Macroeconomics

•The demand for data storage technologies stems from the need to efficiently and quickly process large data sets in critical applications such as Big Data, AI, and IoT. Over the years, data storage technologies have evolved on the back of advancements in the components used in storage devices and technologies. •The key factors driving the gro...

As the post-COVID-19 scenario looms, traditional business models are undergoing rapid changes, and the need to innovate and expand the business model portfolio becomes essential to enable enterprise survival and growth. Multiple trends are driving the need for business model innovation, such as supply chains undergoing pandemic-induced transformati...

Radical changes in science and technology are helping the human body evolve. Biological augmentations and body enhancements are transforming the human body and bringing about a kind of transhumanism by eliminating diseases, extending life spans, and enhancing human capabilities. Biological augmentations and body enhancements are classified into th...

New retail business models have emerged, and one crop is online-only businesses that sell exclusively through social media channels. Almost all social media platforms today offer retail functionalities that facilitate the electronic commerce (eCommerce) of goods and services. This online sales model is mainly driven by social influences and interac...

2020 was a year of uncertainty for the US economy. It grappled with a contraction in its output as an economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, the new US administration has signaled tectonic shifts in economic policy, which will influence growth recovery. As the economy stages a strong recovery in 2021—buoyed by large-scale fe...

27 Oct 2021  |  Global  |  Market Research

Frost Radar™ for Economic Development: Global, 2021

Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom Emerge as Global Leaders

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The Frost Radar™ for Economic Development determines a region's future growth and development potential measured by its ability to enhance the quality of life for its citizens. This report explores key strengths and weaknesses of the global economy through country-level assessments of growth and innovation initiatives and benchmarks each country ...

27 Oct 2021  |  North America  |  Market Research

Frost Radar™ for Economic Development: Americas, 2021

Canada, United States, and Chile Emerge as the American Leaders

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The Frost Radar for Economic Development determines a region's future growth and development potential measured by its ability to enhance the quality of life (QOL) for its citizens. This report explores the Americas' key strengths and weaknesses through country-level assessments of growth and innovation initiatives and then benchmarks each country ...

Powder bed fusion (PBF) and DED are widely used metal AM technologies. While PBF can print complicated parts with high finish, the technology has limitations with respect to build speed and part size. Conversely, DED technologies provide lower surface quality and higher build rate; in addition, they can produce and repair large-sized parts, on dema...

23 Sep 2021  |  Global  |  Mega Trends

Trend Opportunity Profiles—Future of Humanless Construction

Future Growth Potential Enhanced by Advancements in Robotics and Automation

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Developers are increasingly investing in digital tools like robotics and automation to improve productivity. 3D printing and other new technologies will lead to rapid advancements in prefabrication and modularization. These advancements, in turn, will improve productivity and reduce overreliance on on-site processes. With a rapidly aging workfor...