Market Trends

Geneva, Switzerland, February 27, 2013 – New figures released by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) confirm strong sustained demand for information and communication technology (ICT) services, with uptake spurred by a steady fall in the price of broadband Internet.

London, UK,  February 18, 2013--Visiongain's latest defence and security report, The Global Military Communications and COTS Market 2013-2023, values the market for militarycommunications spending to reach US$17.46 billion in 2013, as both mature and emerging national markets invest in the inherent operational advantages demonstrated by utilising effective and advanced military communications networks.

Singapore, February 5, 2013--The worldwide Pay-TV market grew at a steady pace in 2012 generating $238 billion by end-of-year, up from $223 billion in 2011, according to ABI Research’s “Pay-TV ARPU and Revenues” Market Data. The global Pay-TV market is expected to generate $304 billion in 2018 with a CAGR of 4%.

Dublin, Ireland, February 1, 2013--The emerging Asia-Pacific telecoms industry serves more than 3.7 billion people. The key trends in the next five years will be the challenge of rolling out 3G and 4G, which will account for 46% of connections by 2016; the growing demand for Internet access, leading to widespread take-up of smartphones and mobile broadband; and improved connectivity with greater network coverage and higher international bandwidth, according to a new Research and Markets report entitled "the "The Emerging Asia-Pacific Telecoms Market: Trends and Forecasts 2011-2016."

SANTA CLARA, Calif., January 30, 2013—More than half a million 4K×2K TVs are forecast to ship worldwide this year, growing to more than 7 million by 2016, according to the latest Quarterly TV Design and Features Report from NPD DisplaySearch. The 4K×2K trend was first seen at IFA 2012 and continued at the 2013 International CES, as TV manufacturers search for the next technology transition to attract consumers to upgrade their current TVs.

Tewkesbury, UK, January 29, 2013--The International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) today released the results of the organization's Industry Trends Survey, which reflects senior industry executives' opinions on their own companies' past performance and their outlook for the first half of the new year. This 2012-13 survey of executives from IABM member companies represents the 16th consecutive Industry Trends Survey. Key findings indicate cautious optimism, with growth still slowed by factors ranging from political and economic uncertainties to limited manufacturing and development capacity.

Dallas, Tex.  January 28, 2013-The demand for military satellites is anticipated to be driven by the need for enhanced communication capabilities and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) requirements for armed forces across the world. The market is expected to be dominated by North America, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific according to the “The Global Military Satellite Market 2012-2022” offered by ReportsnReports.com.

Boston, Mass., January 25, 2013--According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global mobile phone shipments grew a modest 2 percent annually to reach 1.6 billion units in 2012. Samsung was the star performer, accounting for 1 in 4 of all mobile phones shipped worldwide last year.

Cambridge, Mass., January 22, 2013--NSR's newly released UltraHD via Satellite finds, over the long term, UltraHD channels representing a respectable but niche opportunity for satellite companies. This nascent market is expected to start at a low base in 2015 with just 15 channels being demanded by the global cable TV, IPTV and DTH industries combined. The global satellite UltraHD market is expected to reach $412 million in 2025 from an $8.2 million revenue base in 2015.