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Thematic Analysis
NewCloud Services Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
The thematic screen of GlobalData’s cloud services sector scorecard is led by the global hyperscalers Microsoft and Amazon, with Alphabet and IBM also in the top 10. Microsoft and Alphabet, in particular, are aggressively investing in generative artificial intelligence (AI), developing foundational large language models (LLM), and building the infrastructure to offer related services to customers. In recent months, Alphabet launched its Gemini AI model, Microsoft launched its own AI chips and also invested in Mistral, and Microsoft’s strategic partner...
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NewFiserv – Competitor Profile
Fiserv is a leading global provider of payments and financial services. It provides a wide range of services, including electronic payment processing for electronic bill payments; account-to-account transfers; debit and credit card processing and services; internet and mobile banking systems; card and print personalization services; loan origination and servicing products; as well as fraud and risk management services. Launched in 1984, the company offers its services to over 10,000 financial institution clients in over 100 countries. The company mostly offers...
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NewWorldline – Competitor Profile
Worldline Group is one of the world’s leading payment and transactional service providers, offering end-to-end solutions covering the entire payment value chain. It has omnichannel solutions for merchants, banks, acquirers, payment services providers (PSPs), businesses, and governments. Worldline operates its services in 170 countries, supporting payments in 140 currencies. Worldline operates through three segments—Merchant Services, Financial Services, and Mobility & e-Transactional Services—offering acquiring and processing, card issuing processing, clearing and settlement, open banking, and mobile banking services. Previously, it had...
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NewSwish – Competitor Profile
Swish is a Swedish mobile payment solution launched in 2012. It is one of the leading P2P payment solutions in Europe, with 8.4 million users. Initially launched as a P2P payment service, it was extended to allow merchants to accept payments for online and offline purchases. The solution enables users to make real-time P2P transfers from their smartphone using the recipient’s phone number or QR code. To transfer funds, both sender and recipient need to have a bank account with...
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NewM-PESA – Competitor Profile
M-PESA is a mobile-based fund transfer and micro-level banking service available to customers of Safaricom, Kenya’s largest mobile network. Introduced in 2007, the service has become a primary channel for fund transfers in the country. Originally developed as a low-cost microfinance loan repayment system, it was extended as an open platform to remit funds and make consumer payments due to its rising popularity. This was largely a result of factors such as the high cost of remitting funds through banks,...
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Thematic Analysis
NewPublishing Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
AI continues to disrupt the publishing industry, and thus, the theme appears to be where the most progress is happening. To cope with the winds of change, publishers are holding AI-related conferences, building AI teams, and enhancing their offerings with AI, including launching new AI features like chatbots to improve user experiences.
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Thematic Analysis
NewSocial Media Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
Gen Z favorite TikTok has grown very quickly over the last few years, reaching more than a billion users. However, there are signs that TikTok's growth has begun to plateau for the first time since its launch in 2016. It has also been caught in the US-China geopolitical tensions, with US lawmakers introducing legislation that would ban app stores from distributing TikTok unless ByteDance, its Chinese owner, divests control of the popular video-sharing platform. In the meantime, Instagram's push into...
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Company Insights
NewMobilePay – Competitor Profile
MobilePay is a popular mobile payment solution in Denmark. Launched as a money transfer app by Danske Bank in 2013, it later extended its offering to include online, in-app, and in-store payments. It allows users to make fund transfers between friends, family members, and businesses using their phone number. Users can store card details within the MobilePay app, which can be used for payments at online and offline merchants. To make online payments, users choose MobilePay at the checkout and...
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Sector Analysis
NewChina Beverages Consumption Trends and Forecasts Tracker, Q4 2023
China Beverages Market Report Overview The China beverages market size was valued at 99.423 billion liters (BL) in Q4 2023. The China beverages market research report has recorded essential data on key products, their categories, and their consumption volume in the country for Q4 2023. Furthermore, the report precisely lists new product launches and highlights the latest beverage industry performance and developments every quarter. Buy the Full Report for More Insights on the China Beverages Market Forecast Download a Free...
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Sector Analysis
NewSlovenia Beverages Consumption Trends and Forecasts Tracker, Q4 2023
Slovenia Beverages Market Overview The Slovenia beverages market size was 313.1 million liters (ML) in Q4 2023. The Slovenia beverages market research report offers comprehensive consumption volume data across several beverage categories for Q4 2023. Furthermore, the report precisely lists new product launches and highlights the latest beverage industry performance and developments every quarter. Buy the Full Report for More Insights on the Slovenia Beverages Market Forecast, Download A Free Report Sample