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APAC will be the 'epicentre' of global AI development - report
Marketing Technologies

APAC will be the 'epicentre' of global AI development - report

The Asia-Pacific region is set to become the epicentre of global AI development, propelled by strong government support and strategic policies, says GlobalData.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
Cloud-based products 'outshining' traditional IT offerings in APAC
Unified Communications

Cloud-based products 'outshining' traditional IT offerings in APAC

Cloud-based products are outshining traditional products as the demand for resilient business continuity surges in the APAC region, according to GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020
Repurposing product offerings for business continuity and DX vital for APAC tech vendors
Unified Communications

Repurposing product offerings for business continuity and DX vital for APAC tech vendors

APAC tech vendors must revamp product offerings to drive business continuity and digital transformation post-COVID-19, says new GlobalData research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2020
Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020
Marketing Technologies

Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020

Technology industry deals worldwide reach USD $34.4bn in April 2020, a 33.8% increase from March, driven largely by Asia Pacific activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Sony's gaming and music struggles see sentiment take a nosedive
Gaming

Sony's gaming and music struggles see sentiment take a nosedive

Sentiment towards Sony has taken a nosedive during the first quarter of 2020, with ongoing struggles in its music and gaming behind the decline.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Alternative reality growing in popularity with enterprise customers
AR, VR & Metaverse

Alternative reality growing in popularity with enterprise customers

Alternative reality is set to become more popular with enterprise customers as immersive technologies open up more opportunities for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
Operators must secure spectrum to revive 5G rollouts in 2020 - report
Unified Communications

Operators must secure spectrum to revive 5G rollouts in 2020 - report

The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered 5G rollouts, especially in APAC, due to delayed spectrum allocations, a GlobalData report reveals. Regulators urged to act.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector
Malware

Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector

Healthcare systems undergoing rapid digital transformation to cope with COVID-19 face increasing cyberattack risks, warns GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Digital transformation crucial to enterprises for operational resilience amid COVID-19 crisis
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation crucial to enterprises for operational resilience amid COVID-19 crisis

Digital transformation is essential for enterprise resilience amid COVID-19, driving companies like JD Logistics and Cox Communications to innovate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
COVID-19 will accelerate widespread adoption of robots - report
Robotics

COVID-19 will accelerate widespread adoption of robots - report

COVID-19 will expedite the adoption of robots, as AI and robotics company Brain Corp raises $36m to meet demand.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes
Hyperscale

Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
COVID-19: 92% of top 25 tech companies report market capitalisation decline
GlobalData

COVID-19: 92% of top 25 tech companies report market capitalisation decline

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Increased digital adoption is silver lining for vendors during pandemic
Unified Communications

Increased digital adoption is silver lining for vendors during pandemic

APAC IT vendors have a significant revenue growth opportunity in digital transformation post-COVID-19, says GlobalData. Increased digital adoption expected.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase
Unified Communications

Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase

Microsoft aims to leverage its one billion Windows 10 devices by rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365, adding new features and focusing on subscriptions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Machine vision will help revive struggling manufacturing industry - report
Manufacturing

Machine vision will help revive struggling manufacturing industry - report

Machine vision tech, driven by AI and IoT, is poised to revitalise the struggling manufacturing sector in APAC, especially in China, according to GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles
Gaming

COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles

The video game industry is thriving during the pandemic as seen in global sales and user spikes, but console manufacturers face tough challenges ahead.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis
Customer Relationship Management

Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis

As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
APAC cloud market to grow 117% in five years - report
Edge Computing

APAC cloud market to grow 117% in five years - report

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report

Online shopping will undergo a lasting transformation due to COVID-19, with shifts in delivery and returns redefining consumer expectations, says GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020