
The report below gives a good overview of the Winter 2025 M&A activity in the Technology, Media and Telecom Industry Sector. The Technology, Media, and Telecommunications industry is booming due to the rise in generative AI, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing advancements. The global IT services market is expected to be valued at USD 1.5 trillion by 2024 and will have a 9.3% CAGR from that year until 2032. The growth is driven by cybersecurity, automation, and the use of AI. Generative AI is at the core of revolutionizing enterprise software as specialized AI chips market sales are forecasted to exceed $50 billion in 2024, thereby enabling predictive analytics, personalized recommendations, and operational efficiency. Also, about 84% of TMT companies plan to invest more in cloud services to better manage data and improve operations. Sustainability is important too as companies make strategic moves toward acquisitions and their adoption of 5G may be energy-efficient in supporting them. Many firms have already paired up to engage sports and gaming companies which are some major fields where AI and advanced technologies have been employed to enhance the fan experience and contribute to fan engagement. Other partnerships include strategic alliances that may involve models like Engineering-as-a-Service to unlock synergies and pair them with cost-saving practices, and integrating ERPs with the cloud to improve resource management. However, the executives in this sector are faced with challenges. Their concerns include the necessary balancing of innovation with trust, actively finding ways to stay compliant with regulations, and warding off potential political threats. According to a survey by PWC, around 84% of the executives now believe that their decisions can be influenced significantly as a result of changes in the outcomes of elections. Therefore companies need to adapt to what consumers want while managing their data responsibly.
Posted by Dan Vermeire.
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