Industry Themes, Signals and Trends
Decode the future of your industry. Access unrivalled intelligence on new technologies, macroeconomic shifts and social trends.
From smart cities to artificial intelligence, from nanomedicine to de-globalization - get the insights you need to stay one step ahead. Or go granular and access the latest signals on deals, filings, patents, hiring activities and more.
From smart cities to artificial intelligence, from nanomedicine to de-globalization - get the insights you need to embrace the forces shaping your world. Plus, access the latest signals on deals, filings, patents, hiring activities and more. From big picture to granular detail, our Themes and Signals Reports keep you one step ahead.
Included in these reports:
- Cross sector coverage of themes and signals with the very latest news, analysis and commentary
- Unique scorecard methodology ranking companies against 10 defining themes
- Analysis of the future earnings and relative positions of companies against key strategic areas
- Case studies on leading players within specific themes
- Business-critical datasets across deals, filings, patents, jobs, social media and more
We are the trusted, gold standard intelligence provider to the world’s largest industries
GlobalData powers faster, more informed decisions with:
- Granular industry intelligence: We develop deep, vertical-specific intelligence tailored to your industry, providing 360° insight.
- Exhaustive coverage: We synthesize our vast data universe into formats that support your decision-making needs, covering the sectors, themes, companies and geographies that matter to you.
- Proprietary datasets: We provide you with access to untapped pools of intelligence generated from our proprietary datasets and primary research capabilities.
- Robust methodologies: The quality and timeliness of our data is a key differentiator. We leverage robust research methodologies to turn millions of data points into trusted intelligence
Thousands of companies, government organizations, and decision makers rely on GlobalData
We have a track record of serving truly diverse clients, including:
- Corporates: From refining strategy to fostering innovation, our insights power decisions for all corporate functions.
- Investment firms: From balancing risks to identifying alpha signals, our insights are widely used by investors and financial analysts.
- Professional services: We give consultants, legal, and accounting firms the critical insights to make faster, more informed decisions.
- Other sectors: From media to academia, we work with sectors as diverse as our data.
The trusted, actionable and future-proof insight you need to stay ahead
We have decades of experience in being the gold standard intelligence provider based on:
- Unique data: Our proprietary data sources are unmatched and untapped, giving you exclusive insights to drive decisions.
- Expert analysis: Leverage collective expertise. Count on our extensive team of researchers, analysts, subject matter experts, and journalists, plus thousands of external thought-leaders.
- Real intelligence over AI: Experience a level of analysis that leaves AI in the dust. Unlock the proprietary datasets unseen by AI and gain a decisive edge.
- Time-saving research solutions: Save hundreds of hours on research. Our comprehensive reports let you focus on delivering actionable insights - not searching for them.
- Unparalleled global coverage: Tap into insights from anywhere. Our extensive global coverage offers an unrivalled view of the market landscape.
- One platform: Access all our unique data, expert analysis, and innovative solutions on one platform.
-
Thematic Analysis
![]()
Social Media in Payments - Thematic Research
Social media platforms traditionally play the role of communication platforms that enable users to interact with each other in various fashions. Nowadays, social media platforms are expanding beyond this role and are rapidly entering e-commerce, creating new trends such as social commerce and livestream shopping. Social media platforms are still at an early stage in terms of competing with dominant e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and eBay. However, their unique features enable merchants to directly target key users and the...
-
Thematic Analysis
![]()
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Telecoms and Technology - Thematic Research
ESG (environmental, social, and governance) is the most important strategic theme of the decade. Companies must perform well in all areas of ESG. Increasingly, ESG will also play a growing role in attracting both investment and talent. To date, the technology sector has been a leader in ESG as it is at the cutting edge of combining the digital economy and delivering 21st-century employment and governance standards. Technology companies that understand, engage with, and prove ESG initiatives and targets will...
