The Future of Work in the Media, Arts & Entertainment Sector

whitePaper | November 1, 2022

We have tracked 5G trials and commercial deployments, enablers such as 5G spectrum deployments, and the impact of 5G on operators’ supplier decisions. We have carried out this work because 5G is the latest generation of mobile broadban technology, but also because of the high hopes around 5G in terms of addressing ever-increasing demand for data and helping operators enable (and create value from) the digital transformation of enterprises.

whitePaper | August 9, 2022

On the surface, the concept of reality is easy to understand. The world around us is all we see, all we feel in a given space. Reality is simply what exists. However, with the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart devices, and 5G, the premise of reality has changed from constant, predictable surroundings to a continuouslyevolving real and virtual experience. Of course, we see and feel the physical reality, which is only part of the story. Physical reality is balanced by immersive/extended reality (XR), adding and creating new experiences.

whitePaper | July 1, 2022

In 2018, enterprises began to embark on their digital transformation journeys, with the ultimate objective of becoming digital-first organizations. Digital-first organizations moveto data-driven business models and thrive by delivering exceptional digital products to customers who expect digital-first experiences. IDC expects that a large number of enterprises will be achieving their digital-first goals in the 2023-to-2025 time frame.

whitePaper | January 17, 2022

Virtual reality first permeated the ether through science fiction tales, television serials and movies. From the 1950s and even earlier, creative minds introduced us to virtual worlds beyond our wildest imagination even though the supporting technology was considered light years away. But with the release of the latest devices smartphones, glasses, headsets and more paired with superhuman supporting technology and content, augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) are intersecting with real life. This whole new ecosystem promises to offer a different lens in how we see and interact with our world whether at work, home or on the go.

whitePaper | July 1, 2022

The biggest challenge facing Web3 (commonly referred to as the future internet domain utilizing decentralized blockchain technologies) is mass adoption by mainstream internet users. History has shown us that mass adoption helps foster momentum in improving new technologies and creating new economic opportunities – the adoption of smartphones and web apps being one example. In our view, the Metaverse is the future user experience layer of Web3, where users can experience the internet in a new and familiar space, with games and other entertainment platforms supporting the embrace of this new technology.

whitePaper | June 17, 2022

The metaverse promises to transform industries ranging from tourism to fashion. But the metaverse is not developing by magic. An immersive metaverse needs several building blocks to realize its potential, including artificial intelligence, extended reality, blockchain, edge computing, and more. Major product developments from companies such as Apple, Google, and Meta have cast a spotlight on these technologies