Technology, media, and telecommunications M&A update: Q2 2025

Technology, media, and telecommunications trends

• Software – Business process, ERP, and information management
  The ERP software market is experiencing strong growth, with a projected CAGR of 11.7% from 2025 to 2030, as organizations are increasing solutions that integrate advanced analytics and automation, enabling them to process large volumes of information, optimize workflows, and improve productivity.¹
• Software – Compliance, human capital, and risk
  The increasing demand for strategic, data-driven HR is catalyzing vendors to equip their platforms with advanced predictive analytics for talent retention and AI-powered onboarding. These intelligent processes are positioning the industry for strong growth at a 9.6% CAGR from $34 billion in 2025 to $65 billion in 2032.²
• Software – Fintech
  With fintech expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.5% from 2024 through 2032, the industry continues to attract substantial investments, fueling innovation and expansion across the sector.³ 
• Media and entertainment – Internet and digital media
  A surge in mobile device usage and high-speed internet access is accelerating the adoption of subscription and ad-supported models, leading to an expected CAGR of 13.2% in the market, reaching $2,649.96 billion by 2032.⁴ 
• Media and entertainment – Gaming
  Gaming achieves a 99.0% viewability rate for ads, surpassing online video and social media.⁵ 
• IT services – Next-gen tech services
  The industry is poised for growth at 9.26% CAGR from 2025 through 2030 with companies prioritizing innovation and operational efficiency through adaptive IT offerings.⁶

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References

^1. _{Grand View Research, ERP software market size, share, & trends analysis report, accessed July 15, 2025.}
^2. _{Fortune Business Insights, Human capital management market size, share & industry analysis report, last updated August 18, 2025.}
^3. _{Srdjan Stojadinovic, “Fintech industry report 2024: Trends, insights & market analysis,” Omnius, August 27, 2025.}
^4._{SNS Insider, “Digital media market size to surpass USD 2,648.96 billion by 2032, driven by rising streaming consumption, mobile usage, and tech innovations in AI and AR,” press release, April 10, 2025.}
^5._{Activision Blizzard Media, “The state of gaming In 2025: Trends advertisers need to know,” January 30, 2025.}
^6._{Mordor Intelligence, IT services market size & share analysis – Growth trends and forecast (2025–2030), accessed July 15, 2025.}