On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver managed to sit down with Edward Snowden to talk NSA and all things cyber security. Snowden has gained infamy for leaking secret NSA documents that exposed the extent to which the American government is spying on the online activities of its own people. And…
Businesses are migrating IT investments from the traditional CAPEX model to the OPEX model, which is spurring a shift towards public, private and hybrid cloud technology, according to a new report from Technavio. Because of this move to a more cloud-based workforce, the global cloud infrastructure testing market is expected to post a CAGR of…
Any office in the know realizes that digital is the way to go for cost-effective and secure business. Network office document solutions are helping offices worldwide ditch paper by offering a range of paperless document processing services aimed at enhancing organizational productivity. Providers in this sphere help organizations reduce imaging assets, improve mobile device utilization,…
The Global Traffic Management Systems Market is expected to witness explosive growth during the 2014-2019 period, raking in nearly US$8 billion by 2019. The obsolescence of existing traffic management systems is a major factor contributing to this, leading to the replacement and upgrading of systems. Typically, the lifecycle of traffic management systems is between 6…
According to Technavio, dog care will still hold the largest share in the Global Pet Care Market because of the increased adoption of dogs as pets when compared to other animals worldwide and the growing demand for premium dog food, globally. Cats vs. Dogs in the US Market Cats are the most popular pets in…
S&C Electric Company, Schneider Electric and Oncor have recently taken major steps forward in microgrid development, with the unveiling of an advanced grid in Texas. In an article announcing the new grid, David Chiesa, director, microgrid business development for S&C is quoted saying, “improving power reliability and optimising generation assets requires disruptive technologies that allow…
The insights gained from big data analysis can be instrumental for an organization’s success, but implementing projects can be daunting for any company. The complexities and massive investment associated with big data projects are forcing companies to look to professional services to provide support on everything from consulting to implementation in the big data software space….
Following is the third article from guest blogger BlueData, by company co-founder Kumar Sreekanti. The article is the final installment in a three-part series on the complexities of Big Data and Hadoop implementation, to complement Technavio’s report on the Global Hadoop as a Service Market. Over the last few weeks, my colleagues have framed the current state of Big…
Chocolate is a favorite indulgence the world-over, but the treat’s journey from raw cocoa bean to refined confectionery is a tumultuous one. To shed some light on the subject, Technavio analysts have taken a look at the growing Global Chocolate Market—set to top US$139 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 5.02 percent—and…
What is Haptic Technology? Haptic technology involves the generation of touch sensation through tactile feedback technology. Touch sensations take the form of applied forces, motions, or vibrations, and can be felt by users through devices such as gaming joysticks. For instance, the vibration felt in a gaming console while playing a game is a haptic…
