One of the biggest challenges plaguing the Global Small Arms Market today is the widespread call for arms control measures that aim for international restriction on the production, circulation, and use of weapons. But with the changing nature of warfare with more close quarter combat and conflicts occurring in urban areas, small arms and light…
According to the WHO, 360 million people (328 million adults and 32 million children) worldwide are affected with hearing loss each year. About one-third of the world’s population aged above 65 years suffers from hearing loss, most of whom live in low and middle-income countries such as Africa and India. Luckily, audiological technology has come…
The Global Sunglasses market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.74 percent by revenue and 5.57 percent by volume during the period 2015-2019. One of the major drivers in the Global Sunglasses market is a rise in awareness among consumers about the regular use of sunglasses to protect the eyes. This has led…
With a highly fragmented vendor landscape and different types of sensors on offer, the Global Fiber Optic Sensor market is expected to post a CAGR of 9.6 percent from 2014-2019. Even as the market is witnessing limited product portfolios and geography specific vendor presence, there’s an ongoing demand for optic sensors from Manufacturing, Security and…
Since location-based based search and advertising (LBA) is a relatively new concept in the ad world, it shouldn’t come as a shock that the competition is already fierce as companies of all sizes try and capitalize on the explosive market growth. The Global Location-Based Search and Advertising Market is expected to post a whopping CAGR…
Real-time location systems, or RTLS are used to track the location of objects in real time with the help of tags and readers. Basically, objects are embedded with tags, and readers receive wireless signals from these tags to locate said object. Being able to easily keep track of everything from important shipments to people is generating…
Over the last few years, the Banking industry is increasingly shifting its preference toward third-party softwares because of reduced profits, changing customers’ demand and flexible operations. The Global Third-Party Banking Software Market is estimated to reach US$11.81 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 7 percent. Why is Third-party Banking Software Gaining Popularity? Many…
It looks like Apple is going to be paying a grand total of US$400 million to 23 million consumers, in a settlement that will see the tech giant reimbursing readers who bought e-books from its iBooks online store. Apple will pay a total of US$450 million (the extra US$50 million is for legal fees) to…
Electric vehicles are gaining popularity, which is helping the Global Electric Vehicle Charger Market grow at a CAGR 28.28 percent from 2014-2018. But even this sunny outlook is being overshadowed by some big challenges for electric vehicle charger (EVC) manufacturers and vendors. TechNavio analysts have prepped a list of the pros and cons behind electric…
Coal has been the major resource for the Mining industry in the US, accounting for about 42 percent of the total value of the mining output in 2011. The emphasis on promoting renewable energy by increasing tax credits for wind and solar power generation has affected coal-based power generation. About 49 GW of coal-fired capacity…
