Market research stories - Page 3
Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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social media
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digital literacy
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online safety
New research finds most people doubt under-16 social media bans will curb online harm, expecting teens to bypass rules and limits.
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
Explainer: AI and consulting debate history and impact
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Industry voices are divided on whether AI will diminish consulting roles or augment them by shifting the nature of the work.
AI to transform qualitative research into measurable data
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Mercury Analytics says AI will turn open-ended feedback into measurable insight by 2026, reshaping how organisations use qualitative data.
SMEs step up AI adoption as US pulls ahead of the UK
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
SMEs prioritise AI and face-to-face meetings, but US firms outpace UK peers on dedicated staff and appetite for external AI advice.
IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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hcm
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partner programmes
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it services
Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.
Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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uc
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
AI drives product discovery but reviews still seal buys
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Shoppers turn to AI to find products, but 92% still demand reviews and real customer photos before finally clicking to buy.
GWI unveils Agent Spark to power AI with real audience data
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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genai
GWI launches Agent Spark, plugging its first-party audience data into ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot to ground AI marketing insight in reality.
Marketers' AI ambitions stall amid fragmented ad stacks
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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martech
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rpa
Marketers' AI hopes hit reality as new survey finds fragmented ad tech stacks stalling cross-channel orchestration and campaign execution.
US travellers trust AI for trip ideas, not payments
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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data protection
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genai
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data privacy
US travellers embrace AI to plan and compare trips but still prefer to handle bookings and payments themselves amid trust and security concerns.
Bolt Insights maps how AI will reshape research by 2026
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Bolt Insights predicts AI-driven, real-time insight, dynamic personas and a new strategist role for researchers will redefine the sector by 2026.
China & aerospace lift high-end global 3D printing
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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drones
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supply chain
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hp
Industrial 3D printer shipments return to growth as aerospace demand and a strong China rebound lift high-end metal systems in 2025.
Software-defined vehicles now top priority for carmakers
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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private cloud
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devops
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digital transformation
Software-defined vehicles have overtaken EVs and driver-assistance as carmakers' top priority, with zonal designs and cloud-led updates surging.
AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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manufacturing
AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.
Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.
AI shifts from cost cutting to growth in boardrooms
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Global enterprises now see AI less as a cost cutter and more as a revenue engine, with agentic tools and Chief AI Officers rising in boardrooms.
Rove unveils AI platform to speed brands' global growth
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
UK start-up Rove has launched an AI market intelligence platform promising faster, cheaper global expansion for consumer brands.
Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.