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Rising Need for Zero-Latency Transfer Opens Up Opportunities for Edge Computing: Frost & Sullivan
The continuous rise in the number of connected and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, connected and autonomous cars, content streaming, and multiplayer games will accelerate the edge computing market at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.3 percent from 2017 to 2022, Frost & Sullivan says.
Industrial Cybersecurity Strategies Need Radical Rethink to Address Fast Evolving Threat Horizon, ABI Research Says
Despite the imminent danger from a fast- evolving cyber threat horizon, ABI Research finds that cybersecurity investment within the industrial control systems (ICS) market is severely lagging. Indeed, the consultancy expects investments to barely cross the $2 billion mark by 2025.
The Corporate CMO's Debra Schleicher Discusses How Digital Transformation is Redefining the Fundamentals of Modern B2B Marketing
Modern marketing has changed dramatically in the last few years as marketing technologies (martech) enable organizations to better know and understand their customers' journey by utilizing advanced analytics.
Business Use of Artificial Intelligence Requires Deeper Foundational Knowledge, CompTIA Says
Opportunities for businesses to improve internal processes and enhance customer experiences through the use of artificial intelligence have been slow to take hold due to confusion about the technology, according to a new report released today by CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global technology industry.
Brain Machine Interface Shipments to Exceed 25 Million Per Year By 2020, Juniper Research Forecasts
The global number of shipments of BMIs (Brain Machine Interfaces), devices that connect computers to the brain, will reach 25.6 million by 2030, up from an estimated 350,000 in 2019, according to a new report from Juniper Research.
Direct to Home Satellite TV (DTH) Subscriber Drops on Pace to Accelerate, Rethink Research Says
Direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV subscriber falls will accelerate and spread from North America to Europe --and eventually to the Far East, according to a new report from Rethink Technology Research’s Rethink TV service.
Field Test in Cleveland Demonstrates that ATSC 3.0 Can Can Deliver UHD HDR in a Challenging Urban Environment
In a field test conducted under the auspices of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in Cleveland, OH between May 14th and May 16th, an engineering team from multiple industry participants showed how ATSC 3.0 technology can enhance the technological performance and economic value of existing broadcast infrastructures.
Increase in 5G Investments to Boost Global System-on-Chip Market Growth, Technavio Says
The global system-on-chips (SoC) market will grow at a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 6 percent between 2019 and 2023, according to a new market research report from Technavio .
SaaS Revenues to Reach $85 Billion in 2019, Gartner Says
The software as a service (SaaS) market will grow at a whopping 17.3 percent in 2019, according to new research from Gartner.
Asia/Pacific Artificial Intelligence Systems Spending to Reach Nearly $5.5 Billion in 2019, IDC Forecasts
Asia/Pacific spending on artificial intelligence (AI) systems is forecast to reach nearly $5.5 billion in 2019, an increase of almost 80 percent versus 2018, according to new research from International Data Corp. (IDC). As industries invest aggressively in projects that utilize AI software capabilities, IDC expects spending on AI systems will increase to $15.06 billion in 2022 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50 percent over the 2018-2022 forecast period.
Sales of Connected Consumer Devices to Exceed 520 Million Units by 2022, Parks Associates Says
Sales of connected consumer devices — including networked cameras, security systems, and connected health devices — will exceed 520 million units by 2022, according to Parks Associates. The report, sponsored by Calix, presents the opportunities emerging from this wealth of residential devices and details strategies for service providers to operate in the smart home market in ways that leverage their strengths while avoiding the pitfalls of past efforts.
Legacy Companies Don't Need to Sacrifice Their Values, Best Practices to Achieve Digital Transformation: MIT Sloan Management
Companies can successfully achieve digital transformation without sacrificing their core values or exposing themselves to the less desirable elements of Silicon Valley startups, according to a new report in MIT Sloan Management Review.
Fintech Platform Revenues Will Reach $638 Billion By 2024, Up From An Estimated $263 Billion In 2019, Juniper Research Says
Technologies such as machine learning, Big Data analytics and blockchain will be the cornerstone of fintech platforms. These factors will fundamentally alter the way financial services are delivered and drive fintech platforms to become the “new normal” according to a new report from Juniper Research.
Vitria's Chris Menier Describes Critical Framework Necessary for Digital Operations and Successful Transformation Initiatives
Organizations seeking to leverage the latest technologies to digitize their business processes must carefully consider how to integrate operational processes all the way from the back end to the front end, says Chris Menier, Vice President and Transformation Strategist for Vitria, in an audio interview for journalists.
90 Percent of Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Initiatives Will Suffer ‘Blockchain Fatigue’ by 2023, Gartner Says
Blockchain remains a popular topic but supply chain leaders are failing to find suitable use cases. By 2023, 90 percent of blockchain-based supply chain initiatives will suffer ‘blockchain fatigue’ due to a lack of strong use cases, according to a new report from Gartner, Inc.
Europe and North America Reached 20.9 million Active Insurance Telematics Policies in 2018
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of insurance telematics policies in force on the European market reached 10.3 million in Q4-2018. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.0 percent, this number is expected to reach 47.9 million by 2023.
Competitive SVoD Segment Driving 7% Value Growth in Denmark's Home Video Market
The Denmark video market continues to progress strongly, with total spend growing by 7% in 2018 to DKK 10.21 billion (US$1.53 billion), with SVoD driving growth. This has been supported by steady growth in the transactional digital market and robust EST growth, according to the latest video insights market report from Futuresource Consulting.
Blockchain Cross-Border Transactions to Reach Over 1.3 Billion by 2023, Up from 119 Million in 2019
New research by Juniper Research found that the number of cross-border transactions recorded on the blockchain will surge to 1.3 billion by 2023, a CAGR of 82% over the next 4 years. The value of transactions recorded on the blockchain will thus reach an unprecedented $3.4 trillion; a CAGR of 87% over the next 5 years.
AT&T, Comcast and Disney will Struggle to Embrace Streaming in Global Markets says new report
Rethink TV, the TV research arm of Rethink Technology Research has released a forecast of the video revenues for four of the world’s largest pay TV and studio groupings, and finds that the only one that will have rock steady, uninterrupted growth is Netflix.
Gartner Says 100 Million Consumers Will Shop in Augmented Reality Online and In-Store by 2020
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have the potential to shake up the customer experience in such a profound matter that 100 million consumers will shop in AR online and in-store by 2020, Gartner forecasts.