After finding success in the automotive industry, infotainment systems have made inroads into marine vehicles. The marine infotainment market is one of the most proactively growing spaces, thanks to the increasing demand for cruise tourism and cargo ship activity. While the market does seem promising, there are three pressing challenges that will have to be…
Electric vehicles (EV) have gone from being a novelty item to what seems to be the answer to a number of modern automotive problems in record time. They are being used in a growing number of applications and becoming increasingly popular as commercial vehicles. Technavio expects the market for commercial electric vehicles to increase by…
Over the last century, the automotive industry has been disrupted by several game-changing innovations. These include electronic control units (ECUs) in automobiles, driverless car prototypes, and more recently, shifts to the mobility paradigm with autonomous vehicles, shared business models, and increased connectivity. Automatic driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle autonomy rely on a range of…
Small Business Saturday is right around the corner- a day specially devoted to promoting small businesses and celebrating their contribution to the advancement of retail methodologies. The idea behind Small Business Saturday, which was initiated by American Express in the US, has been gaining momentum in the UK over the last five years. This year’s…
Machines are running, employees are at work, and products are being produced. However, there is an update that is entirely different from the factory floors of days past- increased connectivity with Internet of Things (IoT). Indeed, the manufacturing industry is making steady headway in adopting innovative technologies, ranging from 3D printing to robotics to smart…
A recent survey in collaboration with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) studied changing consumer patterns in the food and beverages industry. The survey brought to light the following factors that are responsible for our changing food choices: 1) Change in value drivers Consumers are now driven by factors like…
For a generation that makes up more than a quarter of the US population, millennials are too large and significant a demographic to not be the focal center of a typical marketing or business strategy. Consequently, Small business Saturday, a major event for small businesses across the United States, has become even more relevant in the…
Just last week, some of our research found its way into an assortment of influential online articles. Here is a selection of some of the more prominent mentions- Discussion on the new regulations for blood pressure monitoring in the US Jade Scipioni from FOXBusiness was establishing the preamble- will the updated blood pressure monitoring guidelines…
The final lap in the Thanksgiving holiday shopping relay is here. Cyber Monday is an occasion when eager revellers take a break from their Thanksgiving weekend food comas to shop for the best holiday bargains. Although it began on shaky ground, Cyber Monday has proved that it has the ability to pull in massive holiday…
Cyber Monday 2017 is right around the corner and, as always, eager online shoppers are ready to fire up their smartphones and laptops to access the best online shopping deals. Lately, this annual ritual has come to represent a gauge that reflects the popularity of online shopping, with USD 3.45 billion worth of sales in…
