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African telcos pivot to underserved regions amid Starlink competition, observes GlobalData

As Starlink intensifies competitive pressures and African governments remain uncertain about intervening to protect telco incumbents, African telecom companies are increasingly focusing on underserved regions. In response, they are launching strategic initiatives to tackle the rising challenge of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to maintain their market position and tap into new growth opportunities, […]
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Qatar Airways YouTube ads showcase innovation, strategic partnerships, and enhanced passenger experiences, reveals GlobalData

Qatar Airways’ YouTube advertising campaigns for the last six months (August 2024 to January 2025) focus on strategic collaborations, technological advancements, and enhancing passenger experiences. The airline leverages major global events, sports sponsorships and cutting-edge inflight technology to engage diverse audiences. By emphasizing seamless connectivity, luxury offerings, and exclusive partnerships, the campaigns appeal to sports […]
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Barclays tech outage highlights legacy banking system risks amid rising digital competition, says GlobalData

Barclays, British multinational universal bank, faced a severe 48-hour technical outage (31 January-2 February), disrupting payments and online banking for millions of UK customers. The incident underscores the persistent vulnerabilities of legacy banking systems, despite substantial ICT investments. As digital-native challengers redefine industry standards, traditional banks must accelerate transformation or risk losing relevance in an […]
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Channel 4 dominates 30th Annual Broadcast Awards 2025 with eight wins

London, United Kingdom, 07 February 2025 – The Broadcast Awards 2025 celebrated its 30th anniversary on Wednesday night in a star-studded ceremony at JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London, where Channel 4 led the night with an impressive eight wins. The event was organised by Media Business Insight (MBI) Ltd, a GlobalData […]
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Robust corporate governance a strategic imperative for business resilience and growth, says GlobalData

Effective corporate governance is essential for sustainable business growth. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, companies must strengthen governance frameworks, including risk management and anti-corruption measures, to ensure compliance and long-term resilience. Weak governance can undermine trust, while a well-structured approach enhances competitiveness, drives value creation, and positions businesses for sustained success, according to GlobalData, a leading […]
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Alternative payments account for over half of total e-commerce payments in Australia, reveals GlobalData

Alternative payment methods such as mobile and digital wallets and buy now pay later (BNPL) solutions have reshaped Australia’s e-commerce landscape, overtaking traditional cash and card payments. With a 53% market share in 2024, these digital solutions are driving seamless transactions, fuelling online sales, and reinforcing the sector’s robust growth trajectory, reveals GlobalData, a leading […]
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Top 20 global biopharma firms see 1.7% market cap growth to $3.7 billion in 2024 amid policy challenges, reveals GlobalData

The biopharmaceutical industry in 2024 experienced a mixed performance, with the aggregate market capitalization of the top 20 biopharmaceutical firms’ year-on-year increasing by 1.7% from $3.6 trillion to $3.7 trillion as on 31 December 2024, despite challenges from shifting policies and regulatory concerns. Key players like Lilly, AbbVie, and Gilead Sciences saw significant growth, while […]
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Need for mission readiness to drive maintenance expenditure on in-service military platforms in Asia-Pacific in 2025, says GlobalData

The evolving nature of warfare and threat perceptions in the Asia-Pacific region has increased the demand for robust maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) practices substantially. Disciplined MRO practices ensure higher operational availability rates of military platforms such as fixed-wing aircrafts, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles. Against this backdrop, the cumulative maintenance cost burden of […]
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US VC funding surges 34.6% to $148.8 billion in 2024 despite decline in deal volume, reveals GlobalData

The US venture capital (VC) market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, achieving a year-on-year (YoY) 34.6% surge in total funding value to $148.8 billion, despite a double-digit decline in deal volume. This impressive growth, driven by high-value investments, underscores robust investor confidence and reaffirms the US’s position as a global leader in the innovation-driven venture […]
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AI, ESG, and cyber will be the key insurance themes in 2025, says GlobalData

The insurance industry is set to be defined by the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and cyber risk management in 2025. As consumers increasingly embrace AI-driven solutions and express growing interest in personal cyber coverage, insurers face both challenges and significant opportunities to innovate, personalize offerings, and integrate emerging […]
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