Digital Enterprise

Cloud computing has emerged as a new technology to offer and use key computing resources as services rather than as products. Present day innovations are aimed at meeting almost all the computing and communication needs of the industry with highly efficient applications. This research service focuses on the emerging new applications of cloud compu...

Virtual reality (VR) is an interactive three-dimensional (3D) environment that is computer generated. Immersion into VR is an individual’s perception of having a physical presence in the non-physical world or the virtual world. New technologies and applications are evolving in this space to make an effective contribution to proliferating sectors ...

With new technology advances that are fast evolving, the manufacturing sector is uncovering significant opportunities for improvement. Lean manufacturing, cost reductions, workforce demographics, and increasing importance given to innovation-centric business models are amongst the key factors and trends driving manufacturing providers to look at mo...

The global industry for delivery of quality healthcare is undergoing a transformation from being provider-centric solution to being a more patient-centric solution that focus more on the outcomes and value of care delivered. This Research Service (RS) extensively evaluates a business case for technologies that can be leveraged to design hospitals ...

Business Intelligence (BI) is emerging as an essential tool for enterprises to gain real-time insights on key business indicators. Technology evolution is driving the development of innovative applications, fueling informed business decision making. This research service focuses on enabling technologies that are transforming the BI space. The rese...

Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) is currently one of the most investigated areas in healthcare and consumer electronics. Non-invasive BCI has found multiple uses in the areas of medicine such as motor restoration, wheelchair assistance, and treatment of neurological disorders. The BCI market has witnessed an upward trend in the last decade owing to ...

Climate changes in the past were attributed to astronomical deviations, however presently it is predominantly anthropogenic. Ocean acidification, air quality deterioration, and ice sheet melting are few evidences of climate change. Advanced monitoring technologies are greatly supporting formulation of action plans for managing changes in the enviro...

Technological advancements are disrupting the healthcare industry. There is an increasing trend toward personalized and precise medical treatments, such as personalized genomics, which provide outputs at a much lower cost and at a faster speed than has ever been possible. Precision medicine has also driven the development of targeted drug delivery,...

According to outside sources, in 2015, mobile e-commerce in the United States is predicted to account for about 30% of all electronic commerce sales in the region, a reasonable assumption as mobile e-commerce sales for the top United States retailers have been pegged to increase nearly 39% in 2015, while mobile e-commerce sales for the key European...