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Thematic Analysis
Cloud Services Sector Scorecard: Strategic Intelligence, Q3 2025 Update
The thematic screen of GlobalData’s cloud services sector scorecard is led by global hyperscaler Microsoft, with IBM and Amazon also in the top five. In partnership with OpenAI and Alphabet, Microsoft is aggressively investing in generative artificial intelligence (AI), developing foundational large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI tools, and building the infrastructure to offer related services.
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Telecom Services Sector Scorecard: Strategic Intelligence, Q3 2025 Update
There was little activity on the thematic screen of GlobalData’s telecom services sector scorecard in Q3 2025. SK Telecom maintained its position at the top of the thematic rankings, ahead of three of Europe’s heavyweights: Orange, Telefónica, and Deutsche Telekom. The highest-ranked US company is Verizon, in ninth position on the thematic rankings, just ahead of Comcast in 10th.
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Thematic Analysis
TMT M&A Deals Q3 2025 - Top Themes: Strategic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in Q3 2025 in the TMT Sector.
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Telecom Infrastructure Sector Scorecard: Strategic Intelligence, Q3 2025 Update
Intel’s recent problems are well-documented. The company’s declining fortunes have meant its reputation and independence were seriously in doubt, and it is not out of the woods yet. However, there are more reasons to be optimistic than pessimistic about Intel’s future. One of those reasons is the company’s planned collaboration with Nvidia, which will see Nvidia invest $5 billion in Intel. That investment comes as the two companies collaborate to jointly develop multiple generations of custom data center and PC...
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Music, Film, and TV Sector Scorecard: Strategic Intelligence, Q3 2025 Update
In Q3 2025, film and TV companies accelerated restructuring efforts to adapt to streaming dominance, rising content costs, and artificial intelligence (AI) disruption. Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) led the charge with strategic splits. Meanwhile, Comcast spun off NBCUniversal’s cable networks, including CNBC, MSNBC, and SYFY, into a public company called Versant. Streaming and studios (e.g., Peacock, Universal Pictures) remain under Comcast’s media division. Likewise, WBD plans to split streaming (e.g, HBO Max, HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios)...
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Industrial Automation Sector Scorecard: Strategic Intelligence, Q3 2025 Update
The restrictions on advanced chips and ongoing supply chain pressures are forcing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and buyers to rethink product roadmaps and procurement strategies. Nvidia and Intel face export and capacity constraints that ripple into robotics, machine vision, and AI-enabled equipment from Siemens, Bosch, ABB, and other technology corporations that operate in the industrial landscape. As a result, companies are signing longer contracts, qualifying multiple suppliers, and leaning towards equipment designed to run on more available or local hardware,...
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IT Services Sector Scorecard: Strategic Intelligence, Q3 2025 Update
Renewed economic uncertainties, such as rising US tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and a steep $100,000 fee on H‑1B visas starting September 2025, create material headwinds for global IT services providers, particularly Indian firms that depend on US onsite delivery. This could result in slower new deal activity, shorter contract lengths, and cost-saving measures.
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Publishing Sector Scorecard: Strategic Intelligence, Q3 2025 Update
Q3 2025 saw a surge of digital media activity across the publishing sector, as companies sought to expand their monetization options.
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IT Infrastructure Sector Scorecard: Strategic Intelligence, Q3 2025 Update
This quarter saw a change at the top of GlobalData’s thematic ranking for the IT infrastructure sector, as long-time leader Cisco dropped two places to third. Microsoft climbed to first in Q3 2025 from third place in the previous quarter, with Alphabet holding steady in second place.
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Social Media Sector Scorecard: Strategic Intelligence, Q3 2025 Update
Although online safety for children is a relatively new area of regulation, a growing number of jurisdictions are putting detailed legislation in place targeting social media companies. There is a global shift towards mandatory age assurance for online platforms to enforce online safety legislation. The UK and some US states have started enforcing age verification requirements, and others will follow suit.
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