Analysis
Business Leaders Overestimate Preparedness for Disruption
PwC’s bi-annual Global Crisis and Resilience Survey reveal organizations and business leaders overestimate their resilience despite operating in an age of disruption.
Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 5.5 Percent in 2023
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4.6 trillion in 2023, an increase of 5.5% from 2022, according to Gartner.
Top Strategic Imperatives for HR Technology in 2023
The three most important HR technologies this year are skills management, learning experience platforms, and internal talent marketplaces, according to a survey by Gartner.
IT Spending in 2023 Continues to Slowly Trend Downward
For the fifth consecutive month, IDC has lowered its 2023 forecast for worldwide IT spending as technology investments continue to show the impact of a weakening economy.
Consumer Instant Payment Transactions to Exceed 235 Billion by 2027
The number of consumer instant payments will exceed 235 billion in 2027; up from 74 billion in 2023, according to a study from Juniper Research.
Global Streamers’ Online Original Production Returned to Growth in 2022
After being hit by production delays and cancelations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, content origination by the world’s leading online streamers rebounded in 2022, according to Omdia.
Compute and Storage Cloud Infrastructure Spending Stays Strong in 4Q22
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, increased 16.3% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22) to $24.1 billion, according to IDC.
PC Market Decline in Western Europe to Bottom Out in 1Q23
Western European PC (desktop, notebook, and workstation) shipments fell by 38% year-on-year to 10.7 million units in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Canalys estimates.
5G Roaming Connections to Increase by 900 Percent in Four Years
The total number of 5G roaming connections will increase from 53 million in 2023 to 526 million by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research.
Commercial Buying to Buoy PC and Tablet Shipments in the Coming Years
Declining demand and challenging macroeconomic conditions have caused IDC to further lower its forecast for the worldwide PC and tablet markets.
Omdia Expects Rising Demand for LCD TVs in 2023
The long-awaited demand recovery for LCD TV panel orders from the global top Korean and Chinese TV makers is around the corner, according to Omdia.
Nearly Half of Cybersecurity Leaders Will Change Jobs by 2025
By 2025, nearly half of the cybersecurity leaders will change jobs, 25% for different roles entirely due to multiple work-related stressors, according to Gartner.
ICT Spending in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to Reach $275 Billion in 2023
ICT spending in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) will reach $275 billion in 2023 and will surpass $330 billion by 2026, according to IDC.
Foldable Phone Shipments to Reach 48.1 Million Units in 2027
IDC expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 21.4 million units in 2023.
Games Revenue to Reach $215 Billion by 2027, Overtaking Pay TV and Cinema
Global consumer spending on games is set to reach $215 billion by 2027, according to Omdia.
Connected Mobility Solutions Could Reduce Emissions by up to 18 Percent
New research from The University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RTPU), commissioned by Qualcomm Europe, showcases the significant potential of connected vehicle applications to reduce CO2 emissions in the transportation sector.
PC Workstation Shipments Expected to Slow in 2023 but Outlook Remains Solid
The global desktop and mobile workstation market began 2022 with strong momentum but ultimately faced saturation and economic realities near the year's end, according to IDC.
Strong Impact of the Energy Crisis on European Consumption Habits
Almost half of the consumers (48%) were worried about being able to pay their bills, and a large majority (71%) took measures to reduce their energy consumption at home.
Edge Computing Investments Will Reach $208 Billion in 2023
Worldwide spending on edge computing is expected to be $208 billion in 2023, an increase of 13.1% over 2022, according to IDC.
Infobip Tops Juniper Research’s Mobile Messaging Leaderboard
The operator business messaging traffic will reach 2.8 trillion messages by 2027; rising from 1.9 trillion in 2023, according to Juniper Research.
Less Than Half of US Households Now Subscribe to Pay TV
The proportion of US households that subscribe to traditional pay-TV services dropped below half for the first time, as the jump in cord-cutting was bigger than expected, according to Insider Intelligence.
Wearable Band Market Plummets 18 Percent in 4Q22
Canalys has released its latest estimates on the wearable band market, revealing a challenging fourth quarter of 2022 with an 18% shipment decline to reach 50 million units.
UC&C Market Grew Despite Economic and Geopolitical Headwinds in 2022
Worldwide revenues in the Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) market grew 7.9% year over year and 2.1% sequentially to $15.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to IDC.
Cybersecurity Market Reached $20 Billion in 4Q22
Total spending on cybersecurity technologies remained robust in the fourth quarter of 2022, with strong channel-led sales making up for the decline in direct sales, according to Canalys.
Active Digital Identity Apps to Surpass 4.1 Billion by 2027
The number of digital identity apps in use will exceed 4.1 billion globally by 2027; rising from 2.3 billion in 2023, according to Juniper Research.
Top Trends Impacting Technology Providers Through 2025
Gartner highlighted the top trends that will impact technology providers through 2025.
Shipments of Wearable Devices Forecast to Rebound in 2023
2023 will be a year of recovery for wearable devices after the market's first-ever contraction in 2022, according to IDC.
Europe to Reach 20 Percent of the Worldwide AI Market in 2023
AI spending in Europe will reach $33.2 billion in 2023, representing 20% of the worldwide market, according to IDC.
Climate Change is the Fastest Growing Threat for EU CEOs
Exposure to climate change risk is the fastest growing threat to businesses, say EU CEOs, according to PwC.
Apple First to Capture 8 Spots in List of Global Top 10 Smartphones
In 2022, Apple became the first brand to capture eight spots in the list of top 10 best-selling smartphones, according to Counterpoint Research.