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The financial services industry is on the brink of disruption, as the use of technology poses a challenge to market players and their existing products and services and associated costs. Thus it is important to revisit one of the oldest industries and re-conceptualize how it will thrive in the future aligning itself to looming social and technologi...

Consumers, especially in the Western world, are looking for clean-label products. Circular economy is a key enabler for environmental friendly products, and reverse logistics, as a method to integrate the consumer in the upcycling and production cycle, is reinforcing this potential marketing aspect. Reverse logistics is the process of collecting...

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. ...

05 Jul 2017  |  North America  |  Megatrends

Smart Cities Funding Models

Bridging the Funding Gap of the Next Trillion-dollar Market

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Smart Cities are cities built on ‘Smart’ and ‘Intelligent’ solutions and technology which will lead to the adoption of at least 5 of the 8 following smart parameters: smart energy, smart building, smart mobility, smart healthcare, smart infrastructure, smart technology, smart governance and smart education, and smart citizen. The Smart Cities marke...

The Context of Europe’s Economy The European economy is a stark drama that continues to unfold in real-time, as Germany and Greece in particular try to come to terms with how to best move forward on the European project. In fact, negotiations between Greece and the European Union may turn out to be a turning-point for the Continent. Consider tha...

16 Jul 2021  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Trend Opportunity Profiles—Digital Identity Management

Social, Technological, and Economic Inclusivity Needs Drive Future Growth Potential for Digital Identity

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Key Issues Addressed

About 1.1 billion of the worlds population lack official proof of identity. This limits citizens access to services and precludes an inclusive society that allows citizens full participation in social and economic progress. Digital identity management solutions can instill trust and transparency in relationships among public agencies, enterprises, ...

21 Apr 2021  |  North America  |  Market Research

Transformative Mega Trends in the United States through 2030

Transformational Growth Opportunities in a Country Facing Converging Forces of Change

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Life in America, chapter 1 of a 3-part series, examines the complex intersections of social, education, work, political, economic, and urbanization trends set to converge in the next decade. As these trends collide, businesses must prepare for a number of strategic imperatives. Key among these are geopolitical chaos, transformative mega trends, ...

25 Jan 2021  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Future of User Interfaces Shaping New Consumer Experiences

Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Biometrics Represent Key Growth Opportunities

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User Interface technologies have moved beyond the concept of simply representing machines to their users to enabling sophisticated and personalized interaction. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated their use in healthcare, manufacturing, education, retail, and banking to simplify interactivity and improve engagement. This report aims to help compa...

Materials science is at the core of every industry, as its innovations will lead to more sustainable manufacturing practices. In this study, we explore sustainable materials, their types, and the innovation observed across several industries. Sustainable materials are classified as follows: 1) Organic Material 2) Natural Biodegradable Polym...