source: Advancde Television, December 11, 2023
Amdocs, a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, has released research on the current state of streaming and changing consumer preferences around their experience. The New Streamer 2024, conducted by Dynata and commissioned by Amdocs, surveyed UK consumers to...[more]
Source: Qualcomm, December 11, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is so powerful, it’s impacting aspects of the human condition, driving innovation across industries, creating new consumer and enterprise applications, and stimulating revenue growth. And as tech companies continue to push the technology forward, analysts are working to determine the economic ...[more]
Source: Wall Street Journal, December 8, 2023
Retailers are turning to artificial intelligence technology to better predict shopper demand and repair supply chains whipsawed by volatile consumer buying patterns during the pandemic. Merchants including Walmart, retail-pharmacy giant Walgreens and online fashion seller ASOS are rolling out the increasingly....[more]
Source: Tech Republic, December 7, 2023
While many enterprises still see the cloud as a useful way of providing additional capacity over the next few years, they’ll come to see it as a source of innovation and by 2028 most will see it as a necessity, according to Gartner analysts.....[more]
Source: CIO DIVE, December 6, 2023
After spending much of 2023 exploring where generative AI fits in their tech estates, organizations will look in the coming year to connect the technology to business strategy. That’s the key takeaway from Gartner’s top strategic trends for 2024, unveiled Monday at the firm’s annual IT Symposium/Xpo 2023....[more]
Source: STAT News, December 5, 2023
Data from half a million people’s whole genome sequences are now available to researchers worldwide, as the U.K. Biobank on Thursday debuted the latest addition to what it aims to be the world’s most comprehensive health data resource....[more]
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to see 7.3% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The improved forecast for the holiday quarter follows the modest improvement in 3Q23 without further...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, December 4, 2023
A new Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) report reveals that Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7 will be among the top technology priorities for network operators, ISPs, device and chipset vendors, enterprises and others in 2024, beating out other contenders including CBRS, DAS and even private networks...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, December 4, 2023
The new Competitive Assessment by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research provides an in-depth and unbiased examination of eight Open RAN vendors. The in-depth analysis is based on ten criteria segmented across innovation and implementation clusters, including R&D activities...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, December 1, 2023
The technological advances being shaped by 5G across Europe are so profound, the era is being identified as Europe’s digital decade. There are multiple technology milestones being realized throughout Europe and these achievements are seen as pivotal moments where vision becomes a reality right before our eyes...[more]
Broadcast
TV still the main news source for European news, but social media growing
Source: Broadband TV News, November 30, 2023
Television continues to dominate as the primary news source for European citizens, according to a Eurobarometer survey on behalf of the European Parliament. Television holds 71% of attention, followed by online press and news platforms (42%), with radio and social media platforms sharing third position on 37% each...[more]
Source: MIT, November 29, 2023
Tweet Post Share Save Buy Copies Print Project management, the time-bound practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and ending the work of a team in the pursuit of specific organizational goals, has always been impacted by technology. While the core tenets of project management — scope, time, cost, quality, human...[more]
OTT
Global pay TV penetration to fall for the first time in 2024
Source: Ampere, November 28, 2023
Global pay TV penetration (the number of pay TV subscriptions relative to the number of households) is set to decline for the first time ever in 2024 following a peak penetration of 60.3% in Q4 2023. This decline will continue into the forecast period, with a drop of almost 4 percentage points by the end of 2028 ...[more]
Source: CIO DIVE, November 27, 2023
It was quite the weekend for OpenAI. With the one-year anniversary of the public introduction to its famed chatbot ChatGPT just days away, OpenAI had lost its CEO, president and other staff members. Former CEO Sam Altman’s departure ricocheted through the company. President and Co-founder Greg Brockman ...[more]
Source: Wired, November 27, 2023
As gearheads and auto industry suits streamed into the Los Angeles Convention Center Saturday for the LA Auto Show, they found themselves in the middle of a scene out of Squid Games. Demonstrators clad in the Netflix show’s red jumpsuits and black guard masks splayed across the showroom...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, November 27, 2023
The volume of data traffic running over Europe’s mobile networks is set to triple over the next five years, according to industry body the GSMA, which is using its forecast published in its new European Mobile Economy Report to send its latest ‘fair share’ contribution message to European Union lawmakers...[more]
Source: Juniper Reserach, November 24, 2023
It predicts that diminishing quality of SMS networks will drive enterprises using mobile business messaging to explore alternative channels, including OTT messaging apps. As a result, operators are expected to lose over $3 billion SMS business messaging revenue globally to OTT channels over the next five years....[more]
Source: RCRWireless, November 23, 2023
Wi-Fi 6, or IEEE 802.11ax, was certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance in the fall of 2019, and unlike past upgrades, this generation highlighted efficiency by introducing multi-user concepts, rather than focusing solely on faster speeds and bigger channels....[more]
Source: CIO Dive, November 22, 2023
The IT job market felt the push and pull of hiring binges and subsequent job cuts this year. The technology job market bounced back in October with U.S. employers across industries adding 483,000 IT jobs after key indicators suggested a cooling in September...[more]
Source: Forbes, November 20, 2023
Lately, there has been chatter about organizations creating chief AI officer roles, charged with advocating for safe and productive AI practices. David Mathison, founder and chairman of the CDO Club, reports that he is now tracking the "chief AI officer" title in his monthly jobs updates, with seven new chief AI officers being...[more]
Source: Information Age, November 20, 2023
nd consulting firm Gartner, IT spending by CIOs based across Europe is expected to be largely focused on IT services and software, with data centre systems not far from the top of the agenda...[more]
Source: MIT Management, November 20, 2023
The benefits of XR derive not from machines replacing humans but rather from machines complementing human work, according to MIT Sloan senior lecturer Paul McDonagh-Smith, who teaches an executive education course about the business implications of extended reality...[more]
CIO
CIOs sharpen cloud cost strategies — just as gen AI spikes loom
Source: Global Data, November 17, 2023
Experience, best practices, and better tools are helping IT leaders get savvier about cloud economics. But emerging technologies such as generative AI and the drive to innovate will perennially complicate the equation. ...[more]
Source: Global Data, November 16, 2023
Companies worldwide are continuing to talk about the metaverse, according to GlobalData, which found that 40% more companies mentioned ‘Metaverse’ in their company filings documents quarter-on-quarter. The Leading data and analytics company’s ‘Company Filing Analytics’ database reveals that mentions ...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, November 15, 2023
The Ministry of Science and ICT (Minister Lee Jong Ho, hereinafter referred to as 'MSIT') announced the commencement of "6G Global 2023" for two days, from November 1st (Wed.) to 2nd (Thu.). This event is part of "Mobile Korea 2023," a five-day conference on next-generation communication network held at LG Science ...[more]
Source: TV Tech, November 14, 2023
New research from Omdia has revealed that Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST)'s growth in the U.S. is being powered by a small number of players with the top five channels accounting for more than 20% of monthly consumption and the top twenty controlling nearly half of viewing. ...[more]
Source: Energy Storage News, November 13, 2023
National Grid is set to accelerate the connection of up to 10GW of battery energy storage projects in England and Wales, UK. In an announcement made yesterday (6 November), the transmission system operator (TSO) for the UK grid...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, November 13, 2023
According to new research from Opensignal, Canada lags behind other OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) members when it comes 5G download speed, despite boasting one of the fastest average 4G download speeds, which comes in at 61.2 Mbps...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, November 13, 2023
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) offers a broad range of new operational and business opportunities to telecom operators, but they shouldn’t try to go it alone with their AI strategies, according to the results of a poll held during TelecomTV’s first annual AI-Native Telco Summit ...[more]
Source: Forbes, November 10, 2023
Each year since the pandemic, the world of work has significantly transformed, from remote work, to TikTok Gen Z trends of "lazy girl jobs," and "quiet-quitting," to global trends that have triggered mass coverage across news outlets and social media such as "The Great Resignation,"...[more]
Source: RCRWireless, November 9, 2023
Annual spending on 5G and LTE-based RAN equipment for use in shared and unlicensed spectrum will hit $3 billion by the end of 2026, up from around $1.4 billion by the end of 2023. SNS Telecom & IT forecasts compound annual growth of small cells for private and shared cellular networks to be 27 percent between 2023 ...[more]
Source: TVTech, November 8, 2023
Despite ongoing economic worries, a new study from Gartner is forecasting that worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023. The researchers noted that generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending but investment in AI more broadly is supporting ...[more]
Source: RCRWireless, November 7 2023
India will require a total of 22 million skilled workers in 5G-focused industries by 2025, in areas such as cloud computing, robots, and the Internet of Things (IoT), according to a recent report by India’s Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC)....[more]
Source: Forbes, November 6 2023
The telecoms industry has faced disruption for some time. Coupled with the ever growing pressure from competition, telcos are seeing the need for transformation. As telcos navigate this continued disruption and change, it is important for vendors to understand exactly what telco technology buying priorities look like....[more]
Source: Forbes, November 6 2023
At Forrester’s annual Technology & Innovation North America Forum in Austin, Texas in September, our founder and CEO, George Colony, kicked off the event by declaring that “GenAI is the most important technology thunderstorm of the last 40 years.”...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, November 6 2023
Recent investments in generative AI technology by cloud providers boosted enterprise spending in cloud infrastructure services in the third quarter of 2023, fueling year-on-year growth of 18% to take the value of the sector to $68.1bn, according to market analysis by Synergy Research Group...[more]
Source: Commscope, November 3 2023
The debate between cellular and Wi-Fi® is a hot one. Over the past few years, I’ve heard that private 4G/5G will universally displace Wi-Fi and that Wi-Fi will significantly reduce the need for cellular and everything in between. As is the case with polarizing debates, the truth lies somewhere in the middle...[more]
Management
Source: CIO DIVE, November 2 2023
The CIO is accountable for managing a litany of enterprise components that shape the employee experience. The growing list of responsibilities includes parts of the IT estate, such as critical software tools and digital platforms...[more]
Source: Technology News, November 2023
The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased 43.3% year over year in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) to reach $2.8 billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker.....[more]
Source: Technology News, October 31 2023
The rise of popularity in AI shows no sign of slowing down, with a report by global technical professional organisation IEEE finding it is set to be the most important area of technology in 2024....[more]
Source: Healthcare IT News, October 30 2023
After spending much of 2023 exploring where generative AI fits in their tech estates, Interoperability agreements between public health systems, along with centralized consent management for sharing healthcare and other data, are must-haves for advancing health equity, says Daniel Stein, president of Stewards of Change...[more]
Source: DataCenter Knowledge, October 30 2023
Nvidia Corp. and a Google venture fund have joined a seed round of funding for a startup that helps developers squeeze more computing power out of specialized processors used to train AI, potentially alleviat....[more]
Source: ITPro, October 30 2023
The global startup landscape has changed markedly over the last 18 months, with deteriorating economic conditions prompting a dramatic dip in the volume of venture capital (VC) investment worldwide....[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, October 27 2023
After spending much of 2023 exploring where generative AI fits in their tech estates, organizations will look in the coming year to connect the technology to business strategy. That's the key takeaway from Gartner's top strategic trends for 2024, unveiled Monday at the firm's annual IT Symposium/Xpo 2023....[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, October 26 2023
Not enough is being made of smart meter data in the UK, despite one of the most expansive and productive metering rollouts in Europe. The existing system for regulation and management of energy data is strangling tech innovation and sustainability drives, says Energy Systems Catapult....[more]
Cloud
The Pillars of Cloud Infrastructure Security in 2023 and Beyond
Source: Network Computing, October 25 2023
TCloud computing has revolutionized the way enterprises deploy and manage critical applications. It ensures unparalleled agility in terms of hosting and scaling an IT infrastructure. With its distributed nature ...[more]
Source: Telecom TV, October 24 2023
The use of machine learning (ML) tools, the redesign of cell sites and investment in emerging technologies are among the key approaches that mobile operators can take to improve the energy efficiency of their radio access networks, according to a new report from the Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN)...[more]
Source: ITPro, October 23 2023
Copenhagen Airport is colossal. Spread across multiple terminals and passenger concourses, covering an area of 4.6 square miles, the airport employs 1,700 people and there can be up to 83 operations (take-offs and landings) every hour...[more]
Market
Failing demand for 5G and IIoT sinks cellular IoT sales; all hopes on RedCap
Source: RCRWireITPro, October 23 2023
Global cellular IoT module shipments saw a three percent annual decline in the second quarter of 2023, compared with the year-ago period, according to the latest IoT module tracker by Counterpoint Research. The firm cited “lower demand and weaker economic sentiments”....[more]
AI
Generative AI spending to reach $143 billion in 2027
Source: ZDNet, October 23 2023
It seems that nearly every major company is finding ways to incorporate AI into their business plans, investing in building or adopting generative AI models to carry out specific tasks. A new report forecasts that the spending will only increase...[more]
Source: Boadband TV, October 19 2023
A new study by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has found the downward trend in piracy seen in recent years has been reversed. Online Copyright Infringement in the European Union, Films, Music, Publications, Software and TV, 2017-2022 suggests TV content is the most pirated type of content...[more]
Cyber Security
The 10 Biggest Cyber Security Trends In 2024 Everyone Must Be Ready For Now
Source: Forbes, October 17 2023
By the end of the coming year, the cost of cyber attacks on the global economy is predicted to top $10.5 trillion. This staggering amount reflects the growing need for cyber security to be treated as a strategic priority on an individual, organizational and governmental level....[more]
Source: Bloomberg, October 16 2023
The European Union is examining alleged anticompetitive abuses in chips used for artificial intelligence, a market that’s dominated by Nvidia Corp. The European Commission has been informally collecting views on potentially abusive practices in the sector for so-called graphics processing units...[more]
Source: NRF, October 16 2023
Although fall has only just officially begun, consumers and retailers alike are already starting to think about the winter holidays. And if it seems early — it is. But with back-to-school starting in July and Halloween starting in September, it’s no surprise that consumers are kicking off the biggest shopping event of the year early, to...[more]
Source: TVTech, October 16 2023
The growth of AVOD revenues for TV series and movies is beginning to slow, but despite the deceleration will reach $69 billion worldwide by 2029, an increase of $30 billion from the forecasted $39 billion this year, according to the Global AVOD Forecast report released today by Digital TV Research....[more]
Source: RCRWireless, October 13 2023
There is a crucial distinction to make between how IoT sensors are deployed in industrial processes, in the task of making or moving things, for example, and how they are used to bring environmental context to core business processes...[more]
Source: Delloro, October 12 2023
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, preliminary readings indicate that worldwide telecom capex...[more]
Source: ITPro, October 11 2023
Global tech investment is facing a squeeze. Research from PitchBook shows a marked 48% drop in global VC funding which could signal a slowdown of investment across the tech space. Investors point to high-interest rates, which have suppressed company valuations and curtailed the number of imminent IPOs...[more]
Source: Next TV, October 10 2023
The percentage of U.S. homes subscribing to "traditional" pay TV services (i.e. not streaming virtual MVPDs) has dipped below a critical threshold Leichtman Research Group says that only 49% of U.S. households currently take linear cable, satellite or telco TV, down from 57% in 2021 and 74% in 2018...[more]
Source: CIO, October 10 2023
With IT talent in short supply, a wave of reskilling and advancement opportunities are creating new pathways into and within IT while helping organizations shore up gaps in critical technology areas...[more]
Source: AI Megazine, October 10 2023
As AI continues to become more prevalent in our day to day lives, the ongoing demand for skilled industry professionals who can utilise its potential also continues to rise. Global talent solutions provider, FDM Group, has unveiled five industries and roles that are capitalising on the potential of AI in 2023...[more]
Source: MobileEurope, October 6 2023
ABI Research predicts demand for secure software and services in the enterprise sector will mean the 5G network security market will be worth $21 billion by 2027. In the last few years, various macroeconomic factors have slowed growth in the 5G enterprise sector, including network security...[more]
Source: TVEurope, October 5 2023
Global SVoD revenues will reach $127 billion by 2029; up from $107 billion in 2023, according to new figures from Digital TV Research. The US and China will account for half of the 2029 total, said the analysts, with the US adding $2 billion of the $20 billion extra SVoD revenues between 2023 and 2029...[more]
Source: Cosmetic Design, October 4 2023
The first report on the State of the Digital Decade, published today, provides a comprehensive look at progress towards achieving the digital transformation to empower a more digitally sovereign, resilient, and competitive EU. It includes an assessment of the EU's performance towards Europe's 2030 objectives...[more]
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Source: Forbes, September 27 2023
In Washington DC, 10 Republican politicians, including the chairpersons of four important and influential committees, have written to the White House to demand an explanation from the Biden administration as to how Chinese companies, and Huawei in particular...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, September 26 2023
In Washington DC, 10 Republican politicians, including the chairpersons of four important and influential committees, have written to the White House to demand an explanation from the Biden administration as to how Chinese companies, and Huawei in particular...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, September 25 2023
UAE etisalat by e& today announced the successful completion of its 400G@ Super C+L transport network trial, conducted in partnership with Huawei marking a significant milestone in network capacity and efficiency, playing a pivotal role in supporting green development initiatives establishing a robust foundation for hyperscale cloud...[more]
Source: Cosmetic Design, September 25 2023
An upcoming webinar will explore how far the beauty and cosmetics industry has come in inclusive beauty, as well as what still needs to be done...[more]
Source: Electronics Weekly, September 25 2023
Predicting the first commercial launch of a 5G satellite network next year, it anticipates 110 million 5G satellite connections in operation by 2030. As well as urging operators to prioritise partnerships with SNOs (satellite network operators) that can launch GSO (Geostationary Orbit) satellites...[more]
Source: Belden, September 22 2023
It’s no longer a secret that manufacturers must optimize, automate and digitize processes and workflows to be successful and stay competitive. According to Deloitte, smart factories improve asset efficiency by 20%, improve product quality by ...[more]
Source: Technology Review, September 21 2023
As we launch AI systems from the lab into the real world, we need to be prepared for these systems to break in surprising and catastrophic ways. It’s already happening. Last year, for example, a chess-playing robot arm in Moscow fractured the finger...[more]
Network
European Commission: Saxony-Anhalt home to one of Europe’s most energy-efficient data centers
Source: TelecomTV, September 20 2023
The European Commission has presented the T-Systems data center in Biere near Magdeburg with the European Code of Conduct Award. The independent jury considered 120 companies for the award, all of whose data centers ...[more]
Source: ITPro, September 19 2023
Ask anyone in Britain and they’ll tell you the National Health Service (NHS) is in an unprecedented crisis. Leaving aside any political debate over what got us here, the raw data paints an unquestionably bleak picture for the centrally-funded single-payer system. ...[more]
eCommerce
Source: CGT, September 18 2023
In today's rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, businesses face the challenge of keeping up with growth and staying agile and adaptable to meet changing market demands. Temperature-controlled drinkware company Ember Technologies started as an e-commerce business before rapidly expanding into global markets...[more]
Source: HBR, September 18 2023
Most significantly, the technology ecosystem will be split largely into two spheres dictated by the world’s two economic powerhouses, the United States and China. Other states will need to decide which sphere they want to be part of, putting pressure on the United States and China to outpace the other...[more]
Source: European Biotechnology, September 18 2023
Up and down the country, national governments and the EU Commission (EC) are campaigning to facilitate the commercialisation of cis-gentic and genome-edited optimised crops through intervention in the species' own genes in order to achieve the Paris climate targets. But there is also opposition to liberalisation...[more]
Tech
The Future of Cable and Telco Fiber Access…What technologies to PONder?
