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Company Insights
Trimble – Digital Transformation Strategies
Trimble is strengthening its focus on the use of key disruptive technologies to enhance its operations and product portfolio. To do so, it is tapping into key disruptive technologies including AI, big data, blockchain, cloud, machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT) among others. The annual ICT spending of Trimble is estimated at $219.0 million for 2022. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, ICT services and hardware from vendors. Trimble is a provider of technology...
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Company Insights
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HWHI) – Digital Transformation Strategies
Hilton has been focusing on AI-led innovation as a part of its digital transformation strategies. The annual ICT spending of Hilton was estimated at $238.2 million in 2021. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring consulting, ICT services and hardware from vendors. Hilton is a global hospitality company, it operates a chain of luxury and full-service hotels and resorts, extended-stay suites, and focused-service hotels. The Hilton digital transformation strategies report will act as a reference point to...
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Company Insights
Centrica Plc – Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series
Centrica has a strong focus on IoT smart meter implementations that can help it track consumer energy usage. Centrica is keen to improve EV battery charging systems and is investing big on this technology. Centrica plc is exploring and utilizing technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, the IoT, mobile, robo-advice, and wearables to achieve operational efficiencies, expand its payment solutions, and minimize security risks. The company has been forging partnerships with tech startups, and other companies to transform...
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Thematic Analysis
Tech and Media Trends 2018 – Global Thematic Research
The mega-themes that will drive earnings in the global tech and media sectors over the next 12 to 24 months are: artificial intelligence, the Cloud, internet of things, digital media, fintech, advanced manufacturing, macroeconomic issues and regulation. This Global Tech and Media Trends Report 2018 attempts to give readers a comprehensive outlook for the top 600 companies in the space over the next two years. Inside this report, we look at the key trends that will impact the technology and...
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Thematic Analysis
TMT Predictions 2018 – Global Thematic Research
We see seven broad investment theme categories in 2018: Big Data and artificial intelligence: machine learning, voice, virtual & augmented reality, data centers, cybersecurity, cloud computing Internet of Things (IoT): automated home, autonomous vehicles, industrial IoT, medical IoT, wearable tech, ambient commerce FinTech: cryptocurrencies, blockchain, initial coin offerings, mobile payments, crowdfunding Digital media: internet tv, ecommerce, social media Advanced manufacturing: robotics, 3D printing, genomics, quantum computing Sustainability: electric vehicles, batteries, sharing economy Macro and regulation: M&A, net neutrality, data privacy,...
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Thematic Analysis
Big Data in Insurance – Thematic Research
Insurance is a highly data-intensive industry, making it extremely important for insurers to manage large volumes of data from both traditional and non-traditional sources. As a result, many insurers are spending significant amounts on building Big Data capabilities, finding that Big Data analytics can have an impact on nearly all insurance processes, from product development to claims management. The objective should be to identify areas where Big Data can make a difference and create value for both insurers and the...
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Thematic Analysis
Big Data in Retail and FMCG – Thematic Research
Big Data and analytics (BDA) provide substantial opportunities for traditional retailers, FMCG companies, and eTailers since they already have a wealth of data that can be used for various analytics to optimize processes, increase sales, and launch new products and services. Detailed customer profiles can be built on Big Data, cost savings achieved through supply chain efficiencies, and superior customer experience offered, which can lift the brand image. Big Data provides endless opportunities for analytics within retail organizations, including real-time...
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Thematic Analysis
Big Data in Retail – Thematic Research
Cloud computing, machine learning (ML), augmented reality (AR), internet TV, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, cryptocurrencies, voice, blockchain, and cybersecurity. These are the big investment themes of tomorrow and they all have one thing in common: they generate huge amounts of data. Cisco estimates that the world generates 122 exabytes of data traffic per month. This traffic is growing at 24% per annum and 82% of it is consumer generated. Most of this data traffic could be monetized via...
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Thematic Analysis
Big Data in Tourism – Thematic Research
The tourism industry is confronted with an incredible abundance of information, which has the potential to completely transform the sector, as long as it is wisely, efficiently, and correctly analyzed and used. Big Data solutions can help the tourism industry in various ways, such as: • Increase the efficiency of internal operations; • Travel, revenue, and investment management; • Boost financial performance; • Improve distribution management; • Offer more personalized and tailored products and services; • Target the right customers...
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Thematic Analysis
Big Data – Thematic Research
Today’s digital economy is powered by data. It is produced in abundance by both individuals and enterprises and stored in vast data centers, some of which cover hundreds of thousands of square feet. Several prominent businesspeople and a number of leading publications have described data as “the new oil”, capable of generating significant value if used in the right way. The challenge for enterprises is not collecting data – unlike oil, data is not scarce, nor is it difficult to...