Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) schemes have been part of the educational landscape for more than a decade, yet they have undergone accelerated growth since 2020. According to Futuresource Consulting, BYOD has become a cornerstone of technology integration in education, offering a blend of enhanced accessibility and cost savings.

Big news in audio with one of the largest mass market audio brands acquiring one of the largest premium audio brands! Bose Corporation has announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of renowned high-performance and luxury audio brands like McIntosh and Sonus faber. This strategic move unites industry pioneers with more than 175 years of combined expertise, craftsmanship, and a commitment to reaching passionate music fans around the world.

We are thrilled to share the findings of our latest report, which provides a detailed analysis of the USA consumer photo market," said Jeremy Wills, Principal Analyst, Futuresource Consulting. "This report is an essential resource for industry stakeholders looking to understand market trends, consumer preferences, and the competitive landscape.

The professional loudspeaker market continues to display steady global expansion, growing from $2.78 billion in 2022, to achieve $3.05 billion last year. And while a new report from Futuresource Consulting predicts continued volume and value growth, the market is experiencing a divergence of fortune at the sector level. 

The wireless presentation solutions market endured a challenging 2023 as the wider AV market grapples with budget cuts stimulated by macroeconomic headwinds. While many vendors were optimistic about growth during the first half of 2024, this has failed to materialise, with new research from Futuresource Consulting showing that volume is still in decline. Shipments of hardware wireless presentation solutions (WPS) decreased by 1,000 units in H1 2024, with wireless conferencing solutions (WCF) falling by approximately 7,000 units. 

Universities and colleges worldwide continue to focus on advancing the student learning experience. Engagement, collaborative spaces and technology improvements are all part of the equation, with AI and high-performance computing (HPC) moving into the foreground.  

As the digital entertainment landscape continues to evolve, it is crucial for entertainment  service providers to understand the latest trends and consumer behaviours to maintain a competitive edge. The latest publication of the Living with Digital report from Futuresource Consulting provides valuable insights into digital content consumption, highlighting key areas that create opportunities for differentiation.  

Audio industry executives, experts and specialists, mark your calendars for the return of Futuresource Consulting’s Audio Collaborative conference, taking place in London on Monday 4 November. With less than a month to go, this exclusive half-day event will focus on the shifting opportunities within the audio landscape.

Futuresource Consulting is excited to share its latest show report from Amsterdam’s International Broadcasting Convention, IBC 2024, which saw a remarkable attendance of 45,085, marking a 4.69% increase from 2023. The IBC 2024 Show Report provides a detailed look at the trends and innovations shaping the future of broadcasting. 

The global LED display market expanded by more than 6% in 2023, to achieve sales of $9.0 billion, according to the latest pro display report from Futuresource Consulting. LED video displays, excluding monochrome and tri-colour, continue to dominate, accounting for the lion’s share of market value.

Aftermarket headphones maintain their position as a cornerstone of consumer electronics ownership, ranking third behind smartphones and TVs in a new consumer research survey from Futuresource Consulting.

The global professional PTZ camera market endured a third consecutive year of volume and value contraction in 2023, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting. However, the specialist research firm also predicts a positive outlook, with a return to growth as the market moves forward.

The consumer love affair with music and audio in the home shows no signs of cooling off. With audio hardware capturing the attention of shoppers, Futuresource Consulting’s latest round of international research points to a future of multiroom audio and a demand for even longer battery life from portable speaker owners.

The set-top-box market continues to shrink, with global market volume retreating by 2% in 2023. That’s according to a new report from Futuresource Consulting, which identifies a combination of challenges facing the industry.  However, shifting strategies and a keener focus on operating system software may provide some opportunities as the market moves forward.

 Audio habits are evolving, with consumers becoming more attentive to immersive audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos. At the same time, they are placing greater emphasis on all physical formats. That’s according to the latest international survey from Futuresource Consulting, which identifies a rising consumer interest in CDs and vinyl, as well as a resurgence in demand for cassettes.

Futuresource Consulting has released the results of its international study into the use of AI in schools. Conducted with nearly 1,000 teachers, and carried out across the USA, UK, Netherlands, Germany and Italy, the research evaluates the current and future impact of AI in education.

The global headphones market continues to expand, generating $10.8 billion in Q2 2024, according to the latest quarterly tracking data from Futuresource Consulting. The research firm reports that Q2 volumes increased by 1.3% year-on-year, with revenue growth of 0.5%.

The system and box camera markets faced economic turmoil in FY2023, with broadcasters across North America, Europe and APAC facing pressure from high levels of inflation. This turbulence resulted in the widespread postponement of investment in high-cost broadcast equipment such as system cameras. Alongside this challenge, pro PTZs have also cannibalised demand, placing an additional burden on the professional video space.