Cloud Disrupts Legacy Linear Thinking about Business IT

Here’s why it’s simply easier, and more enabling for the business, to leapfrog multiple stages of IT change to an entirely new state of competitive capabilities via cloud computing — without losing the necessary IT functionality, inter-connectivity, or data.

via Lens360

How Retailers Gain more Mobile Web Conversions in Germany

Mobile online shopping has advanced in Germany. And just like France and the U.S., retailers in Germany with mobile-optimized web sites have seen a notable boost in conversions, as more visitors viewed more products online.

via eMarketer

How Telecom Providers Deliver Managed Healthcare Solutions

As the cost of healthcare rises and leaders address the challenges posed by aging populations, greater focus must be placed upon preventive care and providing assistance within the home — essentially creating the environment for managed aging-in-place.

via Digital Lifescapes

Over-the-Top Telecom Services Market Reaches 21.6% CAGR

In 2014, the OTT communication services market (VoIP, IP messaging and a share of social networking) will have surpassed 10 billion EUR. Growth is expected to continue and the global market value will reach 23.7 billion EUR by 2018, representing a CAGR of 21.6% from 2014 to 2018.

via IDATE

Telco-Driven Disruption: What the Global Leaders Got Right

Although Telcos have been cautious about pursuing disruption, several global leaders have created entirely new value propositions, effectively disrupting either their core business or adjacent industry sectors. In some cases, these disruptive moves have been defensive.

via Telco 2.0

The Ongoing Challenge of Marketing Software Procurement

Marketing technology is more important than ever. But to increase spending, marketers and tech professionals must go through a rigorous approval process, and they better be able to prove the value of the buy if they want the final answer to be yes — something easier said than done.

via eMarketer

Smartphone Shipments in China Dominated by a Few Vendors

One in three smartphones shipped in China were from Huawei or Xiaomi in Q2 2015. Xiaomi is the largest smartphone vendor in China with 15.9% market share. However, Huawei is growing by 48% sequentially — that makes them the fastest growing vendor in the top-ten list.

via Canalys

The Entertainment, Media and Communications Market Update

Consolidation continues across the key sectors of the digital technology markets within America. According to the latest market study report from PwC, the second quarter (Q2) 2015 deal value reached $76 billion — that’s compared to $39 billion in the first quarter (Q1) 2015.

via Digital Lifescapes

758 Million 4G LTE Connections Drive Mobile Internet Growth

Globally, 4G LTE has more than doubled in mobile connections — from 313 million at 2Q 2014 to 758 million at 2Q 2015, and the number of deployments has grown from 373 to 425 commercial networks during the same time-frame.

via 4Gamericas

Growth of eCommerce within Africa could Reach $75 Billion

With 50% of the African continent expected to have access to the internet by 2025, online shopping could account for 10% of retail sales, or about $75 billion. Besides, Google reports online searches are rising, with commercial queries showing a significant jump.

via World Economic Forum