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Company Insights
Currys plc: Digital Transformation Strategies
Currys plc (Currys) is a specialist omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, trading from 691 stores and online in six countries under the Currys brand label in the UK and Ireland and the Elkjøp, Elgiganten, and Gigantti brand labels in the Nordics. It also owns iD Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). The retailer also offers credit, protection plans, repairs and recycling services as well as connectivity solutions through iD Mobile and a variety of third-party networks. Customers...
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Thematic Analysis
The State of Global Carbon: Strategic Intelligence
Global carbon emissions have been growing since the Industrial Revolution. Despite net-zero commitments such as the Paris Climate Agreement, the world is not on track to meet its emissions-reduction targets. The burning of fossil fuels for heat, energy, and transportation makes up the bulk of carbon emissions. New sources of emissions, such as data centers, are adding to the problem. Without swift intervention and a commitment to no new long-term oil and gas projects, emissions will continue to grow, ultimately...
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Thematic Analysis
Carbon Capture and Storage: Strategic Intelligence
Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) has become an important decarbonization pathway for oil and gas, power, cement, steel and other hard-to-abate industries. As of June 2026, more than 70% of operational and upcoming carbon capture facilities were associated with energy assets. Around 17 advanced-stage projects are expected to begin operations by the end of 2026. However, the pace of deployment remains dependent on project economics, policy support, storage access, and long-term demand for low-carbon products.
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Thematic Analysis
Internet of Things: Strategic Intelligence
According to GlobalData forecasts, the global Internet of Things (IoT) market will reach $2.4 trillion in revenue by 2030. Growth is driven in particular by the enterprise segment, which will generate 76% of total revenues by 2030.
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Thematic Analysis
Deep Dive into Agentic AI Security: Strategic Intelligence
AI agents can transform your business, but their adoption must be tightly controlled. Unlike passive, prompt-based assistants, AI agents are autonomous, goal-driven software systems that can operate business processes independently. Using agents makes routine risks, such as misuse of identity and access controls, harder to monitor, so strong AI governance becomes paramount.
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Company Insights
Conagra: Digital Transformation Strategies
Conagra Brands (Conagra) is a branded packaged-food company. Incorporated in 1919, it markets several brands, including Birds Eye, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Duncan Hines, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Angie’s BoomChickaPop, across retail grocery, foodservice, and international channels. The company’s reporting segments are grocery & snacks, refrigerated & frozen, international and foodservice. The grocery & snacks segment includes branded, shelf-stable food products, the refrigerated & frozen segment includes branded, temperature-controlled food products, the international segment includes branded food products, and the...
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Analyst Opinions
Smart Cities: Market Trends and Innovations
Smart cities are evolving from connected infrastructure toward more integrated urban operations, where devices, connectivity, data, platforms, applications, and services work together across transport, utilities, buildings, infrastructure, and public services. The report presents this as a progression from using digital technologies mainly for connectivity and visibility toward applying AI, digital twins, real-time analytics, and automation to support prediction, coordination, and faster operational decisions. The main value lies in connecting previously fragmented systems and using data more effectively across city functions....
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Thematic Analysis
Predictive Maintenance in Power: Strategic Intelligence
Why Does Predictive Maintenance Matter? Predictive maintenance is becoming an important part of modern power-sector asset management by using IoT sensor data, AI, and machine learning to identify equipment issues before failures occur. The expansion of wind and solar capacity is increasing the importance of predictive maintenance in sustaining asset availability, reducing curtailment, and supporting smoother renewable integration. This report analyzes the role of predictive maintenance across power generation, storage, and utility operations, with a focus on technology enablers, adoption...
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Thematic Analysis
Deep Dive into China’s Consumer Electronics Industry: Strategic Intelligence
Chinese consumer electronics companies are moving beyond manufacturing-led competition by combining artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, operating systems (OSs), and ecosystems to deliver differentiated consumer experiences and AI services.
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Thematic Analysis
Global M&A Deals in H1 2026 - Top Themes by Sector: Strategic Intelligence
Why Does M&A Activity Matter? Mergers and acquisitions can provide a view into the themes reshaping industries and where companies are directing capital and strategic investment. The global M&A market recorded $1.7 trillion in deal value in H1 2026, up 47% from H1 2025. This report analyzes the most notable transactions across major sectors and identifies the disruptive themes driving M&A activity. You can use this report to: Understand the scale and direction of global M&A activity Identify disruptive themes...
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