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ICT/SOFTWARE
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Location-Intelligent Business Solutions Put GIS on the Enterprise Agenda
Forrester Research
January 2008
According to this analysis by Forrester, as firms continue to squeeze more precision and efficiency out of their business processes, the ability to marry geospatial data with data from around the enterprise has proved advantageous, if not vital, to making key decisions. Firms should evaluate their current processes for opportunities to use GIS to arm their employees with critical decision tools.
Speech Analytics in Contact Centres - Market Insight (White Paper)
Frost & Sullivan
January 2008
This market insight examines the background behind the emergence of speech analytics tools in contact centres and discusses how the current market landscape will affect future adoption of this very new technology.
2008 Mobile & Wireless Outlook
Frost & Sullivan
January 2008
This paper reflects on the past year and offers some insights on the mobile and wireless industry trends, driving the most important developments during 2008.
Tomorrow's Web Design Industry: What Web Site Owners Need To Know Now
Evolving Web Design Service Offerings Will Change Client-Agency Relationships
Forrester Research
January 2008
This analysis predicts that over the next 12 to 18 months, a new kind of agency will emerge from today's fragmented array of web design providers. These firms will draw on the user-centred design and technology prowess of today's interactive agencies, the strategic advising capabilities of traditional ad agencies, and the change management expertise of management consultants — all while honing their ability to deliver web sites that effectively integrate with other channels.
Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) - UK
Mintel International Group Ltd
November 2007
This report assesses the massively multiplayer online gaming (MMO) sub-sector of video game playing and the most popular virtual worlds, such as Second Life and Habbo Hotel.
The Promise of Mobile Datacasting
Frost & Sullivan
January 2008
This paper provides an overview of ways broadcast networks offer many options beyond basic delivery of mobile video content.
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FOOD & CONSUMER PRODUCTS
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Targeting the Ageing Population with Healthy Food and Drinks: Future product opportunities and trends in NPD
December 2007
Global Business Insights
This report examines new product development and market trends, pinpointing opportunities for targeting seniors in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. The report analyses the key trends affecting the seniors’ health market, including functional, anti-ageing and convenience. It also includes analysis by category, region, product tag and flavour.
Growth Strategies in Meat, Fish and Poultry: Emerging consumer trends, NPD strategies and future opportunities
December 2007
Global Business Insights
This report analyses innovation and new product development in the meat, fish and poultry sectors, across Europe and the United States, in terms of category, region, flavour and product tag. Further analysis is undertaken by shelving type and company. The report also assesses the impact of key trends in the market, including health, convenience, premium, ethical and demographic targeting.
Emerging Food and Drinks Markets: Growth opportunities in Brazil, Russia, India, China and the UAE
November 2007
Global Business Insights
This report assesses 33 developing countries across 7 food and drinks metrics, including market size, market growth, per capita spend, population, market intensity, commercial infrastructure and social structures. Each market is rated for each individual metric and an overall score produced to allow a final ranking. Key countries are then examined in further depth to assess the risks and opportunities in their food and drinks markets.
Food and Drinks NPD - A Review of Key Trends in France, Italy, Germany, Spain and UK
December 2007
Mintel
This research product comprises five separate market-specific reports, investigating food and drinks new product development in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. Each report contains comprehensive analysis of market sizes and trends; leading manufacturers; consumer trends and sales forecasts.
US Retailing: Market Overview
December 2007
Euromonitor
This report provides an analysis of market performance and key trends in the US retail sector, broadly divided into store-based and non-store retailing.
Russian Market for Clothing & Footwear: Market Overview
December 2007
Euromonitor
During the past eight years, Russia has seen strong economic growth. Consumers have more disposable income, and positive economic trends have influenced the growth of retail sales, which are expected to double between 2005 and 2010. Russia is now the world's twelfth largest retail market, and retail is the fastest growing sector in the Russian economy.