Source: Comm scope, September 15 2023
As the digital age advances and becomes more integrated with our daily lives, access speed is crucial for modern telecommunications, shaping user experiences and driving business opportunities...[more]
Source: Healthcare IT News, September 14 2023
Health systems today are looking at deploying emerging technologies like the metaverse and ChatGPT, but putting them to good use may be challenging, says Aster DM Healthcare Group CIO Veneeth Purushotaman...[more]
Source: GSMA, September 13 2023
Mobile broadband networks are now accessible to 96% of the population in the Asia Pacific region, according to a new report published by the GSM Association. The report also noted that mobile operators in the region are on track to spend $259bn ...[more]
Source: CDSA, September 12 2023
Automation event being held during IBC at the W Amsterdam, Will Kreth, CEO of talent ID registry specialist Human & Digital (HAND) will deliver the presentation “Identity Forces: The Future of Talent Identity Provenance Automation...[more]
EU
The European Commission has today designated six gatekeepers
Source: Hpci Media, September 11 2023
The European Commission has today designated, for the first time, six gatekeepers - Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft - under the Digital Markets Act (DMA)...[more]
Source: Hpci Media, September 11 2023
Consumers are hopping on social media to share product reviews, discover dupes, try out viral trends, and demand a more sustainable future. With so many platforms and datapoints to keep track of, how can brands keep up with, and anticipate, consumer behavior?...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, September 11 2023
In the 5G era, the demand for data is reaching new highs. Annual data traffic from the top 30 countries monitored by ABI Research is forecast to grow from almost 1,100 exabytes in 2022 to over 4,000 exabytes in 2027 (at a CAGR of 30%), with 5G making up ~60% of total data traffic in 2027...[more]
AI
Managed Wi-Fi: A Vital Opportunity in a Saturated Market
Source: Telecompetitor, September 8 2023
In the past three years, home internet usage has skyrocketed as more people work from home, use new streaming services, engage in telehealth and online education, and adopt connected appliances like thermostats and refrigerators...[more]
Source: TotalRetail, September 7 2023
As generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT rapidly evolve, companies across the spectrum are adapting as they try to capitalize on the technology’s potential. This potential ranges from disruptions to marketing efforts, search and consumer behavior to the impacts on workforces...[more]
Network Security
The Rural Broadband Security Gap, Challenges in Addressing It
Source: Network Computing, September 6 2023
In May, the FCC announced the release of its latest broadband map, utilizing new legal and technical tools to vastly improve accuracy and identify over 330k additional unserved locations. Today, the FCC estimates that there are still 8.3 million U.S. homes and businesses that still lack access to high-speed broadband....[more]
Source: Light Reading, September 5 2023
The Q2 additions bring the global number of 5G subscriptions close to 1.3 billion. About 260 communications service providers (CSPs) have launched commercial 5G services. About 35 CSPs have launched 5G standalone (SA) networks....[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, September 4 2023
New research says the market for service and industrial robotics will be worth $218 billion by 2030, with use cases multiplying “from shelf stacking to cleaning to manufacturing”, and crossing into “numerous sectors”, notably manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, and defence....[more]
Source: Cosmetic Design, September 4 2023
Plant-derived sugar xylitol is becoming an increasingly popular option for toothpastes and other products as consumers become more aware and concerned about natural ingredients in their personal care products....[more]
Source: TelecomTV September 4 2023
In response to the evolving technological landscape and the increasing number of phones equipped with eSIM capabilities, Globe will introduce an eSIM for its prepaid users by the end of the third quarter of 2023...[more]
eCommerce
A better way to understand the ecommerce risk landscape
The growth of omnichannel retail has given rise to new types of ecommerce-related loss and risks, including fraudulent returns, payment fraud and non-delivery losses. To combat the losses associated with these and other ecommerce risks, retailers need a way to understand the full landscape of loss that needs to be controlled...[more]
Management
Source: IT Pro, August 31 2023
Historically, the role of the CIO has primarily been to oversee all computer and IT systems. They can help departments, such as human resources, find the right solutions and support them in the delivery and management of technologies, but at the heart of it this is still computer management...[more]
Source: Tech Target, August 30 2023
Eco-Friendly Green Beauty We round up of our five most-read stories featuring the Asia Pacific sustainable beauty movement, including the latest green trends and innovations. How upcycled ingredients meet consumer demands for sustainability and naturality Upcycling food by-products to develop ingredients for perfumery...[more]
Source: Tech Target, August 29 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a shift towards using digital software platforms to allow the economy to continue functioning. The pandemic also caused significant changes in the healthcare industry, with the federal government allowing more flexibility in digital healthcare practices, resulting in an unprecedented...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, August 28 2023
The government of South Korea expects to start a project focused on the development of future 6G systems in 2024, local news site Business Korea reported. According to the report, the government announced a budget of KRW440 billion ($332.4 million) for this purpose...[more]
Source: Altman Solon, August 28 2023
The rise of generative AI is the biggest tech story of 2023. Generative AI is a subset of artificial intelligence that can create new and original content based on a user’s prompt such as text, images, video, and audio. By the end of this year, S&P projects that generative AI products will earn $3.7 billion in revenue...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, August 28 2023
The biggest challenge facing operators on their path to accelerated implementation of telco AI for the automation of their networks is the inability to access high-quality data, according to research undertaken by Analysys Mason. ...[more]
Source: BB Media, August 24 2023
The consumption of series and movies through online platforms is high on a global level. Although over 75% of households choose it as a form of entertainment, each region has its peculiarities regarding consumption patterns, economic ...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, August 23 2023
Property crime is the most common type of criminality in the U.S. There are 2.5 million burglaries annually in the U.S., 66% of which are home invasions, while the other 34% affect small businesses. Yet only 25% of Americans have a home security system installed in their home or small business....[more]
Source: Gartner, August 22 2023
In order to keep pace in a fast-moving, hypercompetitive industry, retailers are continually evaluating, testing, buying and implementing new technology systems and solutions. But with so much solutions and tech providers in the market, having a process in place for vetting and purchasing technology is critical for...[more]
Source: Gartner, August 21 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned on the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the Gartner, Inc. Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2023, projected to reach transformational benefit within two to five years....[more]
Source: TV Telecom, August 21 2023
The biggest challenge facing operators on their path to accelerated implementation of telco AI for the automation of their networks is the inability to access high-quality data, according to research undertaken by Analysys Mason....[more]
Source: IT Pro, August 21 2023
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) continues to make headlines after it was approved by EU regulators in July. First unveiled in September 2022, the regulation intends to boost cyber security and protect digital products such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices via minimum standards and ongoing updates...[more]
Source: Technology Megazine, August 18 2023
Generative AI today is driving transformation across all industries, with research finding that CIOs are decisively embracing the technology. From crafting personalised marketing campaigns to improving manufacturing processes, generative AI applications are vast and transformative...[more]
Source: Fierce Biotech, August 17 2023
Singapore set out on a journey to become a biotech hub back in 2000 when the local government made biomedical research the “fourth pillar” of the city state’s economy in what’s known as the National Biomedical Science Strategy. Under that initiative, Singapore in 2003 established Biopolis, a custom-built biomedical R&D hub...[more]
Source: Healthcare IT News, August 16 2023
The past few years have been tough for health system bottom lines, with the COVID-19 public health emergency, critical staffing and workforce shortages, inflation and other financial pressures combining to strain budgets to the breaking points. More than 50% of U.S. hospitals reported a negative margin to close out 2022...[more]
Source: Technology Review, August 15 2023
It was the perfect political photo op. The occasion was the September groundbreaking for Intel’s massive $20 billion chip manufacturing complex in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. Backhoes dotted a construction site that stretched across hundreds of flat, empty acres...[more]
Source: Network Computing, August 14 2023
In 2022, employers continued their hunt for IT talent in the residual tidepools of a waning pandemic. Strapped with a survivalist’s hodgepodge mix of technologies and slap-hazard networks, companies needed more IT hands on deck to mop up tech redundancies and security hazards, and to restore the order needed to...[more]
Leadership
Source: Life Hacker, August 14 2023
Are you angling for a promotion? Were you just given new responsibilities at work? Are you a little nervous you’re not doing great with your existing leadership tasks? No matter what industry you’re in, we all have similar goals and concerns. We all want to advance, make money, and do well in our roles...[more]
Source: IT Pro, August 14 2023
ChatGPT has been found to produce incorrect answers for over half of the software engineering questions posed, according to fresh research. The Purdue University study saw researchers analyze ChatGPT answers to 517 Stack Overflow questions, with the aim of assessing the “correctness, consistency, comprehensiveness...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, August 11 2023
Asia/Pacific spending on the internet of things (IoT) is forecasted to be $277.5 billion in 2023, an increase of 11% over 2022, according to IDC's latest Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide. Rising demand for remote operations, supply chain efficiency, deployment of commercial 5G, and increasing digital footprint...[more]
Source: Forbes, August 10 2023
The E-commerce landscape, like many parts of the digital economy, is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the emergence of new technologies and the increasing demand for personalized and engaging content, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stay ahead of the curve...[more]
Sustainability
The modern chief information officer (CIO) has to wear many hats: managing IT systems, overseeing IT budgets, building IT teams, and, increasingly, leading the charge to improve the sustainability of the IT function. Having accelerated during the pandemic, the pace of digital transformation continues to surge...[more]
Source: TV Technology, August 8 2023
A new survey focusing on changes in smart TV usage has found some obvious trends—the use of smart TVs for video streaming continues to grow—as well as some less obvious developments—streaming music and audio have emerged as a very popular application on smart TVs...[more]
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Source: RCR Wireless, August 7 2023
Internet of Things (IoT) spending in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is forecasted to reach $277.5 billion in 2023, an increase of 11% compared to the previous year, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide. The study revealed that the growing adoption of IoT in the region is chiefly due to...[more]
Source: Delloro, August 7 2023
According to a newly published report by Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, it predicts that sales of PON equipment for fiber-to-the-home deployments, cable broadband access equipment...[more]
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According to a newly published forecast report by Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, expected slower subscriber growth cuts Mobile Core Network (MCN) market growth...[more]
Venture capital (VC) funding has become one of the main drivers of the tech economy. However, new startups are exploring alternative funding options, as these may be more appropriate or offer greater flexibility that business founders are looking for. When they start investigating, however, business owners...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, July 26 2023
Despite an international cost-of-living crisis, the global fixed broadband sector continues to grow at about 20 million new connections each quarter, driven by the increasing availability and subsequent uptake of fibre-to-the-home/building (FTTH/B) connections...[more]
Source: ABI Research, July 25 2023
Automation continues to be a key strategic pillar for communications service providers (CSPs) to improve operational efficiency and reduce time to market for new products. For example, Telenor, working closely with Enea and other vendors, ecently developed an innovative End-to-End (E2E) automated deployment solution...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, July 24 2023
Global revenues from cellular IoT networks increased 24 percent to reach €10.8 billion in 2022, calculates analyst firm Berg Insight. However they account for just two percent of total mobile revenues among the largest operator groups, it said, and are in general decline, with average revenue per IoT connection...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, July 24 2023
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4.7 trillion in 2023, an increase of 4.3% from 2022, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. As CIOs continue to lose the competition for IT talent, they are shifting spending to technologies that enable automation and efficiency to drive growth at scale with fewer employee...[more]
Just as movie theaters were trying to recover the effects of pandemic closure, a cost-of-living crisis tipped the scales in favor of in-home entertainment. Studios must once again retool licensing and distribution strategies to reach consumers. U.S. studios have doubled down on SVOD initiatives since beginning to experiment with new...[more]
Leadership
Source: Newsweek, July 21 2023
Everywhere we turn, there's a clamor for leadership, an urgent call for individuals to rise and guide us through the complexities of modern life. Whether it's in business, politics, or our personal lives, good leadership remains an elusive yet pivotal aspect of success. Yet, in our quest for exemplary leadership, we often overlook one...[more]
Source: RCRWireless, July 20 2023
6G systems are expected to be commercially launched by 2030, while the first phase of standardization will likely start from 2025, leading to the first 6G specification in 3GPP Release 21 by 2028. There is an initial vision that terahertz communication, joint communication and sensing (JCAS)...[more]
Artificial intelligence (AI) can play a crucial role in assisting leaders and their teams in making strategic, as well as immediate, data-driven decisions and taking effective action. Research has shown that generative AI adoption in marketing reveals promising productivity gains with marketers estimating generative AI can save ...[more]
Source: Dell'Oro Group, July 18 2023
According to a newly published forecast report by Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, RAN market is done expanding for now. Following the 40 percent to 50 percent ascent between 2017 and 2021, RAN revenues flattened out in '22...[more]
Source: PR Newswire, July 17 2023
Continued Wi-Fi and wireless technology innovation will enable the expansion of enterprise WLAN into new verticals and innovative use cases and open lucrative market opportunities in the process...[more]
Source: PR Newswire, July 17 2023
The growing convergence of satellite technology and cellular smartphones has been made possible by the integration of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) connectivity into the 5G cellular ecosystem, as introduced in 3GPP Release-17....[more]
Source: Advanced Television, July 17 2023
Almost nine in ten (88 per cent) of the leading telcos in the US and UK are planning to offer ‘super bundling’ as they prioritise revenue growth and customer retention. That’s according to a survey of 115 telco leaders who are eyeing how best to secure their share of a predicted $600 billion subscriptions market by 2026....[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, July 14 2023
The number of 5G subscribers at a global level is expected to reach 6.8 billion by the end of 2027, up from current 1.2 billion 5G connections, 5G Americas reported, citing data from Omdia. According to the report, the total number of 5G connections at the end of this year is expected to reach nearly 2 billion...[more]
European organizations are expected to spend around $227 billion on Internet of Things (IoT) technology in 2023, according to the Worldwide Internet of Things Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The report noted that IoT-related spending is expected to continue to expand at a compound...[more]
Source: IDC, July 12 2023
The Semiannual Big Data and Analytics Software Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts a quite limited effect of the current economic developments on the growth of the European big data and analytics software market. Among other factors...[more]
Source: Cosmetic Design, July 11 2023
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Telecom
Operator-billed revenue from carrier billing spend will reach $13.8bn by 2027
Source: Juniper Research, July 10 2023
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in payments, found that operator-billed revenue from carrier billing spend will reach $13.8 billion by 2027; rising from $9.3 billion in 2023. This rise of 47% is accelerated by MNOs’ (Mobile Network Operators) use of super bundling, which attracts new customers ...[more]
Source: TV Europe, July 10 2023
The global addressable TV sector is now a $56 billion industry and could reach $87 billion by 2027, according to new research by Ampere Analysis. The company has conducted over 100 interviews with advertisers, streamers and agencies – supported by extensive bottom-up market modelling ...[more]
Source: Media post, July 10 2023
Ad revenue from free, ad-supported streaming services (FASTs) will reach $18 billon globally by 2028 — tripling 2022’s global revenue of $6 billion, according to a new projection by Digital TV Research ...[more]
DX
Private Wireless: Networking Enabler for Digital Transformation
Source: NETWORK Computing, July 7 2023
Whether referred to as private mobile networks (PMNs), private wireless, private 5G, or non-public networks (in 3GPP vernacular), private networking solutions based on cellular mobile 5G technology continue to represent an increasingly viable — and valuable — option for enterprises in nearly every industry sector ...[more]
Source: AI Megazine, July 6 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer. With AI, developers can create more immersive and realistic gaming and entertainment experiences. AI in gaming has also revolutionised game development by allowing developers to create more complex games with less effort. AI can be used to generate game environments ...[more]
In recent years there have been several significant developments in the IT sales channel, driven by technological advancements and changing customer expectations. Digital transformation, cyber security, and hybrid cloud adoption have given organizations a number of complex challenges to contend with, providing...[more]
Media
Addressable TV industry predicted to reach $87 billion in next three years
Source: TVB Europe, July 4 2023
The global addressable TV sector is now a $56 billion industry and could reach $87 billion by 2027, according to new research by Ampere Analysis. The company has conducted over 100 interviews with advertisers, streamers and agencies – supported by extensive bottom-up market modelling and quantitative consumer....[more]
Source: CCW Digital, July 3 2023
It’s easy to confuse conversational AI with conversation intelligence (CI), and that’s perfectly understandable given their similar functions. After all, both technologies rely on cutting-edge artificial intelligence to facilitate dynamic, natural language conversations. However, it’s important to note that these are two....[more]
Source: TV Technology, July 3 2023
While watching sports on TV is still the preference among 76% of people overall, a majority of Gen Z viewers prefer to watch sports on their mobile phones while on the go, according to the findings of new research commissioned by Vizrt. A total of 67% of Gen Z viewers –those born in the late 1990s ...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, July 3 2023
It’s easy to confuse conversational AI with conversation intelligence (CI), and that’s perfectly understandable given their similar functions. After all, both technologies rely on cutting-edge artificial intelligence to facilitate dynamic, natural language conversations. However, it’s important to note that these are two....[more]
Source: Mckinsey Digital, June 30 2023
AI has permeated our lives incrementally, through everything from the tech powering our smartphones to autonomous-driving features on cars to the tools retailers use to surprise and delight consumers. As a result, its progress has been almost imperceptible....[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, June 29 2023
The internet of things (IoT), the tech movement supposed to save the planet, is destroying the planet. About 78 million batteries from battery-powered IoT devices will be dumped globally every day by 2025 – if nothing is done about it. This is the shocking calculation by an EU-funded group of IoT researchers and agitators...[more]
Security
The COVID Pandemic Fueled a 700% Surge in IoT-Specific Malware Infections, Emphasizing the Criticality of IoT Security for Enterprises
Source: Prnewswire, June 28 2023
During the pandemic, IoT-specific malware infections represented a 700% increase and targeted more than 500 different types of IoT devices, according to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research...[more]
Consumer
Can a department store really break out of the mold? If Wow Concept Madrid is any indication, absolutely. Opened in March 2022, the almost 60,000-square-foot multi-brand, multisensory space includes theatrical installations, digital integration and uniquely themed floors that feel as appropriate for an Instagram photo...[more]
Digital
Europe earmarks €160bn for digital era investments
Source: TelecomTV, June 26 2023
The European Commission has proposed a new four-year investment programme valued at €160bn to support the development of key digital technologies and ensure the region’s environmentally sustainable future...[more]
Worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) is forecast to be $805.7 billion in 2023, an increase of 10.6% over 2022, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Internet of Things Spending Guide. Investments in the IoT ecosystem are expected to surpass $1 trillion in 2026 with a compound...[more]
Sustainability
Sustainability is more than a flash-in-the-pan topic for the data storage industry
The searing heat of the Nevada desert sun during Pure Accelerate 2023 came with a pinch of irony. It offered a fleeting glimpse into what it might be like being a storage drive in a data center rack unit; roasting hot and gasping for the cool embrace of a power-hungry air conditioning unit. ...[more]
Source: RCR Wireless, June 23 2023
Revenues from shipments of IoT modules reached $5.9 billion last year, up 12% year-on-year, according to a new research report from Swedish IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The report showed that annual shipments of cellular IoT modules amounted to 427 million units in 2022, flat from the previous year...[more]
Source: KIDSCREEN, June 21 2023
When subtitles go viral, you know you’re onto something. Season four of Netflix’s popular series Stranger Things (pictured) added a sensory dimension with closed-captioned subtitles ranging from “tentacles squelching wetly” to “swarm chittering,” inspiring a genre of dedicated memes and revealing how avidly younger...[more]
It wasn't that long ago that the idea of using AI for development was science fiction. Then, along came GitHub Copilot, Microsoft's AI pair-programming service, in the summer of 2022. Then, in November 2023, ChatGPT 3.5 appeared, and everyone got excited about AI. But, you already knew that...[more]
Source: Innovate Healthcare, June 19 2023
If healthcare AI is to flourish outside of academic research settings and industry R&D departments, it will need to win over its most difficult-to-impress audience: healthcare workers in hospitals. And that’s not going to happen if these end-users aren’t offered three helps: early exposure to algorithm development, needs-adjusted train...[more]
Management
6 barriers to becoming a data-driven company
Companies that embrace data-driven approaches stand to perform much better than those that don’t, yet they’re still in the minority. What’s standing in the way? It’s no surprise that becoming a data-driven company is at the top of the corporate agenda....[more]
Source: CFO Dive, June 19 2023
Generative AI refers to tools capable of producing new content, such as text or images, based on what they’ve learned. Large software vendors and a flurry of emerging startups are in a race to capitalize on the popularity of ChatGPT, a generative AI tool created by Microsoft backed-Open AI...[more]
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC23) is in full swing, and on Monday the firm took to a virtual stage to reveal a slew of greatly-awaited new products and features Across the two-hour bumper event, the firm dropped a great deal of announcements with several specifically aimed at...[more]
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Convention
CEDIA Expo will be back in Denver, Colo., on September 6–9, 2023, and all indicators point to it being bigger and better than last year’s event — which itself was a return to form. The last time CEDIA Expo was in Denver was in 2019, and, obviously, so much has changed since then. Attendees are glad to see their friends again...[more]
Global subscription-based streaming revenue is expected to hit $95.3 billion in 2023, 18% more than last year and that figure is forecasted to jump by another 73% in the next four years and hit $137 billion by 2027 according to OnlyAccounts.io, a U.K.-based subscription-based service for onlyfans...[more]
Source: Networkcomputing, June 13 2023
For the last 30 years, modern society has depended on data center networks. Networking speeds must continue to increase to keep up with the demand caused by emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles (AVs) and artificial intelligence (AI). Further innovation in high-speed data will enable 800 gigabits per second...[more]
The metaverse and web3 technologies offer new and exciting ways for companies across a wide variety of sectors to improve their products, services, and operations. From VR and AR to transforming traditional online meetings, the possibilities are endless...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, June 12 2023
In celebration of the Philippine Environment Month this June, Globe reaffirms its commitment to addressing plastic pollution and encourages stakeholders to contribute to a circular economy through resource efficiency, waste reduction, and product stewardship...[more]
Source: BroadbandTV, June 12 2023
Six out of ten internet households in Spain pay to watch audiovisual content online, according to research by the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC). Almost half of Spaniards (47%) consume audiovisual content online at least once a week, and series (64.2%) overtake news (61.7%) in the ranking ...[more]
Enterpreneur
Source: allBusines, June 9 2023
Systems are the way you do things. They are the procedures that can be replicated. For example, we recently created a telephone answering system for an office receptionist. We created a script that delineated how she is to answer the phone and what information she needs to collect...[more]
Management
Finance chiefs have made their way to a seat at the table when it comes to the decision making process at their organizations. Between looming ESG reporting issues, navigating generative AI, and tackling human resource issues like compensation and changing workplace trends, CFOs need to be agile in their leadership styles...[more]
ChatGPT and its cousins took the world by storm this year, introducing the world to the wonders of generative AI and large language models. It’s been quite a wild few months too, as people, having become familiar with the technology and what it can do, are speculating on all of the ways it will reshape different industries...[more]
In a post-pandemic world where we’re more connected than ever before and the rate of change is faster than it’s ever been, it’s time for IT professionals to move away from the concept of ‘digital transformation’ and instead embark upon a continuous journey of ‘digital evolution’...[more]
It seems like every day, there is an announcement about a breakthrough that has been made in technology. Recently, this has been especially true for smart home tech. These advancements are likely to continue as more and more consumers adopt the various devices and upgrade their current ones...[more]
Space
Satellite made of wood to reach space in 2024
A team of researchers want to put a wooden satellite into orbit. It's not as outrageous as you might think. Results from a recent test aboard the International Space Station (ISS), which exposed different woods to the vacuum of space, have been confirmed by the project's research team at Kyoto University, in Japan...[more]
According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide, European augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) spending will reach $1.1 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively, in 2023. By 2027, AR/VR spending will reach $10.5 billion, growing at a 24.9% CAGR for 2022–2027...[more]
Source: Synchrony, June 1 2023
Retail is at an inflection point. The past few years brought dramatic change to the industry driven by a need for meaningful, profitable omnichannel experiences. Consumers are shopping on the go in non-traditional formats and need the ability to make seamless, fast transactions....[more]
The global floating solar market is expected to pass the 6GW threshold by 2031, as PV developers struggle to meet growing solar demand and look to alternate development technologies, according to analysis from Wood Mackenzie...[more]
Source: ABI Research, May 30 2023
The 5G Core (5GC) market is expanding. To date, more than 35 5GC networks are operating in 5G standalone (SA) mode. 5GC is expected to lead to a growth in devices connected to the network and the traffic routed through it. Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts that 5G subscriptions will increase...[more]
Generative AI is the hot new technology behind chatbots and image generators. But how hot is it making the planet? As an AI researcher, I often worry about the energy costs of building artificial intelligence models. The more powerful the AI, the more energy it takes...[more]
Annual revenues of U..S subscription video on demand (SVOD) services will nearly equal those of traditional pay TV in 2027, marking a critical tipping point in the ongoing decline of cable TV, IPTV, and satellite TV services as over-the-top video streaming rises to dominate the media landscape...[more]
Cybersecurity
Source: VentureBeat, May 29 2023
The nature of cyberattacks is changing fast. Generative AI, cloud complexity and geopolitical tensions are among the latest weapons and facilitators in attackers’ arsenals. Three-quarters (74%) of security decision-makers say their organizations’ sensitive data was “potentially compromised or breached in the past...[more]
Source: Physics World, May 26 2023
The German government says it will spend €3bn over the next three years to build a universal quantum computer. The project is part of a new initiative to make Germany competitive with countries that have already built or are taking steps to construct such a device...[more]
Metaverse
What’s next for the metaverse?
