In an era of rapid advances in technology, visual content is separating the conventional textual solution technologies such as image recognition from 3D object and facial recognition. Currently, image recognition is being used in almost every field of business, including infrastructure, security and surveillance, automotive safety, automatic driving and parking assistance, forensics and police, social…
In a global publishing industry that has been struggling in recent years, e-books are king of the hill. Being able to access digital content anywhere, using a handheld device is one of the main reasons e-books are the fastest growing segment in the publishing industry. In fact, in 2013, e-books only accounted for 11.9 percent…
Photo courtesy of Son of Groucho In the sweltering hot days of summer, nothing beats an ice cold treat. But while ice cream was once upon a time the choice snack to chow down on when the mercury was rising, it would seem that it is no longer the go-to for American consumers. In fact, Ice…
Significant steps are being undertaken in India to establish a solid foundation for solar power, including re-vamping policies and infrastructure in the country. With a population of more than 1.2 billion people, a widening supply and demand gap in the energy sector has led to widespread power outages, leaving as many as 75 million households—especially…
If you want a good example of a David versus Goliath situation, look no further than the battle between on-demand and on-premises Warehouse Management System (WHS) solutions providers. Just to illustrate how tough it is for on-demand vendors to compete in this market, here is a pie chart illustrating the market share by deployment model:…
The Global Mobile Health Solutions Market is expected to experience significant growth during the period 2013-2018 because of increasing health consciousness among consumers. Currently, the majority of the demand for mobile health solutions comes from North America, followed by the APAC region, Western Europe, Latin America, and the MEA region, including Eastern Europe. However, the…
Over the past few years, open-source solutions have begun to compete with Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions. End-users can download these solutions and run them on all platforms, making them an easy and inexpensive alternative to traditional network security software. These solutions also provide a reasonable level of security to end-users by protecting their data…
In a recently published report, TechNavio analysts indicate that the Global Electronic Warfare Market is expected to grow between 2013 and 2018. While growth is slow, with a CAGR of just 4.11 percent over the projected period, increased tensions and armed conflicts and the related rise in defence budgets will encourage steady growth. Any military…
In the grand scheme of what’s good for you and what’s not, sugar has taken up residence in the pantheon of unhealthy substances. While unprocessed forms, like raw honey, maple syrup and fruit, can easily be integrated into a balanced diet, the sweet white stuff that pops up in everything from your morning latte to…
A recent study published in the journal Nature has identified more than 100 genes linked to the development of schizophrenia. The results are the product of the largest genome study to ever be conducted on a psychiatric disorder, and could dramatically alter how schizophrenia drugs are developed and how the disease is treated. According to…
