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Fitbit a data privacy nightmare for the White House

As news that Fitbit has held discussions with the White House to discuss how its devices and user data could be used for social distancing and coronavirus symptom trackers to help monitor public health; Oliver Lockett, Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “If agreed, Fitbit’s deal with the US […]
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APAC pay-TV penetration to stagnate through 2024 due to cord-cutting in developed markets, says GlobalData

Healthy subscription growth across emerging markets will be offset by slower growth or decline in pay-TV subscriptions in developed markets, causing household pay-TV penetration in the entire Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to stagnate at 66% through 2019-2024, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Emerging APAC markets like Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand with low […]
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COVID-19 drives digital transformation for ASEAN enterprises

COVID-19 is driving digital transformation for enterprises in the Southeast Asia region (ASEAN) and will open up wider opportunities for carriers and service providers, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Alfie Amir, Senior Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “A large majority of ASEAN enterprises still rely on traditional information communication technology (ICT) such as […]
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Telefónica tie-up with Virgin Media would signal seismic shift in UK multiplay market

Following the news that Telefónica has confirmed the current discussions with Liberty Global regarding a potential integration of their respective UK telecommunications businesses, O2 UK and Virgin Media; Natasha Rybak, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the potential merger’s impact on the UK multiplay market; “Telefónica’s talks […]
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For component makers, recovery from COVID-19 is likely to be some way off

The disruption caused by COVID-19 on component makers mean it will be a challenging environment for consumer electronics and the automotive industry for the rest of 2020, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s recent report,  ‘COVID-19 Impact on Component Makers – Thematic Research‘, reveals that economic shutdowns, starting in China and subsequently […]
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US wireless networks offer plans to lure key workers from rivals during COVID-19 pandemic

Wireless operators in the US are attempting to poach rivals’ customers via highly targeted offers that resonate particularly well amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.  Tammy Parker, Senior Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “With typical shopping behaviors – and likewise typical network switching behaviors – being disrupted due to […]
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COVID-19 will make 2020 a tough year for application software companies, says GlobalData

Application software companies will have a tough 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic slows the licensing of software products, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report, COVID-19 Impact on Application Software, reveals that the continued fallout from the pandemic will undermine companies’ and industries’ propensity to buy, delay product launches, and […]
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Google is getting tough on COVID-19 misinformation

Following the news that Google’s YouTube is bringing fact-checking information panels to the US to curb COVID-19 related misinformation; Laura Petrone, Senior Analyst atGlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “The tech giant is stepping up efforts to protect its video platform against the deluge of COVID-19 misinformation. While Google has so […]
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Microsoft is reaping the rewards of investing in the right themes

Following yesterday’s (Wednesday 29 April) publication of Microsoft’s third quarter 2020 results, David Bicknell, Principal Analyst in the Thematic Research Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Microsoft’s good third quarter results reinforces GlobalData’s view that investing in the right themes brings success, while missing them leads to failure. Microsoft […]
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COVID-19 shows mobile voice is still essential, says GlobalData

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that mobile voice is still a vitally important communication channel, one that becomes even more important in a crisis, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Andy Hicks, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “A third of the world’s population is stuck at home, yet mobile phone calling has increased […]
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Cloud services demand will remain heightened after COVID-19

COVID-19 has unexpectedly launched a new era of cloud modernization, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Gregg Willsky, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “COVID-19 has suddenly made it evident that cloud services are essential to business continuity as companies everywhere find themselves supporting a remote workforce indefinitely.” For many enterprises, COVID-19 has simplified […]
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AI a vital weapon in the battle against COVID-19

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already being used by healthcare professionals to help beat cancer and is now becoming a vital weapon in the battle against COVID-19, says GlobalData a leading data and analytics company. AI is not only helping to forecast where an outbreak of the decease is likely to occur, but is also being […]
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COVID-19 will increase the use of robots

Following the news that robotics company Brain Corp has raised $36m in funding; Wafaa Hassan, Thematic Analyst atGlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Robots have been replacing humans in certain jobs for some time, but the COVID-19 crisis is accelerating the process. Brain Corp will use its new funding to expand […]
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Government action won’t save small media’s problems

Following the news that new legislation from the Australian Government will force Facebook and Google to share advertising revenue with domestic media companies; Oliver Lockett, Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the current challenges: “It is a valiant attempt by the Australian Government to resolve domestic media issues by forcing these […]
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Privacy concerns should not be limited to Zoom

The scrutiny that has accompanied Zoom’s growth in recent months has uncovered many concerns over the company’s privacy policies. The most recent development that there are half a million accounts for sale on the dark web has fuelled further concern. However, this concern regarding weak privacy standards should not be limited to Zoom. In 2018, […]
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NHS collaborates with leading technology providers to develop COVID-19 response data platform

The National Health Service’s (NHS) data platform will help the country implement a co-ordinated and effective response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 crisis in the UK, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Kathryn Whitney, MSc, GlobalData Director of Thematic Analysis, comments: “This data platform will give key decision makers in the NHS real-time […]
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