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North America is expected to remain fairly stable in 2015 due to improved domestic demand and business confidence. The US economy is expected to grow by 3.1% in 2015, up from 2.4% in 2014, driven by rising incomes, long-standing repressed demand, a strengthening housing sector, and lower oil prices. For Canada, the outlook has been scaled back to 1...

LTE-advanced (LTE-A) is a mobile communication standard that is a major enhancement of the long term evolution (LTE) standard. This research service analyzes the global LTE-A test equipment market’s key trends, drivers, and restraints. It outlines the market’s competitive landscape and participants’ product portfolios. A segment analysis covers tes...

Between 2012 and 2014, over 70 global companies that were valued at more than $1 billion were start-ups with unique and transformative new business models. During the same period, most business model innovators have managed to produce consistently profitable returns with a high average revenue gain. The keys to these success stories have been conne...

The test equipment market for SDRs is a growing segment in the radio test equipment market. Customer needs for greater flexibility to address a myriad of technologies and keep pace with the evolution of these technologies cost-efficiently is increasing demand for SDRs, driving demand for test equipment. In this study, external challenges are identi...

This research service is an overview of procurement spending and contract activity for global defense markets. Included are research and development, procurement, operations and maintenance, and services representative programs and contracts for 7 regions, 20 countries, and 12 technology segments. The global defense industry is comprised of the na...

The construction industry is highly fragmented. It is focused on providing a wide range of professional services, including residential, non-residential, and engineering construction. While the industry typically tracks metrics related to construction activity, spend, growth, and competition, a significant challenge is to comprehend customer perspe...

This market insight covers the North American hydrocarbon solvents (HCS) market. The segments are analyzed by n-paraffins, isoparaffins, special boiling points, aromatics, dearomatized aliphatics, and mineral/white spirits. Aromatics do not include toluene and xylene (T&X). HCS demand, market growth, and trends are discussed for the following verti...

The South African and Kenyan adhesives industries face challenges due to fluctuations in raw materials pricing, availability, and the influx of cheap and counterfeit products. However, creating brand and product awareness presents growth opportunities. This study addresses the key drivers, restraints, and the competitive factors that will influence...

This research service identifies the major regional, technological, and regulatory trends in the global metalworking fluids market. It includes analyses of market share and competitive structure at the global level. The study further segments the market into base oils and additives, and provides regional breakdowns that include revenue and volume f...