Source: Technology, May 25 2023
There has been much hype about metaverse in the last few years. So much so that metaverse technologies featured in Gartner’s 2022 Hype Cycle. To be sure, this was with a 10-year outlook. Admittedly, metaverse is still at a nascent stage. For one, metaverse doesn’t exist as a single entity like, say, the Internet...[more]
Source: TVBEurope, May 24 2023
Global SVoD platforms will add another 400 million subscribers in the next five years, according to new figures from Digital TV Research. The analysts predict global SVoD subscribers will reach 1.76 billion by 2028, with 24 countries reaching 10 million subscribers each...[more]
What is the point of cybersecurity? The question might seem basic, but it touches on one of the most important issues facing companies around the world. Indeed, this question is so critical because — despite repeated attempts to shore up digital systems over the last few decades — cybersecurity risks remain rampant...[more]
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Is Still Entrepreneurship
Source: KelloggInsight May 22 2023
Does buying a business count as entrepreneurship? That’s a question I’ve observed many aspiring entrepreneurs ask themselves—and me—as they consider the path forward. They’re not sure acquiring and operating a business counts as true entrepreneurship...[more]
Source: Health Imaging, May 22 2023
Following ChatGPT’s strong performance on a mock radiology board exam, experts are calling for radiology training programs to rethink how they are educating residents. In an editorial published in Radiology alongside ChatGPT’s test results, authors Ana P. Lourenco, Grayson L. Baird and Priscilla J. Slanetz...[more]
Infra
Four Trends Are Shaping the Future of Cloud, Data Center and Edge Infra
Gartner, Inc. today highlighted four trends impacting cloud, data center and edge infrastructure in 2023, as infrastructure and operations (I&O) teams pivot to support new technologies and ways of working during a year of economic uncertainty. Speaking at the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference...[more]
A group of European space and telecommunications players has come together to form a partnership to respond to the European Commission’s call for tender related to the future European satellite constellation IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite)...[more]
"While Netflix is Shuttering its Disc Rental Business, the DVD & Blu-ray Disc Industry Still Generates $1.34 Billion Annually in the U.S.," blared a headline from the research company formerly known as the NPD Group, rebranded as "Circana" in March. But if you're also wondering if Netflix left a perfectly still viable physical...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, May 17, 2023
Thousands of homes and businesses in Shropshire will benefit from high-speed full-fibre broadband after a £24 million government contract was awarded to Freedom Fibre. This new three-year contract is part of the UK government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit, which aims to ...[more]
Source: CIO Dive, May 16, 2023
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in cybersecurity markets, has found that the total cost of software supply chain cyberattacks to businesses will exceed $80.6 billion globally by 2026, up from $45.8 billion in 2023. This growth of 76% reflects increasing risks from absent software supply chain security processes...[more]
Source: Juniper Research, May 15, 2023
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in cybersecurity markets, has found that the total cost of software supply chain cyberattacks to businesses will exceed $80.6 billion globally by 2026, up from $45.8 billion in 2023. This growth of 76% reflects increasing risks from absent software supply chain security processes...[more]
Source: GlobalData, May 15, 2023
5G mobile subscriptions stood at 1.7 billion at the end of 2022, accounting for 18% of total mobile subscriptions worldwide. The figure is forecast to rise to 5.5 billion, occupying a share of 48% of total mobile subscriptions by 2027, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company...[more]
It's difficult to predict exactly what the future internet will look like because new technology is evolving so quickly — but there is no doubt that the newest iteration of the web will transform virtually every part of our economy and society....[more]
New EU cloud security labeling proposals could force the three major cloud providers to overhaul their business practices in order to continue operating in the region, according to reportsDraft documents, not yet officially presented to the public, in their current wording suggest providers will be required to...[more]
Dan Nechita has spent the past year shuttling back and forth between Brussels and Strasbourg. As the head of cabinet (essentially chief of staff) for one of the two rapporteurs leading negotiations over the EU's proposed new AI law, he's helped hammer out compromises between those who want the technology to be...[more]
From AI to IoT, advancements, convergences, and new use cases are giving rise to new avenues for IT innovation across industries, thereby transforming the business landscape to come. Despite economic uncertainty, the 2023 State of the CIO survey from Foundry reports that the vast majority of CIOs (91%)...[more]
According to the International Data Corporation ’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker preliminary data, 31 million smartphones were shipped in India in 1Q23 (Jan-Mar), a decline of 16% YoY (year-over-year), and the lowest first-quarter shipments in four years...[more]
Digital solutions platform Globe has transformed its network equipment to more energy-efficient and economical options in line with its climate action strategy. The company recently migrated its site backhaul from utilising microwave antennas into a fully redundant fibre optic cable solution as it intensifies the shift to ...[more]
Source: Digital TV Europe, May 8, 2023
In 2022 Global FAST revenues was recorded at $6 billion in 2022. In its latest report Digital TV Research revealed the US will contribute 55% to the 2028 total. However this will be down from its 67% contribution in 2022. The US will also add nearly $6 billion between 2022 and 2028 – or half of the world’s $12 billion additional...[more]
Source: CouputerWeekly, May 4, 2023
As the world becomes increasingly digital, technology is at the heart of how businesses operate. How often have you heard the adage, “All companies are technology companies now?” Nevertheless, there are numerous functions, issues and priorities in any business competing for a slice of the investment ...[more]
orldwide smartphone shipments declined 14.6% year over year to 268.6 million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to preliminary data from the IDC. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of decline as the market continues to struggle with lukewarm demand, inflation, and macro uncertainties...[more]
Source: Telecom TV, May 2, 2023
Despite evidence that businesses are being increasingly cautious about their IT spending, the cloud services market is still growing at a pace and volume that many other sectors can only dream of, if the first-quarter numbers compiled by the Synergy Research Group are anything to go by...[more]
Source: Broadcast PRO, May 1, 2023
Global pay TV revenues will fall to $125bn in 2028 from $151 billion recorded in 2022, according to the latest report by Digital TV Research. This comes despite the number of pay-TV subscribers remaining at just under 1bn. The report stated that global pay-TV revenues peaked in 2016 at $199bn...[more]
Source: DigitalTV Europe, May 1, 2023
The new study Streaming Piracy Market & Ecosystem Strategies noted that visits to pirate hosting websites increased by 31% in 2020. “While there is some optimism that emerging countermeasures and best-practices may see piracy begin to plateau by 2027, there is no consensus among stakeholders as to when ...[more]
EV
EVs may lower daily oil demand by 5M barrels by 2030
Source: Moring Star, May 1, 2023
'The internal combustion engine has gone unrivaled for over a century, but electric vehicles are changing the status quo,' says the International Energy Agency's Fatih Birol With global sales set to hit yet another record this year, electric vehicles will expand their share of the global automobile market to nearly 20% ...[more]
Gaming
Gaming industry to be worth $470bn by 2030
Source: Verdict, April 28, 2023
The gaming industry will be worth a whopping $470bn in less than a decade, increasing by more than double from its 2021 $197bn valuation, according to research firm GlobalData. It comes after the once “recession-proof” video game industry witnessed a rare decrease in user growth...[more]
Source: PR Newswire, April 27, 2023
Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today released new industry data revealing that 5G connectivity has reached a tipping point globally as 5G networks are now active in 47 of the world's 70 largest economies by GDP...[more]
Source: Juniper Research, April 26, 2023
A new report from Juniper Research, foremost experts in emerging communications technologies, has found that operators will lose $1.3 billion to undetected flash calls cumulatively between 2023 and 2027...[more]
Market
Mobile money exceeds industry expectations, reaching a transaction value of US$1.26tn in 2022
Mobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe, as digital services continue to rise in popularity according to the GSMA’s annual ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023'...[more]
FTTH/B
FTTH/B Market to Reach US$29.7 Billion by 2026
Source: Global Newswire, April 24, 2023
The global market for Fiber-to-the-Home/Building (FTTH/B) estimated at US$14.1 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$29.7 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 13.1% over the analysis period. The fiber optic technology is finding increasing adoption across households...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, April 24, 2023
Telcos can benefit from the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT, as such tools can help them cut costs by enhancing customer service and detecting fraud, according to GlobalData...[more]
Source: Korea Herald, April 24, 2023
TNontraditional categories of digital gaming, online video, messaging apps, smart home, and digital music are showing faster growth, with projected five-year CAGRs of 5%-21% according to new research from Omdia....[more]
Source: Electronics Weekly, April 21, 2023
The terms of a bill to go to the EU parliament and European Council before being ratified as the European Chips Act have been finalised. The discussions on the terms have taken 14 months. “By mastering the most advanced semiconductors, the EU will become an industrial power in the markets of the future,” says ...[more]
Spending on artificial intelligence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) — including Israel — will reach $3.0 billion in 2023, according to the latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). While this will account for just 2% of the global total for 2023 ($151.4 billion)...[more]
Source: Reuters, April 19, 2023
U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in March as consumers cut back on purchases of motor vehicles and other big-ticket items, suggesting that the economy was losing steam at the end of the first quarter because of higher interest rates. With the labor market cooling, retail sales are likely to remain weak...[more]
Source: TV Tech, April 18, 2023
This year’s NAB Show marks a major milestone, 100 years of the event. From its beginnings in New York in 1923, to its current home in Las Vegas, NAB Show is the largest event for media, entertainment and technology...[more]
Telecommunication
Telcos need hyperscalers to grab $513bn digital services opportunity
Source: TelecomTV, April 17, 2023
Telcos are advised to forge partnerships with hyperscalers if they are to capture opportunities in the fast-growing market for digital consumer services, estimated to be worth around $513bn by 2027, new research has shown...[more]
Wi-Fi
Global Wi-Fi-enabled Product Shipments Will Continue to Grow to 4.6bn in 2027
Source: TelecomTV, April 17, 2023
The decline in smartphone and PC shipments in 2022 took its toll on overall shipments for WF-enabled products, causing them to fall for the first time ever in Wi-Fi's decades-long history. After shipments grew 8.6% in 2021 fueled by pandemic-driven market changes, they fell 4.9% in 2022 to 3.8 billion products with WF...[more]
Source: Telecoms, April 17, 2023
EU seems to be focusing its concerns about generative AI platforms like Chat GPT on the data protection implications. Italy has led the way in this respect, with its Garante agency insisting the OpenAI, the company behind Chat GPT, introduce a bunch of data protection measures before it will be allowed to operate there..[more]
Source: Forbes, April 14, 2023
With the continuous improvement of artificial intelligence (AI), expert research shows that AI has the power to double yearly economic growth rates by 2035 and completely revolutionize how humans work, create and communicate. However, the advent of AI engines like DALL·E 2, Midjourney and...[more]
Source: Advanced Television, April 13, 2023
Commercial 5G launches rebounded in the second half of 2022 as operators in developing markets turned on their networks, according to research firm Kagan’s 5G Tracker, which lists at least 238 mobile operators serving 94 markets worldwide that had launched commercial 5G services as of year-end 2022...[more]
Source: CIO DIVE, April 12, 2023
Something we’ve all likely experienced in some way over the last couple of years is the fragility of the global supply chain. From late deliveries, empty shelves, or long lead times to purchase a new car—it’s clear that the world relies on the robustness of supply chains...[more]
Executive Insights
Emerging Trends And Challenges That Will Change Future Supply Chains
Something we’ve all likely experienced in some way over the last couple of years is the fragility of the global supply chain. From late deliveries, empty shelves, or long lead times to purchase a new car—it’s clear that the world relies on the robustness of supply chains...[more]
Source: Junier Research, April 10, 2023
Juniper Research, foremost experts in mobile messaging markets, have identified the three sectors that will dominate the CPaaS market over the next four years; accounting for over half of global CPaaS revenue by 2027...[more]
Source: The Analysys Mason, April 10, 2023
In its latest update of its SMB Technology Forecaster, Analysys Mason predicts that IT spending by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) will grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the period between 2022 and 2027. ...[more]
Source: Vision Media, April 10, 2023
When considering the future of content distribution, it’s important to recognize the seismic shifts that occurred in the media and entertainment space since 2020. Over the past few years, we have seen a huge trending movement towards being able to work in the cloud...[more]
Global manufacturing and industry are still reeling from the disruption of recent years, with supply chain and workforce disruption still key issues. At the same time, the world is heading into a period of unprecedented economic uncertainty.On the face of it, this seems to suggest slowing growth and declining profits are...[more]
Worldwide revenues in the Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) market grew 7.9% year over year and 2.1% sequentially to $15.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Unified Communications and Collaboration Tracker...[more]
Source: CCS Isight, April 5, 2023
The global mobile phone market is forecast to endure another tough year in 2023. Shipments are set to be at their lowest annual level for well over a decade at 1.35 billion units, declining by 4% from an already weak 2022. Worldwide shipments of new smartphones will fall to 1.16 billion units...[more]
The role of a tech executive is becoming increasingly complex, with new technologies and industry trends emerging at a rapid pace. To succeed in this role, it’s essential to master a range of skills that not only incorporate, but also go beyond, wide-ranging technical expertise...[more]
Cloud Computing
The future of cloud computing, from hybrid to edge to AI-powered
The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) recognizes ten basic cloud types. Ranging from cirrus to nimbostratus to our favorite here in gray and rainy Oregon, plain ol' stratus, these clouds come in quite a few varieties. So do the clouds we use in technology – the ones that live in giant data centers...[more]
Connected Car
Source: The Robot Report, April 3, 2023
A vehicle’s check engine light turning on is many car owners’ worst nightmare. Without specific knowledge about the inner workings of the vehicle, it’s unlikely you’d know what is actually wrong with it based solely on the check engine light. It could be a quick and easy fix, or a significant component failure that could ...[more]
Source: TV Technology, April 3, 2023
New survey data from Parks Associates shows that subscription video services are nearly ubiquitous in U.S. homes, with 87% of US internet households having at least one OTT subscription service, and that password sharing is also widespread, with 40% of homes sharing login credentials...[more]
Source: Juniper Research, March 31, 2023
A new report from Juniper Research, foremost experts assessing emerging communications technologies, has found that mobile subscribers will lose $58 billion to fraudulent robocalls globally in 2023; a rise from $53 billion in 2022. These losses will be driven by the increase in multifarious scam calls to deceive ...[more]
The global coronavirus pandemic hit hard all across the world, causing unexpected consequences. With physical storefronts temporarily shut down, the retail industry changed dramatically. E-commerce boomed, while labor shortages and supply chain issues wreaked havoc on retailers large and small...[more]
Source: The Hollywood Reporter, March 29, 2023
Global streamers’ original content spend will grow to $26.5 billion in 2023, up $3.3 billion, or 14 percent, from $23.2 billion last year, according to estimates from research firm Ampere Analysis. However, that is a marked slowdown from the $7.2 billion, or 45 percent, increase recorded from 2021 to 2022 as selectivity...[more]
Source: PR Newswire, March 28, 2023
According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide investments in smart pole and smart corridor technologies will grow from US$10.8 Billion in 2022 to more than US$132 billion in 2030. More than 10.8 million smart poles will have been installed by 2030...[more]
Source: ADWEEK, March 27, 2023
Last November, it seemed the entire world was awestruck by OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT. Indeed, many were, and for good reason. This was the first time a large language model (LLM) was made available for mass consumption—and in reality, for mass experimentation...[more]
Source: Forbes, March 27, 2023
It’s safe to say 2022 was a tough year for the global cryptocurrency industry. It began with the price of bitcoin steadily falling from its all-time high of nearly $69,000 and ended with the stunning collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the arrest of its disgraced founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, March 27, 2023
The ongoing energy crisis is driving enterprises to modernise their networking operations and adopt more sustainable practices and solutions, according to new research. In the report, “The energy crisis: is it hurting enterprise networks?”, international network operator Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier) identified...[more]
Source: Total Retail, March 24, 2023
They’re big, they’re glitzy, and often seen as the most popular advertising channels. But there’s another serious contender on the block: retail media networks (RMNs). Though online RMNs have been around since the launch of Amazon.com's ad business in 2012, it’s only recently that they're gaining real traction...[more]
Source: Forbes, March 23, 2023
The sudden popularity of generative AI has re-generated a popular pre-pandemic preoccupation: How many jobs will AI destroy? Some prediction experts predicted a decade ago that almost half of U.S. jobs could be replaced by AI by 2023 (!) or, at most, by 2033, mainly impacting low-skill jobs ...[more]
Source: CIO, March 22, 2023
Disruptive forces dictate the need for speed when it comes to key digital initiatives. Here’s how IT leaders are overhauling strategies and processes to streamline IT for quicker success.The pandemic-era push to quickly boost digital touchpoints and services proved that transformation can happen fast...[more]
Smartphone
More than 10.8 million smart poles will have been installed by 2030.
