- Technology
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Deloitte predicts that in 2013 more than 90 percent of user-generated passwords, even those considered strong by IT departments, will be vulnerable to hacking.
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Deloitte predicts that in 2013 a growing range (tens rather than hundreds) of high-end televisions are likely to incorporate gesture or voice based controls.
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Deloitte predicts that crowdfunding portals will raise £1.9 billion in 2013, double the £0.9 billion raised in 2011.
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Deloitte predicts that in 2013, very few additional companies will adopt a bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) policy, and some of those that already have one will abandon them.
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- Media
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Deloitte predicts that in 2013 the television industry will commence the roll-out of the next generation of high definition (HD) TV, known as 4K, which will offer four times higher resolution than the current highest standard HD.
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Deloitte predicts that in 2013, about ten percent of households in the UK will dual video screen their television consumption at least once a month.
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Deloitte predicts that in 2013, in markets where services are available, two of the top three TV on demand or over-the-top (OTT) TV programme and movie services are likely to be provided by existing broadcasters and distributors.
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- Telecommunications
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Deloitte predicts that in 2013, what is currently described as “mobile” advertising will get split into two categories representing two similar but distinct devices – tablets and smartphones.
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The ability of 4G to deliver more data at faster speeds suggests the service will thrive in 2013. 4G subscriber numbers are likely to triple as compared to 2012, reaching around 200 million globally.
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In 2013, Deloitte predicts that global shipments of smartphones should exceed one billion units for the first time. The number of all devices in use is likely to be close to two billion by year-end.
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Deloitte's Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions presents our view on the major trends that will impact UK businesses in 2013.
In its 12th year, this year's predictions – which range from the advent of 4K ultra high definition TVs, to the end of the password, to the first billion unit year for smartphones – have impacts on companies, regulation and business models in the UK and around the world. Knowing what will come next in technology, media and telecommunications trends has become a key competitive differentiator and can give your business a leading edge.
Deloitte's predictions are based on hundreds of conversations with industry executives, and tens of thousands of online interviews with members of the public around the world.
