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Following the news (December 14) that Tesla will accept cryptocurrency Dogecoin as payment for merchandise, on a test basis; Dr Lil Read, an Analyst in the Thematic Research Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “We are used to seeing companies such as Tesla taking baby steps when it comes […]
2022 predictions: Checkout-free stores set for rapid international expansion, the addition of more non-food stores, and increased competition for Amazon, says GlobalData
Also known as ‘ambient commerce’, checkout-free shopping allows customers to walk straight out with the items they want, as a range of technology tracks their movements and automatically charges their accounts. According to company filing analytics by GlobalData, the number of mentions of ambient commerce in retail company filings more than doubled from 157 in […]
Future of work in 2022 predicted to focus on reshoring, the gig economy, and flexible working, says GlobalData
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted typical working habits in 2020 and 2021, and there is much speculation about how things are going to settle down moving forward. In its latest report, ‘TMT Predictions 2022’, leading data and analytics company GlobalData offers its view on the future of work. The report reveals that reshoring—when the production […]
2022 predictions: GlobalData identifies the 30 themes that will be most disruptive in 2022
Companies that invest in the right themes become success stories, while those that miss the big themes end up as failures, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company’s brand new report, ‘Tech, Media & Telecom Predictions 2022’, identifies the thirty themes GlobalData predicts will cause the most disruption in 2022. Below, analysts at […]
Instagram CEO’s testimony will trigger a crackdown on big tech’s use of algorithms, says GlobalData
Following the news that Instagram is launching a number of parental controls to improve teen safety on the app which comes the day before Instagram CEO, Adam Mosseri, is set to testify before the US Senate about user safety for the first time; Rachel Foster Jones, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leadig data and analytics […]
Sorry Trump Media & Technology Group, but unicorns aren’t rare anymore, says GlobalData
Following the news that Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has entered into agreements to raise around $1 billion from a group of unidentified investors; Dr Lil Read, an Analyst in the Thematic Research Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Reaching the unicorn club used to be a notable figure […]
Incoming index affirms crypto too loud for major institutions to ignore, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (December 6) that FTSE Russell, the London Stock Exchange subsidiary that produces the FTSE 100 index, will develop a crypto index in the coming months; George Monaghan, Analyst on the Thematic Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The writing has been on the wall for a […]
All business stakeholders will benefit from stronger ESG policies, says GlobalData
The age-old view that addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues will make a dent in profits is a myth, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that businesses that embrace all three elements of ESG will actually outperform their peers. Cyrus Mewawalla, Head of Thematic Research at GlobalData, comments: “The reluctance of […]
The Nvidia-ARM deal is on its last legs and Softbank needs an exit strategy, says GlobalData
Following yesterday’s news (3 December) the FTC is suing to block Nvidia’s ARM acquisition; Members of the Thematic research Team at GlobalData offer their view: Dr Lil Read, Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The Nvidia-ARM deal is on its last legs. The regulatory environment is much tougher now since Qualcomm has formed a consortium to invest […]
Grab SPAC listing will renew focus on SPAC IPOs for TMT companies, says GlobalData
Following the news that Singapore-based ride-hailing giant Grab will merge with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to go public at a valuation of $40.5bn; Swati Verma, Principal Analyst of Thematic Research at GlobalData, offers her view: “GlobalData expects the deal to bring a renewed focus on the SPAC route of IPOs, after signs that […]
NFT mania is fueled by social media’s herd mentality, says GlobalData
Non-fungible tokens (NFT) topping Collins Dictionary’s ‘word of the year’ ranking demonstrates the buzz this new asset has gained in such a short space of time. GlobalData’s Social Media Analytics tool shows that mentions of the hashtag ‘#nft’ have increased by a massive 3,566% between January and October this year. Further, the leading data and […]
Zoom needs to redefine its place in the future of work, says GlobalData
Following the news that Zoom reported better-than-expected Q3 FY2022 earnings; Laura Petrone, Principal Analyst in the Thematic Research team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Zoom finds itself at a critical point. Its video conferencing tools will play a vital role in the hybrid working model that will dominate the […]
Space debris could be the undoing of the emerging low Earth orbit satellite market, says GlobalData
Over half of Earth’s active satellites have been launched in the last two years, according to GlobalData, as companies scramble to establish their own low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations. The leading data and analytics company notes that space debris regulation has not been updated fast enough for this onslaught, and the slow response could cause […]
IBM shows progress but full-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing still at least 30 years away, says GlobalData
Following the news that IBM has claimed to make a big advancement in quantum computing; Mike Orme, Consultant on the Thematic research team at GlobalData, comments: “While IBM’s 127-bit quantum processor represents marked progress, full-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing may be 30 years away – or even more – simply due to the fiendishly difficult physics and […]
Baidu finds strength in AI and autonomous vehicles but must not follow China’s lack of focus in ESG, says GlobalData
Following Baidu’s Q3 2021 earnings announcement; Emilio Campa, Analyst in the Thematic Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Baidu is a strong player in both artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous vehicles themes – scoring five and five, respectively, in GlobalData’s automotive thematic scorecard. Further, these themes are integral to […]
Bezos-backed Rivian’s meteoric rise represents a fundamental change in the valuation of automotive stocks, says GlobalData
Investment banks and retail investors both understand that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of the automotive industry The Rivian value debate demonstrates how investors can be split into two categories: those that make decisions based on recognizing future themes and those that invest based on traditional financial performance metrics Jeff Bezos, a shareholder in […]
Nvidia should consider its future beyond Arm, says GlobalData
Following the news that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will carry out further investigation into NVIDIA’s takeover of Arm; David Bicknell, Principal Analyst, and Dr Lil Read, Analyst, on the Thematic Research Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offer their view: “This latest government probe is another nail in the coffin […]
Edtech is revolutionizing education, says GlobalData
Education technology – or ‘edtech’ – is set to revolutionize education worldwide, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that global edtech is now one of the fastest-growing areas, with revenues expected to reach $538.5bn by 2030. This 14%* compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been kickstarted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which demanded […]
Western weaknesses in lithium-ion supply chains will slow electric vehicle adoption and demonstrate China’s dominance of the EV market, says GlobalData
Electric vehicle (EV) production is set to skyrocket to 12.76 million cars produced each year by 2026, with over half coming from China. China dominates the lithium-Ion battery supply chain, specifically in terms of battery cells, cathode and anode production, and chemical refining With lithium prices set to rise throughout the next decade, the EV […]
Tencent retains its lead in the gaming sector despite regulatory challenges, says GlobalData
Following Tencent’s Q3 2021 earnings announcement; Emilio Campa, Analyst in the Thematic Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “No matter what Chinese regulators throw at the games industry, Tencent’s continued growth demonstrates its market domination. Tencent tops GlobalData’s gaming thematic scorecard, in which 43 companies are scored against the […]