Source: TelecomTV, March 21, 2023
According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide investments in smart pole and smart corridor technologies will grow from US$10.8 Billion in 2022 to more than US$132 billion in 2030. More than 10.8 million smart poles will have been installed by 2030...[more]
Source: IT Pro Today, March 20, 2023
Many businesses have been eager to adopt the metaverse despite its relatively unknown future and security risks. According to a Tenable survey published in December 2022, almost seven in 10 organizations said they plan to do business in metaverse by 2025...[more]
Source: Financial Times, March 20, 2023
The pace of new US solar power installations decelerated last year for the first time since 2018, undercutting goals to cut carbon emissions from electricity supplies.The 20.2 gigawatts of added generating capacity amounted to a 16 per cent decline from 2021 as a result of “policy-driven supply constraints”,'..[more]
The Top 50 Global Retailers contended with another year of unusual markets created by the pandemic. Even as most countries decided to live with COVID-19 and scaled back the number of the extreme lockdowns that distorted retail in 2021, outbreaks of new variants still disrupted key retail seasons...[more]
Connectivity
Source: EU Think Tank, March 17, 2023
Satellite communication is a strategic asset for governments and civil society alike. Complementary to terrestrial networks, it can contribute to seamless digital communication, even when such networks are absent or disrupted...[more]
Source: Telecom TV, March 16, 2023
The pendulum for AR/VR headsets swung the other way through the course of 2022 as global shipments declined 20.9% year over year to 8.8 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker....[more]
Source: SportPro Media, March 15, 2023
For many people, the pandemic gave them their first interaction with esports. From virtual Formula One races to Premier League stars competing on FIFA, the decimation of the sporting calendar meant the wider world got a taste of competitive gaming in 2020...[more]
Source: Entrepreneur, March 14, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has started transforming every aspect of our professional and personal lives. The marketing industry is not immune to this digital transformation, with leading brands starting to embrace the opportunities the technology brings...[more]
Telehealth
Source: Healthcare IT News, March 13, 2023
This year is likely to be another big one for telemedicine. The technology-enabled form of healthcare delivery has huge momentum coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. But at the same time, the pandemic public health emergency is scheduled to end in May...[more]
Source: Total Retail, March 13, 2023
Since late 2021, we’ve seen a drop in the amount of venture capital (VC) funding globally. Financial markets have become tighter and VCs have become more discerning as a result. Not only are they spending more time vetting companies, they’re also gravitating toward solutions with an immediate product-market...[more]
Source: Healthcare IT News, March 13, 2023
Africa's smartphone market declined for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q4 2022, with shipments down 17.8% year on year (YoY) to 17.6 million units. That's according to the latest insights from IDC, with the firm's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker showing that Africa's featur...[more]
IDC reported global shipments of AR and VR headsets dropped 20.9 per cent year-on-year in 2022, citing continued economic headwinds and an overall lack of device options as factors...[more]
Subscription OTT services’ spending on sports rights globally will reach record levels in 2023, hitting $8.5 billion, a 64% spike from 2022 according to a new report from Ampere Analysis’ Sports analyzing the role of sports in the streaming wars...[more]
Pay-TV
Global pay-TV and online video subscriptions to pass three billion in 2027
Source: Tradapub 8, 2023
Online video subscriptions worldwide will pass the two billion mark in 2027--and with pay-TV subscriptions still exceeding one billion, the combined global total will surpass three billion. Fill out this form to download our complimentary report, Global pay-TV and online video subscriptions to pass three billion in 2027 ...[more]
Source: The New Stack, March 7, 2023
From OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Google creating its ChatGPT version (Bard), Artificial Intelligence is set to revolutionize everything in the modern world. While this technology began in the 1950s with the Logic Theorist (the first problem-solving program that gave us hope), the last decade has seen AI take big leaps...[more]
Source: The New Stack, March 6, 2023
I was at a virtual employee event and hackathon when a guest speaker invited us to reach our hands up as high as we could. One of our executives got out of his chair and raised his hands high out of the video frame. “Now that is an innovative mindset,” the speaker said, clapping. “I never said you had to stay seated.”...[more]
While the chief executive officer is in charge of big-picture business decisions, in today’s tech-driven economy, a CEO depends a lot on their chief information officer. With their in-depth knowledge of technology and how it can help achieve business goals, CIOs have been seeing their role and influence grow across industries...[more]
Source: CIO Dive, March 6, 2023
The report highlights the growing risk cyberattacks pose to businesses across the globe, as well as the increased financial toll these attacks are having on corporate finances. Companies are spending millions of dollars to protect their data and operations against sophisticated attacks, the survey found...[more]
Source: Global Data, March 3, 2023
The total mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals value in the global technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector during 2022 saw a year-on-year (YoY) nosedive by 33% from $1,261 billion in 2021 to $841 billion in 2022, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company...[more]
Streaming
The streaming service market is vitally important to the global and U.S. economies. According to the annual Motion Picture Association (MPA), the digital content streaming marketplace has been growing rapidly, and in 2021 accounted for 72% of the combined theatrical and home/mobile entertainment market...[more]
5G subscriptions increased by 446 million in 2022 versus 592 million for 4G, thirteen years after 4G’s initial launch. Ahead of Mobile World Congress, Omdia research has found that only 31% of mobile operators offered 5G in 2022...[more]
Source: ABI Research, February 28, 2023
Despite the challenging year, 2022, the long-term forecast for private cellular networks in the enterprise domain remains positive. As recently published forecasts by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research highlight, the revenue opportunity for private cellular networks is forecasted to grow from....[more]
Source: The New Stack, February 27, 2023
I was at a virtual employee event and hackathon when a guest speaker invited us to reach our hands up as high as we could. One of our executives got out of his chair and raised his hands high out of the video frame. “Now that is an innovative mindset,” the speaker said, clapping. “I never said you had to stay seated”...[more]
Source: AIMagazine, February 27, 2023
Over the past decade, virtual and augmented reality technologies have significantly transformed how we experience the world around us, revolutionising various industries, from gaming and entertainment to healthcare, education, and beyond...[more]
Source: The New Stack, February 27, 2023
In a first-of-its kind move that looks not-so-traditional, Micha Kaufman, the founder and chief recently wrote an open letter to AI, published on the front page of ‘The New York Times’, calling for truce between and AI and humans alongside the relevance of humans in unleashing its true potential and introduction of...[more]
Source: NRF, February 24, 2023
If there is one true constant in retail, it’s that the industry is always changing. That means making predictions on the trends that will shape retail over the next 12 months is an especially daunting task...[more]
Renewable
Report: 3TW of hydro needed to meet Paris Agreement
Source: Power, February 23, 2023
A new report issued this week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says hydropower, which is already the largest source of renewable electricity in the world, must double in capacity if the world is to meet the climate goals outlined in the Paris Agreement by 2050...[more]
Source: Telecoms, February 22, 2023
Telecoms analyst firm Dell’Oro has announced that the 2022 market for Radio Access Network kit came in below expectations. In common with many analyst firms, Dell’Oro tends to be sparing in the datapoints it publishes with its press releases...[more]
Innovation
Source: Fobes, February 21, 2023
As we look ahead to 2023, it’s clear that the field of software testing is on the cusp of significant changes. With the rapid pace of technological advancement and the increasing complexity of software development, the way we test software is also evolving...[more]
Source: Variety, February 20, 2023
After dipping during the great COVID lockdown, media piracy has come roaring back. The proliferation of popular streaming TV content and the return of robust wide-release film slates have helped drive steady increases in illicit viewing since 2020, according to exclusive data from piracy-focused research firm Muso...[more]
Analytics
Source: Infoworld, February 20, 2023
TData by itself isn’t very useful. Data only becomes useful as it’s understood and as it infuses application experiences. This desire to put data to work has driven a boom in cloud-based analytics. Though a relatively small amount of IT spending currently goes to cloud—roughly 6% according to IDC in 2020...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, February 20, 2023
The consolidation of the European telecom companies has been a topic of discussion for many years, and while there are potential benefits to such consolidation, there are also several significant challenges that must be overcome, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company...[more]
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Source: Twice, February 17, 2023
Smart devices have come a long way since their inception and have been adopted by around 46% of U.S. households. Moreover, the number of households with smart devices is expected to grow to 64.1 million, or 48.4%, by 2025...[more]
Source: Crunchbase, February 16, 2023
It is not every month that a company raises $10 billion in capital, but generative AI startup OpenAI did just that. Led by Microsoft, the deal included some unique funding terms. This single raise amounted to a third of the $31 billion in capital raised in January 2023 overall...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, February 15, 2023
According to a recent forecast report by Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, mobile backhaul transport is forecast to grow for the next three years due to 5G network expansion in ...[more]
Source: Information Age, February 14, 2023
The prospective tech sector trends identified by Gartner are predicted to impact tech customers, buyers, products, ecosystems, business models and operating models globally for at least the next three years...[more]
Source: TVtech, February 13, 2023
Despite wide-spread fears of an imminent streaming slowdown and shakeout that have hammered stocks of major streamers and media companies over the last year, new data from the Digital Entertainment Group shows that consumers continue to embrace the medium in record numbers..[more]
Datacenter
Source: Datacenter Magazine, February 13, 2023
Across the board, the data centre industry is achieving major breakthroughs in sustainable solutions. Industry leaders are deploying pioneering green technologies, sophisticated energy reuse schemes, and metric-driven approaches to monitoring (and improving) D&I standards...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, February 13, 2023
The new report, Operator Revenue Strategies: Business Models, predicts that this growth of 100% over the next four years will be driven by the migration of mobile subscriptions to 5G networks, and the increasing inclusion of eSIMs in devices such as laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots...[more]
Source: Screen Daily, February 10, 2023
The EFM, which takes place from February 16 to 22, has so far registered 7,182 market participants, including 1,165 buyers, according to EFM director Dennis Ruh, who says these are similar numbers to those recorded at this stage in 2020...[more]
Communication
Source: Juniper Research, February 9, 2023
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of the CPaaS (Communications Platform-as-a-Service) market will reach $29 billion globally by 2025; rising from $16 billion in 2022.To capitalise on this substantial growth of 80% over the next three years, the report, CPaaS...[more]
Source: Reuters, February 8, 2023
The European Union risks missing its target to connect all European households to a gigabit network by 2030, underscoring the need for more investments, according to a study commissioned by telecoms lobbying group ETNO...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, February 7, 2023
The market for broadband network equipment is set for further growth in the next five years, driven mainly by fibre project expansions, with the value of the global market set to hit $20bn by 2027, according to Dell’Oro Group...[more]
Source: VentureBeat, February 6, 2023
The pressure is on for CIOs in 2023, experts say, as chief information officers are called upon to drive growth and transformation, not just keep the data center humming and enterprise software running“It’s about ‘show me the money,’” Janelle Hill, chief of research for Gartner’s CIO practice, told VentureBeat...[more]
Source: Business Chief, February 6, 2023
Gartner found in its survey that four of the top five priorities for CFOs relate to bringing about significant strategic change within the finance function Evaluating finance function strategy, scope and design is the top priority for CFOs in 2023, a survey carried out by Gartner, Inc. has found...[more]
Source: Techtarget, February 6, 2023
Digital marketers are engaged in an ongoing struggle to deliver personalized experiences to consumers. And these challenges will only mount with the impending "Cookiepocalypse." As Google, along with other tech giants, continues to move full speed ahead with plans to retire third-party cookies...[more]
Source: Technology Magazine, February 3, 2023
The concept of the metaverse has been around for decades, but recent advances in technology such as virtual reality, blockchain, and 5G networks have made it more accessible than ever before. One of the key drivers of the metaverse's popularity is the increasing availability of VR and AR technology...[more]
Source: Delloro, February 2, 2023
According to a recent forecast report, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, mobile backhaul transport is forecast to grow for the next three years due to 5G network expansion in geographies that favour wireless backhaul...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, February 1, 2023
Despite multiple economic hurdles, the value of the public cloud services and infrastructure market grew by an incredible 21% year on year in 2022 totalling $544bn, with growth in the cloud services sector outpacing growth in the cloud infrastructure hardware and software sector, according to the latest data ...[more]
Source: Sports Pro Media, January 31, 2023
The ties between sport and technology are strengthening with every passing year, as athletes, clubs, governing bodies, broadcasters and brands use new innovations to improve on-field business, identify operational efficiencies and grow revenues. Big tech companies like Amazon, Google and Microsoft are partnering with...[more]
Source: TVTech, January 30, 2023
The cinema industry is constantly evolving with new technologies and changing consumer preferences shaping the way movies are made and watched. As we look towards 2023, there are several key trends that are poised to have a significant impact on the industry...[more]
Source: Delloro, January 30, 2023
According to Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, Optical Transport equipment demand is forecast to increase at a 3 percent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next five years, reaching $17 billion by 2027...[more]
Source: Juniper Research, January 30, 2023
It predicts that the healthcare sector and smart city services will drive this 1,100% growth over the next three years. The comprehensive research examined 5G adoption across key sectors, such as the automotive industry, mobile broadband and smart homes, and forecasts that the healthcare and smart cities...[more]
Source: Govtech, January 27, 2023
The year 2023 seemed so far away when we began our careers serving people through technology. The world of government has changed over those years to become a multifaceted experience driving services to multiple generations of diverse constituents...[more]
Source: Technology Megazine, January 26, 2023
Whether it is healthcare, retail, social media or the workplace, the metaverse has the potential to change lives. According to a study published by Research and Markets, the global metaverse market is expected to reach a revenue of US$700bn by 2030...[more]
Source: Juniper Research, January 25, 2023
A new study by Juniper Research has found that global OTT (Over the Top) business messaging traffic will rise from 93 billion in 2023, to 254 billion by 2027. This growth of 172% will be driven by increased availability of open OTT messaging APIs and competitive pricing models; creating a viable rich media alternative ...[more]
Source: Twice, January 25, 2023
While there have been a few years of hype surrounding the metaverse — a virtual-reality space in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users — a new Metaverse Standards Forum was established this past June and now features over 2200 companies...[more]
Source: Delloro Group, January 25, 2023
The number of mobile operators launching cloud-native standalone (SA) 5G grew to 39 globally by the end of 2022, Dell’Oro Group research director Dave Bolan told Silverlinings, adding that he expected more carriers to launch this year...[more]
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Source: CIO Dive, January 20, 2023
There are two diverging narratives taking shape in the cloud ecosphere. An economic downturn, interest rate hikes and high levels of inflation led to market conditions that favor spending cutbacks and workforce reductions...[more]
Data Center
Source: Datacenter Magazine, January 19, 2023
Revenue from the global semiconductor market grew a modest 1.1 per cent in 2022, Gartner found, as macroeconomic woes impacted global supply chains and led to reduced spending on electronic equipment...[more]
Semiconductor
Semiconductor market hit by economic downturn
Source: Mobile World Live, January 18, 2023
Revenue from the global semiconductor market grew a modest 1.1 per cent in 2022, Gartner found, as macroeconomic woes impacted global supply chains and led to reduced spending on electronic equipment...[more]
Data Science
Source: Forbes, January 17, 2023
“Do more with less” may be the golden business rule during times of global economic uncertainty. But enterprise IT—and more specifically, data analytics—is bucking the trend. In fact, Gartner forecasts that worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4.6 trillion in 2023, an increase of 5.1% from 2022...[more]
Source: TelecomTV, January 16, 2023
The European Commission wants to ask Big Tech and European Union telecoms providers about their investment outlays and cloud infrastructure plans before tabling legislation that could make the former pay for network costs, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday...[more]
The European Commission wants to ask Big Tech and European Union telecoms providers about their investment outlays and cloud infrastructure plans before tabling legislation that could make the former pay for network costs, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday...[more]
Source: Pr News Wire, January 16, 2023
Netskope, a leader in SASE, today unveiled new research showing that over 400 distinct cloud applications delivered malware in 2022, nearly triple the amount seen in the prior year. Netskope researchers also found that 30% of all cloud malware downloads in 2022 originated from Microsoft OneDrive...[more]
Trends
3 trends shaping enterprise SaaS use in 2023
Source: CIO Dive, January 13, 2023
SaaS tools and platforms sit at the core of enterprise technology aspirations, driving results with flexibility and agility. But their usage is not immune to the broader economic or business trends at play. As last year wrapped up, more than two in five IT leaders took issue with employees who added new SaaS applications...[more]
Source: AI megazine, January 12, 2023
We’re in the next phase of the digital revolution, where the data centre has stretched to the network edge and where myriad IoT devices process data with the aid of AI. Edge devices combined with AI/ML are giving rise to the next Industrial Revolution, characterised by the decentralisation of computing, communications...[more]
Source: Inverse, January 11, 2023
In its 56th year (55 in person and one virtual event in 2020 because of a worldwide virus), CES is happening this week from January 5–8 in Las Vegas. But like past CES, the event starts several days early. The Inverse Gear team will be touching down on January 3 to bring you the latest and greatest in consumer electronics...
Source: Forbes, January 10, 2023
Generative AI, or generative technology, is possibly one of the most important inflections in technology. Few inventions or tools have been able to leverage the entire digitally available knowledge base of humanity literally embedded in a new tool.
Source: PR Newswire, January 9, 2023
Wireless market analyst firm Mobile Experts just released a new report breaking down the details of FMC in Europe. Telecom operators are forging ahead with converging their wireline and wireless network services, with more than 37% of broadband households subscribing through a converged service today in Europe.
Source: TelecomTV, January 9, 2023
The value of the global embedded SIM (eSIM) market is expected to increase from $4.7bn in 2023 to $16.3bn by 2027, according to a new study from Juniper Research, which highlights how mobile operators will face additional pressure to quickly adapt to avoid subscriber dissatisfaction and develop new monetisation possibilities.
Source: mHealth Intelligenc, January 9, 2023
In the second quarter of 2022, about 15 percent of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth, down from 48 percent in Q2 2020, according to a new data analysis from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Source: Next TV, January 6, 2023
The steady, decade-long annual spending increases on original shows by the major streaming companies around the world is coming to an end. According to London's Ampere Analysis, spending on original programming will increase by only 2% in 2023 vs. the 6% year-over-year spike to $238 billion in 2022.
The past informs both the present and the future, so it is good to look back at 2022 as the year comes to a close. William Faulkner said it best: "The past is never dead. It’s not even past." So what does the past year tell us about the future? To answer that, I decided to look back at our website traffic as it reveals the most important...
Source: CIO DIVE, January 4, 2023
Whenever a flashy technology gains notoriety, C-suite leaders turn attention toward the CIO. The head of technology is expected to keep tabs on what their organization needs to operate today as well all tomorrow.
Source: Digital Trends, January 3, 2023
NASA is speaking to SpaceX about the possibility of using a Crew Dragon spacecraft to bring home three International Space Station (ISS) astronauts who currently have no ride back to Earth.
Source: NetworkComputing, January 2, 2023
AWS announced AWS Clean Rooms, a new analytics service that helps companies across industries easily and securely analyze and collaborate on their combined datasets without sharing or revealing underlying data, according to an announcement at the AWS re:Invent.
Water scarcity is looming, not just in the U.S. but in many regions across our planet. Moen is aggressively addressing water waste, and is doing so with products and systems that consumers love.
Source: Techrepublic, January 2, 2023
As the job market continues to evolve, the cost of living, salaries and benefits are all rising globally. This quick evolution presents a difficult challenge for hiring managers and HR reps who want to keep up with their local market and what competitors are offering new employees. T
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Source: Senal News, December 23, 2022
Global AVOD revenues for television series and movies will reach US$91 billion in 2028, up from US$38 billion in 2022, according to Digital TV Research’s latest report, which also notes that the top 10 countries will represent 81% of the world’s total by 2028.
