Multiple initiatives included in the infrastructure package will require internet service providers to begin assessing how best to accommodate broadband growth in new or less saturated markets. … READ MORE >
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The return to office slows in the technology sector
In recent weeks, several big technology companies have discussed and updated their plans for employees to return to the office. … READ MORE >
2021 tech IPOs have been white hot, but will the trend continue?
After a busy July, the tech IPO market appears to be on vacation so far in August. But it is possible that some of the biggest companies going public are lined up for the second half of 2021. … READ MORE >
5 trends from defense technology companies’ Q3 earnings calls
Defense technology company executives remain agile, anticipating future government spending trends, monitoring key supply chain risks, and investing in rapidly advancing technologies. Support for defense funding positions the sector for a strong 2021. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: December is anticipated to be the biggest on record for IPOs
Special purpose acquisition companies (or SPACs) have been hot this year, but the traditional initial public offering is closing out the year even stronger. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Dealmaking in the cybersecurity sector continues its strong year
The pandemic has provided tailwinds for the industry as many employees and security administrators continue to work from home. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: In the video game industry, it’s the most wonderful time
The arrival of the holiday shopping season has buoyed the hopes of retailers catering to a younger crowd, even as coronavirus cases continue to rise. This is especially the case with video games. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: North America tech sector M&A reaches pre-pandemic levels
Since bottoming out in May, tech sector mergers and acquisitions in North America have been rising steadily. In October, dealmaking reached pre-pandemic levels last seen back in January and February of this year. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Venture capital investment in health tech on track for record year
North American investment in venture capital-backed health technology and digital health companies hit a record through the first 10 months of the year, outpacing all of 2019 with two months to go. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Gaming goes to the cloud
With Amazon’s recent announcement of its cloud gaming service, Luna, the race to the cloud is on in the gaming industry as consoles and digital downloads are destined to become a thing of the past. … READ MORE >