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According to the UN, the global population will increase from 8 billion in 2020 to nearly 9.7 billion by 2050, with 70% living in cities. This urban shift will require major energy investments across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Rising urbanization will drive electricity generation, residential construction, and personal and com...

The Indian lighting market is expanding, driven by urbanization, infrastructure development, and rising demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions. Valued at $3,836.3 million in 2025, the market is forecast to reach $5,126 million by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.9%.Key drivers include government programs such as the Smart Cities Mission, UJALA, Street ...

The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated and emitted into the atmosphere continues to rise as a direct result of a series of complex interactions including population growth, improved standards of living, and expanding economies, and this is clearly demonstrated by both the increasing absolute level and the annual rate of increase in atmospheri...

Bionic devices are mechatronic or electronic platforms that can perform the physical and biological functions of body parts or organs that are lost or damaged because of chronic conditions or accidents. Patients that suffer complete vision loss because of retinal diseases; upper and lower limb amputations caused by accidents or chronic diseases; an...

Space traffic management (STM) oversees the organization, regulation, and processes used to achieve safe, secure, and sustainable space operations. At present, about 8,000 operational satellites and more than 26,000 pieces of debris are in orbit. Space is becoming crowded, and the risk of collision has increased significantly. These challenges ...

Diverse end-use industries increasingly deploy electrical and electronics (E&E) adhesives and sealants that offer various functional benefits. Key end-use industries consuming E&E adhesives and sealants include automotive electronics, consumer electronics and home appliances, and electronics for rail, aerospace, marine, construction, and energy app...

In 2024, pent-up demand for travel boosted spending in this industry to nearly pre-pandemic levels. With increasing demand and the need to recoup revenue lost during the 2020-2022 pandemic restrictions, prices for air and ground transportation, accommodations, and dining are high. Revenue growth is also expected due to increased spending by consume...

Multi-CDN strategies are quickly becoming a topic of interest for organizations in a wide range of industries. There are clear, tangible business benefits to deploying multi-CDNs around improving the user experience and controlling costs. And although some respondents hold the perception that operating multi-CDNs can be complex, companies are dispe...

In 2020, the retail industry faced tremendous challenges, as COVID-19 caused disruptions in product supply and demand; in the labor pool; and in consumer spending. To address the challenges, retailers accelerated their digitalization strategies. The retailers best positioned to emerge stronger from COVID-19 were those that leveraged a cloud foundat...