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Analyst Opinions
Advanced Biometrics – Emerging Trends and Technologies in Authentication
Advanced Biometrics Trend Analysis Report Overview Biometrics is the practice of using unique physical or behavioral traits for identification and authentication purposes. Its usage has been increasing day by day. Fingerprint recognition, voice recognition, facial recognition, palm recognition, iris recognition, and behavioral biometrics are some of its key modalities. For instance, iris recognition is often used in high-security applications such as border control and access to secure facilities. The "Advanced Biometrics - Emerging Trends and Technologies in Authentication" report offers...
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Analyst Opinions
NewFlavors and Fragrances – Consumer Survey Insights
Flavors and Fragrances - Consumer Survey Overview Flavors and fragrances play a crucial role in product positioning as they enhance the sensorial side of consumption. When reaching for a new flavor, almost 70% of global consumers claim that their main motivation is curiosity. The importance of flavors and fragrances is evident across all market sectors, as many categories utilize these product features as unique selling points. The consumer interest in new flavors and fragrances can also be largely attributed to...
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Thematic Analysis
NewConsumer Goods M&A Deals, Q1 2024 – Top Themes – Thematic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in Q1 2024 in the Consumer Goods Sector
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Company Insights
NewHuawei Pay – Competitor Profile
Huawei Pay was launched in 2016 via a collaboration between payment scheme China UnionPay and smartphone brand Huawei, with the aim of competing in China’s exponentially expanding mobile payments market. Huawei Pay offers a ranges of payment services, including in-app and in-store payments. It offers both NFC payment as well as QR code payments for in-store purchases. To ensure privacy and security for payments, Huawei Pay utilizes tokenization and biometric authentication such as fingerprint recognition. Challenging the dominance of established...
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Company Insights
NewPing An Insurance (Group) Company of China – Digital Transformation Strategies
Ping An Digital Transformation Strategies Overview Ping An is tapping into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its business efficiency. AI, big data, cloud, and blockchain are among the key technologies under focus for the company. The annual ICT spending of Ping An was estimated at $2.8 billion in 2023. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, network and communications, and hardware from vendors. Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China (Ping An) is...
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Thematic Analysis
NewRetail M&A Deals Q1 2024 – Top Themes – Thematic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in Q1 2024 in the Retail Sector
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Thematic Analysis
NewApparel M&A Deals Q1 2024 – Top Themes – Thematic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in Q1 2024 in the Apparel Sector
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Company Insights
NewUnilever – Digital Transformation Strategies
Unilever Digital Transformation Strategies Report Overview Unilever has been focusing on using artificial intelligence, cloud-based mobile applications, big data, and blockchain to digitally transform its operations. The annual ICT spending of Unilever was estimated at $990.3 million for 2023. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, hardware, and ICT services from vendors. Unilever is a manufacturer and supplier of fast-moving consumer goods. The company's product portfolio comprises food, beauty, personal care, beverages, home care, vitamins, minerals,...
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Company Insights
NewCaixaBank SA – Digital Transformation Strategies
CaixaBank SA Digital Transformation Strategies Overview CaixaBank is exploring the use of advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, and robotics to increase its operational flexibility and efficiency. AI, big data, cloud, and blockchain are among the key technologies under focus for the company. The annual ICT spending of CaixaBank was estimated at $1.5 billion in 2023. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, ICT services, and network and communications from vendors. CaixaBank SA...
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Company Insights
NewUnited Overseas Bank Limited – Digital Transformation Strategies
United Overseas Bank Digital Transformation Strategies Overview United Overseas Bank is exploring the use of advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud to increase its operational flexibility and efficiency. AI, big data, cloud, and blockchain are among the key technologies under focus for the company. The annual ICT spending of United Overseas Bank was estimated at $835 million in 2023. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, ICT services, and network and...