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Global Audio Codecs Market Report, 2022-2024 and 2030 – Efforts Focus on Developing Wireless Audio Codec Standard to Improve Fidelity

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DUBLIN, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “Audio Codecs – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The global audio codecs industry is on a steadfast growth trajectory, with current evaluations documenting a robust US$6 Billion in 2022 and projections estimating an impressive ascent to US$8.8 Billion by the year 2030. This growth reflects a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% within the assessment period extending from 2022 to 2030.

Hardware Segment to Achieve Substantial Growth

Substantive analysis within the comprehensive report sheds light on varied segments, notably revealing that hardware is slated to expand at a CAGR of 4.7%, potentially reaching a remarkable US$6.6 Billion by the close of the analysis tenure. As the industry navigates a post-pandemic landscape, the software component of audio codecs is anticipated to adapt with a reinvigorated 5.6% CAGR throughout the subsequent 8-year interval.

Geographical Market Insights

The United States, with its advanced technological infrastructure, boasts an audio codecs market valued at US$1.6 Billion in 2022. On the other end of the spectrum, China—a dominant force in the global economy—is tipped to climb at an 8.2% CAGR, propelling its market size to US$1.9 Billion by 2030. This significant growth is partially attributed to China’s progressive relaxation of its zero-Covid policy and the anticipated ‘bumpy’ yet optimistic economic reawakening. Other geographical markets, such as Japan and Canada, are projected to showcase growth at 2.5% and 4%, respectively, within the same period. Germany emerges within the European context with a forecasted 3.2% CAGR.

Current Market Dynamics and What’s New?

The report collates data and insights on a spectrum of vital factors influencing the market’s progress, including deep-dive analysis of the effects stemming from the ongoing RussiaUkraine conflict, global inflationary pressures, supply chain perturbations, intensifying global trade tensions, and the looming threat of a recession.

This meticulously crafted report features:

An assessment of the global competitive landscape, including key competitors’ market sharesDetailed evaluation of market presence across multiple geographies from strong and active to niche and trivial standingsInteractive, peer-to-peer collaborative updates provided through a state-of-the-art digital platform, ensuring clients stay informed with the latest industry developments

MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

Rising Adoption of Smartphones and Tablets: A Growth Opportunity for Audio Codecs MarketGlobal Smartphone Shipments in Million Units for the Years 2016 through 2024Global Shipments of Tablets in Million Units for 2014 through Q1 2019Smartphone Audio Codecs Market: Rising Adoption of Smartphones Drives GrowthGlobal Smartphone Audio Codecs Market: Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Hardware and Software for 2019With Smartphones Use Rising, Need for High-Quality Voice Calls Drives Need for a Superior Audio CodecGrowing Internet Penetration Rates, Massive Increase in Data Traffic, and Rise in Mobile Subscriptions: Opportunity for Audio Codec MarketGrowing Sales of Bluetooth-driven Devices and Bluetooth’s Popularity as a Technology for Wireless Audio Streaming Fuels Demand for Advanced Audio CodecsGlobal Bluetooth Speakers Market: Annual Sales in US$ Billion for the Years 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025With Wireless Set to be the Future of Headphones, Efforts Focus on Developing Wireless Audio Codec Standard to Improve FidelityEnhancing Performance with Modified SBC codec (mSBC)Fraunhofer Institute Discontinues MP3 FormatWith MP3 Discontinued, Audio Codec Supporting Fully Lossless, Multi-use, High resolution, Open and Secure Parameters to Emerge as the StandardFraunhofer’s Object-Based Audio Codec Emerges as the Future of Immersive SoundFraunhofer’s Enhanced Voice Services (EVS) Standard: Promise of Unprecedented Voice Call QualityFLAC: A High-Definition MP3 FormatxHE-AAC: A Codec Designed for Adaptive Streaming and Digital RadioInnovations & AdvancementsMicrochip Technology Unveils Bluetooth 5.0 Audio SoC for Enabling High Resolution Wireless AudioQualcomm Unveils Qualcomm Aqstic Audio Codecs for SmartphonesDialog’s DA740x Highly-Integrated Audio Codec Chips: Providing a Mix of Noise Cancellation and Low Power Consumption AdvantagesAudio Codec Formats

FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS (Total 32 Featured)

Analog Devices, Inc.Cirrus Logic, Inc.Dolby Laboratories, Inc.DSP Group, Inc.Fraunhofer IIS Development Center for X-ray TechnologyMaxim Integrated Products, Inc.Qualcomm, Inc.Realtek Semiconductor Corp.STMicroelectronicsTechnicolor SATexas Instruments, Inc.Xiph.Org Foundation

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AFP Launches No Code AI for Finance Certificate to Upskill Finance Teams

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New certificate empowers financial professionals with real-world AI skills that don’t require programming expertise

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced the launch of its No Code AI for Finance Certificate Program. Taught by an AI expert with a background in finance and operations, the virtual on-demand program goes beyond theory, providing practical applications of AI in finance.

