The forecast of 100% implementation of combined voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) and voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) technologies by network operators over the next five years translates to abundant market opportunities for communication test and measurement vendors, says Frost & Sullivan.

The number of online communication channels and the volume of customer data is multiplying, thanks to the explosion go mobile e-commerce, prompting software developers to design platforms that can collect and analyse data from all channels. The technologies that will best empower businesses to improve their mobile e-commerce communications and transactions include Big Data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), omni-channel communications and a...

Analysis of the Radio Access Networks (RAN) Capacity Planning and Management Market is the new study from Frost & Sullivan’s Test & Measurement Growth Partnership Service programme. The rapid proliferation of long-term evolution (LTE) deployments around the world is intensifying network operators’ need to manage their infrastructure better.

The healthcare industry is steadily realising the value offered by Big Data solutions, particularly in “-omics” research and medical record mining. However, current investments are focused on serving immediate needs of the investing stakeholders, which often makes them siloed and incrementally beneficial, as opposed to a strategic organisational redesign of the data strategy that provides exponential returns on investment.

Samsung is stopping global sales of their Galaxy Note 7 phone and stopping production indefinitely. A catastrophic battery cell issue has led to spontaneous combustion in a number of cases, including replacement phones sent to those affected. Samsung's October 11th statement requests that Galaxy Note 7 owners turn their smartphone off while the company continues to investigate.

The car industry is facing a major breakthrough with the evolution of the connected car market. Many technologies are currently available to reach this new era. Frost & Sullivan forecasts that the market will reach 43.8 million connected cars in 2019 globally. The two decisive factors will be the management of cybersecurity threats as well as customer’s confidence.

Technological advancements in semiconductor fabrication and packaging technologies have compelled manufacturers of process and production chemicals to keep pace with altered product formulations and new products. The impending adoption of 450mm wafers will particularly drive the market for materials such as gases and photomasks.

As quality and safety standards continue to evolve, manufacturers across industries will be compelled to calibrate items they had not previously considered. The greater connectivity in end-user industries, such as automotive & transportation and rising penetration of complex products in industries, such as aerospace & defence, as well as life sciences - where the cost of the failure is too high - is driving strong demand for advanced cali...

Solar power is finally maturing as a key energy source on the global stage. In addition to green targets, energy independence and distributed energy, a crucial market accelerator has been the defining of the structure of Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for solar PV-generated power. Along with regulatory dynamics and incentives, this has lowered the Levelised Cost Of Electricity (LCOE) of solar power.

Recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan has shown that visible progress in the development of human enablement and enhancement technologies has given a huge boost to its mass adoption potential.

Network Access Control (NAC) vendors recently made four significant technological improvements to make their platforms indispensable to network security. These enhancements include the offer of endpoint visibility, bidirectional integration with other network and security platforms, adding 'context' to controls and enabling network orchestration.

The copious amounts of structured and unstructured data being generated all over the world from multiple sources has transformed competitive environments. There is a marked change in enterprises’ perception of data usage, collection and analysis as they are increasingly demanding Big Data projects to improve customer experience.

To promote the latest global trends and innovation in connected cars, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Mobility as a Service (MaaS), Finnish export and investment promotion agency, Finpro, and Frost & Sullivan, are bringing together leaders in the smart mobility industry at an event in London today which is part of Frost & Sullivan’s annual Intelligent Mobility Event.

Frost & Sullivan’s new Top 16 Predictions for 2016 provides a detailed trend analysis on each prediction in the market that is expected to drive innovation and investment in 2016. The company looks at the key trends for 2016 and reveals the profound transformations happening today, plus what steps businesses should take to prosper and thrive.

Looking back at the past 10-15 years of the electronic instrumentation industry, it is certainly disappointing to realise that the market for new test equipment in 2015 is about the same size or less. What does this tell us and will the industry perform better in the future?

Network operators are likely to face new challenges in achieving optimal network utilisation as LTE and HetNets (Heterogeneous Networks) will continue to grow. The multivendor nature of HetNets could give rise to interoperability issues between cellular sites, thereby negatively affecting the quality of service experienced by the end user. The higher degree of automation apparent within Self-Organising Networks (SONs) will help enhance network ut...

Since pneumatic systems are not energy-efficient by nature, the integration of pneumatic equipment with electronics will address the need for compact, efficient solutions in the global market. This is especially crucial as the stringent enforcement of environmental regulations spurs the demand for energy-efficient products across industries.

The rising use of biometrics in law enforcement mainly depends on the development of Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). In addition to the advances in AFIS itself, extension of its life cycle and reduction in associated maintenance spend will be important to boost the technology’s uptake.

The increasing sophistication of consumer electronics, rising acceptance of 4G, and the constant introduction of innovative products all contribute to the growth of the signal generator market, says Frost & Sullivan. Signal generators have evolved from mere continuous wave devices to advanced modulation devices with superior software control, modulation capabilities and user interfaces.

Big data analytics is garnering enormous attention in test and measurement applications. Industries in the space are beginning to view analytical systems as a strategic tool to improve efficiency. Although only approximately 5% of total test data is currently used, this trend is changing as companies recognise the significance of tapping into the vast sea of available information to gain actionable insights.