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Global Energy Industry Trends

  Adoption of renewable energy and digitization are some trends impacting the global energy sector. There is limited available information in the public domain regarding how key players are facing these challenges, although some insights can be extracted from their marketing efforts and investor relations. Details about the current state of the global energy industry can be found in the attached slide presentation . Trends and Challenges The global energy industry is moving towards renewable sources of energy, particularly wind and solar. Over 75% of all new investments in new capacity were devoted to renewable energies in 2019, with China and the United States leading the pack. Digitization is another trend. Despite being commonplace in other industries, the energy sector tends to be a slower adopter of new technologies. Cloud computing, robotics, IoT, and big data are emerging trends that are likely to change in the next few years.   COVID-19 is one of the challenges the ...

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market in Europe

  Nel Hydrogen, Ryse Hydrogen, Plug Power, Ballard Power Systems, Hexagon Composites, Faurecia, and Michelin are leading suppliers of hydrogen fuel cells in Europe. On the other hand, Hyundai Motor Company, Asda, Carrefour, BMW Group, and Wrightbus are customers of hydrogen fuel cells in Europe. Suppliers of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Europe

Solar Drone Inspection Companies

Insights are provided into the type of data used by solar drone inspection companies, how thermal and RBG imaging is combined, and how the data provided has been used by clients. General data on the types of algorithms used in thermal imaging was available, however the information was not sufficiently granular to drone imagery to include in this report. In its place three companies are identified that utilized machine learning in its drone inspections, along with how the data is used, and a link is provided to a short video on thermal analysis from one of the providers identified.  Why Drone Data for Solar Inspections?   Using drones for solar panel inspections improves operational and cost efficiencies, promotes worker safety, provides a historical record for issues, and provides better quality and quantities of information compared to hand-held thermal cameras. Aerial inspections and aerial thermography are increasingly becoming an integral part of the financing requirements f...

Impact of 5G on Advertising Industry

5G is among the newest top technologies in recent years. Many predict great changes brought about by the technology. Below is a summary of key findings on key developments and trends, the impact of 5G on the advertising industry, and examples of usage.  Key Developments and Trends While 5G Hits Mainstream, Initial Rollouts Are Underwhelming While Forbes predicts that 5G "will transform consumers live and how businesses interact with customers," it stops short of saying that the full transformation will happen this year or even next year. It projects that mass availability, even within the early adopting community, is still two to three years away. Many companies are currently paying for 5G connectivity despite the fact that, in practice, the connectivity they are getting is not much different. This is because 5G networks have only been lit up in a limited number of cities . This means it has not made any meaningful change to the vast majority of people. Currently, less than...

WiFi Legislation: Children

Some insights into legislation that is limiting the deployment of WiFi in schools because of health concerns brought about by RF emissions include the banning of WiFi in France's Pre nursery/Nursery schools, state legislation in the US that prohibit cell towers in schools, new guidelines regarding Wi-Fi use in schools in Israel, and the RNCNIRP resolution in Russia. FRANCE: WiFi Banned in Pre nursery/Nursery Schools On January 29, 2015, the French National Assembly passed a new national law to reduce exposures to wireless radiation electromagnetic fields. According to the legislation, WiFi is banned in Pre-Nursery and Nursery Schools. The law states that "WIFI and Wireless devices will be banned in the spaces dedicated to home, to rest and activities of children under 3 years."

Mobile-Centric Entrepreneurs

Information on how European entrepreneurs shop for mobile or telecommunication devices is not readily available in the public domain, but there are a few surveys of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United Kingdom and Western Europe that offer some helpful insights. The results of these surveys suggest that entrepreneurs in the region place a premium on security updates, phone selection, operating system upgrades, and affordability when purchasing mobile devices. They also suggest that most entrepreneurs, particularly those outside the technology sector, have limited understanding of telecommunication products and services and are familiar with consumer or residential telecommunication service providers only. RESEARCH PROCESS AND PURCHASE CRITERIA Most small and medium-sized enterprises in the United Kingdom research telecommunication products and services by scouring the Internet and consulting similar businesses, peers, and providers. Some enterprises , particularly the b...

