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Expanding Horizons: Telcos & the U.S. Hispanic Market
March 2024
Explore insights into the needs and preferences of Hispanic consumers and SMBs, emphasizing bundled services, digital safety, and culturally relevant content.
U.S. Perspectives on Total TV Advertising
March 2024
Explore our findings addressing investment strategies within the U.S. TV advertising ecosystem, including traditional broadcasters, Pay TV, streaming platforms, ad agencies, and brands.
Game-Changing Innovations in Sports Media & Tech
February 2024
Centering AI in Consumer Products: CES 2024 standouts
February 2024 Technology
Altman Solon highlights how companies are driving innovation and customization with AI and how technology leaders should proactively consider AI in their product roadmap.
Lights, Camera, (Sustainable) Action?
European Perspectives on Total TV Advertising
Explore investment trends and revenue-generating opportunities in the European TV market, spanning ad products, ad tech, and new inventory sources.
Game On: Global sports as an emerging asset class
Netflix’s “Mid-Tail” and the Importance of a Genre-Driven Streaming Video Content Strategy
January 2024 Media
Insights from the Consumer Video Study & Netflix’s Engagement Report Altman Solon is the largest global strategy consulting firm exclusively working in the TMT sectors. Our team analyzed Netflix’s recently released Engagement Report to understand...
Sports Media in the Age of Unbundling
December 2023 Media
Cloud Service Provider Trends: Partner channel surges with multi-cloud competencies
December 2023 Technology
Altman Solon analyzes the rise of the cloud partner channel and multi-cloud strategy benefits.
Fewer Happy E-Commerce Returns: Smooth supply chain, smart returns policies can heal e-commerce pain points
November 2023 Technology
Discover how online retailers can realign their supply chain processes to supercharge the e-commerce returns experience.
Monetizing Live Sports in the Streaming Era
November 2023 Media
Altman Solon explores how sports rights owners are rewriting the monetization playbook to meet the changing needs of their media partners.
Room for Growth: Activating U.S. Hispanic Video Audiences
Altman Solon’s media industry experts explore how companies can build successful go-to-market strategies to engage Hispanic media audiences.
Reimagining Live Sports for the Fans of the Future
October 2023 Media
Telecommunications’ Next Frontier: Navigating the generative AI imperative
September 2023 Technology Telecommunications
To assess the telecommunications sector’s sentiments on generative AI and understand the current and future adoption of this technology, Altman Solon worked with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to survey 100 senior business leaders at Tier...
E-Cart to Door: Unboxing shopper profiles, emotions, and priorities
September 2023 Technology
AI on Set: The tech stack and infrastructure requirements in M&E
September 2023 Media Technology
At a time when streaming giants are tightening their belts, AI can create cost savings and efficiencies by automating labor-intensive tasks and optimizing workflows.
Rethinking Digital Content Monetization in the AI Era
August 2023 Media Technology Generative AI
Discover Altman Solon’s strategy for digital publishers to navigate the rise of generative AI and maximize digital content monetization.
Pan-European Fiber Rollout: The most effective way forward
July 2023 Telecommunications
Altman Solon compared fiber rollout approaches in ten of the biggest European Union economies.
From Bitcoin Mining to HPC: Crypto’s opportunity in high-performance computing
July 2023 Technology
Meeting the Infrastructure Demands of Generative AI
July 2023 Technology Generative AI
Defining Business Transformation Success: Individual, functional, and company levels
July 2023 Transformation
Pace, Propensity, and Levers of Business Transformation
July 2023 Transformation
Apple Enters the AR/VR Headset Market: Will this be an iPhone moment or just another device in a crowded field?
July 2023 Technology
Fan Club On-Chain: Leveraging Web3 for Sports Fan Engagement
June 2023 Media Technology
Apple Enters the AR/VR Device Market: Will this be an iPhone moment or just another device in a crowded field?
June 2023 Technology
This article explores how Apple’s first virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro, competes in the existing AR/VR marketplace and what retailers, content providers, insurance providers, and carriers should know to navigate the changing market.
Productivity Boost: Competitive Dynamics in the Enterprise Productivity Suite Market
May 2023 Technology
From out-of-the-box to tailor-made: Developing and deploying enterprise generative AI tools
May 2023 Technology Generative AI
Electric Vehicles Charge into the Fast Lane
April 2023 Technology
The automotive industry is speeding toward an electric future. In recent years, U.S. sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have more than doubled – with growth in Germany and the U.K. close behind.
