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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...
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Thematic Analysis
NewEnvironmental Issues in Retail and Apparel – Thematic Intelligence
This reports outlines the key environmental issues impacting the retail and apparel sectors. It provides a global policy overview, an outline of retailers' net zero strategies, consumer attitudes towards sustainability, and key trends in the area. As the effects of climate change become increasingly prevalent, retailers will find themselves under growing pressure to boost their sustainability credentials, both on a regulatory front, as well as from consumers. As well as taking regulations into account, retailers have invested in initiatives such...
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Thematic Analysis
NewStrategic Partnerships in Fintech – Thematic Intelligence
Strategic Partnerships in Fintech Thematic Report Overview Strategic partnerships for fintech companies can include traditional vendor relationships, new niche fintech partners, big tech partners, and/or bank-as-a-service of distribution arrangements with firms outside of financial services. The right partnership can deliver overnight scale via access to new markets or customers or neutralize a disintermediating threat.Moreover, working with proven partners and business models for distribution or as a tech partner will be more attractive. The ‘strategic partnerships in fintech’ thematic intelligence report...
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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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NewClean Label in Consumer Goods – Thematic Intelligence
This report focuses on how the pursuit of clean label credentials by consumer goods companies is changing the industry as a whole. The clean label theme can be understood as an easier-to-understand, more consumer-friendly label with products comprised of natural ingredients and fewer additives and artificial chemicals, as well as sustainable and ethical sourcing and production. The parameters of what constitutes a clean label product are subjective and there is no legal definition, meaning that brands must interpret what the...
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Thematic Analysis
NewDrones in Power – Thematic Intelligence
Drones in Power Thematic Report Overview The rise in investments and innovations has led to a surge in the popularity of drones. Although historically linked with the military, consumers, and enterprises, this innovative technology is now expanding its reach into the power utilities sector. Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have paved the way for numerous drone applications. Additionally, the increasing trend of drones equipped with light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology has...
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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
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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Thematic Analysis
NewTech Sentiment Polls Q1 2024 – Thematic Intelligence
Tech Sentiment Polls Q1 2024 Thematic Report Overview The sentiment analysis is based on polls designed to help understand the current sentiment of the business community toward emerging and established technologies. The technologies in the ‘Tech Sentiment Polls’ are mature and have been around for decades. They are also widely used across all industries, which makes them more familiar to respondents. Hence, most respondents felt that they either fully understood or had some understanding of all the technologies cited in...