Low Power Meets Variability At 7/5nm

Reductions in voltage, margin and increases in physical effects are making timing closure and signoff much more difficult. APRIL 11TH, 2019 - BY:  ANN STEFFORA MUTSCHLER Power-related issues are beginning to clash with process variation at 7/5nm, making timing closure more difficult and resulting in re-spins caused by unexpected errors and poor functional yield.

BarclayCard Priorities

BarclayCard Analysis - Marketing Barclaycard US is a regionalization of its parent company Barclays under the name US Consumer Bank. It organizes its offerings and marketing primarily by the intended use of the product and promotes it through an extensive omnichannel marketing campaign in tandem with Barclays. Note: Barclaycard US rebranded as "Barclays" in April 2018 . Consequently, while we will continue to refer to the company as Barclaycard for the sake of differentiating it from its parent company, our sources may refer simply to Barclays; this should not be taken as an error. ORGANIZATION BY PRODUCT / GEOGRAPHY In addition to its UK business segment, Barclays' (Barclaycard's parent company) segments its Cards & Payments business into the following business units :

Emerging Technology Assessments: Farming

Plenty: Company & Member Engagement Plenty is an agricultural technology company that develops plant sciences for plants to develop in a natural environment. The Company also produces food crops and products. All requested information can be found in the appropriate sections of the project document . OVERVIEW Plenty is based in San Francisco, California     Mike Gupta is the Chief Financial Office r of Plenty Inc. His email address mike.gupta@plenty.ag was derived from using the exact format as Christina Ra email, who is an employee of Plenty. Plenty: Technology Successfully identified Plenty's technology and where it stands with regard to technology, manufacturing, and commercialization. The technology is known as Plenty for All , and it helps grow non-GMO produce in indoor farms without using pesticides. It relies on hydroponics, LEDs, sensors, and robots to grow the produce. A detailed report of the findings can be found here . TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION

Best Practices For Implementing Robust Automation Capabilities

Best practices for implementing automation capabilities within an organization or a company include making automation a strategic priority; deploying automation technologies systematically; decentralizing governance; ensuring the IT function’s involvement; and internalizing both costs and benefits. BEST PRACTICES FOR IMPLEMENTING AUTOMATION CAPABILITIES WITHIN AN ORGANIZATION OR A COMPANY OVERVIEW There is a general increase in the rate of automation in the US and around the world as companies embrace new technologies like artificial intelligence, software robotics, machine learning, and innovative technology platforms. Automation has enabled companies to redefine their business processes and is expected to provide a significant opportunity for improvements in performance and efficiency. According to a McKinsey Global Survey, about 57% of organizations worldwide are putting efforts to navigate the process of automation in their business entities. Further, about 38% of org...

Digital Risks (Part 1)

The technology industry is advancing at a rapid pace with constantly evolving digital technologies at every turn. With high-speed advancement comes various emerging risks to numerous connected industries such as finance, e-commerce, and retail. The top five technology risks to various industries are e-commerce online security risk, product warehousing and logistics risk , data breach, cybersecurity risk, and technology vendor and third-party risk. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY RISKS #1: E-COMMERCE ONLINE SECURITY: RISK TO E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY   E-commerce Online security is a unit of protocols that ensure e-commerce transactions are secure. Thus, strict security requirements must be kept in place to safeguard e-companies from all kinds of cyber threats . There are instances when fraudulent e-commerce transactions take place. Web-based retailers do not have the means to physically verify the validity of the customer's card or verify if the customer is an authorized individual by req...

Spintronics Thought Leaders (1)

Some of the most renowned thought leaders in the area of spintronics include Albert Fert, Tomas Jungwirth, Stefano Sanvito, Vincent Baltz, Gen Tatara, Sandeep Kumar, Irene D'Amico, Olena Gomonay, Felix Buot , and Wenqing Liu. Below is a complete listing for each professional. #1: WENQING LIU   Email : Wenqing.Liu@rhul.ac.uk   Website : Link to her official profile at the University of London   Brief resume : Wenqing Liu is a Reader and Head in Nano-Electronics at the Royal Holloway  University of London, United Kingdom. Her research focuses on spintronics and condensed matter . She is also the Director of Research and Chair of the departmental research committee. She has numerous publications in high-impact journals such as "Hybrid spintronic materials: Growth, structure, and properties" and a recent book titled "Spintronic 2D Materials." #2: GEN TATARA   Email : gen.tatara@riken.jp   Website and research profile link.   Brief resume : He is the...