Generative AI: The New Transformation in Business Technology
April 2023 Technology Generative AI
Live From Anywhere… It’s Audio and Video Over Internet Protocol
April 2023 Media Analysis: 2022 Film & Video Production Survey
From TV and broadcast companies to over-the-top services, infrastructure system integrators to cable, satellite, and telecom providers, more broadcasters are turning to AVoIP technology to meet heightened consumer demands and increase output.
Cloud Partners Double Down on Analytics, Security, and Multi-Cloud Specializations as the Ecosystem Matures
March 2023 Technology
From Inflation to Growth: A Playbook for Telcos
February 2023 Telecommunications
It is in telcos' best interest to mitigate inflationary pressures where they can and proactively find ways to control specific cost items. While challenging, telcos should be proactive in finding ways to control specific cost items.
2023 Consumer Tech Device Trends
January 2023 Technology
Internet of Things: Competitive Advantages Beyond Connectivity
December 2022 Technology
Making Sports a Winning Investment
December 2022 Media Analysis: 2022 Sports Survey
Sports is a growing global enterprise, with sports leagues competing to grow their fan base internationally. Increasingly, the competition has left the pitch and entered the financial realm, with investors looking to tap into the global sports boom.
Going the Distance – Virtual Production Enters the Mainstream as Global Content Demand Increases
December 2022 Media Analysis: 2022 Film & Video Production Survey
Promising faster production schedules, lower costs, and the ability to connect with talent from across the globe, Virtual Production tools are gaining favor among production executives in the U.S. and U.K. Altman Solon’s 2022 Global...
Private Wireless Networks: A New Era for Business Connectivity
December 2022 Telecommunications
A Multiverse of Metaverses
November 2022 Media Technology
The Semiconductor Ecosystem: Complex, Global, and Specialized
November 2022 Technology
FIFA World Cup 2022 to Be a Magnet for Emerging Soccer Fanbases in U.S., India, and China
November 2022 Media Analysis: 2022 Sports Survey
Altman Solon’s survey reveals scope of global fan interest in the FIFA World Cup 2022, with growth opportunities in emerging markets and streaming.
The Field Services Market: New “Normal” of Hybrid Work Drives the Quest for the “Ultimate Hybrid Work Bundle”
October 2022 Technology
Closing Today’s Broadband Gap: Altman Solon’s Global Network Planning Survey
October 2022 Network Planning
Growth in New Fan-Focused Technologies, Women’s Sports Creates Exciting Opportunities for Global Sports
September 2022 Media Analysis: 2022 Sports Survey
Altman Solon’s survey shows that social media, VR/AR, emerging digital technology, and ‘’snackable’’ content are engaging fans who are spending more time watching live sports post-pandemic.
Fintech Deconstructed: Telecom Providers Expand Financial Accessibility
August 2022 Technology Telecommunications
From Unbanked to Cutting-Edge: The Opportunity for Telecom Providers to Expand Financial Accessibility in Emerging Markets
July 2022 Technology Telecommunications
Tuning In to the Future of Video
May 2022 Media
Altman Solon's Consumer Video Survey of 5,000 U.S. consumers offers insight into the changing streaming landscape, how programmers are finding new ways to reach consumers, who are in turn rethinking the way they subscribe to and watch television.
Consumers Increasingly Choose Gaming Platforms for Social Experiences, Driving Convergence Across Social Media
April 2022 Media Technology
The Case for Open Access: Providing Optionality for U.S. Municipalities
April 2022 Telecommunications
With High Popularity at Home, European Football Primed for More Global Growth
March 2022 Media Analysis: 2021 Sports Survey
In recent years, the success of the English Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, and others has attracted significant investment activity as investors favor the positive financial profiles and growth outlooks for leagues and clubs.
Zooming In: Altman Solon’s Global Film & Video Production Survey
March 2022 Media Analysis: 2021 Film & Video Production Survey
Altman Solon’s 2021 Global Film & Video Production Survey highlights the emergence of virtual production capabilities, the adoption of cloud-based post-production tools, and the reliance on remote collaboration solutions.
