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Thematic Analysis
Tech and Media Trends 2018 – Global Thematic Research
The mega-themes that will drive earnings in the global tech and media sectors over the next 12 to 24 months are: artificial intelligence, the Cloud, internet of things, digital media, fintech, advanced manufacturing, macroeconomic issues and regulation. This Global Tech and Media Trends Report 2018 attempts to give readers a comprehensive outlook for the top 600 companies in the space over the next two years. Inside this report, we look at the key trends that will impact the technology and...
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Thematic Analysis
TMT Predictions 2018 – Global Thematic Research
We see seven broad investment theme categories in 2018: Big Data and artificial intelligence: machine learning, voice, virtual & augmented reality, data centers, cybersecurity, cloud computing Internet of Things (IoT): automated home, autonomous vehicles, industrial IoT, medical IoT, wearable tech, ambient commerce FinTech: cryptocurrencies, blockchain, initial coin offerings, mobile payments, crowdfunding Digital media: internet tv, ecommerce, social media Advanced manufacturing: robotics, 3D printing, genomics, quantum computing Sustainability: electric vehicles, batteries, sharing economy Macro and regulation: M&A, net neutrality, data privacy,...
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Thematic Analysis
Software Themes 2017 – Global Thematic Research
Over the two and half years since 1 January 2014, the S&P 500 has increased by 18%. During that period, application software stocks, on average, have risen by 36%, security software stocks by 17%, video games developer stocks by 59%, and IT services stocks by 26%. Meanwhile, infrastructure software stocks have fallen by 3%. In this report, we look at the key investment themes that will impact software companies worldwide over the next two years.
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Thematic Analysis
2016 Outlook for the big players in global TMT – Global Thematic Research
3D Systems is the market leader in the 3D printing technology cycle. Growth has been disappointing so far, but we believe this sector is likely to take off within the next two years. Akamai is the world’s largest content delivery network. As video traffic grows, Akamai should theoretically benefit. But competition is rising and prices are falling. Whereas Apple, Google and Facebook were happy to rely on Akamai in the past, they are now building their own CDNs, as are...
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Thematic Analysis
Leaders and laggards in Global TMT – Global Thematic Research
After 20 years of torpor, key parts of Japan’s technology industry have been woken up by the rise of China, competition from Asian emerging markets, an ageing population and sagging productivity. Under Shinzō Abe’s leadership, Japanese business is starting to develop a ‘risk-on’, technologically innovative culture. Key industries of the future for Japan could be robotics, precision components, smart electric vehicles , high performance computing, consumer electronics, video games, ecommerce and social media. Japan’s leading companies in many of these...
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Thematic Analysis
Tech, Media & Telecom Trends 2019 – Thematic Research
Companies who invest in the right themes become success stories; those who miss the big themes end up as failures. Given that so many themes are disruptive, it is very easy to be blindsided by industry outsiders who invade your sector. So, to help our clients gain competitive advantage, we have developed GlobalData’s thematic research ecosystem, a single, integrated global research platform that provides an easy-to-use framework for tracking all themes across all companies in all sectors. Inside, we track...
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Thematic Analysis
Video Games Sector Scorecard – Thematic Research
The video games industry is booming, driven by a combination of trends including the popularity of relatively new platforms like the Nintendo Switch and advances in technology that have enabled the development of bigger, more immersive games. A measure of the broad reach that the industry now enjoys can be found in the audience for esports (organized multiplayer video game competitions), which is expected to surpass 400 million worldwide in 2019. The introduction of reliable, high-quality streaming services is likely...