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Thematic Analysis
Blockchain in Consumer Goods, Packaging and Foodservice – Thematic Intelligence
Blockchain in Consumer Goods, Packaging and Foodservice Report Overview Blockchain can bring value to consumer companies by improving the traceability of the companies' supply chains and as a form of payment via cryptocurrencies. Supply chain traceability is the use case that consumer goods, foodservice, and packaging companies can all derive value from. Blockchain applications can enable these companies to prove the ethical credentials of their supply chains. Additionally, accommodating cryptocurrency payments is a useful but non-essential investment for consumer companies....
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Thematic Analysis
NewClean Label in Consumer Goods – Thematic Intelligence
Clean Label in Consumer Goods Thematic Report Overview The clean label theme is part of the broader health and wellness movement. It is crucial because a greater number of consumers in both mature and emerging economies are becoming increasingly conscious about leading healthier lifestyles and the impact of what they are consuming. Developments in AI are unlocking new possibilities in ingredient discovery. From a clean label point of view, AI's maturing utility in ingredient discovery could enable consumer goods companies...
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Thematic Analysis
Blockchain – Thematic Intelligence
Blockchain Thematic Intelligence Report Overview Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger comprising unchangeable, digitally recorded data in packages called blocks. Each block is ‘chained’ to the next block using a cryptographic signature. The four key characteristics that make blockchain uniquely different from traditional databases are decentralization, cryptography, validation, and immutability. Key Features of Blockchain Technology Buy the Full Report to Know More About the Key Features of Blockchain Technology, Download a Free Report Sample With the hype around blockchain...
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Company Insights
Walmart – Digital Transformation Strategies
Walmart Digital Transformation Strategies Overview Walmart is leveraging AI-based technologies as a part of its digital transformation strategies. The annual ICT spending of Walmart was estimated at $9.5 billion in 2023. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, network and communications, and ICT services from vendors. Walmart Inc (Walmart) is a US-based omnichannel retailer that sells groceries, consumables, health and wellness products, office products, apparel, fuel, and home furnishings, among others through grocery stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets,...
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Company Insights
DHL Group – Digital Transformation Strategies
DHL Group Digital Transformation Strategies Report Overview DHL Group (DHL) is strengthening its focus on the use of innovative technologies to enhance its operational efficiency. Cloud, AI, blockchain, robotics, and big data are among the technologies the company is focusing on. The annual ICT spending of DHL is estimated at $2.5 billion for 2023. A major share of this spending is earmarked for software, hardware, and network and communications. DHL is a global logistics company operating under two brands, namely...
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Company Insights
Bayer AG – Digital Transformation Strategies
Bayer implemented a five-year global IT strategy to drive its digital business transformation by aligning itself to emerging technologies like cloud, IoT, and AI among others. The annual ICT spending of Bayer was estimated at $2.3 billion in 2022. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring hardware, network and communications, and software from vendors. Bayer is a life science company engaged in research, development, manufacture, and supply of products in healthcare and agriculture. Total ICT Spending 2022...
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Analyst Opinions
Internet’s Next Revolution – Can Web 3.0 Unlock Decentralized and Intelligent Internet?
Web 3.0, also known as the Semantic Web, is the third iteration of the internet where online activities and data would be represented by crypto wallets and websites hosted through decentralized applications (dApps) to leverage open-source, trustless, and permissionless blockchain networks. When realized, web 3.0 would provide faster, relevant data to users who can create, own, share, and monetize their content that is stored on a network of computers instead of private servers. The new internet would encompass all the...
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Analyst Opinions
Smart Pharma – Technology brings Unprecedented Opportunities
Increased R&D costs, regulatory hurdles, and the emergence of new diseases are enforcing pharmaceutical companies to rethink their aging business models. The highly regulated pharma is slowly adopting emerging technologies to improve every aspect of the value chain, from drug discovery tIncreased R&D costs, regulatory hurdles, and the emergence of new diseases are enforcing pharmaceutical companies to rethink their aging business models. The highly regulated pharma is gradually adopting emerging technologies to improve every aspect of the value chain, from...
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Thematic Analysis
Cryptocurrencies – Thematic Research
Cryptocurrencies are a confidence trick. In fairness, all currencies are a confidence trick. The US dollar, British pound, and the Euro all depend on nothing more than market confidence for their value. The extent to which a currency works effectively is a function of a range of factors and this report sets out to determine whether cryptocurrencies represent a serious alternative to the established fiat currencies and tests some the claims made on behalf of cryptocurrencies by their proponents.