Market Trends

Mumbai, India, 24th February 2014 - The introduction of High Definition (HD) channels and Smart TVs has led to an increase in digital TV viewing which in turn will drive the growth of the Set top box (STB) market in India. One of the hallmark product categories in the consumer electronics segment, the STB market in India is poised for unprecedented growth.

Boston, MA - February 20, 2014 - An increasing emphasis on data-centric communications and providing net-centric capabilities will drive the military communications market with a move towards higher frequencies to meet the growing demand for spectrum. The Strategy Analytics Advanced Defense Systems (ADS) service series of forecasts, outline global defense expenditure trends segmented on a regional basis before breaking out the expected spend on military communications incorporating systems, hardware, support and related services across the land, air, naval and space domains.

Paris, France, February 20, 2014- Euroconsult today forecasted that satellite capacity revenue in the global maritime market will nearly double over the next decade, with a compound annual growth rate of 7%. According to the firm's recently-published research report on Maritime Telecom Solutions by Satellite, growth is expected to be driven mainly by increasing data consumption across all major maritime segments and the adoption of new generation broadband satellite services.

Dublin, Ireland, February 18, 2014--According to a new report by Resarch and Markets the Global 3D TV market to grow at a CAGR of 19.7 percent over the period 2013-18 in terms of units and 2.04 percent in terms of revenue. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing popularity of 3D programming and on-demand content.

Campbell, Calif., February 18, 2014—Market research firm Infonetics Research released excerpts from its 1st edition Pay TV Subscriber Database by Provider, which tracks the cable TV, satellite TV, and telco IPTV subscribers of over 150 service providers around the world. The report highlights the emerging markets such as Latin America and Asia driving Pay-TV growth.

Campbell, Calif., February 14, 2014--Market research firm Infonetics Research released excerpts from its latest Multiscreen TV Service Strategies and Vendor Leadership: Global Service Provider Survey, which provides insights into pay-TV operators’ plans for multiscreen video services and delivering live and file-based video content to subscribers with multiple devices.

Plano, Tex, February 14, 2014-According to new data from The Diffusion Group (TDG), more than 60% of U.S. broadband households have at least one television connected to the Internet such that it can receive entertainment services like Netflix and Pandora.

Dallas, Tex., February 13, 2014-- New research from Parks Associates shows mobile consumption of video is driving usage of TV apps, with 55% of U.S. smartphone owners and 61% of tablet owners using a TV-related app at least once a month. The research firm will address the growing influence of the app ecosystem at the 18th-annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference, May 13-15, 2014, in San Francisco, with keynotes from ARRIS, AT&T, iControl Networks, and Lowe’s.

El Segundo, Calif. February 13, 2014—The global market for connected devices that allow users to access the Internet is set to surpass 6 billion units this year, as new products including cellphones, tablets and computers enter the electronics ecosystem, according to a new report from IHS Technology

Paris, France, February 13, 2014--According to Euroconsult's newly released research report entitled "Profiles of Government Space Programs," global budgets for space programs dropped to US$ 72.1 billion in 2013 following peak spending at US$ 72.9 billion in 2012. This is the first time since 1995 that public space programs worldwide have entered a downward trend, a direct result of the cyclical nature of countries' investment in space-based infrastructures combined with governments' belt-tightening efforts during tough economic times.