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Thematic Analysis
NewTelecom Services Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
The thematic screen of GlobalData’s telecom services sector scorecard has shown little sign of change in the first quarter of 2024. The top 10 is the same as it was in Q4 2023, with Telefónica in the top spot ahead of Orange and SK Telecom. Rounding out the top 10 are two US companies (Verizon and AT&T), two European companies (Deutsche Telekom and BT), two Middle Eastern companies (E& and Saudi Telecom), and one Japanese company (NTT).
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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
NewIndustrial Automation Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
The leaders on the thematic screen of GlobalData’s industrial automation sector scorecard are well-versed in artificial intelligence (AI). The top five companies in the thematic rankings all score 5 out of 5 in the AI theme, spurred on by preexisting AI capabilities and strong investment over 2023. Proficiency in AI typically translates to strength in other themes, such as robotics, digital twins, and smart cities. Strength in critical themes like AI can also mitigate against weaknesses in other areas. Microsoft...
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Thematic Analysis
NewIT Services Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
Companies scoring well in the cloud, data analytics, and future of work themes lead the thematic screen of GlobalData’s IT services sector scorecard. This is dominated by the global IT services giants Accenture, IBM, and Infosys, closely followed by Capgemini and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Indian heritage vendors occupy half of the top 10 vendor positions, suggesting they are successfully adapting their strategies to the long-term concern of a declining cost advantage versus their US and European peers.
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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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Thematic Analysis
NewMusic, Film, and TV Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
Amazon retains its lead on the thematic screen of GlobalData’s music, film, and TV sector scorecard. Since the last quarter, Tencent has fallen from second position to fifth as Netflix, Disney, and Apple climbed to second, third, and fourth places, respectively.
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Thematic Analysis
NewTelecom Infrastructure Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
The thematic screen of GlobalData’s telecom infrastructure sector scorecard is led by global vendors that score well in the themes related to cloud computing (e.g., programmable infrastructure, edge computing, private networks), 5G, and artificial intelligence (AI). The leaders include US network vendor Cisco, European radio access network (RAN) specialists Nokia and Ericsson, and innovative new entrants such as Mavenir and Rakuten, which is reaping the benefits of acquiring Open RAN vendor Altiostar.
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Thematic Analysis
NewIT Infrastructure Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
Cisco continues to lead the thematic screen of GlobalData’s IT infrastructure sector scorecard. The company first took the top spot in Q3 2023 and has maintained it since then, thanks to scores of 5 out of 5 for seven of the screen’s 10 themes.
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Sector Analysis
NewBusiness to Consumer (B2C) Ecommerce Market Trends and Analysis by Region, Payment Type and Segment Forecast to 2028
Accessing the in-depth insights from the ‘B2C Ecommerce’ report can help: Gain a valuable understanding of the market size based on payment type and regional markets. Map the entire value chain ecosystem. Identify key market segments with country-level insights. Evaluate growth opportunities in payment-type segments supported by qualitative commentary. Identify market dynamics of the sector and align business strategies to capitalize on them. Analyze recent B2C ecommerce mergers & acquisitions and venture financing. How is our ‘B2C Ecommerce’ report different...