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Thematic Analysis
NewSupply Chain Disruption – Thematic Intelligence
Supply Chain Disruptions Thematic Report Overview A supply chain comprises organizations' activities and processes to manufacture and deliver goods and services to consumers. Supply chain disruption occurs when these processes are compromised. In the aftermath of the pandemic, many companies have reverted to a just-in-case strategy as high interest rates make it more expensive for companies to carry large inventories. Recent global challenges, including the US-China trade war and the Ukraine conflict, alongside the growing impact of climate change, will...
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Thematic Analysis
NewWeb3 – Thematic Intelligence
Web3 Thematic Report Overview Web3 is an ideology that refers to the next model of the internet built on blockchain. It promises a mix of peer-to-peer (P2P) communication channels and decentralized governance. This will lead the internet’s transition from an information-centric model to a user-centric model. Furthermore, Web3 aims to give users the ability to create, own, and monetize their content and manage the use of their data. However, it is still an emerging model and has a long way...
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Thematic Analysis
NewNext-Generation Chips – Thematic Intelligence
Next-Generation Chips Thematic Report Overview Next-generation chips represent the next frontier of semiconductor technology, incorporating advancements in design, materials, manufacturing process, performance, and packaging. Next-generation chips are paramount to the digital transformation heralded by growth in AI tools. They are also required for the development of autonomous vehicles and quantum computing. The semiconductor industry faces several imminent challenges. These include a compounding skills shortage, rapidly growing energy demands, the escalating US-China trade war, and disconcerting concentrations of power in a...
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Thematic Analysis
NewGlobalData’s AI Governance Framework – Thematic Intelligence
GlobalData’s AI governance framework, shown below, helps senior executives identify all potential risks posed by AI systems and provides a checklist of questions to ask tech vendors during the procurement process to ensure they implement AI responsibly.
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Thematic Analysis
NewIndia Impact on Medical Devices – Thematic Intelligence
India's medical devices sector has been steadily growing in strength and significance in recent years. With a diverse and rapidly expanding healthcare market, India has become an increasingly attractive destination for medical device manufacturers and investors alike. The sector benefits from India's large patient population, rising healthcare expenditure, and growing demand for advanced medical technologies. Additionally, favorable government policies and initiatives aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing and attracting foreign investment have further bolstered the sector's growth. India's medical devices industry...
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Thematic Analysis
NewAutonomous Vehicles in Insurance – Thematic Intelligence
Autonomous Vehicles in Insurance Report Overview The emergence of Level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles will alter how liability is determined in the motor insurance sector. Countries are updating traffic regulations to consider how self-driving vehicles should be legislated once driver fault is no longer a cause of incidents. Before Level 4 autonomous vehicles become mainstream, vehicles will be increasingly fitted with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS). Many insurers...
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NewCloud Computing in Travel and Tourism – Thematic Intelligence
Computing in Travel and Tourism - Thematic Intelligence The travel and tourism industry has undergone a sea change in the last few years, moving away from brick-and-mortar travel agents towards online travel. Cloud technologies are the bedrock enabling this change. Cloud investment by travel and leisure companies will reach a significant value by 2028. At its core, cloud computing speeds up product delivery, reducing the time to market. It is also scalable, meaning companies can pay for the exact storage...
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Thematic Analysis
NewDeep Dive into the 2024 US Elections – Thematic Intelligence
In the most anticipated political event of the year, the US presidential elections will see two generally unpopular candidates—Joe Biden and Donald Trump—battle for America’s vote. Election coverage has largely focused on each candidate’s unfavorable traits and left little room to discuss the implications should they win. Given the inevitability of change, businesses must understand the domestic and foreign implications of the November elections and start strategic planning now.
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Thematic Analysis
NewDigital Twins in Oil and Gas – Thematic Intelligence
Digital Twins in Oil and Gas Thematic Report Overview Digital twins are digital representations of physical assets, systems, people, or processes. They help detect, prevent, predict, and optimize the physical environment using artificial intelligence (AI), real-time analytics, visualization, and simulation tools. Digital twins are rapidly becoming a mainstay in oil and gas operations as companies strive to optimize asset performance and minimize unplanned outages. This aims to make oil and gas operations relatively safer while lowering the carbon footprint and...