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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the central force reshaping mergers and acquisitions in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector. Global deal value surged 76% in 2025 to $903 billion, with AI-related transactions alone reaching $117 billion. What was once a speculative technology is now driving investment decisions, partnerships, and acquisitions in the TMT sector […]
Disruptive technologies to reshape the future of work, with AI and robotics at forefront, says GlobalData
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are the central disruptive technologies that will transform work and workplaces, and this disruption is already underway. However, technologies like autonomous vehicles (AVs) and the Industrial Internet also have important roles to play. Today’s tech majors are generally best positioned to thrive in the future of work because they span […]
Agentic AI holds key to LLM profitability as enterprise token surge reshapes AI economics, says GlobalData
Agentic AI, not consumer chatbots, will determine whether trillion-dollar investments in large language models (LLMs) ever translate into sustainable profits. As enterprise deployments trigger a surge in application programming interface (API) calls and token consumption, energy intensity and infrastructure economics emerge as decisive variables, reshaping competitive dynamics and defining which players capture value in the […]
Supply-side risks to critical minerals endanger technologies across sectors, says GlobalData
The global transition to clean energy is gaining momentum, heavily relying on renewable technologies such as solar PV cells and wind turbines, as well as energy transition solutions like hydrogen, energy storage, and carbon capture. Simultaneously, the technology sector demands materials with exceptional electrical, optical, and thermal properties, while the defense sector increasingly relies on […]
Wearable tech to become $232 billion industry by 2030, forecasts GlobalData
The wearable tech industry was worth $117.4 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach $232.2 billion by 2030, with hearables and smartwatches as key growth drivers, supported by strong demand for health monitoring and artificial intelligence (AI) tools, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s latest Strategic Intelligence report, “Wearable Tech […]
Global M&A deal value surges 31% in 2025 as focus turns to supply chain resilience, reveals GlobalData
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals hit $3 trillion in 2025, up 31% from the previous year, helped by a steady fall in interest rates and the impact of US tariffs on global supply chains. With $184 billion in supply chain-related transactions across 21 deals, covering sectors such as industrials, consumer, and materials, supply chain […]
Patent cliff looms over global pharma industry, says GlobalData
The pharmaceutical industry is set to face a significant patent cliff over the coming years as several blockbuster drugs lose market exclusivity, increasing exposure to biosimilar and generic competition. This wave is expected to create substantial revenue and pricing pressures across the industry, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s latest report, […]
AI remains the most impactful technology in the pharmaceutical sector, says GlobalData
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly reshape the global pharmaceutical landscape, as companies look to embed it across research, development and commercialization. As the industry faces mounting pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver better patient outcomes, AI-driven technologies are becoming essential tools to maintain competitiveness and accelerate transformation across the pharmaceutical value chain, […]
China’s biopharma ascent signals structural shift in global drug development leadership, says GlobalData
China’s rise as a biopharma innovator is reshaping global drug development, underpinned by regulatory reform and a rapidly deepening pipeline. Now accounting for one-fifth of drugs in development worldwide, China has overtaken Europe and moved beyond “me-too” models. Its growing strength across advanced biologics signals a structural shift global pharma can no longer ignore across […]
Data centers turn to oceans and space amid surging AI-driven energy demand, says GlobalData
The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services, and digital applications is driving unprecedented demand for computing power, placing huge pressure on traditional land-based data centers. To alleviate some of this pressure and meet the needs of increasingly complex AI workloads, alternative environments must be explored. Oceans and space offer abundant cooling, energy, and […]
Eli Lilly and NVIDIA’s AI collaboration to reshape drug discovery landscape, says GlobalData
Eli Lilly and NVIDIA have recently announced a collaboration to build a new AI supercomputer dedicated to pharmaceutical research. The supercomputer will enable Eli Lilly to accelerate molecular simulations, analyze protein structures, and train large scale AI models for drug discovery and clinical research. By merging advanced AI with deep biological insight, the partnership is […]
Space manufacturing shows potential for next-generation therapies, says GlobalData
The space environment is rapidly emerging as a vital platform for scientific discovery and biomedical advancement. As space becomes more accessible, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are focusing on low-Earth orbit to explore new opportunities in drug development and disease modelling and therapeutic design, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Microgravity affects biological […]
Global M&A deal value surges 36% in Q3 2025 as focus turns to supply chain resilience, reveals GlobalData
The total value of global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals hit $831 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, up 36% from the same period of the previous year and the highest quarterly total since Q1 2024. This activity was fueled by lower interest rates, steady economic growth, and a renewed focus on supply […]
Global robotics market to reach $205.5 billion by 2030, forecasts GlobalData
One of the most valuable aspects of the robotics industry is the variety of applications its underlying technology has. As a result, the global robotics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from $90.2 billion in 2024 to $205.5 billion in 2030, according to GlobalData, a leading data […]
China continues to make strides in innovative drug development, says GlobalData
Formerly regarded as a “me-too” producer, China has continued to expand its innovation capabilities within the last 10 years, whilst gaining traction as a major competitor within the international pharmaceutical landscape, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Over the last decade, the Chinese government has incorporated numerous regulatory initiatives, such as China’s […]
Tech in 2035: Join GlobalData’s webinar to explore the technologies that will transform people’s lives over the next decade
Profound shifts in the global economy are underway, driven by various factors, including demographic changes, climate change, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions. Technology adoption and innovation will accelerate over the next decade as enterprises, governments, and individuals adapt to these new realities. As a result, the world will look very different by 2035, says […]
Data centers must navigate AI advancements and sustainability challenges, says GlobalData
Data centers are expanding at record speed to meet the dual pressures of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and sustainability demands. With AI driving unprecedented growth in capacity, investment, and infrastructure scale, operators must also address mounting sustainability challenges such as soaring electricity consumption, cooling requirements, and water usage, making innovation in energy efficiency and green […]
Private ownership will not shield Electronic Arts from relentless competition, says GlobalData
Following the news that Electronic Arts (EA) has agreed to sell to a group of private investors in a deal that values the company at $55 billion, the largest leveraged buyout on record: Suneet Muru, Analyst in the Strategic Intelligence Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his views: “Taking EA private […]
MENA on path to tech revolution by 2035, led by artificial superintelligence, quantum computing and smart cities, reveals GlobalData
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is set to undergo a profound technological shift by 2035 as artificial superintelligence emerges as the defining breakthrough of the century. Driven by climate pressures, demographic change, and geopolitical uncertainty, the region will see quantum computing, brain-computer interfaces, polyfunctional robots, and smart cities reshape industries, offering both […]
Artificial superintelligence tops GlobalData’s list of 15 breakthrough technologies redefining life by 2035
The global economy is undergoing seismic shifts, shaped by changing demographics, climate pressures, supply chain upheavals, and mounting geopolitical tensions. Over the next decade, technology adoption and innovation will accelerate as societies adapt to these forces. 15 breakthrough technologies, led by artificial superintelligence, are set to redefine industries and everyday life by 2035, reveals GlobalData, […]