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Smartphones can get even bigger if vendors are willing to risk it

The original iPhone launched in 2007 with just a 3.5-inch display. Since then, phones have grown dramatically and Samsung’s new Note9 features its largest screen yet, at 6.4 inches. There are limits to how large phones can get, but some vendors are going to push the envelope further, according to GlobalData, a leading data and […]

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IT budgets shifting to spend more on digital twin enabling technology

New research from GlobalData reveals a significant shift toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data platform spending among IT practitioners. Brad Shimmin, Service Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on this finding and the future of digital transformation: “If the last few years has shown anything it’s that the […]

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Comcast’s addition of Amazon Prime Video further positions Xfinity X1 as a go-to video hub

Following the news that Comcast has agreed to launch Amazon Prime Video on Xfinity X1 starting later this year, Tammy Parker, Senior Global Telecom Consumer Services Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her views on the agreement: “This is the first time Amazon’s Prime Video app has been integrated into a […]

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T-Mobile’s ‘Un-carrier’ customer care move hints at its forthcoming pay-TV strategy

Following yesterday’s news (Wednesday 15 August) that T-Mobile USA is overhauling its customer care with a human-centered approach called ‘Team of Experts’, Tammy Parker, Senior Technology Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Promoting strong customer support as an Un-carrier feature hints at part of T-Mobile’s planned strategy for challenging […]

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note9 is a technical powerhouse, but is too similar to the Note8 – and too expensive – to grow market share

Following yesterday’s news (Thursday 9 August) from Samsung’s Unpacked event, Avi Greengart, Research Director for Consumer Platforms and Devices at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the Galaxy Note9, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Home, and new partnership with Spotify: Galaxy Note9 “The new Galaxy Note9 has top-of-the-line specs along with extras […]

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Epic Games bypassing Google Play store and offering Fortnite directly to Android users is not the start of a trend

Following the news that Epic Games, the maker of the popular game Fortnite: Battle Royale, will not distribute the game via Google Play store when it becomes available on the Android platform later this summer, Lynnette Luna, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the issue: “Google is […]

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GlobalData launches new Enterprise IoT Platform coverage, names IBM and SAP as leaders

GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has published a new Competitive Landscape Assessment for Enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms. The company’s report provides a comprehensive analysis of this dynamic and highly competitive space with profiles, rankings and comparisons of 11 of the top global platforms. Enterprise IoT Platforms have become important enablers across […]

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Apple v Pepper elevated to US Supreme Court where developers seek acknowledgement

Following the news in June that the US Supreme Court decided to hear the ongoing antitrust case of Apple v Pepper, software developer groups have been helping publicize what promises to be a pivotal case on determining application ownership in the future. Charlotte Dunlap, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers […]

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Facebook growth is beginning to stall and the future lies in Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger

Following yesterday’s news (Wednesday 25 July) of Facebook’s lower-than-expected Q2 earnings: Lynnette Luna, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on Facebook’s current challenges: “Facebook’s missed expectations on revenues and user growth and management’s warning that revenue growth rates would decelerate in the next two quarters, likely reflect more […]

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ZTE needs to split up and rebrand

The US government has allowed ZTE to resume buying US technology and get back to business, but it cannot be business as usual, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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Pay-TV operators in the Americas look at OTT video opportunities to offset client loses

Pay-TV penetration in the Americas is set to decline through 2022 due to ongoing cord-cutting trends in North America, where an increasing number of households are swapping their traditional pay-TV subscriptions for over-the-top (OTT) alternatives, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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New players in the MVNO segment to boost competition in the Peruvian mobile market

Over the last few years, the Peruvian telecoms regulator OSIPTEL has been introducing a series of measures to boost competition in the mobile communications market, including the ongoing reduction of mobile termination rates (MTR) and the introduction specific regulation aimed at facilitating the entry of mobile virtual network operator (MVNOs) in the market, according to […]

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Walmart’s move to Microsoft Azure more about AI dominance than cloud reach

Following the news (Monday, 16 July) that Walmart had entered into a five year strategic partnership with Microsoft that would see the retail giant shift its business to both Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, Brad Shimmin, Technology Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the real drivers underscoring this […]

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Top 25 Global Technology Companies by Market Cap (Q1 2018)

The performance highlights of the Top 25 publicly traded global technology companies by Market Cap (Mcap) between the last day of Q1 2018 and the last day of Q4 2017 have been analysed in the latest research from GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The completed day vs day (31 Mar 2018 vs 31 Dec 2017) analysis reveals a number of interesting insights.