Source: TechRepublic, December 22, 2022
Organizations that adopt a human-centric work paradigm will see enhanced employee performance as well as greater retention and less fatigue, Gartner’s recent 2022 Future of Work Reinvented Implementation Survey finds.
Healthcare
Top Free Resources For Improving Healthcare Cybersecurity
Source: Health In Security, December 21, 2022
The healthcare sector continues to face unprecedented levels of cyberattacks and data breaches. From state-sponsored threat actors to known vulnerabilities and phishing campaigns, the industry is up against a variety of dynamic threats.
Source: SAP, December 20, 2022
The end of the year is a good time to think about what lies ahead of us. I believe there are some business, technical, and social developments that will affect organizations across industries. If you have a moment, grab a cup of coffee and read about eight industry trends I expect to be here to stay.
Source: Delloro, December 19, 2022
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the worldwide Network Security market maintained its ongoing rebound from the 2020 pandemic-induced recession with the eighth consecutive quarter of stronger revenue growth, and the sixth quarter of double-digit revenue growth.
Digttal Services
Source: TelecomTV, December 19, 2022
Communications service providers (CSPs) could collectively account for about $101bn, or 43%, of the $232bn that enterprises will spend globally by 2027 on services and solutions, such as security, software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), edge capacity and industrial automation.
Source: Future Scout, December 19, 2022
The difference between the adoption and deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies pre and post-Covid-19 pandemic has been quite remarkable. While just a few years ago we were mainly talking about concepts for using IoT, now we are beginning to see large-scale roll outs of devices and...
e-Commerce
Source: CIO Dive, December 16, 2022
Retailers are leaning on technology to meet changing customer demands and the steady migration to e-commerce. Broader economic trends, too, tested the industry’s mettle — leaving some to ponder where and when to direct their digital transformation dollars.
Source: ZDNet, December 15, 2022
NASA has a long track record of engineering feats that have helped humans explore the depths of space. One of the agency's next projects will help humans travel to new celestial bodies – but it may also one day help you do your laundry.
Source: Fierce Telecom, December 14, 2022
According to a report by Global Market Insights, the SDN market will increase from just over $8 billion last year to $100 billion by 2025. The SDN controller market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 40% over the same time frame while managed service providers in the SDN market are predicted to grow...
Source: Twice, December 13, 2022
Flexibility makes a lot of people nervous. It can signal uncertainty, a hesitation to commit or an undesirable compromise. As you prepare for 2023, however, it may be a good time to reframe your relationship with the word flexibility: For dealers with the right approach, flexibility is the key to success.
Source: IDC, December 12, 2022
Fueled by the continued adoption of the latest Wi-Fi standards and an easing of supply chain constraints, the enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased revenues 34.3% year over year in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22) to $2.6 billion, according to results published in the IDC.
Source: TelecomTV, December 12, 2022
With a near 50% penetration rate by 2028, 5G is set to become the leading mobile technology in South-east Asia and Oceania, while fixed wireless access (FWA) is predicted to rise globally, driven by an accelerated push in the region, according to a new report from Ericsson.
Source: Countpoint Research, December 12, 2022
The global smartphone market will see 2% YoY growth in 2023, according to Counterpoint’s Market Outlook Service. The latest forecast has been revised downwards from the previous forecast of 6% YoY growth in 2023, as macroeconomic headwinds and consumer weakness continue to pressure the smartphone sector.
Source: Forbes, December 9, 2022
AI continues to transform our world as companies look to win over consumers with intelligent experiences delivered in real time on smartphones, smart TVs, smart cars—smart everything. But along with new opportunities, organizations are also finding new challenges as they seek to cross the AI chasm.
Source: TelecomTV, December 8, 2022
Global 5G subscriptions remain on track to top one billion by the end of this year, and five billion by the end of 2028, despite current and developing economic challenges in many parts of the world. The November 2022 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report also forecasts global fixed wireless access ...
Source: ZDNet, December 7, 2022
Everyone thinks of tech as a fast-paced industry, and in many respects that's true. For sure, there's a region of the tech industry that's entirely populated with 'move-fast-and-break-things' types who race to create a minimum viable product and talk about things like 'NFT' and 'Web 3'.
Source: Rapid TV News, December 6, 2022
Led by England v USA becoming the most watched men's football match on US television ever, the 2022 World Cup is proving a hit with TV viewers with data from world football governing body FIFA has showing the tournament is attracting record-breaking numbers.
Source: Gartner, December 5, 2022
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to decline 3.6% in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. In 2022, the market is on pace to grow 4% and total $618 billion. “The short-term outlook for semiconductor revenue has worsened,” said Richard Gordon, Practice Vice President at Gartner.
Source: TelecomTV, December 5, 2022
Small- and medium-sized enterprises/businesses (SME/Bs) are the lifeblood of economies, driving GDP, employing a high proportion of most countries’ working populations and, in turn, playing a key role in economic ecosystems as consumers of products and services.
Source: Delloro Group, December 5, 2022
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, MCN and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) market revenue growth declined year-over-year (Y/Y) once more in 3Q 2022.
Trends
Top 5 data migration trends
Source: Tech Republic, December 2, 2022
Whether it’s migrating to a new storage system, database, application or entirely new server, data migration is a frequent project on business agendas. It is also a somewhat difficult and sometimes-dreaded process that requires business leaders to consider budget, resources, security, timelines and a variety of other...
Ecommerce
Source: Forbes, December 1, 2022
When Nike purchased digital goods startup RTFKT (pronounced artifact) last December, it signaled the company’s ambitions to expand its sneaker dominance into the metaverse.
Source: Utility Dive, November 30, 2022
Power systems across the U.S. faced challenging grid reliability conditions over the past year, but managed to avoid the worst-case scenario of prolonged outages thanks to a combination of policy measures implemented over the last couple of years and luck, experts say.
Enterpreneur
Source: FastCompany, November 29, 2022
Nearly 60 million Americans—as much as 40% to 50% of the workforce in some cities—are members of the Creative Class, meaning they are directly employed to work with their intelligence and creativity, in fields spanning the arts and culture, science and innovation, and the knowledge-based professions.
Source: Delloro, November 28, 2022
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, preliminary findings suggest the slower momentum that characterized the Radio Access Network (RAN) market in the first half of 2022...
Source: PR Newswire, November 28, 2022
In-building equipment vendors are moving toward prioritizing green and sustainability aspects in their development plans and investing in various technologies to improve their product efficiency.
Source: Analysis Mason, November 28, 2022
Analysys Mason, a world-leading management consultancy focused on telecoms, media and technology (TMT), has warned of the challenges facing the telecoms industry in the year ahead. Like many other industries, the biggest issue facing the sector in 2023 is how it copes with the impact of inflation..
Semi
2023 semi capex to fall 19%, says IC Insights
Source: Electronics Weekly, November 25, 2022
The 2023 semi capex will see its largest decline since 2008-9, says IC Insights. A weak memory market and U.S. sanctions on China semiconductor producers are two driving factors behind the expected -19% drop in semiconductor capital spending in 2023.
Source: CIO Dive, November 24, 2022
Companies may be speeding down the modernization highway at full throttle, but somewhere under the enterprise hood there’s almost always a trusty mainframe, powering backend applications, lending on-prem power to digital transformation.
Social Media
Source: Adage, November 23, 2022
Eco Rating, an initiative launched by European operators to keep track of the environmental impact of smartphones, expanded to a further 11 countries, reaching a total of 35 markets globally, with EE, NOS and Proximus jumping on board. The inclusion of the trio will bring the total number of operators on board to eight...
Source: Mobile World Live, November 22, 2022
Eco Rating, an initiative launched by European operators to keep track of the environmental impact of smartphones, expanded to a further 11 countries, reaching a total of 35 markets globally, with EE, NOS and Proximus jumping on board. The inclusion of the trio will bring the total number of operators on board to eight...
Source: Technology Megazine, November 21, 2022
“Don’t believe the hype.” While it may take many by surprise, that’s the fresh call to action among analysts paying close attention to how companies are – or aren’t – factoring artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into their data management plans and playbooks.
Source: TelecomTV, November 21, 2022
As climate leaders meet at COP27 in Egypt, new figures from the GSMA have revealed that global mobile operators are making strong progress in maximising the use of renewable energy in their networks.
Source: Light Reading, November 21, 2022
New research by Nokia and research analysts at GlobalData Plc warned on Tuesday that communication service providers (CSPs) around the world say they require stronger 5G network security capabilities as cyber breaches mount.
Smartphone
India Smartphone Market Declined By 10% YoY in 3Q22
Source: TelecomTV, November 18, 2022
INDIA – India smartphone market declined 10% year-over-year (YoY) shipping 43 million units in 3Q22 (July-September), according to the International Data Corporation ’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.
Source: Gartner, November 17, 2022
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.7% to total $591.8 billion in 2023, up from $490.3 billion in 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. This is higher than the 18.8% growth forecast for 2022.
Source: TelecomTV, November 16, 2022
In case you hadn’t noticed, the fixed wireless access (FWA) sector is on fire (though, fortunately, not literally). Every month we hear of new deployments or increased uptake around the world and, as a result, the market for FWA technology is also growing quickly.
Source: ONS, November 15, 2022
Climate change is a challenging and complex issue involving many interacting systems. As Jo Evans explains, robust and accessible statistics aid understanding and equip policymakers, broader stakeholders and citizens to make decisions, and inform more effective response.
Source: Verdict, November 14, 2022
Netflix’s plans to open a new video game studio is only the beginning as analysts predict streaming platforms will move closer to interactive entertainment like games in the future.
Source: AI Megazine, November 14, 2022
The metaverse continues to be a topic that dominates conversations in the tech industry, as businesses look at how they may need to adapt to its associated impact. Its potential is being taken seriously with some of the leading tech companies - Meta, Google, Microsoft - all investing millions into metaverse projects to bring...
Source: Advanced Television November 14, 2022
This year is marking a significant milestone for the OTT ecosystem in Central Europe. An estimated 5 million new paid subscriptions on VoD services will be activated during 2022, forecasts Dataxis. This uptake is largely attributed to the launch of two major services in the region this summer: HBO Max...
Source: CIO, November 11, 2022
Business technology has two primary edicts: cut costs through efficiency and help businesses increase revenue. It’s part of the standard pitch for every vendor out there.In Gartner’s top strategic trends for 2023, emerges a new, choose-your-own-adventure approach to key shifts in technology, one that shows...
Cloud
Public cloud spending to reach nearly $600 billion by 2023
Source: IT Pro, November 10, 2022
Global end-user spending on public cloud services is predicted to reach $591.8 billion in 2023, a growth of 20.7% over last year's figures. This is up from $490.3 billion in 2022 and higher than the 18.8% growth forecast for the year, according to market research firm Gartner.
Source: Juniper Research, November 9, 2022
A recent study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of calls handled by CCaaS (Contact Centres-as-a-Service) platforms will near 48 billion by 2027; rising from 20 billion in 2022. This growth of 135% will be driven by leveraging 5G networks to implement advanced voice technologies .
Source: Delloro, November 8, 2022
According to a brand-new report “Telecom Server” from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, the telecom server market opportunity is projected to reach $14 B by 2026.
Source: ABI Research, November 7, 2022
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) allows Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to reuse the existing mobile infrastructure to offer faster and more affordable broadband services. FWA using 4G has already been deployed widely by MNOs worldwide, but it is often unable to provide ...
Source: EU-Startuups, November 7, 2022
Europe’s startup scene is one that reflects innovation and an embrace of new ideas and pursuits from right across the continent. Part of what makes Europe so special is perhaps this aspect –that regardless of whether an innovator is from Belfast or Bucharest or somewhere in between they have a chance to be a part of shaping ...
s the next generation of the world wide web comes to fruition, new economic and technological infrastructures are on the horizon. With this new generation, known as Web3, concepts including decentralization, digital currencies, token-based economics, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are making their way...
Source: Rapid TV News, November 4, 2022
A new report from Horowitz Research documents just how radically viewing patterns have shifted in recent years with viewers now reporting that they only spend one in three hours using traditional platforms and that the majority of their viewing time is spent streaming.
Source: Rapid TV News, November 3, 2022
Despite the anticipated economic downturn in many territories in 2023, a Juniper Research study is predicting that operator billed 5G service revenue will grow by 60% year-on-year at the end of 2023 from the $195 billion expected in 2022.
Space
WATCH LIVE: USSF-44 MISSION
Source: SpaceX, November 2, 2022
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, November 1 at 9:41 a.m. ET (13:41 UTC) for Falcon Heavy’s launch of the USSF-44 mission to a geosynchronous Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A backup launch opportunity is available on Wednesday, November 2 at 9:37 a.m. ET (13:37 UTC).
Today’s CIOs need to be more than strategic, they should be visionaries, too.
With that in mind, many are already looking ahead and planning for what they, their IT departments, and their organizations as a whole will need in 2025.
Source: MIT Technology Review, October 31, 2022
Todd Humphreys’s offer to SpaceX was simple. With a few software tweaks, its rapidly growing Starlink constellation could also offer precise position, navigation, and timing. The US Army, which funds Humphreys’s work at the University of Texas at Austin,wanted a backup to its venerable, and vulnerable, GPS system.
Source: Omdia, October 31, 2022
The latest Omdia smartphone preliminary shipment report for the third quarter of 2022 shows that global smartphone shipments totaled 301.2 million units. This marks a decrease of 7.6% compared to the same period last year, but a 2.5% increase compared to the previous quarter.
Cybersecurity
Source: CIO DIVE, October 31, 2022
Organizations will spend a collective $188.3 billion on information security and risk management products and services in 2023, according to Gartner. The market will balloon in the years following, generating nearly $262 billion in global spending in 2026, reflecting a constant-currency compound annual growth rate of 11% ...
Smart Factories
4 cybersecurity considerations for smart factories
Source: Forbes, October 29, 2022
Manufacturers globally are leveraging technology to streamline processes and overcome production challenges. They combine information and operations technologies into a flexible, reliable, interconnected smart factory. The smart factory enhances performance in all facets of manufacturing and supply chain by ...
Enterpreneur
Source: Forbes, October 27, 2022
Founding a startup is by no means an easy task. Making the startup thrive is even more difficult. In my years of experience as the founder and CEO of a leading software development agency, I’ve noticed some mistakes most founders make, chief among which are...
Source: CIO DIVE, October 26, 2022
Implementing AI has now become strategic for the majority of global enterprises, said Mike Gualtieri, VP and principal analyst at Forrester. Though companies can hire teams of data scientists to build bespoke applications, they are increasingly using AI that’s infused in business applications from software vendors.
Source: TelecomTV, October 25, 2022
In 2022, 4.33 billion SIM cards will be shipped globally, down 8.5% YoY, as the semiconductor industry continues to be plagued by a range of impactful influences, states ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm.
Source: ZDNet, October 24, 2022
Disruptive innovation theory is a cautionary concept for large, established companies: There's danger in becoming too good at what you do best. Delivering to the mainstream market is good and all, but a disruptor could target a market underserved by your current product with a new business model.
Source: Forbes, October 24, 2022
Wondering how the metaverse will impact business value in the future? I recently spoke with Emma Ridderstad, CEO of Warpin Media, an immersive technology solutions company focused on bringing the Enterprise Metaverse to forward-thinking organizations.
Source: Reuters, October 24, 2022
The Ghost of Christmas Past haunts U.S. store shelves, sales floors and stockrooms this year. Retailers were sitting on $548.8 billion of inventory in July, a 21.6% increase from last year, according to U.S. Census data.
Telecoms
Telecoms revenue per user is falling despite 5G and fibre rollouts
Source: Telecoms, October 21, 2022
A report by analyst firm Omdia claims revenues from mobile and fixed broadband services will grow 14% between 2022 and 2027, however monthly Average Revenue Per User will fall by 4.2%.
Source: Advanced Television, October 20, 2022
Generation Z, defined as 16 to 24s, is forecasted to spend 13 hours consuming media per day in 2023, slightly behind their 25 to 34 counterparts, according to the Global Ad Trends report: Finding Gen Z by WARC Media. From broadcast radio to podcasts, online TV/streaming to linear TV, it’s forecasted at least 40 minutes will...
Source: CIO Dive, October 19, 2022
Business technology has two primary edicts: cut costs through efficiency and help businesses increase revenue. It’s part of the standard pitch for every vendor out there. In Gartner’s top strategic trends for 2023, emerges a new, choose-your-own-adventure approach to key shifts in technology, one that shows how businesses .
Source: Security Dive, October 18, 2022
Most companies are reacting to a potential recession by cutting back on discretionary spending and other areas of the business while increasing tech budgets, according to the survey. Cybersecurity will be one of the bigger line items in 2023 IT budgets.
Source: Advanced Television, October 17, 2022
Traditional pay-TV accesses in Europe have been stagnating over the last few years and are expected to reach just above half of the region’s households in the next five years, forecasts Dataxis. This decline can be largely attributed to an ever rising number of cord-cutters among European TV audiences, switching off traditional ...
Source: TelecomTV, October 17, 2022
It’s the big existential question for the telecom operator community – how can we grow our revenues? The prevailing and optimistic view is that, aided by the capabilities of standalone 5G, the raw bandwidth of fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) and smart distributed cloud-native functionality and applications, the enterprise sector...
Source: ZDNet, October 17, 2022
Disruptive innovation theory is a cautionary concept for large, established companies: There's danger in becoming too good at what you do best. Delivering to the mainstream market is good and all, but a disruptor could target a market underserved by your current product with a new business model.
Source: Forbes, October 14, 2022
Retailers know all too well that the COVID pandemic of 2020, followed by the global recession, changed the course of business and growth operations for the long-term. It is also worth noting that in some ways, that jolt prepared them for a series of other new rude awakenings, such as global inflation, and the Ukraine War.
Source: IoT News, October 13, 2022
Strategy Analytics published its latest report on IoT cellular connections by vertical and by air interface (25,3G,4G&5G), forecasting a double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% during 2022-2030.
Source: Media Play News, October 12, 2022
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Oct. 6 announced that CES 2023, taking place Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas, will likely be the largest in-person, audited business event in the United States since early 2020. The show footprint is on track to grow more than 40% larger than CES 2022, the CTA announced.
Source: ZDNet, October 11, 2022
The vision of the internet as a free and open space for exchanging information and innovation was perhaps never much more than that – a utopian dream. In reality the internet was in many respects a lucky accident, one with its origins in a collection of US government technology projects, that somehow grew into a global network.
International Data Corporation (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 13.5 million units in 2022. This represents an increase of 66.6% over the 8.1 million units shipped in 2021.
Management
So much has changed since the early days of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to rethink where and how people work. What didn’t change was the need for organizations to continue to move forward with digital initiatives.
AI/Bigdata
Source: Forbes, October 10, 2022
For years, analytics and data science had always been siloed and existed apart from one another. Analysts mined insights from their organization’s data, while data scientists leveraged data to build algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning models.
Source: CMS Wire, October 7, 2022
For brands, the pandemic’s initial disruptions are easing, if not absent, while spiraling inflation, talent scarcity and lingering supply chain challenges continue to contest marketers’ best laid plans. Against this conflicting backdrop, marketers seek to balance between tried-and-true, personalized campaigns with novel digital...
Source: Señal News, October 6, 2022
The number of pay TV subscribers across 138 countries will reach 1.03 billion by 2027, slightly up on 2021 as pay TV continues to grow in developing countries, according to Digital TV Research’s latest report. This total represents 57% of TV households – down from the peak of 61% in 2018.
Source: AI Megazine, October 5, 2022
Spending on AI hardware, software and services grew 20.7% in 2021, according to new research, with hundreds of companies vying for business opportunities .
The global market for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, software and services is expected to reach almost US$450 billion this year and continue to grow ...
Source: MESA Online, October 4, 2022
A new global study has uncovered just how ready business professionals are to collaborate in the virtual world. According to the findings, 96% of the 15,000 people surveyed across the globe see the value of virtual meetings, and more than three-quarters (78%) say they would participate in more immersive experiences like ...
Source: TelecomTV, October 3, 2022
According to the latest analysis by the always excellent team at Strategy Analytics, the European cloud infrastructure services sector, which was worth €10.4bn (US$10.15bn) during the second quarter of 2022, has grown tremendously over the past five years and is now five times as big as it was in 2017.
