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Internet of Things

This is what our kids will hate us for: IoT devices 'asbestos of the future'

Experts warn that the lack of security in Internet of Things devices could make it the 'asbestos of the future'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019

Internet of Things

Connected medical devices to drive cybersecurity market

The global cybersecurity market is set to soar to USD $143 billion by 2021, driven by increasing threats to connected medical devices, says GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019

Drones

UPS drone delivery heralds new era in parcel logistics

UPS gains FAA approval for drone deliveries, marking a pivotal shift in parcel logistics. Experts see it as a strategic move against Amazon.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019

Gaming

Telcos next biggest cash grab? Gaming

Telecoms eye gaming as a lucrative growth area, shifting focus to cloud gaming and streaming, targeting a USD $300 billion industry by 2025, reveals GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019

Health Technologies

GlobalData reveals top 25 global companies by market capitalization

GlobalData's Q1 2019 report shows Microsoft and Apple leading in market capitalisation, with NVIDIA, Intuit, and VMware making significant gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019

On-premise

Flexible consumption models the way to customer's hearts

Infrastructure vendors are promoting flexible consumption options for on-premises IT to attract new customers, says GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Data Analytics

APAC data and analytics market to hit US$90bn by 2022

The APAC data and analytics market is projected to reach USD $90 billion by 2022, driven by AI and IoT, with China and Japan leading.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019

Blockchain

AI, Blockchain and IoT big talking points for CEOs when it comes to disruption

AI, blockchain, and IoT are the most discussed disruptive technologies amongst global CEOs, according to GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019

Security Information and Event Management

Autodesk, Splunk, PTC amongst top IT firms ripe for M&A

GlobalData predicts that well-positioned companies like Splunk, Autodesk and PTC are likely to be top of the wishlist – here's why.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019

Network Infrastructure

Microsoft and CyberArk lead GlobalData identity management theme

Both companies gained the highest score for the identity management theme in GlobalData's Thematic Scorecard for the security software sector.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019

Network Infrastructure

IBM, VMware, F5 lead GlobalData's hybrid cloud theme

All three companies gained 5 out of 5 for the hybrid cloud theme in GlobalData's Thematic Scorecard for the cloud services sector.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019

Data Analytics

Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy

Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019

Cisco

IBM and Cisco lead GlobalData's Industrial Internet theme

Both gained the highest Thematic score (5 out of 5) for the Industrial Internet theme in GlobalData's Thematic Scorecard for the IT Services sector.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019

Breach Prevention

Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment

Heavy fines of GBP £183.39 million for British Airways and GBP £99.2 million for Marriott underscore the critical need for immediate cybersecurity investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Smart Home

GlobalData: Automated home device spend to hit $75bn by 2025

According to the company's latest report, much of that growth will be driven by two types of devices: smart thermostats and smart speakers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

Unified Communications

NTT Communications hangs on to top rung in APAC telco cloud market

The telecom cloud market in Asia Pacific (APAC) is a fierce one, but a new report purports NTT Communications to be the dominant player - for now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019

Hyperscale

Alibaba Cloud making global moves with new data centre

Opening a second data centre in Indonesia, a relatively small but growing IT economy, shows Alibaba is thinking strategically about its place in APAC.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019