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T-Systems’ planned cuts will create a leaner business, but changes come with new risk

Following the recent announcement that Deutsche Telekom’s global B2B unit T-Systems began implementing a new transformation plan, John Marcus, Principal Analyst for Enterprise Services at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments on the operational changes ahead for the German ICT service provider: “T-Systems hired new CEO Adel Al-Saleh late last year to lead […]

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Robotics has highest investors-to-idea ratio among emerging technologies, says GlobalData

Among all the emerging tech companies globally, those working on robotics have witnessed the highest investor interest with a significant 2.93 investors-to-idea ratio (number of venture capital investors/ number of funded companies/ideas) in 2017, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ahead of all technologies in terms of […]

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Global IT services contracts value continued to decline in 2017, finds GlobalData

IT services deals experienced a steep decline in 2017, both in terms of the number of deals and total contract value (TCV), compared to both 2016 and 2015. While the TCV witnessed a significant annual decline of 33.3% in 2017 to reach a value of US$61.4 billion, the number of deals announced (4,099) saw a […]

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Top 25 Global Technology Companies by Market Cap (end of 2017)

Top 25 Global Technology Companies by Market Cap (end of 2017) The performance highlights of the Top 25 publicly traded global technology companies have been revealed in the latest research from GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The completed analysis reveals a number of interesting insights. Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft maintained their dominance of […]

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IoT software and services in the pharmaceutical sector will be worth $2.4 billion by 2020, says GlobalData

Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the pharmaceutical industry at a rapid pace. IoT has the potential to enhance almost all the processes of the pharmaceutical industry ranging from clinical trials, drug disclosure, manufacturing, and supply chain to remote patient monitoring, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. IoT software and services in […]

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Top 6 technology trends to watch out for in the travel and tourism industry in 2018

The advent of technology is fostering a change in the travel and tourism industry regarding how companies interact with customers. Consequently, travel companies are adopting various technologies to improve operational efficiencies and meet customers’ expectations, according to leading data and analytics company, GlobalData. The company’s report ‘Technology Trends in Travel & Tourism’, found that travel […]

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Smartphones can get even bigger if vendors are willing to risk it

IT budgets shifting to spend more on digital twin enabling technology

Comcast’s addition of Amazon Prime Video further positions Xfinity X1 as a go-to video hub

T-Mobile’s ‘Un-carrier’ customer care move hints at its forthcoming pay-TV strategy

Samsung’s Galaxy Note9 is a technical powerhouse, but is too similar to the Note8 – and too expensive – to grow market share

Epic Games bypassing Google Play store and offering Fortnite directly to Android users is not the start of a trend

GlobalData launches new Enterprise IoT Platform coverage, names IBM and SAP as leaders

Apple v Pepper elevated to US Supreme Court where developers seek acknowledgement

Facebook growth is beginning to stall and the future lies in Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger

ZTE needs to split up and rebrand

Pay-TV operators in the Americas look at OTT video opportunities to offset client loses

New players in the MVNO segment to boost competition in the Peruvian mobile market

Walmart’s move to Microsoft Azure more about AI dominance than cloud reach

Top 25 Global Technology Companies by Market Cap (Q1 2018)

T-Systems’ planned cuts will create a leaner business, but changes come with new risk

Robotics has highest investors-to-idea ratio among emerging technologies, says GlobalData

Global IT services contracts value continued to decline in 2017, finds GlobalData

Top 25 Global Technology Companies by Market Cap (end of 2017)

IoT software and services in the pharmaceutical sector will be worth $2.4 billion by 2020, says GlobalData

Top 6 technology trends to watch out for in the travel and tourism industry in 2018

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