-
Thematic Analysis
![]()
Personalization in Banking - Thematic Research
Personalization in Banking Report Overview Brands like Uber Eats use highly personalized interactions to show that they know their customers and care about their choices and preferences. Banks are under pressure to do the same. However, if they fail to offer customized services, consumers perceive all banks as the same and they risk getting pushed down the value chain. Customized financial products show that the bank is customer-centric. In an open finance environment, personalization can be used to serve and...
-
Thematic Analysis
![]()
Robotic Process Automation - Thematic Research
Robotic process automation (RPA) is a software technology that automates routine business tasks with software robots. Implementing an RPA solution for creating user accounts speeds up the process, reduces the risk of errors, and frees up time for the support team to deal with other more complex tasks. Therefore, it allows businesses to accelerate digital innovation and transformation relatively quickly and at a reasonable cost, resulting in increased efficiency, lower operational costs, higher revenues, and an improved employee and customer...
-
Thematic Analysis
![]()
Microbiome-Targeting Therapeutics in Infectious Diseases - Thematic Research
Microbiome is the community of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses, and their genetic material existing in and on the human body. Although the primary site of aggregated microbes is in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, populations of microorganisms are also found on the surface of the skin, in the upper and lower respiratory tract, and in the genitourinary tracts. Microbiome-targeting drugs aim to alter the microbial composition of the gut through the administration of live microbes (probiotics), or other...
-
Sector Analysis
![]()
Metaverse in the Apparel Industry - Analysing Trends, Opportunities and Strategies for Success
Since Facebook changed its name to Meta in October 2021, conversations surrounding the possibilities which the metaverse could bring to the apparel industry have skyrocketed. At present, the future of the metaverse in the global apparel market remains relatively undecided. However, new technological developments are opening the doors to significant commercial potential, and opportunities have already begun to arise for fashion brands to claim their space in the metaverse, particularly if the concept begins to push into day-to-day life. Brands...
-
Thematic Analysis
![]()
COVID-19 Impact on Medical Devices Industry - Thematic Research
On December 31, 2019, China reported a suspicious case cluster of atypical pneumonia in the city of Wuhan to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, the situation developed into an outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and has been declared a pandemic. As infections spread across the globe, there have been tremendous effects, and the impact on the medical device sector is significant. COVID-19 caused delays and shortages from the start, and while many aspects of healthcare are returning to normal,...
-
Thematic Analysis
![]()
Ecommerce in Packaging - Thematic Research
Ecommerce in Packaging Report Overview Ecommerce is undoubtedly one of the most prominent themes of 2022. The pressure of keeping up with the pace of technology, especially online solutions, can be keenly felt in the consumer industry, and brands should ensure that they are adopting technologies that can streamline and automate processes across the value chain. One key example of this is the diversification of online and delivery models that we now see offering a wide range of purchasing and...
-
Thematic Analysis
![]()
Cybersecurity in Packaging - Thematic Research
Cybersecurity in the packaging industry may be unheard of, but the packaging industry is just as much vulnerable to cyberattacks as any other industry. Digitization has increased efficiencies through automation and waste reduction; however, it has also heightened the risk of cyberattacks. The inter-connected industrial control systems (ICS) in the packaging industry are at risk of a ransomware attack, where hackers can block access until payment of a ransom. A majority of the companies are implementing smart technologies on their...
-
Thematic Analysis
![]()
Robotics in Foodservice - Thematic Intelligence
Robotics in Foodservice Thematic Overview Technological, economic, and demographic conditions have prompted the growth of the robotics industry recently. Cloud computing and AI enable robots to collaborate and access huge amounts of data uninterruptedly and automation helps improve productivity. As a result, most of the large foodservice operators have implemented some level of robotics within their supply chains. The push towards greater adoption of robotic technology has been driven by the very largest consumer sector companies. The likes of McDonald’s, KFC,...
Sign up to receive regular alerts for our latest analysis and reports. No matter your industry focus, you can keep your finger on the pulse with our timely updates.