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Analyst Opinions
Ambient Agents: Market Trends and Innovations
Ambient agents are emerging as a new enterprise computing paradigm, where software operates continuously in the background to sense context, make decisions, and execute workflows without explicit user initiation. The Innovation Radar: Ambient Agents report examines how AI is evolving from prompt-driven assistants into persistent, context-aware systems that maintain workflow continuity and coordinate actions across increasingly complex, multi-system enterprise environments. At the core of this shift is a maturing ambient agent stack that integrates event-driven infrastructure with contextual reasoning and...
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Analyst Opinions
Large Language Models (LLM): Competitive Landscape Assessment
Evaluation of leading LLM vendors including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Anthropic, IBM, Meta, Cohere and others, with market trends and enterprise buying criteria Generative AI (GenAI) platforms are largely based on multimodal foundation models and LLMs; these are borne out of growing interest in accessing natural language processing (NLP) to query computers, following the significant advancements in AI seen in recent years. These include machine learning and deep learning via neural networks, also called generative adversarial networks (GANs), and also...
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Thematic Analysis
Digital Infrastructure: FutureTech Series
Digital infrastructure is entering a new era, with innovations that are making cloud and data centers more automated, resilient, and secure. GlobalData’s latest FutureTech Series report, "Digital Infrastructure", delivers an in-depth analysis of six transformative technologies reshaping the sector. The report explores automated cloud rollouts, dynamic API data management, automated big data mining, data center cooling systems, distributed RAID drives, and dynamic data masking. Each innovation addresses critical challenges in deployment efficiency, real-time data integration, advanced analytics, sustainable operations, storage...
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Analyst Opinions
Low-Code Platforms: Competitive Landscape Assessment
Analysis of leading low-code platform vendors, their AI integration, ecosystems, and enterprise adoption strategies. Low-code-enabled generative AI (GenAI) and intelligent automation innovations coupled with the cloud have created a culture of data ubiquity where data from virtually any source can be accessed and integrated into modern apps. Low-code platforms have demonstrated a prominent role in enterprises' application modernization process for several years, catering to both professional developers and non-coders/LoB, and IT operations teams. Low-code platforms bring necessary automation and AI/GenAI...
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Sector Analysis
Retail Market Trends and Innovations: FutureTech Series
Innovations in retail experience and transaction processing are accelerating the shift toward more seamless, secure, and personalized commerce. GlobalData’s latest FutureTech Series report, "Retail", offers a comprehensive analysis of five transformative technologies improving the retail sector. The report highlights dynamic payment tokenization, concurrent POS processing, automated cause marketing engines, sensor fusion checkout, and virtual try-on mirrors. Each innovation addresses critical challenges in transaction security, checkout efficiency, and customer engagement. These areas are examined through GlobalData’s proprietary Tech Foresights tool, offering...
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Analyst Opinions
Next-Gen Supply Chain: Trends, Market Dynamics and Innovations
Global supply chains are experiencing accelerated change, influenced by shifting trade dynamics, operational complexities, and the growing need for resilience and transparency. Emerging strategies around digitalization, adaptive sourcing, and real-time visibility are at the forefront of this transformation. Companies across sectors are investing in innovative operational models, automation tools, and data-driven platforms to reengineer how supply networks function. These initiatives are helping build more agile, responsive, and future-ready supply chains. Our recently published Innovation Radar: Next-Gen Supply Chain provides comprehensive...
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Sector Analysis
Middle East and Africa (MEA) Video Conferencing Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2029
Video Conferencing in Middle East & Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights - Video conferencing is a technology that facilitates real-time communication through video and audio via the internet. It allows individuals or groups to conduct virtual meetings, discussions, or presentations. Market...
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Analyst Opinions
Automation 2.0 - The Rise of Intelligent AI Agents (Vol. 1)
Reasons to buy the ‘Automation 2.0’ market report: Innovation Insights: This report explores Agentic AI’s operational framework, comparative advantages, industry-wide impact, and real-world applications while analyzing trends, opportunities, adoption strategies, and challenges. Innovations: Presents real-world innovation examples related to agentic AI. It casts light on enterprises and startups using agentic AI across the sectors for use cases such as workflow automation, software development, and sales automation, among others. How is our ‘Automation 2.0’ report unique from other reports in the market?...
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Analyst Opinions
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manufacturing - Startups Driving Factory 4.0
Reasons to buy the ‘AI in Manufacturing’ thematic intelligence report: GlobalData’s Startup Series report, titled “Startup Series – AI in Manufacturing: Startups Driving Factory 4.0” focuses on cutting-edge AI innovations in the manufacturing sector and their impact on the market landscape. This report thoroughly explores AI in the manufacturing landscape as reshaped by startups, spotlighting their innovative solutions and their potential in various industries. By offering in-depth insights into this dynamic field, GlobalData’s report assists industry stakeholders in identifying promising...
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Company Insights
Willis Towers Watson - Tech Innovator Profile
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) is a global advisory, broking, and solutions provider. The company develops and offers a range of solutions that help clients manage risk and optimize benefits while increasing the power of capital. WTW’s services include benefits delivery and administration; human capital and benefits; investment, risk, and reinsurance; and corporate risk and broking. The company serves industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, construction, insurance, financial services, transportation, and metals and mining. The company provides a range of solutions for...
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