Technology, media, and telecommunications

Innovate, navigate disruption for hyper growth in a dynamic industry

It’s a time of rapid change and disruption for companies in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) industry, from shifting consumer preferences, to increasing regulation, economic fluctuations, and rapidly evolving technologies. The exponential increase of content, channels, and technologies has driven growth and demand, while increasing costs have shrunk margins. Shifting revenue models are forcing many TMT firms to pivot or find new cost structures for organic revenue growth.

In the Canadian technology space, companies aim to differentiate their product offerings, scale their product portfolio, and expand their footprint globally, however, they face ongoing regulatory, compliance, and sustainability pressures. The media industry in Canada is also impacted by tariffs, new technology trends and changing consumer behaviours, prompting many to adapt their business models. In the telecom space, there’s an increasing focus on growth and efficiencies, whether looking to divest non-core assets or move into peripheral sectors such as health and agriculture.

TMT companies are at an inflection point where they need to define their vision and strategy moving forward. Those who can adapt to these evolving market forces during a time of rapid change and technological evolution will gain a competitive edge.

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How we can help

KPMG has the largest TMT practice with expertise across M&A, Tax, Strategy, Assurance and Risk Consulting services in Canada, offering cross-functional capabilities to help transform your business. Our TMT consultants are trusted advisors for technology, media, and telecom clients, helping them grow and mitigate risks. We collaborate with major telecom operators, entertainment companies, and high-growth technology startups across Canada. Our team can add value by identifying market opportunities and developing go-to-market strategies, supporting both early-stage and established organizations from strategy to execution. With deep industry knowledge, we anticipate challenges clients face as they scale and work collaboratively to enhance performance and infrastructure. Our global network provides industry-specific audit, tax, and advisory services, combining Canadian expertise with KPMG International’s global reach.

Here are some of the services we offer on the issues that matter most to you:

KPMG in Canada’s advisory services professionals can help your organization keep pace and improve performance with solutions tailored to your business priorities. We leverage the knowledge and experience of more than 1,800 business advisory professionals, including Risk and Management Consulting, Cybersecurity, and Deal Advisory to drive value and success for your business.

KPMG in Canada’s accounting advisory services professionals bring a combination of deep technical knowledge and industry experience to the unique challenges faced by TMT companies during acquisitions, divestitures, Initial Public Offerings, privatizations, and restructurings that can involve complex accounting or reporting requirements.

KPMG in Canada’s corporate tax and law professionals have extensive experience managing needs in an environment increasingly focused on tax transparency. KPMG is a recognized leader in the tax services field, with skilled tax and advisory professionals that can deliver effective tax planning and compliance services, cross-border M&A, and IP transfers, delivering services around the world.

KPMG in Canada’s audit professionals can help with complex M&A activity and IPOs with fully integrated financial statement audits and non-financial assurance. We’re also transforming the audit experience by harnessing the next generation of AI-driven technology with our deep multidisciplinary knowledge to bring more value, while also improving the rigour, reliability, and quality of the audit process.

KPMG in Canada’s finance transformation service specialists can help to transform your finance function, so you get more accurate, timely data for your decisions. Our experienced team of professionals can help your TMT firm improve finance forecasting through predictive analytics, while modernizing organizational and financial processes to achieve sustainable growth.

KPMG in Canada’s technology strategy and transformation team delivers innovative end-to-end digital transformation solutions. We’ll work with you to develop a tailored technology strategy and implement roadmaps that deliver business value to create a truly connected enterprise. Our transformation capabilities are supported by a technology vendor alliances ecosystem, extensive industry experience, and data-driven methodologies.

Our technology strategists can help TMT firms harness the power and potential of AI. From strategy to implementation, we take a business-led approach to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and generative AI, helping you select, implement, manage, and monitor the right suite of technologies to meet the unique needs of your organization and its stakeholders.

From identifying target markets and performing due diligence, to realizing upside value or cost savings after a transaction, our mergers and acquisitions consulting teams can help TMT firms navigate the complexities of a deal throughout its lifecycle, from acquisition strategy and plans for divestments or raising funds, to post-merger integration of people and processes.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

We’ve built one of the nation’s strongest TMT practices, comprising audit, tax, and advisory (M&A, Risk Consulting, Management Consulting amongst others) professionals who help clients navigate industry-specific challenges and opportunities to generate value. Our professionals are at the forefront of some of the world’s most impactful transformations across tech, media, and telecommunications. You can count on our multidisciplinary, industry-led teams to combine leading practices and well-established approaches to help you set a bold vision and then deliver on it.

KPMG in Canada combines the responsiveness of a nimble firm with the strategic perspective of a large global network to serve our TMT clients, whether they’re just starting out or are expanding globally. Our services include a holistic approach to business, finance, and technology strategy and transformation. We analyze your growth narrative, assess potential targets and risks, and guide you through every stage of your transformation, from strategy development to execution and performance measurement.