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Following the news that Etsy is acquiring Depop for $1.62bn, leading data and analytics company GlobalData has adjusted its ecommerce thematic scorecard, which now sees Etsy at the top above players such as Apple and JD.com. GlobalData’s thematic scorecards predict future winners by ranking their performance in the ten most important themes shaping their industry. […]
UK set to bolster quantum credentials, says GlobalData
Following the news that a £210m AI and quantum computing centre will be opened at Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation by the UK Government and IBM: Sam Holt, Analyst, Thematic Research at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The UK is clearly keen to position itself as a quantum frontrunner. […]
Regulatory crackdown on China’s edtech sector will disrupt its IPO landscape, says GlobalData
Following the news that China’s recent regulatory crackdown on the edtech market may impact the timing of Chinese edtech companies’ planned initial public offerings (IPOs); David Bicknell, Principal Analyst of Thematic Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Tougher regulation of China’s fast-growing edtech sector will have financial consequences for […]
Accenture tops global M&A activity by volume driven by cloud, says GlobalData
Global IT services and consulting company Accenture is the top acquirer in the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market for the tech, media and telecom (TMT) sector, having seen 22 deals in 2021*. Snigdha Parida, Senior Analyst in Thematic Research at GlobalData, comments: This year is seeing several major IT services companies focus on M&A […]
JBS ransomware demonstrates the larger issue of effective cybersecurity in retail and foodservice, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (June 2) that a cyberattack has hit meat supplier JBS; Ramsey Baghdadi, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “This latest cyberattack demonstrates the larger issue of cybersecurity, a trend that is keeping CEOs in FMCG awake at night. As industry players increasingly adopt internet of […]
Paytm’s IPO to strengthen its position in Indian mobile payments market, says GlobalData
Following Paytm’s announcement of its plan to raise US$3bn through an initial public offering (IPO); Swati Verma, Associate Project Manager of Thematic Research at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Paytm faces intense competition from Google, Amazon and Flipkart in the Indian mobile payments market. It was the undisputed leader at […]
Global IoT market will surpass the $1 trillion mark by 2024, says GlobalData
The global internet of things (IoT) market by revenue will be worth $1.1 trillion by 2024, with much of the growth coming from wearables, says GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Thematic Research: Internet of Things,’ explains how a COVID-19 driven new digital transformation wave will fuel higher growth across all […]
Regulatory inconsistency may still scare off crypto investors following India’s backtrack, says GlobalData
Following the news that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified that a 2020 Supreme Court ruling overruled a 2018 circular that caused many banks to warn customers to avoid cryptocurrencies; Danyaal Rashid, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Recently, one of the biggest criticisms of cryptocurrencies […]
Global M&A activity increased by 48% in Q1 2021 by deal value as compared to Q1 2020, says GlobalData
A total 8,823 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in Q1 2021, with a combined transaction value of $878bn, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. This is a jump of 48% in deal value compared to Q1 2020. M&A activity recovered in the second half of 2020 and this strong momentum […]
Amazon gears up for the content war as MGM acquisition strengthens Prime Video portfolio, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (26 May) that Amazon has officially announced the acquisition of MGM for $8.45bn; Danyaal Rashid, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “While Amazon boasts many top-tier titles, leading originals such as Bosch and The Man in the High Castle, and has secured exclusive content such […]
FMCG drags its feet over AI initiatives but platform revenue will reach $3.5bn by 2024, says GlobalData
With the consumer goods sector being so saturated, no company in this space can afford to forget about artificial intelligence (AI), says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. These companies have been slow to integrate AI into their business processes so far; pilot projects have been popular, but few companies have created comprehensive AI […]
China well positioned to emerge as key player in chip technology, says GlobalData
To counter the geopolitical challenge and reduce its dependence on the US, China is accelerating investment in next-generation enabling technologies. Against this backdrop, the country is well-positioned to lead in the emerging Internet of things (IoT) arena, as chip technology is one of the key enablers for IoT, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics […]
Construction industry is ripe for AI adoption as AI platform spending in construction set to grow to $1bn by 2024
Following the news that AI-powered construction software company Procure has filed for an IPO (initial public offering); Dr Lil Read, Thematic Research Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Procore is the embodiment of ‘right company at the right time’. While COVID-19 initially postponed Procore’s IPO, it could now be […]
Elon has too much power over the price of cryptos, says GlobalData
Following last week’s news that Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin payments, and with rumours that Elon Musk plans to sell Tesla’s Bitcoin; Danyaal Rashid, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Musk’s flip-flopping makes for good entertainment and a great bit of news, but its consequences are much more […]
RSA conference must reset business and government confidence that the cybersecurity industry can help fight off sophisticated cyberattacks, says GlobalData
As the RSA Security conference gets underway today (17 May 2021), analysts from GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offer their views: David Bicknell, Principal Analyst, Thematic Research at GlobalData comments: “This week’s conference is arguably the most important in the cybersecurity industry’s recent history. With cyberattacks getting more daring and sophisticated – but […]
Colonial Pipeline attack will concentrate government and operators’ minds on the ransomware threat, says GlobalData
Following the disclosure of a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline; David Bicknell, principal analyst, Thematic Research at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The economic impact wrought by this cyberattack will bring home to government and energy operators the vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. This is not the first ransomware cyberattack on […]
AI is viewed as a game changer by businesses, GlobalData poll shows
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be the most disruptive emerging technology, according to the latest report from GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. In response to a poll by the company, 65% of respondents stated that AI would disrupt their industries, ahead of cybersecurity (57%), and IoT and cloud computing (both on 55%). […]
Apple’s privacy changes will dramatically impact the online advertising industry, says GlobalData
Following the news that Apple is releasing its long-awaited update to restrict tracking by advertisers; Laura Petrone, Senior Analyst in the Thematic Research team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Apple’s iOS 14.5 update will dramatically impact the whole online advertising industry, as many people are unlikely to allow apps […]
GCHQ boss right to recognise quantum threat, says GlobalData
Following Jeremy Fleming’s Vincent Briscoe Lecture 2021, where he spoke about the geopolitical competition in technology and its ramifications for the UK; Sam Holt, Analyst, Thematic Research at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Quantum computing – and indeed quantum technology more generally – is rapidly becoming critical for companies and […]
Digital transformation speeds ahead in insurance market as AI platform spending to grow by almost a quarter each year between 2019 and 2024, says GlobalData
The changing customer landscape due to the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated innovation within the insurance industry. Not only are incumbent firms at threat from insurtechs using technology to personalize the insurance experience, but the shift towards digital insurance has been hastened. Data and analytics company GlobalData forecasts that AI platform revenues in the insurance sector […]