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22 Sep 2026  |  Global  |  Market Research

Global Trade Bloc Transformations, 2040

Next-Gen Trade and Economic Blocs Will Center Around Technology, Energy Security, and Critical Minerals Alliances

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Accelerating geopolitical fragmentation, industrial policy intervention, and the emergence of regionally aligned trade ecosystems will structurally transform global trade by 2040. As the multilateral trading system weakens and geopolitical alignment increasingly dictates trade flows, resilience-led regionalization, where countries and firms priorit...

The global trade landscape is poised for significant transformation through 2035, underpinned by rapid technological advancements, emerging economic powers, and evolving geopolitical dynamics. The persistent disruptions in supply chains since 2020 have led to a sizable pivot towards regionalization, driving advanced nations to prioritize reshoring ...

07 Jan 2021  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Global Smart City Scorecard, 2020

Top 15 Global Smart Cities Driving Resilience in a Post-COVID-19 World

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This research service identifies smart cities that are built with definitive smart city goals and have a high level of maturity. The goal is to provide an analysis of the pursuits that cities are undertaking to ensure the sustainability, cohesiveness, and comprehensiveness of their smart city strategies. City governments and policy stakeholders w...

This report examines the expanding role of smart contracts in city services, beginning with a foundational overview of blockchain technology and smart contracts, including their core principles and applications across various industries. Anchored by Frost & Sullivan’s top three strategic imperatives, the report examines how these technologies are r...

This global smart electricity meter market research provides insights into the latest developments in the market, including forecasts on unit shipment and associated revenue for all major regions. The global smart meter market was affected in 2020 and 2021 by pandemic-induced delays and disruptions and supply chain bottlenecks brought on by a globa...

Smart Lighting is enabled by technologies such as solid state lighting, control systems, sensing and communication. These technologies play an integral role in occupancy sensing, sharing the harvested data, controlling the power consumed and light output based on requirement. Advantages of smart lighting include better control, connectivity, and en...

Rising energy costs and growing environmental concerns are leading to an increase in the demand for energy-efficient solutions for buildings. Smart thermostats provide a convenient and effective way to reduce energy consumption and save money on heating and cooling bills. Consumer demand to automate and control home environments is making smart the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need to automate buildings, presenting opportunities to increase digitalization and underscoring the need to decrease energy consumption in buildings. This has resulted in a spurt in demand for smart building management solutions. The Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud technol...

Automotive manufacturing is a complex and ever-evolving industry shaped by technological advancements, economic conditions, and consumer preferences. As the demand for automobiles grew, automotive manufacturing has evolved from being highly reliant on manual labor to adopting new technologies and mass production techniques. The most important devel...