Super Bowl Party: Is the U.K. and E.U. ready for more American Football?
February 2022 Media Analysis: 2021 Sports Survey
The kickoff for Super Bowl is this coming weekend and, at least according to the sky-high TV ratings of recent playoff games in the United States, American viewers are planning to watch the game in huge numbers.
Media Deconstructed: Competition & Consolidation in the Streaming Services Market
February 2022 Media
The Winter Olympics Are Back, and Sports Fans in Europe and the U.S. Are Ready to Watch
February 2022 Media Analysis: 2021 Sports Survey
The Winter Olympics in Beijing open this week and a recent Altman Solon survey found that sports fans globally are eager to watch them again.
The Winter Olympics Are Back, and Sports Fans in Europe and the U.S. Are Ready to Watch
February 2022 Media Analysis: 2021 Sports Survey
The Winter Olympics in Beijing open this week and a recent Altman Solon survey found that sports fans globally are eager to watch them again.
The Role of Mobile Device Upgrade and Protection Options on Mobile Plan Decisions
January 2022
GAMMA Blends Solutions and Business Models to Create Non-Ordinary Competition
December 2021 Technology
As Women’s Sports Grows, So Does the Female Fan Base
December 2021 Media Analysis: 2021 Sports Survey
The Top Live TV, OTT, and SVOD Services for Global Sports Fans
October 2021 Media Analysis: 2021 Sports Survey
Informed Network Planning: Building Fiber-to-the-Home with Machine Learning
October 2021 Telecommunications
Altman Solon's XVision is a unique machine learning-driven approach to informed network planning, enabling clients to more accurately forecast fiber build costs.
Global Sports’ Great Comeback Means Opportunities for Leagues, Clubs, and Investors
October 2021 Media Analysis: 2021 Sports Survey
Interest in sports has roared back since the pandemic, but how can leagues and clubs create sustainable engagement and monetize their fanbases?
The Athletes Driving Sports Viewing and Valuations Globally
September 2021 Media Analysis: 2021 Sports Survey
COVID-19, Consolidation, & Capital Create Competition in Compute
August 2021 Technology
As processors have moved from highly concentrated environments to highly distributed ones, use cases have proliferated and become more specialized.
Curbing Cord Cutting? How Sports and Streamers Can Help Latin American Pay TV Providers Keep More Customers Amid Global Streaming Boom
July 2021 Media
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the global streaming trend, with the launch of dozens of new streaming services, including many popular options throughout Latin America, over the past year.
The Suburban Migration: New Mapping Analysis Reveals Surprising U.S. Small Cell Growth
May 2021 Telecommunications
Outdoor small cell deployment continues, but new Altman Solon analysis shows a surprising migration to the suburbs and signs multi-layered regulations and lack of “neutral” hosts may be choking growth.
New Global Threats Create Risk & Opportunity in Fragmented Cybersecurity Markets
April 2021 Technology
Evolving and increasingly effective cybersecurity threat agents elevate risk across all sectors and the entire telecommunications and technology continuum – from the network to the edge.
From “Bookies” to the TV Booth: How Sports Betting Is Gaining Global Popularity and Changing the Way Sport Is Viewed
April 2021 Media Analysis: 2020 Sports & News Survey
Betting and sports have had a long, often uneasy, relationship. But due to widespread legalization – and a loosening of some betting restrictions due to COVID-19 – sports and betting seem to be at the...
Global Consumers’ – and Media Companies’ – Appetite for Podcasting Is Increasing
February 2021 Media
Podcasting, a growing sector of the media ecosystem, is increasingly drawing interest from global consumers, advertisers, publishers, and media companies.
Investors’ Appetite for Professional Sports Is Increasing
December 2020 Media Analysis: 2020 Sports & News Survey
Why is professional sports attractive for investors and what long-term impact is to be expected from COVID-19?
Sports and News Are Critical to the Future of Pay TV and OTT
November 2020 Media Analysis: 2020 Sports & News Survey
The Athletes and Clubs Driving Global Sports Fandom and Viewership
October 2020 Media Analysis: 2020 Sports & News Survey
Live sports draw viewers and captivate fans, but which sports entities – leagues, clubs, competitions, and athletes – are global sports fans most interested in watching?
U.S. Leagues Struggle to Win Fans in Europe, Trail European Soccer Leagues’ Success in the U.S.
