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Thematic Analysis
TMT Predictions 2017 – Global Thematic Research
The big themes for 2017, in order of importance for investors, are artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, voice, virtual reality, Cloud computing, the Internet of Things , Blockchain, MedTech, robotics, Internet TV, the Splinternet, Generation #Hashtag, regulation, 3D printing, quantum computing and M&A. This report pulls together the most important tech investment themes for 2017 and identifies “winners” and “losers” within each theme.
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Sector Analysis
Consumer Payments Country Snapshot: Indonesia 2016
"Consumer Payments Country Snapshot: Indonesia 2016", report examines the consumer payments market in Indonesia, considering payment cards, online payments, P2P payments, and newer payment technologies such as mobile wallets and contactless. The report also examines the main regulatory players overseeing the market. Indonesia remains a cash-driven economy, although new payment technologies are expected to gradually increase in importance, with e-commerce and mobile payments in particular predicted to drive significant growth and opportunities through 2021. The modernization of the country’s payments...
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Analyst Opinions
Point-of-Sales Systems in Retail: Technologies and Usage Cases – Gaining customer insight while improving the in-store experience
"Point-of-Sales Systems in Retail: Technologies and Usage Cases", report discusses various PoS technologies and concepts including retailer case studies, and points out the challenges and opportunities for retailers as well as for PoS solutions vendors. Thus, this report provides opportunities to enhance customer experience in stores and on digital platforms by giving advice for retailers on how to choose the right system. Further, advice for IT vendors is provided regarding targeting retailers. Point-of-Sales (PoS) are crucial systems for retailers’ business...
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Sector Analysis
Consumer Payments Country Snapshot: Denmark 2016
As cash use continues to decline, Denmark is increasing its efforts to become a cashless society, backed by government support in promoting electronic payments. Danish consumers are very comfortable with payment cards and mobile phones, with Dankort the most commonly used card scheme in the country and MobilePay leading the way in peer-to-peer payments. In spite of mobile proximity and contactless payments remaining underdeveloped, there is opportunity for providers to emphasize relevant use cases and advantages over traditional payment tools...
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Analyst Opinions
Alternative Payment Solution: Pingit
Pingit was the UK’s first instant mobile payments app, introduced by Barclays in 2012. Initially launched as a P2P payment service between individuals, it extended its service for merchants, allowing them to accept payments for online and offline purchases. The service was initially only offered to Barclays account holders, before being extended to all UK residents with a UK-registered mobile number and UK bank account. The app can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play Store and the Windows...
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Analyst Opinions
Cybersecurity in Retail – Trends, Threats and Solutions
"Cybersecurity in Retail", report discusses the cybersecurity challenges faced by retailers and analyzes the latest technology trends including artificial intelligence and biometrics for security. Recommendations are provided for ICT vendors and retailers regarding different strategic approaches and retail-specific IT security solutions. Cybersecurity is on top of retail decision-makers’ agenda as various forms of attacks such as malware, phishing and denial-of-service are on the rise.
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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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Track & Monitor
Smart Money Investing in the Financial Services Industry: Tracking M&A, venture capital, and private equity investments globally – Q2 2018
GlobalData’s "Smart Money Investing in the Financial Services Industry - Q2 2018", report provides detailed analysis of investment activities in financial services industry globally during the second quarter of 2018. The report provides comprehensive coverage of investment activities including mergers, acquisitions, asset transactions, venture financing and private equity, both in terms of deal value and volume. It also provides a global snapshot of investment trends in sectors including banking, payments, insurance and wealth management, and information on best practices followed...
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Analyst Opinions
Insight Report: The Future of Consumer Payments – Contactless Cards or NFC Mobile?
GlobalData’s 'Insight Report: The Future of Consumer Payments – Contactless Cards or NFC Mobile?' provides market analysis, information and insights on contactless payments globally, including: • Current and forecast analysis of contactless payment market, including previous and future market growth. • Comprehensive analysis of contactless payments through cards and mobile handsets. • Insights on the evolution and the level of adoption of contactless payments by region. • Comprehensive analysis on the impact of contactless on payment participants, including consumers, merchants,...
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Analyst Opinions
Insight Report: Mobile Point of Sale – Global Market Size, Composition, Trends and Outlook
This report provides analysis and insights into the evolution of Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) and its adoption in the global payment industry. The report also analyzes the impact of mPOS on the overall payments market and explores the future prospects of the mPOS industry.