Off-trade Trends: Creating Value in the At-home Alcoholic Drinks Market
January 2008
Datamonitor
This analysis covers core countries across Europe and North America, including France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK and US, providing an analysis of the evolving consumer migration from on-trade to off-trade alcohol expenditure and the need states and occasions driving this trend. It includes quantitative data tracking of at-home alcoholic drinking occasions by occasion type and country, plus detailed action points, offering practical strategies.
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HEALTHACRE AND INDUSTRIAL MARKETS
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The Dietary Supplements Market Outlook: The impact of changes in regulation, demographics and consumer trends.
Business Insights
October 2007
This report analyses key regulative, demographic and product development changes in the dietary supplements market and details the results of Business Insights’ proprietary industry survey, with in-depth interviews and case study analysis, including GSK’s MyAlli.
Environmental and Waste Management Industry
Gobal Industry Analysts
July 2006
This report provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs and summaries of research findings on the global environmental industry. It provides a bird’s eye view of the market, a perspective on the impact of biotechnology/chemicals in environmental management, and a review of technologies and regulations governing the global industry. All recent mergers, acquisitions and noteworthy strategic corporate developments are also covered. There is a key focus on the US, while other markets addressed include Canada, France, Germany, the UK, Bulgaria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Norway, Poland, Asia, Korea, Latin America and Tanzania.
Global Radiation Therapy Equipment Market: Opportunities on the Rise
Koncept Analytics
August 2007
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that the annual incidence of cancer is expected to increase 50 per cent to 15 million cases annually by 2020; while most international markets are under-equipped with radiation therapy systems to deal with the growing cancer incidence. This report focuses on the global radiotherapy equipment market – its segments, value, growth rate, opportunities, drivers etc. It also includes a market overview and projections for the linear accelerator sector, and it profiles some of the key industry players, including financial information and business strategies.
Advances in Photonic Technologies for the Automotive Industry (Technical Insights)
Frost & Sullivan
June 2007
This research product provides an insight into emerging photonic-based display, communication, and sensor systems for the automotive sector. With the emphasis on technological developments rather than market potential, it covers liquid crystal displays (LCDs), HUDs, projection displays, complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors, charge coupled device (CCD) image sensors, media oriented transport systems (MOST), and intelligent data bus (IDB)-1394 optical communication protocols for automotive safety, comfort, multimedia, and infotainment systems.
European Market for Peripheral Stents
Frost & Sullivan
November 2007
This research examines the European peripheral stents market, covering carotid femoral, popliteal, below-the-knee and renal and iliac stents. It explores challenges faced by market participants, drivers and restraints in the industry, the competitive structure in the major markets and revenue forecasts and growth rates. It also looks at the geographic trends that are influencing the industry in Europe and provides strategic recommendations to market participants.
The Future of Global Packaging to 2012
PIRA
2007
This report highlights how the global packaging industry, valued at $564 billion in 2007, is forecast to increase to $667 billion by 2012, reflecting a healthy CAGR of 3.4 per cent. While all regional markets are forecast to increase, the markets in Asia, particularly China and India, are expected to expand at an accelerated pace between 2007 and 2012. In terms of sectoral breakdown, gains from glass and rigid plastics is expected to grow the fastest amongst substrates, with a CAGR of 5.4 per cent. Flexible packaging, which grew by 5.7 per cent in 2007, is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.1 per cent. Board continues to be the largest packaging material used and will increase at a CAGR of 3 per cent to reach $215 billion in 2012.
World Biosensors Markets
Frost & Sullivan
Oct 2007
Predicting that global biosensors demand will grow at a rapid pace over the next seven years, this report from Frost & Sullivan analyses the following markets: research laboratories, home diagnostics, point of care, process industries, environment and security and biodefence.
Sustainable Packaging Materials: A Market Suitability Assessment
PIRA
Dec 2007
This study examines market suitability for key packaging materials and products based on their perceived sustainability, and offers in-depth analysis of how sustainable materials and products are now and will be over the next five years.
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