Key takeaways

Practical curriculum: The certificate course, developed through feedback from finance practitioners, provides hands-on exercises and lessons on building a data foundation, training and interpreting machine learning models, generating insights with generative AI and embedding ethics in AI adoptionSelf-paced learning: Once registered for the certificate, eight hours of on-demand content across four modules are available in AFP Learn.Professional recognition: The certificate course is eligible for 9.6 CTP, FPAC and CCM Credits and provides a Digital Badge and printable certificate upon successful completion.

Why it matters
The finance function is at a critical turning point. Data volumes are growing while finance professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less. The No Code AI for Finance Certificate equips teams to scale their impact by automating labor-intensive workflows and speeding up processes while maintaining accuracy.

Comprehensive curriculum
The certificate program includes four modules that are tailored to the specific needs of finance professionals:

Data Foundations for Trustworthy Finance Analytics: Learn about decision cycles AI can shorten, mitigation tactics for AI hallucinations, and the difference between supervised, unsupervised and generative tasks.Understanding the Full Machine Learning Process and Its Results: Learn to frame finance machine learning problems correctly, choose and defend the right success metrics for each task and translate model results into business-ready insights.Generative AI for Finance: Smarter Questions, Faster Insights: Learn to write prompts for GenAI, generate and refine GenAI-supported data-prep code, pressure test insights with GenAI and apply guardrails for GenAI.From AI Capability to Adoption & Ethics by Design: Learn to select and prioritize a first AI pilot, design an operating cadence, draft an ethics and risk control sheet, and define ROI and adoption KPIs.

Each module includes downloadable assets to help learners apply the lessons to their day-to-day work.

Key quote
“At AFP, we recognized a clear need for training that addresses finance-specific applications of AI. This certificate acts as a bridge to connect financial professionals to the transformative power of AI, ensuring they remain the indispensable strategic partners their organizations require,” said Pat Culkin, President & CEO of AFP.

Ready to lead AI adoption in your finance team?
Enroll in the certificate program and begin working toward the No Code AI for Finance Certificate.

FAQs
Who should enroll in this certificate program?
The program is designed for financial professionals at all levels looking to integrate AI into their workflows.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is accessible to professionals of all technical backgrounds. No coding knowledge is required.

How is the course delivered?
The course consists of eight hours of on-demand content across four modules, which can be completed at the learner’s own pace.

How much does it cost to enroll in the certificate program?
The certificate program is $295 for AFP members and $495 for non-members.

About AFP®
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance. Each year, AFP hosts the largest networking conference worldwide for about 7,000 corporate financial professionals.

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Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Content
Association for Financial Professionals
Email: jhodanich@financialprofessionals.org

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KT Corp. Files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corporation (NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest integrated telecom and digital platform service provider, announced that it has filed its Form 20- F Annual Report on April 29th, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. The report can be accessed on KT’s English website at https://corp.kt.com/eng in the Investors section under Business Report as well as the SEC’s Edgar database at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the Form 20-F Annual Report that includes audited financial statements of 2025, free of charge, by sending an e-mail to the Company’s IR department at ktir@kt.com.

About KT Corporation (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT)

KT Corporation is the leading integrated telecommunications and platform service provider based in South Korea. Principal services include mobile, Broadband, IPTV, B2B communications, and fixed-line telephony. The Company has industry-leading market presence in Broadband, media services, and fixed-line telephony by maintaining the No.1 market share positions. Also, the Company is the No.1 player in B2B communications and offers a wide range of digital transformation services (DC, Cloud, AI, etc.). Additionally, the Company possesses a well-balanced portfolio of diverse subsidiaries focusing on media/content, financial services, real estate developments, and commerce industries.

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This communication contains “forward-looking statements” that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and the industries in which we operate. The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “should,” and similar expressions. Those statements include, among other things, the discussions of our business strategy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources. We caution you that reliance on any forward-looking statement involves risks and uncertainties, and that although we believe that the assumptions on which our forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions could be incorrect. The uncertainties in this regard include, but are not limited to, those identified in the risk factors discussed above. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not conclude that we will necessarily achieve any plans and objectives or projected financial results referred to in any of the forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to release the results of any revisions of these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

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SK TELECOM CO. LTD. FILES ITS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F can be viewed on www.sktelecom.com, as well as from the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Printed copies of SK Telecom’s complete audited financial statements (including footnotes) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 can be requested, free of charge, by written request to skt.ir@sk.com.

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