Risk Management
3 Keys to an Effective Enterprise IT Risk Management Strategy
Source: Security Intelligence, October 3, 2022
The average cost of a data breach hit a record high of $4.35 million, a 13% increase in the last two years, according to the 2022 Cost of a Data Breach report. In addition, laws are holding board members personally liable for IT security breaches and ineffective security controls, so it’s easy to see why cybersecurity risk.
Risk Management
Source: AList, October 3, 2022
Gaming is no longer just a pastime for kids, it’s a new form of social interactivity and a platform for content that is always evolving. But just how popular is gaming? According to a recent report, global consumers spend over 1 trillion hours playing games and an additional 25 billion hours watching gaming streams each year...
Source: Forbes, September 30, 2022
Milliseconds. When it comes to exciting fans and championing a more sustainable future at the same time, it all comes down to a few milliseconds in motorsport. For the motorsport pioneer Mercedes Benz, there is only one decisive factor for staying at the top of the field – technology.
OTT
Local OTT Ad Revenue to Hit $2.8B by 2024d
Source: TVTech, September 29, 2022
BIA Advisory Services’ U.S. Local Advertising Forecast is predicting that local over-the-top (OTT) advertising will jump 57% in 2022 to $2 billion in 2022 and hit $3.4 billion in 2026, making it the fastest growing local media channel.
Information Tech
Source: ZDNET, September 28, 2022
The vision of the internet as a free and open space for exchanging information and innovation was perhaps never much more than that – a utopian dream. special feature future-of-the-internet-sf-thumb The Future of the Internet The internet has never been more important, and its future has never been so uncertain.
Information Tech
Overall SASE Spend on Pace to Top $6 Billion in 2022
Source: Healthcae IT News, September 27, 2022
ccording to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, the strong enterprise appetite for network and security transformation drove robust growth in SASE related SD-WAN networking and SSE security tech.
AI/Healthcare
Source: Healthcae IT News, September 26, 2022
A new Chilmark Research report by Dr. Jody Ranck, the firm's senior analyst, explores state-of-the-art processes for bias and risk mitigation in artificial intelligence that can be used to develop more trustworthy machine learning tools for healthcare.
Source: Rapid TV News, September 26, 2022
According to the analyst’s latest SVOD Forecasts Update report, global SVOD revenues will reach $132 billion by 2027 driven by a subscriber increase from 475 million at the end of 2021 to 1.68 billion by the end of 2027.
Source: Forbes, September 26, 2022
In the debate over the future of work, we’ve principally focused on the number of employees who will physically return to an office. Will we return to the pre-pandemic model of near-universal in-person work or embrace the hybrid of working from home and in the office?
Source: Marketing Dive, September 23, 2022
We’re a couple months past the first in-person Cannes Lions festival in two years. But this year, more than any other, I find myself reflecting on how different this particular event was. For the first time ever, in my opinion, my fellow Cannes attendees showed a true, genuine desire for partnership.
Source: Twice, September 22, 2022
Like most other digital entertainment sectors, the video game category is experiencing somewhat of a transition in 2022, and the future of the category could be defined by a slew of anticipated new hardware and technologies expected in the next 18 months.
Source: Forbes, September 21, 2022
The surge in breaches, ransomware, legislation, and third-party requirements over the last five years has forced executives outside the security organization to recognize the importance of comprehensive cybersecurity controls.
Source: MEDCA, September 20, 2022
Marty Resnick, VP analyst at Gartner, said that while widescale adoption of metaverse technologies is more than 10 years away, there are practical ways organizations are harnessing them now, for example, in employee onboarding, sales enablement, higher education, medical and military training and immersive...
Source: Global Data, September 19, 2022
The recent substantial damage that floods have caused in Pakistan is a devastating reminder that climate change remains the single most important challenge facing the planet.
Source: Healthcre IT News, September 19, 2022
More people are in need of mental health treatment today than ever before, but there just aren't enough therapists to meet the growing demand. In 2020, it was estimated that around 41.4 million adults in the U.S. received mental health treatment or counseling. Only an estimated 106,500 psychologists possess...
Source: Frost & Sullivan, September 19, 2022
Organizations are embracing private 5G networks to improve the efficiency of production processes while ensuring safety and security. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Private 5G Network Growth Opportunities, reveals that combining the new power of 5G with the concept of a private 5G network takes enterprises to...
Source: Forbes, September 16, 2022
When you're responsible for creating new business opportunities that will attract potential clients and keep the current ones engaged, it's not always easy to determine which of the latest business solutions to take seriously for investment and which ones to leave on the shelf.
Source: CFO, September 15, 2022
he CFO’s role is critical to transformation acceleration and success, and yet the CFO has not been a central character in that effort to date. Sure, some CFO’s may have been charged with owning the digitally-enabled overhaul of the finance department (on top of their already ambitious day jobs).
Source: TelecomTV, September 14, 2022
With 5G at last gaining commercial traction and the debate about 6G now looking at what it might actually offer in practice (rather than just in theory) attention is turning towards how the industry can ensure that 6G, unlike some other allegedly transformational technologies, isn’t a triumph of hype over reality.
Enterpreneur
Source: Forbes, September 13, 2022
The internet is evolving, and we are in the middle of it. Web3 is poised to revolutionize how we use the web. In the early days, only a handful of companies had the power to control how we interacted with the internet, but with the rise of Web3 technologies, that is starting to change.
Source: Berge Insight, September 13, 2022
According to a new research report from specialist IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the global satellite IoT communications market is growing at a good steady pace. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global satellite IoT subscriber base grew to surpass 3.9 million in 2021.
Source: Juniper Research, September 13, 2022
A new Juniper Research study has found that the total value of the mobile business messaging market will increase from $48 billion in 2022 to $78 billion by 2027. The research found that this 63% growth will be driven by enterprise adoption of RCS with businesses harnessing the end-to-end encryption.
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Source: Forbes, September 8, 2022
Social media is the archetypal web2 application – the enabler of the “user-generated web”. But that doesn’t mean it will die out with the onset of the metaverse and web3. In the metaverse, features and functionalities we’ve all become accustomed...
Source: Engaget, September 7, 2022
There’s a new, super-fast, version of USB 4 on the horizon and you won’t even have to buy a brand new cable to take advantage of it. The USB Promoter Group announced that the next-gen USB Version 2.0 standard is “pending release”...
Source: TelecomTV, September 6, 2022
According to the IDC Services Contracts Database, more than 720 managed services deals were signed worldwide in the first half of 2022 (1H22) with $48 billion in contract value.
Source: Cointelegraph, September 5, 2022
Artificial intelligence will be an integral piece of the metaversal puzzle that will help to create an impactful user experience, thus dramatically increasing the market size.
The metaverse space is moving rapidly in terms of hype and the volume of new...
Source: Venurebeat, September 5, 2022
There definitely have been easier years than 2022 for trying to start a business. Compared to larger firms, smaller companies have a harder time absorbing shocks like inflation changes, supply chain disruptions, and changing demographics ...
Source: TechRepublic, September 5, 2022
In 2023, the Web3.0 blockchain technology sector will be worth more than six trillion dollars, according to Market Research Future, and Web3.0 will continue to grow at a CAGR of 44.6% from 2023 to 2030.
Smartphone
Source: GSMA, September 2, 2022
Analyst house IDC again slashed worldwide smartphone sales projections for 2022 on record-breaking inflation, geopolitical tensions, and other macroeconomic challenges, tipping a 6.5 per cent year-on-year fall in shipments to 1.27 billion units.
Source: PR Newswire, September 1, 2022
A recent survey by Gartner, Inc. found that 80% of executives think automation can be applied to any business decision. As automation becomes embedded in digital business, the survey revealed how organizations are evolving their use of AI...
Source: Multichannel News, August 30, 2022
Sales of global smart TVs, weakened as the supply of LCD panels has been hit hard by pandemic-related supply issues, should rise by nearly 2% this year, according to Kagan, a media research unit of S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Source: Telecoms, August 29, 2022
While the macro trend was decline, Apple still managed to come out smiling having grown its shipments 3%. It has now dominated over half the North American region for three consecutive quarters, which Canalys attributed to solid iPhone 13...
Source: TelecomTV, August 29, 2022
Patents are a potential source for raising funds for startups, especially when they are struggling to attract investors due to global economic slowdown. Against this backdrop, five companies from the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector feature in the list of top 10 startups due to their superior patent quality ...
Source: Mobile UK, August 29, 2022
Our latest report, Connected Care, highlights the enormous potential that mobile connectivity can offer to the challenges that councils face in delivering adult social care. While innovation in emerging technologies is forging ahead, and other industries and sectors are taking advantage of mobile connectivity...
Source: Global Data, August 26, 2022
The number of job postings related to 5G as a theme increased by 65% from 5,265 jobs in January 2022 to 8,667 jobs in July 2022 based on GlobalData’s analysis of 175 companies. The leading data and analytics company also found that active jobs were up by 46%, whereas job closures rose by 75% in the same period.
Source: Fierce, August 25, 2022
TPredictions of a downturn in chip sales in coming months have Wall Street investors concerned, but long-time industry analyst Mario Morales believes the five-year outlook is still bright.
Source: TelecomTV, August 24, 2022
The recent financial results from telecoms service providers have been mixed, but there is a common trend towards growth in the small & medium-sized enterprise (SME) and small office home office (SOHO) markets, says GlobalData.
Broadband
Source: Advanced Television, August 23, 2022
The rise in original content creation and the proliferation of digital platforms accelerated the global SVoD services market growth. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global SVoD Services Market, finds that the general growth of digital media consumption has encouraged companies from the sports...
Healthcare
How Intermountain Healthcare gets top marks for virtual care
Source: Healhcare IT News, August 22, 2022
Telehealth has been operationally implemented within Intermountain Healthcare since 2015, with pilots running for several years prior. As a centralized service, it was possible to engage with a broad consortium of departments such as legal, finance, marketing, compliance and physician affairs to develop models...
Expanded immersive experiences, accelerated artificial intelligence and optimized technologist delivery are the three themes covering the products and services in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle for emerging technologies.
Source: MIT Sloan, August 22, 2022
The last 10 years have brought tremendous growth in artificial intelligence. Consumer internet companies have gathered vast amounts of data, which has been used to train powerful machine learning programs.Machine learning algorithms are widely available for many commercial applications, and some are open source.
Source: Enterprise IoT Insights, August 19, 2022
Global revenues for intelligent speed assistance (ISA) and autonomous vehicle maps are forecast to surpass $500 million by 2027, according to a recent report by ABI Research. The report also forecasts that over 47 million vehicles in circulation by 2027 will rely on digital maps to underpin autonomous driving applications.
Source: CIO Dive, August 18, 2022
Demand for wearables and accessories slowed during 2021 due to economic and geopolitical factors impacting consumer's priorities. Despite this decline, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research expects continuous growth until 2027
Source: PR Newswire, August 17, 2022
Demand for wearables and accessories slowed during 2021 due to economic and geopolitical factors impacting consumer's priorities. Despite this decline, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research expects continuous growth until 2027
Source: Counterpoint Research, August 16, 2022
The global foldable smartphone market will grow 73% this year from 9 million units last year to 16 million units, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Foldable Smartphone Forecast. The strong growth defies current economic headwinds as the premium market shows resilience and steady demand.
Source: ZDNet, August 15, 2022
Gartner has identified 25 key emerging technologies to watch in its latest Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies study, with the metaverse, NFTs, causal AI and industry cloud platforms amongst those topping the list in 2022.
Source: Reuters, August 15, 2022
U.S. manufacturing production probably peaked during the second quarter, though the data are noisy and conflicting, and a turning point may not become obvious until September or October.
Source: Dell’Oro Group, August 15, 2022
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, global data center capex is on track to reach $377 billion by 2026.
Source: Multichannel Merchant, August 12, 2022
While retailers have become adept at using ecommerce metrics and web analytics to glean data insights, many struggle to see into offline channels to reduce costs, streamline supply chains, better tailor offerings and improve the customer value proposition.
Source: Telecom TV, August 12, 2022
Datacentre physical infrastructure (DCPI) is expected to surpass $31bn in revenue by 2026, with the growth largely driven by expansion from players who place sustainability on top of their agenda, according to market analysis and research company Dell’Oro Group.
Source: Cape Cod Times, August 10, 2022
As a marketer, you have been exposed to a variety of different terms that define what is done in building both business and nonprofit awareness. Many individuals view marketing and branding as one in the same.
Source: Media Post, August 9, 2022
As the U.S., and parts of the rest of the world, enter an economic recession -- technical, or otherwise -- it ironically could be a boon for the most high-demand media, as well as brand vs. performance advertising.
Source: TelecomTV, August 8, 2022
Datacentre physical infrastructure (DCPI) is expected to surpass $31bn in revenue by 2026, with the growth largely driven by expansion from players who place sustainability on top of their agenda, according to market analysis and research company Dell’Oro Group.
The web3 fashion brand is opening an immersive physical retail experience and space in Outernet London. Called CULTR World, the retail space features entertainment, 4D interactive wall-to-wall screens and various digital world integrations like live DJ streams and dancing virtual avatars.
Source: Gartner, August 8, 2022
Global robotic process automation (RPA) software end-user spending is projected to reach $2.9 billion in 2022, an increase of 19.5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.
Source: Technology., August 4, 2022
By the end of 2022, it is anticipated that piracy will have cost all of the industries a total of US$51.6bn. This forecast is based on the rapidly increasing rate of illegal streaming and downloading, which has resulted in a loss of US$6.7bn for the industry.
Source:bloomberge, August 5, 2022
Worldwide tablet shipments reached 40.5 million units during the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), posting year-over-year growth of 0.15%, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker.
While researchers examined the pandemic in relation to how companies managed to keep afloat in such an unprecedented situation, auditors assessed the increased data vulnerability, lack of data compliance, and costs incurred by such events.
Private Wireless
Source: Fiercewireless, August 2, 2022
Analysts at Dell’Oro Group still think private wireless is a massive opportunity, but the firm recently adjusted its projections to reflect a slower ramp-up. The firm expects the private wireless LTE/5G small cell market to reach $0.8 billion to $1.0 billion by 2026.
Source: TelecomTV, August 1, 2022
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 7.4% in 2022, down from 2021 growth of 26.3%, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. This is down from the previous quarter’s forecast of 13.6% growth in 2022.
Source: Venture Beat, August 1, 2022
About 52% of U.S. gamers believe the metaverse will change the game industry, according to a survey by tech services firm Globant and polling firm YouGov. The survey was aimed at figuring out how aware and comfortable gamers are with the metaverse, the universe of virtual worlds that are all interconnected...
Source: PR Newswire, August 1, 2022
According to a newly published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, predicts that sales of PON equipment for fiber-to-the-home deployments, cable broadband access equipment, and fixed wireless CPE will ...
Digital
Digital Art and the Role of the Integrator
Source:Residental Systems, July 29, 2022
In recent years, we’ve seen some amazing advancements in the world of digital art. Improved digital canvas quality, size, and format, and the protection for artists creating digital art through NFTs. As impressive as the Samsung Frame TV is, it’s still in a format that most people see as a TV.
Source:Infoworld, July 28, 2022
A few years ago, I pointed out that multicloud is really not about the public clouds it’s built on. What I did not do is attempt to name it in an effort to claim myself as the creator of a new buzzword. Not that I won’t pat myself on the back in all my narcissistic glory.
Source:TelecomTV, July 27, 2022
Data networks have indisputably become part of the most important infrastructure of society. Entire business models and value chains are based on digital solutions that require high-performance networks.
Source:Right Reading, July 26, 2022
According to a newly published forecast report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, industry headwinds are expected to decrease Mobile Core Network (MCN) market growth.
Worldwide smartphone shipments fell 9% year on year in Q2 2022. Demand has started to wane following economic headwinds and regional uncertainty. Samsung took first place with a 21% market share as it strengthened its low-end A series supply.
Leasership
Welcome to the metaverse, the next big thing in business. Within this exciting new world, companies can interact with each other and customers in a completely virtual environment. The possibilities are endless, and the growth potential is vast. As a CEO, you evidently should be at the forefront of this new frontier.
Source:INFOWORLD, July 25, 2022
A few years ago, I pointed out that multicloud is really not about the public clouds it’s built on. What I did not do is attempt to name it in an effort to claim myself as the creator of a new buzzword.
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC)’s Worldwide Public Cloud Services Spending Guide, Public Cloud Services (PCS) spending in Europe will reach $113 billion in 2022 and will double to $$239 billion by 2026, growing at a 22% 5-year 2021-2026 CAGR.
The global pandemic and supply chain issues certainly have slowed things down. But the Dell’Oro Group believes the Radio Access Network (RAN) market will hit another year of growth in 2022.
Source:FORBES July 20, 2022
After 27 years since the commercialization of the internet, 5 billion people have an online presence today. The first two phases of the Web—Web 1.0 and 2.0—were relatively staid compared to what’s coming. Today, we’re on the threshold of Web3 and the metaverse—internet environments where transactions are logged on ...
Companies that have embedded sustainable climate-related practices into their organizations see significantly better business performance than those who have not, according to a new study released by Genpact.
Source:TELECOMTV July 18, 2022
5G network slicing offers enhanced revenue possibilities for communication service providers (CSPs) in the enterprise segment. The technology helps shape a broad spectrum of 5G monetizing avenues for them with potential go-to-market strategies such as the Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model, finds GlobalData.
The share of U.S. TV homes that use their smart TV to stream video rose from 47% in 2020 to a current level of 62%, according to a survey of 2,526 U.S. consumers conducted by Hub Entertainment Research in May.
Source:ITPRO YODAY July 18, 2022
How would you like to work in the metaverse? Consider starting with the alternative — the virtual office. While big tech players like Microsoft and Meta are integrating virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in their meeting technology, smaller companies are taking advantage of the opportunity .
5G
75% of 5G Base Stations to be Upgraded to 5G-Advanced by 2030
Source:THE FAST MODE July 15, 2022
The 3GPP approved the Release-18 package in December 2021, making the official start of 5G-Advanced with the planned freeze date in December 2023. Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research expects that 75% of 5G base stations will be upgraded to 5G-Advanced by 2030, five years after the estimated commercial launch.
Tech
What Is the Future of NFTs?
Source:BRINK NEWS July 14, 2022
At the beginning of May, The Wall Street Journal published an article that shook up the NFT world: “NFT Sales Are Flatlining: Is this the beginning of the end of NFTs?” Understandably, this has raised some concerns and made people ask themselves: Where is the market heading, and are NFTs still a good source of making money?
Like many breakthroughs, the central idea behind blockchain is simple but obscured by the surrounding embellishments and hoopla. At its heart, the idea is a purely technical one, beguiling in its counterintuitiveness: by broadcasting information, it becomes more secure.
Close to three in four global businesses (72%) are forging ahead with digital expansion, despite economic concerns, supply chain challenges, and skills issues. And, at least half of executives are looking at Web3 — Web3!! — as a viable option moving forward.
Source:TELECOMTV July 11, 2022
A new study from Juniper Research has found that global spend on asset tracking by enterprises will increase from $16 billion in 2022 to $45 billion in 2027 – a substantial growth of 184%.
Source:CIO DIVE, July 11, 2022
Virtual shopping experiences are wrongly being labeled as the metaverse, according to Forrester. Although retailers and brands have launched virtual shopping on Roblox, the report says these experiences have been mislabeled because, “they do not allow consumers to travel or move among disparate environments with their belongings.”
Market
Source:EXCHANGE WIRE, July 11, 2022
OOH has always been seen as a playground for advertisers. It’s a place to test new copy, to try out new creatives in front of a wide audience, and allows creatives to ‘think big’,and propose grand scale, eye-catching initiatives.
The European Union has extended 'Roam-like-at-home' regulations for telecom providers until 2032, the European Commission announced on Thursday.The scheme allows travellers in the EU and the EEA to call, text and surf abroad without extra charges.
Tumultuous times redefine what constitutes success. The past few years in IT have exemplified this. Digital disruption, global pandemic, geopolitical crises, economic uncertainty — volatility has thrown into question time-honored beliefs about how best to lead IT.
Source:Security Intelligence, July 6, 2022
For SOCs looking to improve their ability to detect and respond to threats efficiently and effectively, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) has generated increasing amounts of excitement and discourse in the industry.
