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Author: Michael Nocerino

Michael Nocerino is a Research Analyst for Voice of the Connected User Landscape covering consumer spending and Tablet and PC buying behavior at 451 Research, a part of S&P Global Market Intelligence. He has more than 15 years of experience in research operations, including fielding management, longitudinal data tracking and production of insightful content. Michael produces quarterly Insight reports and Spotlights as well as content for participants in the 451 Alliance. Michael holds a BA in Communications from the University of Maryland.
Large Companies Driving Corporate Demand for Tablets and PCs
Business Trends

Large Companies Driving Corporate Demand for Tablets and PCs

Posted on August 2, 2021July 30, 2021 by Michael Nocerino

The 451 Alliance’s May IT Spending survey found higher planned spending on laptops and desktops compared to this time last year. Meanwhile, tablet purchasing is…

Future for Wearable Health Devices Looks Bright
Consumer Technology

Future for Wearable Health Devices Looks Bright

Posted on July 23, 2021March 21, 2022 by Michael Nocerino

Health monitoring devices are taking center stage as the most practical use case for consumer wearable technology. What started out years ago as stand-alone home…

Privacy, Data Protection is Top ESG Concern Among Consumers
Consumer Technology

Privacy, Data Protection is Top ESG Concern Among Consumers

Posted on July 17, 2021July 6, 2022 by Michael Nocerino

Throughout the past year, 451 Research has documented the increasing pressure on consumer-facing businesses to embrace new technologies that allow them to provide more robust…

Consumers Focused on Practical Improvements 5G Adoption Will Bring
Consumer Technology

Consumers Focused on Practical Improvements 5G Adoption Will Bring

Posted on June 28, 2021March 21, 2022 by Michael Nocerino

Consumers can scarcely go to a commercial break without seeing a 5G commercial, either from service providers like T-Mobile and Verizon, or smartphone manufacturers like…

Attitudes Toward Location-Based Services Vary by Age
Consumer Technology

Attitudes Toward Location-Based Services Vary by Age

Posted on June 14, 2021June 2, 2021 by Michael Nocerino

Global positioning services, once only used by consumers for navigation, have morphed into a slew of location-based services on recent generations of smartphones. A wide…

Coronavirus Pandemic Accelerated Use of Tap-to-Pay
Consumer Technology

Coronavirus Pandemic Accelerated Use of Tap-to-Pay

Posted on June 7, 2021June 2, 2021 by Michael Nocerino

After a year of lockdowns, social distancing and contactless transactions, we saw an expected increase in consumer adoption of digital wallets, yet they are still…

T-Mobile Outperforming Other Wireless Carriers in Key Customer Metrics
Consumer Technology

T-Mobile Outperforming Other Wireless Carriers in Key Customer Metrics

Posted on May 25, 2021May 13, 2021 by Michael Nocerino

The wireless industry remains one of the most competitive consumer technology battlegrounds. Our latest survey on the topic gives us a snapshot of the current…

Pandemic-Fueled Digital Experiences are Here to Stay
Customer Experience

Pandemic-Fueled Digital Experiences are Here to Stay

Posted on May 14, 2021March 21, 2022 by Michael Nocerino

The changes brought to daily life by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic afforded consumers an opportunity to try new ways of conducting transactions within…

Brightening Outlook for Business Smartphone Purchasing
Business Trends

Brightening Outlook for Business Smartphone Purchasing

Posted on May 3, 2021April 22, 2021 by Michael Nocerino

In the 451 Alliance’s February IT Spending survey, we asked corporate respondents about the latest trends in smartphones. The results provide insight into their companies’…

Tablet and Laptop Purchasing Up Compared with 2020
Consumer Technology

Tablet and Laptop Purchasing Up Compared with 2020

Posted on April 26, 2021April 22, 2021 by Michael Nocerino

In parallel with the uptick in business spending on smartphones, our February IT spending survey also finds slightly higher spending on tablets and laptops compared…

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