The global storage media market is navigating shifting currents of demand and decline, with regional markets diverging and country-level volatility reshaping vendor strategies. From India’s double-digit surges in surveillance HDDs in Q1 of 2025, to clear EMEA contractions and shifting vendor dynamics in ASEAN, the battleground is increasingly local.

Futuresource Consulting has unveiled a new Professional Audio Tracker, a streamlined market intelligence service designed to give manufacturers faster, clearer visibility of market dynamics. It comes at a time when volatility, tariffs and supply-chain disruption are challenging long-term planning for many businesses in the pro audio industry.

India’s video entertainment market is in a transition phase, with total consumer spend slipping 2% in 2024 to INR713.6 billion. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest Video Insights India report, which reveals Pay-TV and box office declines weighed on the market, while subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) powered ahead with double-digit growth. 

The global market for AVoIP encoders and decoders retreated in 2024, with sell-in to professional AV falling. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s forthcoming AVoIP Market Outlook report, which points to macroeconomic pressures, a lack of industry standards and the ongoing pull of hybrid solutions as key factors shaping adoption patterns.

Lights, Camera, Enterprise! is the latest Future Session video from Futuresource Consulting and Platform Communications, spotlighting the findings and opportunities revealed in their new joint report. This engaging session explores how the convergence of professional broadcast and enterprise video technologies is reshaping corporate communication, marketing, education, and retail.

Futuresource Consulting, a global leader in market intelligence and strategic insight, is pleased to announce its role as a virtual media partner for two of Asia’s most influential technology events: C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2025 and COMMERCIAL DISPLAY 2025, taking place from 28–30 October 2025 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre. 

The professional AV (pro AV) and broadcast industries continue to converge, driven by the ongoing democratisation of technology and a growing appetite for video communication and consumption. In addition, the increasing relevance of general-purpose technologies such as AI has gained traction across both sectors, spurring the development of solutions that benefit a wide range of users.

The UK video entertainment market is holding its course, with total consumer spend expected to rise 2% in 2025 to £11.4 billion. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest Video Insights UK report, which highlights subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) as the powerhouse of growth, alongside a stronger year for box office and signs of stabilisation in transactional video.

As hybrid working has asserted its dominance within the corporate landscape, a new international study from Futuresource Consulting reveals a workforce navigating not just physically, between the office and home, but also mentally and cognitively, between old routines and emerging technologies. 

The global professional microphone market is speaking volumes, with revenues reaching $2.6 billion in 2024 and forecast to grow at a 4.8% volume and value CAGR through to 2029. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest professional microphones global market outlook, which also reveals wireless microphones have overtaken wired units for the first time since the pandemic. 

From object-based immersive mixes, to cloud-managed signal chains and AI-enabled workflows, the professional DSP market is accelerating into a new era. Futuresource Consulting’s latest global market outlook reveals a sector on track to grow from $580 million in 2024 to $710 million by 2029. 

The luxury audio market endured a second consecutive year of decline in 2024, with global volume shrinking by 4.7%, according to the latest market report from Futuresource Consulting. The impact on revenue was less pronounced, down 2.4%, as premium pricing and a rising emphasis on brand experience helped to achieve some stability.

China’s video entertainment sector paused for breath in 2024, as total consumer spend dipped 4% to RMB202 billion (equivalent to 28 billion US dollars). But the story doesn’t end there. A new report from Futuresource Consulting reveals an industry in motion, with a shift in focus rather than a loss of momentum. From evolving platform strategies to new monetisation models, China is actively repositioning for more sustainable, long-term growth.

Futuresource Consulting has released a new Future Session video exploring the evolving role of professional displays in education. Hosted by Principal Analyst Claire Kerrison, Principal Analyst, Consulting & Advisory and featuring Jeremy Wills, Principal Analyst, Professional Displays, co-author of the firm’s latest education display report, the session provides a deep dive into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the sector.

Canada’s video entertainment sector continues its steady expansion, achieving 1% value growth in 2024, and with total consumer spend projected to increase by 3% in 2025. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest video insights report, which points to a market worth CA$12.4 billion by the end of the year. 

The esports industry is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the rapid integration of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). These immersive technologies are not just enhancing the viewing experience—they are fundamentally reshaping how fans engage with esports events, turning passive spectators into active participants.

At Futuresource, we’re seeing a transformative shift in the XR (Extended Reality) landscape. In our latest Future Session, Nikolaos Tzoumerkas, Lead Analyst XR unpacks the trends redefining the space, from immersive gaming to AI-powered smart glasses. 

Sustainability is no longer a side note in the collaboration space. As IT teams take control of AV procurement, it has become a deal-breaker. With green expectations rising across a range of sectors, vendors are being pushed to deliver more than pledges and packaging swaps.