GlobalData stories - Page 3
Repurposing product offerings for business continuity and DX vital for APAC tech vendors
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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contact centre
APAC tech vendors must revamp product offerings to drive business continuity and digital transformation post-COVID-19, says new GlobalData research.
Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Technology industry deals worldwide reach USD $34.4bn in April 2020, a 33.8% increase from March, driven largely by Asia Pacific activity.
Sony's gaming and music struggles see sentiment take a nosedive
Mon, 25th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Sentiment towards Sony has taken a nosedive during the first quarter of 2020, with ongoing struggles in its music and gaming behind the decline.
Alternative reality growing in popularity with enterprise customers
Tue, 19th May 2020
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
Alternative reality is set to become more popular with enterprise customers as immersive technologies open up more opportunities for businesses.
Operators must secure spectrum to revive 5G rollouts in 2020 - report
Fri, 15th May 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered 5G rollouts, especially in APAC, due to delayed spectrum allocations, a GlobalData report reveals. Regulators urged to act.
Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector
Thu, 14th May 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Healthcare systems undergoing rapid digital transformation to cope with COVID-19 face increasing cyberattack risks, warns GlobalData.
Digital transformation crucial to enterprises for operational resilience amid COVID-19 crisis
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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globaldata
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covid-19
Digital transformation is essential for enterprise resilience amid COVID-19, driving companies like JD Logistics and Cox Communications to innovate.
COVID-19 will accelerate widespread adoption of robots - report
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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robots
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ai
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globaldata
COVID-19 will expedite the adoption of robots, as AI and robotics company Brain Corp raises $36m to meet demand.
Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge computing
Despite pandemic challenges, APAC's edge computing market is set to soar to USD $5.8 billion by 2024, driven by rapid digital transformation and 5G.
COVID-19: 92% of top 25 tech companies report market capitalisation decline
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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globaldata
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economic forecast
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covid-19
23 of the top 25 tech companies have reported a major quarter-on-quarter decline in market capitalisation for Q1 2020, according to new research.
Increased digital adoption is silver lining for vendors during pandemic
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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martech
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iot
APAC IT vendors have a significant revenue growth opportunity in digital transformation post-COVID-19, says GlobalData. Increased digital adoption expected.
Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Microsoft aims to leverage its one billion Windows 10 devices by rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365, adding new features and focusing on subscriptions.
Machine vision will help revive struggling manufacturing industry - report
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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it in manufacturing
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covid-19
Machine vision tech, driven by AI and IoT, is poised to revitalise the struggling manufacturing sector in APAC, especially in China, according to GlobalData.
COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
The video game industry is thriving during the pandemic as seen in global sales and user spikes, but console manufacturers face tough challenges ahead.
Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.
APAC cloud market to grow 117% in five years - report
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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edge computing
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iaas
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multi-cloud
The APAC cloud market is set to surge 117% to USD $288 billion by 2024, driven by multi-cloud demand, according to GlobalData's latest report.
COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
Online shopping will undergo a lasting transformation due to COVID-19, with shifts in delivery and returns redefining consumer expectations, says GlobalData.
AI revenue in APAC to hit almost USD$30 billion by 2024 - report
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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martech
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ai
GlobalData has today revealed that the revenue of AI platforms will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.8% between 2019 and 2024.
Research: ANZ AI market to grow nearly 30% by 2024
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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uc
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martech
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ai
Analyst firm GlobalData says that revenue across APAC will grow to US$29.3 billion by the same year, driven by growing government acceptance.
COVID-19 highlights need for instant, real-time payments - GlobalData
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
COVID-19 lockdowns are driving the demand for instant real-time payments, with GlobalData predicting over half a trillion transactions within five years.