Baker McKenzie’s TMT Looking Ahead 2022 five-part series explores key themes, offers timely insights, and lays out recommendations for technology, media and telecommunication (TMT) companies looking to navigate the latest industry developments. Topics covered include tech regulation and compliance, tech M&A, interactive entertainment, 5G and TMT as the driver of change.

Report 5: TMT Industry as the Driver of Change

TMT companies are often the first to develop innovative solutions and to face increasingly sophisticated regulation of key technologies they develop. As such, they have a unique opportunity to shape many areas including data strategies aligned to I&D,  the future of remote work, and due diligence requirements for supply chains. A focus on data ethics underscores companies’ management of tangled data regulations and obligations as stewards of data. Additionally, TMT companies will also continue to develop and support innovative technologies to access and store renewable energy.

The final report of this series explores:

  • how innovative technologies for renewable energy are accelerating the move to net zero
  • key data analysis and utilization strategies that are deepening I&D goal measurement
  • how the hybrid work landscape impacts companies’ bottom lines
  • why TMT companies should prepare for deepening due diligence requirements in supply chains
  • the interlinked importance of worker conditions, sustainability and data protection
  • the three important elements in any data-ethics approach — accountability, transparency and security

Other Reports in the Series

Report 1 on Tech Regulation and Compliance

The TMT industry drives the rapid pace and scope of digital transformation through new strategies and the development of innovative technologies, products and services that help to refine how we work, live and do business. As the pace of innovation accelerates, new regulatory and compliance questions and considerations will continue to arise.

Report 2 on Tech Mergers & Acquisitions

Competitive TMT companies are using M&A, joint ventures and strategic alliances to access technology in order to create innovative solutions and services. Given deal volume, speed and complexity, companies need to manage risk and regulatory implications in order to achieve deal certainty as they reshape or grow their business, particularly with cross-border M&A and large-scale investments. 

Report 3: Interactive Entertainment and metaverses

With its high-speed connections, ultra-low latency, and ability to transmit huge volumes of data and enable simultaneous connections with multiple devices, 5G is helping to drive many important new business opportunities. As 5G enables the connection of massive Internet of Things networks, it is set to shape global industries.

Report 4: 5G as a Driver of Digital Transformation

5G is helping to drive important business opportunities with its high-speed connections, ultra-low latency and ability to transmit huge volumes of data and enable simultaneous connections with multiple devices. As businesses seek to leverage 5G technology, find out what blind spots exist and how connected solutions can help.