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With the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continuing to rise in Latin America, many countries are taking drastic measures and closing their borders to stop the spread of the virus. Telcos will play a vital role to support the population and businesses during this period of global crisis, says GlobalData, a leading […]
With new contracts drying up, India’s IT services industry should brace for challenging times ahead, says GlobalData
The actual impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the India’s IT services industry is now coming to the fore, with the number of new contract signings showing a consecutive decline over the past couple of months. While the extent of the drying-up of contracts will depend on how long the outbreak ultimately lasts, the Indian […]
ICT spending in Malaysia to reach US$25.2bn 2023, says GlobalData
The information and communication technology (ICT) market in Malaysia is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% between 2019 and 2023.This growth from 2018 US$16.5bn to US$25.2bn in 2023, will mainly be supported by the rising adoption of ‘client computing’ and ‘cloud computing’, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics […]
ICT spending in Saudi Arabia will reach US$46.6bn by 2023
ICT spending in Saudi Arabia is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% between 2019 and 2024, to reach US$46.6bn, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The growth in ICT spending will be primarily driven by increased spending by enterprises in client computing and cloud computing technologies during the […]
Smart watches and smart homes have risen to top of US carriers’ connected devices portfolios
Devices that connect and ‘listen’ to each other are gaining larger roles in consumers’ lives due to rapid advancements in broadband speed, mobile technology and hardware. However, the types of connected devices offered by US wireless carriers have changed dramatically over the past three years, thanks in part to ongoing consolidation around the Internet of […]
ICT spending in UAE will reach US$23bn by 2024, says GlobalData
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to be among the most attractive ICT markets in the Middle East, driven by digitalization initiatives and aided by the increased adoption of leading technologies such as cloud, big data analytics, internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). As a result, ICT spending in the UAE is estimated […]
Verizon’s Yahoo Mobile launch gives it two digital-native brands in the prepaid wireless sector
Following the recent news that Verizon has launched Yahoo Mobile, a new prepaid wireless brand that offers unlimited talk, text and data for $39.99 per month to consumers in the US, Tammy Parker, Senior Technology Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Verizon aims to reinvigorate its Yahoo brand and jump-start […]
ICT spending in Kuwait will reach US$10.1bn by 2024
ICT spending in Kuwait is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% between 2019 and 2024, reaching US$10.1bn by 2024. Growth will be driven by the increasing adoption of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT), according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Anshuma Singh, Technology Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Kuwait Government’s continued emphasis on the digital transformation of both public […]
ICT spending in Qatar will reach US$9bn in 2024
ICT spending in Qatar is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% during the period 2019-2024, to reach US$9bn by 2024. Growth will be moved forward by the development of large-scale, infrastructure-driven and government-led projects in the transportation, energy and construction sectors, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData predicts […]
ICT spending in Oman will reach US$5.6bn in 2024
ICT spending in Oman is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% from around US$3.2bn in 2019 to US$5.6bn in 2024. Growth will be driven by e-governance and related supporting framework policies, as well as a rise in e-commerce and on-going developments in cloud services, says GlobalData, a leading data […]
Dorsey’s deal a test of Twitter’s character
A deal between Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and rebel investment firms Silver Lake and Elliot Management has saved Dorsey’s position at the company. It follows Dorsey’s decision to reconsider plans to move temporarily to Africa to explore investment opportunities. Oliver Lockett, Analyst in the Thematic Research Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, […]
Mobile data services and fixed broadband to drive telecom service revenue growth in Philippines through 2019-2024, says GlobalData
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue ($US) in the Philippines is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.09% between 2019 and 2024, mainly supported by the rising adoption of mobile data and fixed broadband, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s Fixed Communications, Mobile Broadband […]
Companies are still failing to take adequate steps against cyber threats
The last week has seen cyber hacks or data breaches at Tesco, Boots, and Virgin Media hit the headlines. The breaches follow a continued pattern of organizations failing to take the necessary steps to thwart cyberattacks and to adequately protect their customers’ data. In the case of Boots and Tesco, hackers targeted customer loyalty accounts. […]
Singapore pay-TV revenues to decline at 2.5% CAGR due to increasing adoption of OTT services, says GlobalData
The total pay-TV revenues in Singapore are expected to decline at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% from US$339m in 2019 to US$298.6m in 2024, due to the falling cable and Internet Protocol television (IPTV) subscriptions as the adoption of over-the-top (OTT) services for video content continues to increase in the country, according […]
ICT spending in Bahrain to reach US$2.1bn by 2024
IT spending in Bahrain is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from US$1.4bn in 2019 to US$2.1bn in 2024, driven by liberal business policy and advanced infrastructure, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Energy and BFSI will be the sectors witnessing the fastest growth during the period, […]
Singapore’s fixed market revenue to grow at 2.5% CAGR between 2019 and 2024, says GlobalData
The total fixed services revenue in Singapore is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% from US$1.4bn in 2019 to US$1.6bn in 2024, driven by revenue growth in the fixed broadband segment on the back of steady rise in the adoption of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) subscriptions and growing broadband average revenue […]
Thailand’s pay-TV services revenues to decline marginally between 2019 and 2024, says GlobalData
The total pay-TV services revenue in Thailand is expected to decline at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.2% between 2019 and 2024, due to the declining pay-TV average revenue per user (ARPU), significant drop in cable subscriptions and growing substitution to on-demand content and video applications, according to GlobalData, leading data and analytics […]
Battle for supremacy set to intensify with APAC countries joining quantum computing bandwagon, says GlobalData
Investments in quantum computing so far have been primarily led by the US and a few other European countries such as the UK, the Netherlands and France. However, with a host of countries from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region showing keen interest and pledging significant investments, the quest for quantum computing supremacy is set to gather […]
Tech giants eye SME segment to tap India’s cloud services market, says GlobalData
The recent partnerships announced by global tech giants Microsoft and Google with Indian telcos Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), respectively, to offer cloud services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) indicate a strong inclination of technology firms to tap the growing Indian cloud services market, says GlobalData, a leading data and […]
Salesforce further strengthens its vertical-specific CRM capabilities through Vlocity acquisition
Following the news that Salesforce has acquired Vlocity in an all-cash deal worth US$1.33bn, Sunil Kumar Verma, Lead ICT Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Salesforce will be able to leverage Vlocity’s capabilities to further strengthen its platform offerings and enhance its presence across key industry verticals, where Vlocity has its customer base. “Indeed, Vlocity has a strong presence across several verticals, which include energy, health, insurance, utility, government organizations, […]