Source:NetworkComputing, July 5, 2022
In the pursuit of cloud excellence, many organizations have settled for cloud networks that are adequate at best. This will usually cause a ripple effect of dissatisfaction; for example, if your network is too slow to implement changes, you might test the patience of your developers.
Source:Health IT News, July 4, 2022
This year is shaping up to be another record one for datacentre merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, with 87 deals worth some $24bn already having closed during the first half of 2022 and an additional $18bn in pending deals set to close, according to the team at Synergy Research.
Source:TelecomTV, July 4, 2022
This year is shaping up to be another record one for datacentre merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, with 87 deals worth some $24bn already having closed during the first half of 2022 and an additional $18bn in pending deals set to close, according to the team at Synergy Research.
Source:Communication Today, July 4, 2022
India is set to become the second-largest fibre broadband market in the world by the end of the decade, if a forecast by the research team at broadband industry specialist Point Topic is accurate.
Source:Electronics Weekly, July 1, 2022
8-inch capacity will grow 6% annually, while 12-inch capacity will grow 18% annually.
About 65% of new 12-inch capacity will be in mature processes (28nm and above) with an annual growth rate of 20%.
What's the key at this stage of Web 3.0 and marketing? Think about the right questions to ask. Rather than trying to define Web 3.0, I tend to think of it more as a term to describe to where the internet is evolving. And whatever your views on the jargon, I think it’s safe to agree that evolution of the internet is inevitable.
Source:TV Technology, Jun 29, 2022
New results from Kagan Consumer Insights surveys of U.S. internet adults reveal that U.S. internet households used an average of 6.8 streaming video services in March of 2022. It was the highest level tracked to date but also up only marginally from an average of 6.6 services in September 2021...
Mobile revenues reached a new record of $210bn in Q1 2022, 5.5% higher than last year, according to Omdia’s analysis of global service providers and mobile markets. The mobile market hasn’t seen growth at this level since 2010 when 4G was launched and mobile penetration was half of what it is today.
In the early days of the internet, there was a shared understanding that this new technology would be transformational. It would change the way we communicate, work and even play. This utopian view of the internet has essentially come to fruition. But as we've become increasingly reliant on the web, we've also seen its darker side.
With live events back in full swing, esports companies are increasingly expanding their event programming beyond competitive gaming, both to reach a changing esports audience and educate brand partners about the value of gaming fandom as they begin to demand more clarity on the ROI of their esports investments.
Source:TelecomTV, Jun 27, 2022
Global semiconductor revenues dipped sequentially in the first quarter of 2022 – the first quarter-on-quarter decline in two years – but total market sales, at $159.3bn, were still the second highest ever on record, according to research house Omdia.
Source:PR Newswire, Jun 24, 2022
According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center IT industries, data center capex grew at the fastest rate year-over-year in three years in 1Q 2022.
Executive performance evaluations will be increasingly linked to ability to manage cyber risk; almost one-third of nations will regulate ransomware response within the next three years; and security platform consolidation will help organizations thrive in hostile environments.
Source:TelecomTV, Jun 22, 2022
New research from CCS Insight reveals the full extent of the global market for second-hand and refurbished smartphones. In addition to informal peer-to-peer sales, a growing network of organized resellers accounted for 107 million unit sales in 2021 — 28% growth on the previous year.
Source:Advanced Television, Jun 21, 2022
Worldwide 5G connections are enjoying a strong pace of growth in 2022, elevating 5G from a nascent to a fledgling technology, reports analyst firm CCS Insight in its latest global market forecast.
Source:Healthcare IT News, Jun 20, 2022
Would you be more inclined to take the stairs if each step played a musical note or lie in the shade on the beach if it meant accessing free WIFI These are some of the innovative ways that technology and environmental design have been utilised worldwide to help citizens adopt healthier behaviour.
Source:Cointelegraph, Jun 20, 2022
Global spending in the Metaverse could reach $5 trillion by 2030, according to a new report from international consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Published yesterday, the 77-page report titled “Value Creation in the Metaverse” analyzed current adoption trends and drew additional insight from two global surveys...
Privacy has a very different meaning in different countries. For example, in China, some would argue there is almost no boundary between public and private information, where everything from jaywalking to internet search terms to business data can be monitored by physical and virtual surveillance networks.
REPORT Global advertising growth in 2022 will reach 9.2 percent, or $816 billion—lower than the previously forecast 12 percent, revealed Magna, citing an economic slowdown and growing restrictions to data-driven targeting of digital ads.
Asked to define innovation today, most IT leaders will agree: It’s all about digitization and finding new and better ways of thinking about processes and services to solve a problem. “Around here, we think of it as a stool with three legs: quality/safety, patient satisfaction, and cost efficiencies,’’ says Sam Amirfa at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
The past several years have been an exciting period for artificial intelligence (AI). We used to think of it as science fiction, yet today, AI has become an everyday component of life.
Source:TelecomTV, Jun 14, 2022
The market for managed security services is set to grow at a rapid pace over the next five years. It is expected to be worth $17.6bn by 2027 compared with just $2.3bn in 2022, according to the analyst team at Appledore Research.
The metaverse may be in its infancy, but it could represent a revenue opportunity of as much as $13 trillion and have a major impact on not just key tech players, but also cryptocurrencies, according to a report from Citi.
The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 41.4% in 2021, to total $90.9 billion, up from $64.3 billion in 2020, according to Gartner, Inc. Amazon retained the No. 1 position in the IaaS market in 2021, followed by Microsoft, Alibaba, Google and Huawei.
Source:Advanced Television, Jun 13, 2022
Actionable Insights for the Modern TV Advertiser, recommends that advertisers allocate 20 per cent to 30 per cent of their premium video budget towards streaming, and the rest to traditional TV.
Source:Thomson Reuters, Jun 10, 2022
The lessons and forced pivots of the pandemic may have actually helped global corporations better prepare their supply chains for any future calamities that may come It may be unsettling to think of 2020 as merely the first in a string of supply chain-relevant calamities.
Insider Intelligence from eMarketer estimates that by 2026, the U.S. ecommerce search ad spending will reach $55.72 billion -- up from $27.10 billion this year. Display will reach $17.31 billion, up from $8.86 billion this year.
Massive Multiple-Input, Multiple Output (mMIMO) is the key technology of 5G, and network operators are actively deploying 5G to provide superior experience to both consumers and the enterprise. 5G revenue is dominated by massive MIMO and Asia Pacific generates 60% of the total revenue in the world market.
Source:Juniper Research, Jun 7, 2022
A new study from Juniper Research has found the value of enterprise cybersecurity spend will exceed $226 billion in 2027; up from $179 billion in 2022. This growth of 26% over the next 5 years reflects the increasing maturity of the cybersecurity market, which continues to evolve as new threats emerge.
Over the last decade, artificial intelligence has been a relentless source of business innovation. Now its influence is about to expand dramatically. Once a staple of science fiction, AI has quietly forged a critical role in some of the most ordinary yet essential business tasks.
Interoperability
In the face of such an unprecedented storm in the form of a pandemic, the need for information sharing, collaboration and rapid system development took on new urgency. There are truly remarkable examples globally of healthcare providers’ agility and innovation.
Metaverse
In his seminal novel “Ready Player One,” author Ernest Cline describes a grandiose virtual reality where people spend the majority of their time, offering an escape from a reality battered by social, economic and political strife.
Source:Fiercewireless, Jun 3, 2022
Don Clarke, who was with BT for 40 years and became well-known in Silicon Valley for his work with virtualized networks, told Fierce Wireless that it’s still quite difficult for startups to gain traction in the telecom ecosystem because of the entrenched cultures.
Tech
How to position IT at the edge of corporate innovation
Source:Techrepublic, Jun 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor has found careers in IT to be among the most in-demand professions across the country with an average growth rate of 13%. There is a good reason for that growth, too.
There has been a lot of talk surrounding the Metaverse in recent times, as big-league tech giants are looking to capitalize on new markets and potential revenue streams. For what it’s worth, the Metaverse was quite an under-the-radar term...
Marketing
Personalization is the future of content as consumers look for ideas and entertainment beyond “traditional” social feeds on surfaces that are both tailored to their interests and privacy.
Metaverse
Source:Forbes, May 30, 2022
If there’s one thing that’s the talk of the town today, it’s the metaverse. A blend of virtual reality, augmented reality, sensorial tech and spatial computing, the metaverse promises to give us new experiences from our couches or cubicles.
What are your top-priority initiatives? That was one of the topics we probed in interviews conducted by Frost and Sullivan with IT business executives from organizations with more than 1,000 employees globally.
Source:Multichannel News, May 30, 2022
Fixed wireless access broadband could add more than 10 million subscribers in the next five years, driven by programs geared toward rural markets, according to a report by Wells Fargo telecom and media analysts Eric Luebchow and Steven Cahall.
Digital Goods
Carrier Billing Spend for Digital Goods to Exceed $74 Billion in 2026
Source:Juniper Research, May 27, 2022
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of end-user spend on digital goods via carrier billing will exceed $74 billion by 2026; up from $54 billion in 2022. This growth of over 37% reflects the increasing relevance of carrier billing as an option for digital commerce spend.
Convergence Research Group estimated that over-the-top revenue in the U.S. rose 37% in 2021 to $39.4 billion and is expected to nearly double to $69 billion by 2024, as subscriber additions, about 80 million this year, should level off to 50 million by 2024.
Source:Cloud Computing News, May 25, 2021
A new study from Juniper Research has predicted that global MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) spend will grow from $8.8 billion in 2022, to $22.7 billion by 2027. This growth of 260% will be driven by increasing requirements for on-premises machine learning and low-latency connectivity; enabled by 5G technology.
Source:TelecomTV, May 24, 2021
The number of mobile operators committed to rapid emissions cuts has increased by more than 50% over the last year, according to a new GSMA report. The 2022 Mobile Net Zero Report reveals that 49 operators representing 62% of the industry by revenue have now committed to rapidly cutting emissions over the next decade.
Global cellular IoT module shipments are expected to cross 1.2 billion units by 2030 with a CAGR of 12%, according to Counterpoint Research. The shipments will be mainly driven by 5G, NB-IoT and 4G Cat 1 bis technologies, with 5G the fastest growing (60%) technology, followed by 4G Cat 1 bis, during 2022 to 2030.
Artistic autonomy has probably been a fraught issue since the dawn of time. Even artists like Michelangelo had to balance creative desires with the whims of his patrons, at times sacrificing artistic integrity for his livelihood.
The metaverse could contribute $3 trillion (€2.8 trillion) to the global GDP within a decade if it evolves in the same way mobile technology has in terms of adoption, according to new research.
Source:CDSA, May 20, 2022
A new report details how the sports industry has been affected by piracy. While the increased number of ways to watch sports is a benefit to fans, issues have been caused by media rights being split between multiple platforms, most of which require a subscription fee of some sort.
Source:Strategy Analytics, May 19, 2022
Strategy Analytics predicts an easing of the semiconductor shortage for wireless telecommunications companies. The Strategy Analytics RF & Wireless Components report, “The Impact of the Semiconductor Shortage on Wireless Telecoms,”...
Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services reached $1.566 billion in 2021, an increase of 1.6% year over year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker.
Source: TelecomTV, May 17, 2022
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of end-user spend on digital goods via carrier billing will exceed $74 billion by 2026; up from $54 billion in 2022. This growth of over 37% reflects the increasing relevance of carrier billing as an option for digital commerce spend.
Source: Pitchbook, May 16, 2022
In this year's first quarter, venture capital investors put $13.9 billion into mobility tech startups, down 43% from the same quarter last year, according to the PitchBook Q1 2022 Emerging Tech Research Report.
Source: Senal News, May 16, 2022
An Omdia study reveals the technology has reached 540 million at the end of 2021 and will account for almost 60% of global mobile service revenues in 2026, coming from 40% of subscriptions by volume.
“These days, the reality is a bummer. Everyone is looking for a way to escape,” said Wade Watts, the protagonist of the Ernest Cline novel Ready Player One, which was turned into a movie by Steven Spielberg in 2018.
Source: Supply Chain Dive, May 13, 2022
The investment in automated sortation is a key piece of the $300 million DHL eCommerce Solutions is spending to expand and improve its U.S. operations — and the additions go beyond Dorabot’s systems.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency can feel like another language, but we’ve been here before. If you’re a business owner in the 1990s, you remember being urged to put up a website. It seemed like a potential waste of time: If a customer wanted to find you, they could use a phone book.
Source: Display Daily, May 11, 2022
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 8.9% year over year in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.
Source: TelecomTV, May 10, 2022
The market for telecom network automation software (NAS) is set to grow in value from $6.9 billion this year to $17.7 billion in 2027 as telcos increasingly embrace automated processes to improve operational efficiency and network resilience while also enabling new revenue-generating opportunities.
The potential, positive impact artificial intelligence (AI) will have on society at large is impossible to overestimate. Pervasive AI, however, remains a challenge. Training algorithms can take inordinate amounts of power, time, and computing capacity.
Source: Healthcare IT News, May 9, 2022
Telehealth's potential to bridge the services gap for people without ready transportation access is well-documented. Less explored, however, is virtual care's possible role in reducing carbon emissions, specifically by allowing patients to connect with providers without relying on a car.
Source: VentureBeat, May 9, 2022
The city of Seoul, South Korea, is planting the seeds for a metaverse ecosystem called “Metaverse Seoul” for all areas of its municipal administration. The effort combines digital twins, virtual reality (VR) and collaboration to improve city services as well as planning, administration and support for virtual tourism.
Consumer technology is constantly evolving, and 2022 looks to be no different. Indeed, this year will see many new top dogs in the commercial consumer technology sphere rise to popularity, while other products or trends will fall by the wayside.
Source: Media Post, May 6, 2022
Consumers around the world are spending less time in masks and more time in makeup, with Estée Lauder reporting a 10% jump in sales for the quarter. That follows impressive results from L’Oréal. wayside.
Marketing
Why Marketers Are Returning to Traditional Advertising?
Source: Harvard Business Review, May 4, 2022
Digital marketing technologies and their ecosystems have dominated growth in marketing budgets for over a decade. As consumers have shifted their attention from stationary media to perpetual media on the go, traditional advertising lost some of its appeal.
Source: Capacity Media, May 3, 2022
Global subsea cable investment is expected to continue, as every major subsea route saw new cables deployed between 2016 and 2021. While 2016 to 2018 saw spend on new subsea cables exceed $2.2 billion, annual investment started to fluctuate in 2019.
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to total $676 billion in 2022, an increase of 13.6% from 2021, according to Gartner, Inc. The semiconductor average selling price (ASP) hike from the chip shortage continues to be a key driver for growth...
Alphabet generates about 80% of its revenue from ads that we see while surfing the web. Facebook raised about 98% of its income on ads last year. Together, tech giants made up 64% of all U.S.
Source: Sports Pro Media, May 2, 2022
The launch of studio-led direct-to-consumer (DTC) services such as Disney+, HBO Max and Peacock into an already crowded market has further complicated a landscape in which consumers already have to choose between over 100 different subscription streaming services.
It’s safe to assume that blockchain is here to stay in some capacity. As more and more organisations align their web3 offerings, looking to tap into crypto, NFTs and the “metaverse”, one question is being overlooked. How will it all be powered?
Source: Fast Company, April 27, 2022
In the past, no one would have expected or even wanted a consumer brand to share their thoughts on social issues, but the world has changed. Many of today’s shoppers (particularly younger demographics) want the companies they buy products from to take a stand when it comes to the issues they care about.
Source: Canalys, April 26, 2022
Worldwide smartphone shipments fell 11% year on year amid unfavorable economic conditions and sluggish seasonal demand in the first quarter of 2022. Samsung led the market with a 24% share, up from 19% in Q4 2021 as the vendor revamped its 2022 portfolio.
Source: SmartCities Dive, April 25, 2022
Cities, states and businesses continue to show leadership in reducing carbon emissions, said Hultman, giving him hope that the 2030 climate goals can be met. He pointed to the enactment this month of Maryland's Climate Solutions Now Act, which sets a target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions 60% below 2006 levels by 2031.
Source: TelecomTV, April 25, 2022
Global semiconductor chip shortages are likely to continue easing during the second half of 2022 as demand-supply gaps decrease across most components, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest smartphone Component Tracker Report.
Source: Forbes, April 25, 2022
Could the metaverse be the next big thing for B2B enterprises? It is no secret that the business world is changing. The growth in eCommerce and the metaverse are disrupting traditional business models.
Source: TechRepublic, April 21, 2022
More than one-third of American bridges need to be repaired, not to mention other critical infrastructure. It’s a prodigious task for which robots are well suited for the dangerous work.
Over the past four years, the internet economy has grown seven times faster than the US economy and now accounts for 12 percent of the US GDP. In 2021 alone, US digital advertising experienced tremendous growth.
Source: CrunchBase, April 19, 2022
Investment in artificial intelligence startups hit a record high of $59 billion in 2021, up from $28 billion in 2020, according to Crunchbase data. Venture investment in AI startups will only continue to rise in the next five years.
According to IDC's latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide, Asia/Pacific* spending on AI systems will rise from $17.6 billion in 2022 to around $32 billion in 2025.
Source: TelecomTV, April 18, 2022
‘Network Convergence’ has fast become one of the big talking points for 2022. Most recently, a slew of corporate network vendors have stepped up to the plate to give the concept a concerted boost.
Source: Next TV, April 18, 2022
‘Ad revenue on streaming video jumped 50.8% to 39.5 billion in 2021 according to a new report from the IAB. Streaming media was a big contributor to an overall increase of 35% to $189 billion for the year.
Source: Bloomberg, April 15, 2022
The edge journey is well underway for many organizations as they seek to connect with customers in new ways, improve operational efficiency, and adopt digital technologies to support innovation.
Source: Gartner, April 13, 2022
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4.4 trillion in 2022, an increase of 4% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. “This year is proving to be one of the noisiest years on record for CIOs,” said John-David Lovelock, distinguished research vice president at Gartner.
Source: CIO DIVE, April 12, 2022
Increasing use of chips in everything from automobiles to appliances means more businesses across industries are competing for limited supply. Suppliers are working furiously to ramp up production, announcing plans for new factories and billions of dollars worth of capital expenditures.
NAB Show attendees will navigate a convention floor featuring some of the world’s leading brands and companies, as well as first-time exhibitors and innovation zones showcasing the most cutting-edge advancements changing the broadcast, media and entertainment industries.
Source: Health IT News, April 11, 2022
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the global healthcare community to embrace technology to prevent future pandemics. He warned, however, that employing advanced healthcare systems won’t be sustainable if they are not resilient and able to withstand major threats going forward.
Source: Juniper Research, April 11, 2022
A new study from Juniper Research has found the value of cross-border eCommerce will exceed $2.1 trillion in 2023, from $1.9 trillion in 2022. This growth of over 13% in a single year reflects the increasing success of marketplaces which offer goods across borders as well as the rising viability of cross-border sales as an eCommerce model.
Management
Source: CIO Dive, April 8, 2022
CIOs are entering 2022 with lofty digital aspirations, but a tight hiring market looms ahead. Employees are fully aware of how crucial they are to operations — and how much companies are willing to pay them.
Source: Telecom TV, April 7, 2022
Communications service providers (CSPs) are desperate to grow their business with enterprise customers as demand for industrial Internet of Things (IoT), private 5G and other ‘digital transformation’ services grows, but to take full advantage of the growth opportunities CSPs...
Source: Next TV, April 6, 2022
TAs NextGen TV, the new digital broadcast standard, spreads from market to market, consumer awareness is growing as well.According to a study conducted by Magid, in conjunction with Dolby Laboratories and Pearl TV, which has been running a campaign designed to let viewers know about NextGen TV
The total mobile communications services revenue in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% from US$320.9bn in 2021 to US$398.4bn in 2026.
Blockchain technology is lined up to have a lasting positive impact on numerous areas in and around the film and TV industry. In 2021, funding to blockchain startups gained a 713% rise YoY to reach $25.2 billion.
Source: Odwyerpr April 4, 2022
Working with strategic partners is one of the most valuable ways to drive brand loyalty, foster engagement with existing customers and reach new ones. But identifying the right partner is like dating...
