Why capital investment is imperative for TMT companies

In this episode, members of the EY Strategy and Transactions team explore the pain points companies are experiencing around capital investments and what they need to do next. 

Related topics TMT Telecommunications

Join us as we discuss capital operations and the imperatives for TMT companies as they continue to recover from the pandemic. Never has capital investment been more significant, and a robust approach to capital planning and deployment can translate into a significant competitive advantage.  

 A recent EY survey of global TMT executives revealed that 87% of respondents said the success of their recovery depends on maintaining certain levels of capital investment. But, perhaps surprisingly, 70% of those TMT leaders said they struggle to demonstrate the value of their capital investments.

We hear from EY TMT leaders Loren Garruto and Daniel Theander as they discuss why TMT companies often struggle to hit their capital investment objectives and what approaches they can take to overcome this.

Insights from:

  • Daniel Theander, EY US-Central Region Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecommunications (TMT) Consulting Leader, Ernst & Young LLP 
  • Loren Garruto, EY Global and Americas Corporate Finance Leader 

Along with our EY Tech Connect moderators: 

  • Adrian Baschnoga, EY Global Lead Analyst for Telecommunications
  • Christina Winquist, EY TMT go-to-market strategy lead 

Key takeaways include: 

Capital allocation strategies should align with, and drive, the business’ long-term strategy and value creation, but also be flexible and agile enough to pivot during disruption.

Put people at the center of your strategy. Having the right talent and skill sets is the strongest competitive advantage. 

Ensure robust processes and governance are in place not only during the initial investment decision but for ongoing monitoring purposes as well.

EY has surveyed global TMT executives to explore how they allocate and deploy capital. Explore the results: If you were able to look into the future, could you capitalize on it?

For your convenience, full text transcript of this podcast is also available. Read the transcript.

Presenters

Daniel Theander
EY US-Central Region Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecommunications (TMT) Consulting Leader
Loren Garruto
EY Global Corporate Finance Leader
Adrian Baschnonga
EY Global Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecommunications (TMT) Lead Analyst

Podcast

Episode 5

Duration 22m 19s

In this series

Series overview
(Event List - Manual)

Why you should watch the future of content and streaming

In this episode, we consider how consumer behavior is changing with regards to content consumption and access, and how TMT companies are responding to this change.
Podcast

Episode 4

Duration
22m 15s

Presenters

John W. Harrison

EY Americas Media & Entertainment Leader

Martyn I. Whistler

EY Global Technology Sector Lead Analyst

Why tech companies should revisit their capital allocation strategies now

In this episode, members of the EY Strategy and Transactions team explore the pain points companies are experiencing around capital investments and what they need to do next.
Podcast

Episode 3

Duration
19m 18s

Presenters

Adrian Baschnonga

EY Global Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecommunications (TMT) Lead Analyst

Barak Ravid

EY-Parthenon Americas Leader

How COVID-19 impacts the customer experience

In this episode, our speakers discuss the impact of the pandemic on customer experiences and how it’s altered our interactions with service providers, retailers, each other and everyone in between.
Podcast

Episode 2

Duration
25m 22s

Presenters

Adrian Baschnonga

EY Global Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecommunications (TMT) Lead Analyst

Ioannis Melas

EY UK&I Customer & Growth Solutions Leader

How 5G drives the future of connectivity

In this episode, our speakers discuss connectivity and how it’s been a lifeline for how we live, work, play, eat and shop during the pandemic and for what lies ahead.
Podcast
Episode 1
Duration
34m 07s

Presenters

Adrian Baschnonga

EY Global Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecommunications (TMT) Lead Analyst

Tom Loozen

EY Global Telecommunications Leader