October 2020 Media Analysis: 2020 Sports & News Survey
U.S. and European leagues target growth on opposite continents, but which leagues are attracting mindshare of sports fans across the pond?
As NBA Players, Other Pro Athletes Take Bold Stands For Social Justice, Evidence Shows Support From the American Public
September 2020 Media Analysis: 2020 Sports & News Survey
‘Big Three’ Firms Rule the Public Cloud, but Smaller Partners Drive Future Growth
August 2020 Strategy Technology
The fierce battle for the public cloud features three top tech titans – Amazon, Microsoft, and Google – in what will be a long and bruising competition for customers and revenue.
Cloud, Networking Buoy B2B Telecom during COVID-19 Crisis
August 2020 Technology Telecommunications
The negative macroeconomic effects of COVID-19 have been swift and unprecedented. The job losses, driven in large part by massive cuts across retail, travel, and hospitality sectors, have been historically bad, but the economic fallout...
As SD-WAN Technology Evolves, So Must Its Definition
August 2020 Technology
Biggest U.S. Movie Fans Drive Ticket Sales, with Two-Thirds Wanting a Return to Theaters Before COVID-19 Vaccine
July 2020 Media
Extensive Report on Broadband Models for Pool of 6,500 Unserved and Underserved Communities in the U.S.
July 2020 Telecommunications Operations
Report by US Ignite and Altman Solon highlights role of municipal enablement and growing popularity of hybrid deployment models.
Continuous Pipeline Development Is Essential in the “Fiber Race”
July 2020 Capital Markets Telecommunications Products
In most European countries, fiber overbuild is an unlikely scenario. It is mainly driven by the high capital requirements, operational complexity, and required penetration levels...
The Managed Cloud Market Is Growing Rapidly, but Risks Commoditization, Margin Compression
July 2020 Capital Markets Technology
Assessing a cloud managed service provider and evaluating their future potential depends on both market growth and unique company capabilities and relationships.
“Fiber Factory” Must Scale Up Deployment Capacity and Reduce Deployment Unit Costs
June 2020 Telecommunications Operations Products
Our client faced two key challenges that were essential to delivering the approved strategy.
Defining the Commercial Setup of a “Fiber Factory”
June 2020 Telecommunications Operations
Altman Solon’s client had undergone a structural separation of their fixed line business into a NetCo and an OpCo.
Success of a data center portfolio is determined on the local level
June 2020 Capital Markets Technology Telecommunications
Assessing data center operations and evaluating their future potential is strongly dependent on local and regional dynamics.
Outbound conversational AI – competitive threats for small providers
June 2020 Capital Markets Technology
Achieving / exceeding fair share by optimising near-net potential across existing footprint
June 2020 Capital Markets Telecommunications Products
Global gaming poised for tectonic shift as gamers embrace subscription services, show interest in cloud-based gaming
May 2020 Strategy Technology Featured
The video game industry is poised for another transformation as subscription services become more prevalent and interest in cloud-based gaming grows, according to Altman Solon’s 2020 International Consumer Gaming Survey.
Whitepaper: The future of SaaS ― is there light at the end of the tunnel?
May 2020 Strategy Technology
Software firms transitioning to SaaS saw market capitalizations rise nearly 300% while revenues and margins remained mostly flat: These valuations seem hard to justify today, and will be harder to justify tomorrow.
As cloud rolls in, companies need help managing complex migrations
May 2020 Technology Operations
As Thanos, the main villain in Avengers: Endgame, famously found out: nothing is inevitable. Today, it seems like the eventual migration of all workloads to Cloud environments is inevitable.
Staying at home: why 20 million workers will continue remote work after COVID-19
May 2020 Strategy Telecommunications
5G’s arrival will flip phones on their heads
May 2020 Strategy Telecommunications
The long view on Google Stadia: cloud-based gaming is the future
May 2020 Strategy Technology
Unplanned “channel surfing” now split between streaming services and pay tv
It never just “goes with the territory”: new analytics solutions can help businesses optimize sales regions
May 2020 Telecommunications Operations
Pay TV Relies on Sports, NFL More than Ever, with 90% of Sports Fans Subscribing to Pay TV
September 2019 Media Analysis: 2020 Sports & News Survey