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Enterprise Connect 2026 emphasized a key shift in the CX market: artificial intelligence has transitioned from being experimental to becoming a reliable, operational asset that delivers measurable outcomes. We anticipated this trend in the latest Frost & Sullivan annual outlook report titled “Top 10 Strategic Imperatives in the CX Industry – 20...

The global desktop, VoWLAN, and DECT phone market is entering a period of sustained structural contraction. This trend is driven by three reinforcing forces: substitution by softphones, rapid expansion of UCaaS ecosystems that minimize the need for dedicated handsets, and hybrid‑work dynamics that favor personal devices and reduce assigned‑desk...

The global loitering munitions (LM) market is undergoing rapid expansion as technological breakthroughs in autonomous guidance, miniaturized sensors, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven targeting continue to redefine the tactical role of expendable strike systems. LMs offer a uniquely cost-effective alternative to traditional guided missiles, c...

Home care digitalization continues to gain strong momentum, driven by the rapid growth of the elderly population, increasing prevalence of multi-morbidity, persistent workforce shortages, and rising cost and efficiency pressures on payers and public health systems. Population aging is not only increasing the volume of home care but also its complex...

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the global solar photovoltaic (PV) materials market, examining how technology evolution, cost dynamics, and geopolitical factors are reshaping demand across the value chain over the 2025–2032 period. The report focuses on the materials that constitute crystalline‑silicon solar modules—including ...

NDT systems continue to evolve, incorporating advanced technologies such as AI/ML, digital twins, cloud computing, and big data analytics. Over the next five years, manufacturers will ramp up production and shift from standalone instruments to connected, software-driven inspection platforms integrated with ERP, CMMS, and digital twin systems. Playe...

This macroeconomic thought leadership examines the most critical global risks shaping business performance in 2026–2027, with particular focus on the ongoing Middle East conflict and its cascading impacts on energy markets, shipping routes, inflation, and global supply chains. As geopolitical instability, trade fragmentation, and technology regul.....

Global economic conditions in Q2 2026 are defined by heightened geopolitical stress, energy market volatility, and supply chain and trade disruptions. The outbreak of the US–Iran conflict has altered the global growth trajectory, trimming roughly 0.3 percentage points from annual expansion (compared to 3.4% in 2025) and pushing Q2 2026 growth to .....

The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure has driven unprecedented growth in cloud provider backlogs, with RPO emerging as a critical indicator of future demand. However, not all contracted revenue backlog represents equivalent business value. Some RPO reflects robust, executable demand that providers can profitably fulfill, while some embed a subst...