Source: Healthcare IT News, April 4, 2022
An array of disconnected, niche, point applications and ones that are not purpose-built for healthcare are fragmenting an already disjointed healthcare experience – and potentially marginalizing the role of local health systems...
Since the dawn of 3G and its then astonishing leaps in bandwidth and speed, mobile devices have become the default go-to device for the most popular applications. The camera phone debuted in 2000.
Source: Bloomberg, March 31, 2022
Some of the big-name startups expected to go public early this year have slowed their rush to market as stocks continue to whipsaw. Companies including Reddit Inc. and Cohesity Inc. each discussed listing shares as soon as the first quarter of 2022.
Source: Digital TV, March 30, 2022
According to a new report from Ampere Analysis across the big five European markets – UK, Italy, Germany, France, and Spain – OTT platform operators will increase their spend on sports rights this year.
A new machine-learning model could increase the accuracy of local weather forecasts, an advancement that could prove especially life-changing for lower income governments and communities.
Source: TelecomTV, March 28, 2022
Telecom players are increasingly looking to the gaming sector for new revenue opportunities, but disruptive and ground-breaking applications enabled by augmented reality (AR) and 5G’s combination of high data throughput and low latency and are yet to be developed
Flashback to the beginning of 2021 and most people hadn’t heard of the term “metaverse.” Today, the “metaverse” has found a home in everyday conversation—so much so that it has been called the “buzziest of buzz words.”
The second year of the global pandemic challenged global retail in 2021 as it did in 2020. And, just as in 2020, global retail emerged with far more revenue and profit as it managed changes in shopper needs and routines.
Source: CIO Dive, March 25, 2022
As these technologies mature and can impact the bottom line, board directors have sat up to take notice. With edge computing and AI, for example, organizations are able to process data in real time, producing actionable insights for decision-makers ..
Source: Tech Radar March 23, 2022
The number of smartphones shipped in China fell by almost a third last month in further evidence that the ongoing global chip shortage is having an impact on the mobile industry.
Network
Global 5G Smartphone Sales Penetration Surpassed 4G for First Time in 2022
Source: Fierce Wireless March 22, 2022
After a tepid start when 5G launched in earnest in 2019, 5G smartphone sales have ticked up and at the start of 2022 surpassed 4G phones for the first time, according to Counterpoint Research.
Network
LatAm international bandwidth consumption to soar in next five years
Source: Capacity Media 21, 2022
TeleGeography predicts that used international bandwidth in Latin America will grow from 150Tbps in 2021 to almost 700Tbps by 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36%.
Source: Data Center News, 2022
According to a new IDC spending guide, U.S. spending on artificial intelligence solutions will double by 2025. Spending on AI in the United States will grow to $120 billion by 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.0% ...
A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.0% is anticipated for the forecast period, as companies continue to cater to consumer demands that had risen exponentially following the pandemic, according to Research and Markets.
Source: TelecomTV March 18, 2022
The global market for telecom network equipment grew by 7% year-on-year in 2021 to be worth almost $100 billion, marking the fourth consecutive year of overall market growth, according to research house Dell’Oro Group.
Source: Variety March 17, 2022
Consumer spending in the global entertainment market — consisting of theatrical box office and home entertainment — reached $99.7 billion in 2021, marking an important return to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report released by the Motion Picture Association.
Source: Mobile World Live, March 16, 2022
IDC forecast the global market for private LTE and 5G wireless infrastructure revenue would hit $8.3 billion by 2026, up from $1.7 billion in 2021.
Source: BroadcastPRO, March 15, 2022
The next time you’re listening to your favorite Apple Music playlist, consider the technology that’s making it possible for you to listen to whatever you want, wherever you want.
Source: Forbes, March 14, 2022
The next time you’re listening to your favorite Apple Music playlist, consider the technology that’s making it possible for you to listen to whatever you want, wherever you want.
Source: TelecomTV, March 14, 2022
A new study has found users in multiple geographies worry about data privacy risks when using digital tools and services, a perception that puts a question mark over the ways mobile operators and the broader industry can alleviate these concerns and enhance the level of willingness for technology adoption.
While 5G has been a buzzword within the global network service provider as the next big opportunity for the mobile wireless, its applications as a fixed wireless access (FWA) solution that can offer a viable alternative to fiber.
Source: Marketing Dive, March 11, 2022
Cord cutting has grown substantially since 2015. Currently, only 56% of Americans report watching TV through cable or satellite, down from 76% in 2015. However, 78% of consumers living in the United States have access to a subscription video service.
Research labs at big companies are pushing the horizons of what artificial intelligence can do in areas like image recognition, natural language processing and more. And several of the big firms are allocating ever more capital in a race to build out these capabilities.
Seven years of growth in the global shipments of streaming media devices (SMD) has come to an end, with shipments declining 8% to about 28.6 million in Q4 2021, according to Kagan.
Source: Residential Systems, March 8, 2022
The recent Consumer Electronics Trends report given at this past CES showed that consumers were buying more premium brands for a better experience. Here, we share some of the latest entries in the world of high-end audio from some of the industry’s most respected brands.
The value of global ecommerce payment transactions is on track to exceed $7.5 trillion by 2026, according to a new report from Juniper Research. This represents a growth rate increasing by 55% over the next five years, with the sector previously valued at $4.9 trillion in 2021.
eCommerce
Blockchain metaverse ecosystems gain traction as brands create digital experiences
Source: Cointelegraph, March 7, 2022
Blockchain-based metaverse environments allow brands to offer more user benefits, such as increased interactivity and ownership of virtual items, but will it catch on?
Source: TelecomTV, March 7, 2022
As a byproduct of COVID, the chip shortage impact made itself known in 2021. A continuation and worsening of the situation will continue throughout 2022, considered by most industry experts as the critical chip shortage year.
Source: Telecoms, March 4, 2022
The return of Mobile World Congress went better than many people thought it would, especially considering the difficult circumstances around it. At the start of the week we reflected on the unique nature of this year’s MWC, which was the first full Barcelona event for three years and took place in the shadow of the distressing...
Source: TechRepublic, March 3, 2022
Forrester has released a report detailing the fastest growing aspects of the global technology market, with software and IT services forecasted to show the most gains in the year ahead. According to Forrester’s predictions, software will grow by 10.5% in 2022 and IT services are expected to see a bump of 6.8%.
Source: Healthcare IT News, March 2, 2022
For vulnerable patient populations – and for those who just prefer the convenience of care at home – telemedicine has been a success. But it still has its limitations. For example, the precise movements and exercises involved in physical therapy rehab are hard for a patient to accomplish remotely.
Source: The Enterprisers Project, March 2, 2022
Keeping on top of the newest new thing is fast becoming a tall order. At the same time, it’s never been more important to IT and enterprise success. More than two-thirds (68 percent) of IT leaders told IEEE that determining what technologies...
The concept of the metaverse goes back decades, but the excitement around it has never been higher than it is now. Facebook got the ball rolling when it announced its new Meta branding, signaling it will base the future of the company on the metaverse.
Source: TVB Europe, Feb 28, 2022
Verizon, Bloomberg Media, Zixi and AWS have launched a 5G test project, designed to explore how edge computing can enable networks to stream live 4K UHD content without the need for satellites.
Blockchain
Is Blockchain the Future of Entertainment?
Source: Rolling Stone, Feb 28, 2022
Funding to blockchain companies doubled between 2017 and 2020, and actual spending is expected to reach $16 billion by 2023. While the most visible changes thus far have been in the financial sector...
Microprocessor
Source: Electronics, Feb 25, 2022
Worldwide sales growth in microprocessors is expected to slide back in 2022 to an increase of 7%, which will lift the MPU market to another record high of $110.4 billion, with unit shipments rising 6% to 2.6 billion processors, says IC Insight’s report.
Broadband
Source: Rapid TV News, Feb 24, 2022
study from Digital TV Research is forecasting that driven by China and the US, the worldwide subscription video-on-demand industry will add 550 million customers globally between 2021 and 2027. Read more: Global SVOD to reach 1.75 BN by 2027.
Source: Tech Crunch, Feb 23, 2022
If you’ve been shopping for a major appliance lately, you might have noticed that everything — from ovens to fridges, TVs, dishwashers and microwaves — is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity. It’s so popular these days that it’s increasingly difficult to buy appliances without smart features onboard.
Source: Strategy Analytics, Feb 22, 2022
With more and more countries, regions, cities, and companies establishing carbon neutrality targets, it is time for mobile network operators to make a clear commitment to net zero emissions.
Source: Tech Republic, Feb 21, 2022
Bloomberg estimates that the metaverse market may grow to $800 billion by 2024, and Facebook has changed its name to Meta to capitalize on this looming technology.
Source: TelecomTV, Feb 21, 2022
A new Research has found that the global value of the cellular IoT market will reach $61 billion by 2026; rising from $31 billion in 2022. It identified the growth of 5G and cellular LPWA technologies as key to this 95% increase over the next four years.
Source: IT Pro Portal Feb 21, 2022
By 2025, enterprise IT spending on public cloud will overtake spending on traditional IT in all applicable categories. This is according to a new report from analyst house Gartner, which says that 51 percent of IT spending in application software, ...
Management
Top tips for entering an IT partnership for the first time
Source: Information Age, Feb 18, 2022
Partnerships are a massive part of human society, and have been for centuries, based on the fact that we’re social animals and function better in teams. In business terms, partnerships have also been prevalent across different sectors ...
Source: Mobile World Live, Feb 17, 2022
The European Commission (EC) outlined a €6 billion investment plan to develop a new satellite system to provide connectivity to the continent and Africa, and support critical infrastructure and applications around economy, security and defence.
Source: TelecomTV, Feb 16, 2022
Europe’s four largest telcos have issued a public appeal to the European Union, via an open letter published in the Financial Times (subscription required), for help in obtaining financial contributions from streaming media giants such as Netflix to help with their network capacity and management costs.
A ground-breaking survey by research group Omdia showed that within the next four years data center operators will deploy uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) which are able to interact with the electric grid and support essential energy-management initiatives.
Infrastructure
Telecom and Cloud Operators to Invest $76 Billion on IP Infrastructure from 2022 through 2026
Source: Delloro Group, Feb 14, 2022
According to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center IT industries, the worldwide Service Provider Router and Switch market is projected..
Smart Home
More Than 5.5 Billion Smart Home Matter-Compliant Devices will Ship Between 2022 and 2030
Source: PRNewswire, Feb 15, 2022
Still months from its completion, the Matter smart home specification is already driving new products and strategies across the smart home market. With a host of major players, technology suppliers, and partners already pledged to delivering
Flying Taxis
Source: OnlineEV, Feb 14, 2022
The worldwide pandemic has performed havoc with the world’s industrial airways. Successive lockdowns and the ensuing collapse in passenger numbers have, up to now, seen greater than 40 of them both file for chapter or exit of enterprise altogether.
Source: Broadband TV News, Feb 11, 2022
The European Commission has announced a series of measures to compensate for ongoing shortages in semi-conductors. Recent global shortages have caused issues in the production of set-top boxes, cars and healthcare devices.
Source: Senal News, Feb 10, 2022
The global video on demand service market is estimated to be valued at US$81,389.2 million in 2021, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.6% between 2021 and 2028, Coherent Market Insights revealed in its latest report.
Source: Crunchbase, Feb 9, 2022
With the current volatility in the public markets, paused public debuts, rumors of private-company financing term sheets being renegotiated, and pandemic restrictions slowly lifting, there are a lot of questions about what the venture funding market will look like this year.
Source: TelecomTV, Feb 8, 2022
According to ABI Research, the number of wearables shipped worldwide in 2020 increased to 259.63 million, with sports, fitness, and wellness trackers accounting for 112.15 million and Smartwatches 74.30 million.
Source: Raconteur, Feb 7, 2022
As we head towards 2022, business leaders should already be considering their digital transformation priorities for next year, along with the necessary investment to bring them to life.
The value of global ecommerce payment transactions is on track to exceed $7.5 trillion by 2026, according to a new report from Juniper Research. This represents a growth rate increasing by 55% over the next five years.
Source: Cointelegraph, Feb 7, 2022
Blockchain-based metaverse environments allow brands to offer more user benefits, such as increased interactivity and ownership of virtual items, but will it catch on?
Broadband
Source: TVtechnology, Feb 4, 2022
The set-top box market will see record revenues of $20 billion by 2028, according to Global Market Insights. The researchers noted that the pandemic hurt set-top box sales in 2020 and 2021 as lockdowns reduced sales.
Network
Spend over US$31 billion on Connectivity Management Platforms in 2026
Source: TelecomTV, Feb 3, 2022
Connectivity Management Platforms (CMPs) are a long-standing feature of the Internet of Things (IoT). They allow connectivity to be intelligently packaged for sale to IoT customers.
Source: BusinessWire, Feb 3, 2022
A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of RCS (Rich Communication Services) subscribers will grow from 1.2 billion in 2022 to 3.8 billion by 2026.
The European Union aims to invest tens of billions of euros to bolster its chip industry and double its share of global production to 20%, the bloc's industry chief said on Friday, after a global shortage showed the risks of relying on Asian and U.S. suppliers.
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Source: Residential Systems, January 28, 2022
Some home technology integrators are reluctant to get into the kitchen and bath areas of the home. However, these rooms are about so much more than connected appliances.
Source: Information Age, January 27, 2022
The latest forecast from Gartner projects that worldwide IT spending will total $4.5 trillion in 2022, growing by 5.1% year-on-year Despite potential impacts of the Omicron variant, economic recovery with high expectations for digital market prosperity will continue to boost IT spending, according to Gartner.
Source: Variety, January 26, 2022
A study released by Midia Research shows that worldwide streaming subscriptions grew by a healthy 26.4% in the second quarter of 2021, standing at 521.3 million subscribers at the end of that period, an increase of 109.5 million from the year before.
Source: Mobile World Live, January 25, 2022
Three leading industry analysts share their predictions on what will be the hot themes and technologies at MWC22 in Barcelona, and offer their views on the major industry challenges for the year ahead.
International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Edge Spending Guide estimates that enterprise and service provider spending on edge computing will reach $40 billion in 2022 in Europe and significantly increase over the forecast period, reaching nearly $64 billion through 2025...
Source: Martech, January 24, 2022
A new scorecard and report from analyst firm AIContentGen analysed 20 AI-powered copywriting software solutions. The firm says there are now more than 50 vendors in the AI content space. Although the vendors have large social and community followings, AIContentGen cannot yet estimate the number of locked-in customers.
AI
Survey: Hybrid shopping, brand values drive shoppers
Source: TechRadar, January 24, 2022
As the pandemic has transformed the nature of work with more employees working from home than ever before it has also changed how consumers shop according to new study from IBM and the National Retail Federation.
Source: Total Retail, January 21, 2022
A year when shifting consumer behaviors and heightened expectations made the jobs of customer service (CS) teams a whole lot more difficult, 2021 illuminated the rising value of great CS for brands looking to pave a path towards success post-pandemic.
Source: DigitalTrends, January 20, 2022
SpaceX has just launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites to space.
A Falcon 9 rocket departed Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 9:02 p.m. ET on Tuesday night.
Source: Fobes, January 19, 2022
“The Home of the Future” has been a standard in movies and product conventions for decades, and it’s always fun to speculate on the new technology that may be headed our way.
Source: Telecoms, January 18, 2022
IDC on Thursday predicted that global spending on hardware, software and services for edge solutions will reach $176 billion this year, up 14.8 percent on 2021. As momentum accelerates and more players want in on the market, spending is forecast to grow to $274 billion by 2025.
Cloud
Cloud infrastructure spending increased in third quarter of 2021
Source: TelecomTV, January 17, 2022
According to IDC Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud infrastructure, including dedicated and shared environments, increased 6.6% year over year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) to $18.6 billion.
Source: Advanced Television, January 17, 2022
Diverging from the sharp gain in momentum in advertising and marketing spending in 2021, consumer time spent with media registered a more modest uptick, similar to pre-pandemic trends through 2019 when signs of device penetration saturation began to emerge, according to research by PQ Media, a media economist.
Source: Advanced Television, January 17, 2022
The digital world moves fast. Amplitude data shows that from 2020 to 2021, daily active users of digital products increased by 54%. With that increase in activity comes higher expectations from customers for digital experiences, and new demands among internal teams for the data and insights to drive outcomes.
Source: Entrepreneur, January 14, 2022
Today’s workforce is a business's most valuable asset. As employee retention becomes more fleeting, team fulfillment, stability and morale have never been more important.
Source: TelecomTV, January 13, 2022
Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research has been actively monitoring the activities of 52 IoT cellular module vendors for the previous two years, collating all available information about their module portfolios into a single central repository, to offer a thorough overview of all that is available.
Source: ADWeek, January 12, 2022
Once every decade or so, something new comes along to transform the marketing industry. If you draw a through-line from radio and television to the advent of the internet and, most recently, digital channels like search, social and mobile...
Broadband
Source: Varity, January 11, 2022
Disney Plus racked up more than 118 million paying customers in its first two years. HBO and HBO Max swelled to 73.8 million worldwide as of the end of 2021, beating WarnerMedia’s forecast. Netflix now boasts more than 216 million worldwide.
Source: Media Post, January 10, 2022
At least one thing is clear as we transition into 2022: we are no longer waiting for a revolution in how consumers interact with media. That shift has happened, and its impact increases with each passing month.
Source: CNBC, January 10, 2022
Machines are getting smarter and smarter every year, but artificial intelligence is yet to live up to the hype that’s been generated by some of the world’s largest technology companies.
Source: AXIOS, January 10, 2022
The grand metaverse that tech enthusiasts talked up last year remains a distant goal for the industry, but this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showed off a few of its building blocks as they begin to materialize.
Source: Residental Systems, January 7, 2022
“Innovation tends to accelerate and bunch up, and, as it is unleashed, it levels up society and makes life better. We have seen innovation this past season, and it is waiting for you at CES,” said Steve Koenig, VP, Research, CTA, in his introduction to the “CES 2022 Trends to Watch” session Monday evening.
Source: TelecomTV, January 6, 2022
M&A activity in Europe’s digital communications sector is expected to ramp up in 2022 as the region’s fixed, mobile and cable operators reassess the strategic and fiscal value of their current assets and search for economies of scale in a market that is vital to consumers, businesses and governments,..
Source: Healthcare IT News, January 5, 2022
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®announced that CES® 2022 will be closing one day early, and the in-person event will take place in Las Vegas on Jan. 5-7, 2022. The step was taken as an additional safety measure to the current health protocols that have been put in place for CES.
Source: Healthcare IT News, January 4, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of all kinds of healthcare information technology, from telehealth to artificial intelligence. As a result, the opportunities that exist for health IT companies are massive.
Source: Tech Republic, January 3, 2022
Three experts from Sony AI America recently discussed the future of artificial intelligence and what Sony sees coming in 2022. While some trends seem to be a natural evolution for AI as more companies adopt it, others could address some of the issues we're facing, as the war on COVID wages on.
Source: Fast Company, January 3, 2022
There’s never been a more pronounced focus on the creator economy. Monetizing digital content is nothing new, but the pandemic turbocharged the sector as people turned to social and subscription platforms to supplement their income during ...
As we head into 2022, I'm feeling hopeful and excited for what lies ahead, even after another unpredictable year of remote work, Zoom fatigue, and an ever-evolving "new normal." My team at Masthead Media and I are taking time to reflect on what we've accomplished and to celebrate the work we've done.
Source: TechRepublic, December 31, 2021
CTA is forging ahead with plans for an in-person CES this year, despite rising COVID-19 cases and ongoing cancellations by big tech and consumer companies. CTA reports that cancellations represent only 10% of exhibitors but that small number represents many high-profile companies.
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Source: Forbes, December 30, 2021
Every week brings more reminders of how unique and challenging a time we are living in. How and when will things stabilize? It’s becoming harder to know which indicators to trust.
Source: Telecompetitor, December 29, 2021
Smart speakers and smart displays had a good year, especially considering the dramatic variables in the worldwide landscape, according to Strategy Analytics. The firm estimates smart speaker/display shipments of 39.3 million units for 2021.
Source: Twice, December 28, 2021
The health category has grown significantly at CES in recent years. CES® 2022 will convene leaders in health tech and showcase the latest products and solutions tackling the pandemic and improving people’s health. More than 100 health companies will exhibit at 2022 happening in person in Las Vegas, NV from January 5-8.
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