Technavio analysts expect the global in-vehicle entertainment and information systems market to post a CAGR of 14.82 percent during the 2014-2019 forecast period. Although this market is posting some impressive growth, it isn’t without its hurdles. Here are the top three challenges that vendors face when designing more advanced in-vehicle entertainment and information systems: Source…
Industries are gradually focusing on the digital medium to market their products. The near ubiquity of the Internet and widespread use of mobile devices, along with rising online usage, have encouraged companies to consider digital asset management (DAM) solutions as an add-on factor to boost business development initiatives. In the retail sector, lowering the product…
Irrigation and agriculture have gone hand in hand since humans decided to stop foraging, settle down and start farming. And the basic concept behind it hasn’t really changed much since then—irrigation is still used to deliver water to crops, in order to help them grow and reduce water loss. It protects crops, enhances yields, suppresses…
Chances are, your telecom provider has more personal information about you than you’re comfortable with, and maybe even more than you’re aware of. The fact that they have this information, in and of itself, isn’t so bad. The issue is: What happens if that information in compromised? That’s not exactly a far-fetched possibility. In 2014,…
Groceries, one of the true marks of adulthood. A necessary evil that all too often involves wandering aimlessly up and down fluorescently lit aisles, hopelessly searching for some culinary inspiration to spring from the shelves. An experience that typically culminates in waiting in long lines at the cash, and then the unpleasant task of dragging…
Currently, digital media such as the Internet, email, and social media is the most popular platform for consumers to share critical information and reviews. The number of Internet users has also increased considerably with the data stating more than 2.6 billion users in 2014, and expected to cross 3 billion worldwide by 2015. Most organizations…
In the past, commerce was limited to showcasing basic product details and simple merchandising. However, it has evolved, diversified, and gained complexity, ranging from deploying interactive hubs for consumer marketing to handling associated services. The widespread adoption of Internet-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets allows consumers to access information across all digital channels. This…
It’s a story we’ve heard time and again—growing populations worldwide are increasing our global demand for energy, and in turn, our dependence on fossil fuels. Coal is expected to remain the primary fossil fuel for power generation, accounting for more than a 40% market share by 2020. Close to 130 gigawatts of coal-based electricity generation capacity was…
In the 1990s, cloud applications were designed for enterprises as a whole. Now, companies are moving away from that model and require cloud services that cater to specific industry needs. While there is still a need for general services such as scalable storage and computing capabilities among enterprises, vendors are witnessing the trend of personalized…
The vehicle security systems market is highly fragmented with a large number of multinational vendors and small regional players. Intense competition, advances in technology, and frequent changes in end-user preferences pose significant risks for vendors. Large organizations acquire small vendors for their technological capabilities and to increase their product portfolio. Market competition is expected to intensify…
