Industrial semiconductor market set to boom
The industrial semiconductor market will post a 9,7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next several years as revenue rises from $34,8-billion in 2013 to $55,2-billion in 2018. This is according to IHS, the leading global source of critical information and...Solar panel shortage on the cards in Q1
Expect a shortage of solar panels for the foreseeable future. Most Chinese tier-1 solar photo-voltaic module suppliers have sold out, until the second quarter of 2015, according to analysis from information and analytics provider HIS. Along with the consolidation of...Smartphone top of the list when travelling
Forget the sun cream, magazines and guide books: new research released by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reveals that more than 10 000 travellers across 13 countries worldwide identified the must-have item for a summer holiday as a smartphone.
Smart cities set to boom
A new report from IHS Technology shows that the number of smart cities worldwide will quadruple within a 12-year period as governments partner with the private sector to address urban challenges. Smart cities are emerging in response to an increasingly urbanised world dealing with scarce resources. They address issues such as congestion, energy waste, efficient resource management and improved quality of life.