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Smarter building infrastructure is expected to play a very important role in reducing the amount of energy required by the building stock globally. European Commission estimates that the energy needs of buildings in Europe corresponds to approximately 40% of the total energy generated in Europe and EIA estimates the energy consumed by the commercia...

The manufacturing sector is highly vulnerable to unpredictable market dynamics. Sudden changes in demand lead to major supply chain disruptions, resource shortages, increased turnaround time, and, most importantly, losses incurred while incorporating these changes in production processes. A comprehensive and adaptable system that meets business nee...

Since the liberalization of the Myanmar economy, the government has been able to improve the country’s political and economic scenario, thereby creating new growth and investment opportunities for companies. However, despite the shift from an authoritarian military rule to a democratic government, the Myanmar military still has an influence in parl...

Environmental concerns are compelling governments and companies to switch to a green manufacturing model. Manufacturers across various sectors may have different motivations to adopt sustainable practices; for some, it could be complying with government regulations, while for others, it could be to build a green label and gain customer loyalty or i...

Developed economies in Europe are facing elevated price pressures and a tight credit environment amidst subdued global growth in 2023. Persistent inflation, climate change's adverse impact on the tourism industry, slowing export demand, and geopolitical chaos are key factors likely to weigh on near-term growth momentum. A significant cutback in oil...

Operating in isolation is a thing of the past and industrial convergence appears to be the new norm. The convergence of industries such as automotive, healthcare, information technology, chemicals, and so on, has given rise to a number of niche sectors and potential growth opportunities. The United States and Canada are witnessing revolutionary tec...

China's economy is poised for steady growth, projecting a 4.8% increase in GDP for 2024, following a 5.2% rise in 2023. This growth is supported by robust public investment, a resurgence in private consumption, and increased net exports. However, challenges such as an aging labor force, escalating debt levels, and geopolitical tensions around Taiwa...

In recent years, there have been several targeted attacks on industrial control systems and systems of critical infrastructure by attackers/malwares with code names such as Stuxnet, Aurora, Flame, and Havex. These were discovered by various security vendors’ threat research and intelligence centers. The Internet of Things (IoT) drive has led severa...

The economies of Eastern European countries have had a slow 2019, with stalling or contracting growth in certain economies. The global economic slump, ongoing trade wars, the weak German economy, and Brexit have discouraged external demand. Internal demand, due to low inflation, wage growth, and tight labor markets, has been able to sustain the pro...