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8K TV Shipments to Reach More Than 400,000 in 2019, IHS Markit Says
After declining unit-shipment volumes in 2017, global TV shipments are forecast to grow 3.6 percent year over year in 2018, with additional 1.4 percent growth in 2019, according to a new report from business information provider IHS Markit.
Only One-Third of Cord-Cutters Plan to Use Paid OTT Services as a Substitute for Pay-TV: Parks Associates
Over-the-top (OTT) video and pay-TV research from Parks Associates shows that consumer perception of a poor value proposition in pay TV remains the top trigger for changing, downgrading, or cancelling services.
European Mobility Services Market Value to Reach Nearly $325 Billion in 2022, IDC Says
European spending on mobility solutions is forecast to reach $293 billion in 2018, according to a new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Mobility Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC expects the market to post a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4 percent, leading to spending in excess of $325 billion in 2022.
Mobility-as-a-Service Revenues to Exceed $11 Billion By 2023, Juniper Research Finds
Revenues generated by the use of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platforms, which integrate multi-modal transport services (including buses, taxis, rail and metro), will exceed $11 billion by 2023, a new study from Juniper Research reveals. This is up from an estimated $100 million in 2018 and is an average annual growth of 156 percent.
Smart Home Growth is Disrupting Home Services Industries, ABI Research Says
Demand for smart home devices and systems continued to soar over the past six months creating the bedrock for a coming wave of new smart home services and revenue streams, according to a new report from ABI Research.
Gaming Headset Market to Exceed 50 Percent Growth in 2018: Futuresource Consulting
The video gaming headset market is on track to grow more than 50 percent this year, achieving a global market value of $1.2 billion, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting.
Gartner Identifies Seven Digital Disruptions CIOs Might Not See Coming
Gartner, Inc. recently revealed seven digital disruptions that organizations may not be prepared for. These include several categories of disruption, each of which represents a significant potential for new disruptive companies and business models to emerge.
Next-Generation Driving Technology Puts CE Companies in the Driver's Seat: Futuresource Consulting
As the automotive and entertainment worlds continue to converge, with next-generation driving technology is transforming the automotive market, according to new research from Futuresource Consulting.
IT Outsourcing Popularity Declines, According to New Computer Economics Report
IT outsourcing has long been hailed as a bottom-line friendly strategy for companies of all sizes – but new research from Computer Economics reveals new business imperatives that threaten to turn that Conventional Wisdom on its head.
J.D. Power's Jim Miller Describes the Critical Role of Digital Customer Experience Transformation in Retail Banking Environments
As digital channels increasingly displace traditional brick-and-mortar access to financial transactions, customer experience (CX) management and transformation is becoming a critical capability for large financial institutions, says Jim Miller, Vice President of the Banking and Credit Card Practice at J.D. Power, in an interview for journalists.
The Role of AI and Analytics in Enabling Successful Digital Transformation of the Cable/Telco Sector
An integrated approach to artificial intelligence (AI), big data and the internet of things (IoT) will play a critical role in Cable/Telco strategies for delivering better customer experiences and overcoming the challenges presented by cord-cutting.
Smartwatch Market Forecast to Grow 41 Percent in 2018, Futuresource Consulting Says
Smartwatches are expected to see significant increases in demand, growing 47 percent in volume terms during the first half of 2018, this is according to the latest Worldwide Wearables report from Futuresource Consulting.
Smart Homes Poised to Play a Key Role in Enhancing Healthcare Experience, Frost & Sullivan Says
The home will emerge as an increasingly valuable site for enhancing the healthcare experience as part of the progression of digital, remote, connected and virtual care, according to new research from Frost & Sullivan. Health systems are evolving beyond care delivery of the diseased to encompass numerous health and wellness touchpoints, transforming it from disease management to health management.
Chinese M2M Module Vendors Take the Lead in Shipments, But Traditional Players Still Hold the Revenue Edge: ABI Research
Today’s machine-to-machine (M2M) module market was more than 20 years in the making, and the casual technology observer may be forgiven for thinking that there is nothing much that is new to say about it. But in a new report, ABI Research reveals the changing fortunes of cellular M2M module vendors.
Culture Has Become a Key Differentiator in How Organizations Perform, Gartner Says
Aligning a company’s workforce with the desired culture can improve performance against revenue goals by 9 percent, according to a new report from, Gartner Inc. However, only 31 percent of human resources (HR) leaders believe their organizations have the necessary culture to drive performance.
Hours Spent on Viewing Video on Mobile Phones Surged 55 Percent Last Year, Parks Associates Says
By the end of 2017, U.S. broadband households were spending nearly three hours per week watching video on a mobile phone -- an increase of nearly 55 percent from 2015. Parks Associates finds. This shift comes as households are watching less live broadcast video on their televisions, which dropped from over 60 percent of video consumption in early 2012 to 44 percent at the end of 2017.
Consumers Would Use AI to Save Time and Money, Gartner Survey Reveals
Saving time and money are the top reasons why consumers would use artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent survey by Gartner, Inc.
Tight Supplies Impede LCD Panel Cost Reduction in Third Quarter 2018, IHS Markit Says
Tight supplies of display panel materials and components, such as driver integrated circuit (IC), glass substrate and polarizer, are expected to slow the decline rate of liquid crystal display panel costs, according to IHS Markit.
Worldwide Spending on Cognitive and Artificial Intelligence Systems to Reach $77.6 Billion in 2022, IDC Says
Global spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence (AI) systems is forecast to continue its trajectory of robust growth as businesses invest in projects that utilize cognitive/AI software capabilities, according to a new report from International Data Corporation (IDC).
J.D. Power: Show Me the Autonomy!
Many new-vehicle buyers are unaware that a lot of today's technology features are the underpinning of tomorrow's autonomous vehicles. Taking automatic emergency braking as an example. Nearly two-thirds of consumers do not recognize this as an autonomous feature.