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We are at the dawn of the 2nd phase of the Digital Revolution, swamped by 'unfiltered' information from a wide range of sources. Catalyzt provides an integrated view across Markets, Technology and Services, so that users can assess the Commercial Relevance, Impact, and Potential of Developments.

Opinion:

Media Companies need to change rapidly to survive and compete

The Media Industry is now in the throes of a dramatic crisis, which has been predicted (and ignored) many times but has now struck with a vengeance. The response of the media industry so far has been poor. Media companies need to re-shape their products and services, their business models, and their approaches to channels and distribution techniques. Those who do this and get it right will survive and prosper.

Uday Phadke, 30 March 2009

Most recent articles:

Social Networks Raise Questions and Challenges

Two-thirds of the world’s Internet population visits social networking or blogging sites, accounting for almost 10% of all internet time, according to Nielsen net ratings. However, question marks surround the viability of the new networks’ underlying business models. One thing is certain: there... More »

Richard Cawdell, 12 October 2009

Are global markets still attractive for Indian tech companies?

The global economy seems to have survived the economic slowdown triggered by the collapse of the credit boom-driven asset price bubble. There are still some fundamental weaknesses in the global financial system, that could make any potential international expansion unattractive. What should... More »

Arun Muthirulan, 14 September 2009

Disney’s partnership with Hulu will change the rules in online video distribution

Disney’s investment and joint-venture partnership with ad-supported streaming video site Hulu, will seriously impact existing players like Google’s YouTube and Apple's iTunes service. More »

Arun Muthirulan, 02 May 2009

Can YouTube's quest for alternate revenue streams succeed?

With Ad revenues falling, content owners are looking to develop alternate revenue streams more closely tied to their users' online behaviour. In a slowing worldwide economy, these initiatives are key to their survival until growth returns to the market. YouTube exemplifies the challenges that... More »

Michelle Wong, 26 April 2009

Nokia invests $70m in Obopay

Nokia has invested $70 million for a minority stake in the mobile payment technology company Obopay. This is another salvo in the ongoing battle being fought to control the mobile payments segment between banks, mobile networks, handset makers and start-ups. More »

Arun Muthirulan, 19 April 2009

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