Market research stories
Rising cloud and AI demand is set to almost quadruple spending on data centre physical infrastructure to USD $128.27 billion by 2034.
Stand-alone spending remains tiny, but the sector is set to more than triple as firms struggle to stitch together fragmented digital twin tools.
Growing demand for cloud, on-premises and hybrid security systems helped Genetec widen its lead in video management software, analysts said.
Organisations with fully integrated systems were far more likely to see AI deliver profits, expansion and better forecasts, a global study found.
Despite near-universal deployment, most firms cannot prove AI is lifting service results, with only 5% able to measure business impact.
Administrative work is draining profitability, with professional services firms in Australia, India and Singapore losing USD $60,000 a year each.
The update aims to help campaigns and publishers prove authentic footage as deepfakes and synthetic media make video origins harder to verify.
Governance gaps are widening as 60% of CIOs plan AI agent investment within 12 months, a survey of 1,000 leaders found.
Survey findings suggest domestic chores are fuelling stress for many adults, with LG pitching smart appliances as a way to ease the burden.
Inflation is pushing US holiday buyers to use AI and cashback tools, with nearly all shoppers planning at least one budget-stretching tactic.
A survey of 9,000 gamers suggests frustration is fleeting, with most rage quitters returning to play within hours and enjoying it more.
Slow broadband could now rule out a property for nearly a quarter of home movers, as internet access becomes a key deciding factor.
Marketers can now sift large ad libraries in minutes as System1's new screening tool, launched in the US and UK, weighs likely impact.
Health tracking is becoming a bigger draw for smartwatch buyers, with Samsung citing strong interest from Australian women in wellness features.
Poor workflows are leaving UK marketing teams short of time, with 45% spending at least a quarter of the week on admin.
Households could soon manage entertainment, gaming and fitness subscriptions on one TV bill as operators seek fresh revenue beyond connectivity.
Occupiers in Shanghai are increasingly paying up for offices that offer stronger tenant experience and flexibility, as JLL redraws the top-tier market.
Retailers face pressure to make rewards more relevant, after a survey found 79% of UK shoppers want personalised loyalty offers and many feel no different.
Nearly a million Malaysian firms took up AI in the past year, but most are still using basic tools rather than scaling them.
The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.