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Digital payments became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, putting pressure on merchants to provide frictionless and secure transaction options. The use of cash is rapidly declining, and the concept of a cashless society could become reality in the near future. Digital payments industry growth is exceeding expectations year after year. ...

Buy now, pay later (BNPL), also referred to as point of sale (PoS) installment loans, is a short-term financing option that enables consumers to spread out payments for purchases over a period of time. The increase in eCommerce activity during the COVID-19 pandemic brought along with it a strong interest in alternative spending options. BNPL, a sub...

The Frost & Sullivan Information, Communications & Technologies team of analysts has released the Internet of Things (IoT) platforms Frost Radar, a robust analytical tool that benchmarks companies’ innovation focus and growth performance in the IoT platforms market. The IoT is a complex ecosystem that integrates Information technology (IT) with op...

After a deep contraction in 2020, the global economy staged a strong recovery in 2021, aided by robust fiscal stimulus measures, a dovish monetary policy, and a nearly 50% full vaccination rate. While recovery is set to continue into 2022, geopolitical tensions, high inflationary pressures, supply-chain disruptions, and a projected tightening of gl...

21 Feb 2022  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Global Home as a Hub Growth Opportunities

Future Homes that Harmonize Work, Entertainment, Relaxation, Shared Living, Health, and Wellness Fuel New Product Development

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced customers to stay at home, and with restrictions on outside activities, the housebound often became overwhelmed with completing all of their daily tasks and activities in one space. This led to increased dependency on technology to improve their quality of life. This study explores home as a hub for entertainment, re...

28 May 2021  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Transformative Mega Trends Enabling Lights Out Manufacturing

Post-pandemic Manufacturing Shifts will Usher Future Growth Potential of ‘Lights Out’ Environment

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The COVID-19 pandemic has not only hindered global manufacturing output but has also hastened the shift toward Industry 5.0. Digitalization and automation are rapidly shaping business strategy, with nearly 90% of companies embracing digital transformation in the short term. In an effort to become more resilient and shock-proof, manufacturers, espec...

In 2020, 59% of customers preferred to shop online. Customers emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic expect seamless digital shopping experiences and direct interaction with brands. In fact, customers are more willing to switch to brands that offer complete transparency and accountability. In the post-pandemic retail era defined by ease of access a...

During the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the European Union and the United States announced their commitments to become carbon neutral by 2050, while China and India, the first- and third-largest emitters, plan to become carbon neutral by 2060 and 2070, respectively. Low-income countries will struggle to reduce their carbon...

Emerging Technologies for defense are those that have the capability to make existing systems obsolete or disrupt the balance of power between players on the international stage. Most technologies that will impact the future of defense arise from non-defense sources such as commercial R&D activity, scientific and technological innovation from non-m...