From durable cotton to splendid silks– fabric not only protects us from the natural elements, but also represents our sense of style and fashion. However, traditional definitions and perceptions regarding fabric are changing in the form of wearable technology, which in turn is encouraging the development of Smart Textiles. Putting the smart textiles to the…
The first iPhone hit the market in 2007. Suddenly, the fine line between work- life, entertainment- information and ‘maybe’- ‘must have’ was massively blurred. A decade later, M-commerce, or buying- selling conducted electronically by mobile phone, is an enterprising marketer’s best bet. Will 2018 be the breakout year when m-commerce finally stands atop the e-commerce…
Analytics is all the rage these days in almost every business vertical, and for good reason. From strengthening customer loyalty to driving robust productivity gains, the comprehensive data available on customers holds the key to improving the business’s impact. Now, the world of analytics is evolving and moving into the cloud, and the list of…
As today’s cars and trucks become saturated with cutting-edge sensors and increased connectivity, they are generating a tremendous amount of data with every passing second. From recording in-vehicle infotainment preferences to storing desired navigation routes, today’s connected cars have become mobile data centers on wheels. Indeed, modern automotive telematics systems are doing a fine job of…
Talk of a complex science as automation in the automotive industry, and immediately, questions about the inherent costs and the long R&D cycles take centerstage. Thankfully, advancements in this arena have been frequent and encouraging. And, in the immediate future, auto manufacturing is going to get a lot smarter and profitable, thanks to automation. In…
The global flat panel interactive display market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 84.31% from 2015-2020 to reach a value of $29.08 billion.
‘Digital content’ is an incredibly broad term, which loosely refers to any digital text, audio, video and images available for distribution and download on electronic media The market is expected to top US$549 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 13.73 percent over the forecast period. There are a huge number of factors affecting…
A once sleepy segment led by two eyewear brands- Essilor of France in lenses, and Italy’s Luxottica in frames- is now being transformed into a hotbed of innovation and marketing activities, thanks to the convergence of health and fashion trends, the internet, and favorable demographics. From the medical or optical side (spectacles) to a purely…
In a power-starved world, wind energy has emerged as a savior. With wind energy towers becoming taller, blades larger, and wind farms bigger, wind turbines are now considered an extremely worthwhile investment. Here are the top ten wind turbine companies that account for around 75% share in the global market. 1. Vestas The world’s…
The world population is increasing rapidly, so much so that it is expected to reach 9.1 billion by 2050, as per the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. And, to feed all these people, global food production will need to grow by 70% to where it stands today. This need must be addressed despite negative developments…
