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Thematic Analysis
NewRobotics in Construction – Thematic Intelligence
Robotics in Construction Thematic Intelligence Report Overview The construction industry has been generally slow to digitalize and adopt new technologies. As an industry, it relies heavily on manual labor resulting in low productivity growth. Adopting robots can increase safety on construction sites, ensure projects are delivered on time, and help maintain productivity. As costs decrease and the benefits become increasingly evident, construction companies will implement more robots across the ecosystem. The ‘Robotics in Construction’ thematic intelligence report assesses how robotics...
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Thematic Analysis
NewRobotics in Mining – Thematic Intelligence
Robotics in Mining Thematic Intelligence Report Overview Robots benefit multiple segments of the mining value chain. The integration of robots, including drones, autonomous haulage systems (AHS), and remote-controlled machines, has revolutionized the mining sector. Field robots in mining include AHSs, which transport minerals from the site to processing plants. These are valuable throughout the mining value chain, particularly in extraction and processing. The ‘Robotics in Mining’ thematic intelligence report assesses how robotics can be utilized across the mining industry. It...
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Thematic Analysis
NewIndustrial Automation Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
The leaders on the thematic screen of GlobalData’s industrial automation sector scorecard are well-versed in artificial intelligence (AI). The top five companies in the thematic rankings all score 5 out of 5 in the AI theme, spurred on by preexisting AI capabilities and strong investment over 2023. Proficiency in AI typically translates to strength in other themes, such as robotics, digital twins, and smart cities. Strength in critical themes like AI can also mitigate against weaknesses in other areas. Microsoft...
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Thematic Analysis
NewRobotics in Automotive – Thematic Intelligence
Robotics in Automotive Thematic Report Overview Robotics has significantly impacted the automotive sector by revolutionizing production processes and enhancing efficiency. Integrating robotics in automotive manufacturing has increased precision, reduced human error, and improved safety conditions. Manufacturers also believe automation to be the fastest way to improve productivity. Furthermore, the advent of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has deepened the role of robotics in the sector, requiring sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for navigation and decision-making. The ‘Robotics in Automotive’ thematic intelligence report...
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NewDigital Twins – Thematic Intelligence
Digital Twins Thematic Report Overview Digital twins are digital representations of physical assets, systems, people, or processes. They help in detecting, preventing, predicting, and optimizing the physical environment using artificial intelligence (AI), real-time analytics, visualization, and simulation tools. Digital twins can provide short and long-term efficiency and productivity gains by dynamically integrating data and information about an asset, part, process, or system’s lifecycle. They are a data resource that can improve asset design, understand an existing asset’s condition, verify the...
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Thematic Analysis
NewGlobal Tech, Media, and Telecom (TMT) M&A Deals 2023 – Top Themes and Predictions – Thematic Intelligence
Global Tech, Media, and Telecom (TMT) M&A Deals 2023 Theme and Predictions Report Overview Total M&A deal value in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector declined 46% in 2023, compared to the previous year. Software and services accounted for over 48% share of the total M&A deal value in 2023. The ‘Global Tech, Media, And Telecom (TMT) M&A Deals 2023 Theme and Predictions Report’ analyzes the top disruptive themes that drove M&A activity in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT)...
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Thematic Analysis
Internet of Things (IoT) – Thematic Intelligence
Internet of Things (IoT) Thematic Report Overview The IoT describes the use of connected sensors and actuators to control and monitor the environment, the things that move within it, and the people that act within it. IoT is a relatively mature market, yet significant innovationsare being madein embedding AI into IoT devices, software, and services to support automated operations and predictive maintenance. However, the combination of a fragmented security standards landscape and the weak security of many IoT devices could...
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Thematic Analysis
Internet of Things (IoT) in Travel and Tourism – Thematic Intelligence
Internet of Things (IoT) in Travel and Tourism Thematic Report Overview The Internet of Things (IoT) has strongly influenced digitalization in the travel and tourism industry. The COVID-19 pandemic brought key IoT use cases to the attention of the travel and tourism industry. The deployment of IoT is further expected to address the ESG challenges across travel and tourism sector. For instance, IoT can address ESG concerns in a host of ways from sensor-enabled smart lighting and thermostats that monitor...