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- The Internet of Behavior: Shaping the Future of Data-Driven Insights
Today’s interconnected world has given companies access to an immense amount of data. This data can be used to predict human behavior, possible outcomes to a certain situation, general behavioral patterns, and design offerings accordingly. This process is called Internet of Behavior (IoB) and can be used in various fields such as marketing, healthcare, insurance, and even policy making.
- Virtual Estate - An Illusion?
Metaverse is a next-generation system that delivers content and services, probably why it is referred to as the evolution of the internet. Just as radio served as a platform for music and audio content, metaverse will be the foundation for web browsers with organized data and information on web pages and platforms.
- Exploring Web3: Applications and Use-Cases
In this technology-driven world, centralization has enabled billions of people to become familiar with the world wide web or the internet, making way for the advent of many emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and machine learning. The increasing implementation of blockchain has necessitated the interoperability and seamless integration of blockchain platforms. Web3 embraces decentralization and gives more power to individuals than corporate giants, thus providing interesting use cases.
- NFTs in Gaming - Where Passion Meets Business
The gaming industry has risen exponentially over the past few decades. From playing Pac-Man on a 4-feet tall arcade in late-1900s to enjoying 8-bit superhits such as Mario on smaller consoles and immersing in DVD-based action games, for instance, League of Legends, gaming has flourished over time. The Internet revolution accelerated the industry’s growth from a few billion to hundreds of billions of dollars at present. NFT is the new sensation in the gaming business. Supported by crypto capabilities, NFTs are set to boost growth of the gaming industry.
- Thematic Investing on the Rise
Disruptive technology is constantly reshaping the world. Despite the pandemic-induced lockdown, seamless internet connectivity enabled access to a virtual world where we could work, shop, and even meet people. Due to mobility restriction, labor shortage, and supply chain disruption, manufacturers have turned to robotics. Breakthrough treatments and medical advances in healthcare have helped combat the pandemic crisis. Climate change has shed light on vehicle electrification and the shift to renewable energy. Consequently, technological advancements such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, robotics, and data analytics are gaining popularity. The benefits of these disruptions, or rather “trends” and “themes,” are manifold. These trends are increasingly changing the way investors manage their portfolios.
- Metaverse-as-a-Service (MaaS): Raising the Bar of Web 3.0
While the term ‘Metaverse’ is getting a lot of publicity, the concept is still in its infancy. User experience in Metaverse is still developing and is expected to reach phenomenal heights in future. The online world has gone beyond purchasing licenses or setting up software on computers. Nowadays, businesses do not even own or manage their gear; everything from software to document storage to infrastructure hardware is offered "as a service". Therefore, MaaS, or metaverse-as-a-service, is the logical next step. MaaS offers a platform to pilot early concepts by enabling the use of metaverse for branding and marketing.
- Role of Technology in Building Resilient Companies of the Future
In a volatile world, with economic recessions, technological disruptions, and global crises like COVID-19, many businesses falter, unable to adapt. Resilience emerges as the cornerstone of corporate strategy, distinguishing between mere survival and thriving. It's about bouncing forward, integrating resilience into a company's DNA. Anticipating threats, withstanding shocks, and adapting are key. Technology plays a pivotal role in bolstering adaptability, streamline operations, and foster innovation. In essence, resilience coupled with advanced technology defines the blueprint for thriving amidst uncertainty.
- The Ripple Effect: Innovation Disrupting Industries
The last decade has witnessed that innovation in one industry has transcended traditional industry boundaries and disrupted businesses across industries. The pace of trans-industry disruptive innovations is expected to accelerate in the coming decades, blur the lines between sectors, and emphasize the importance of cross-industry collaboration and adaptability for sustained success.
- AI in Defense – Advancing Border Security and Surveillance
Evolving technologies exert a huge influence on the global defense and security mechanisms. One of the main aspects of defense strategies is maintaining border security. The purpose of technology is to go beyond reliance on human resources or create alternative options, for instance where human surveillance is unfeasible. Such scenarios include monitoring activities underwater, in mountainous regions, in the sky, and in terrains otherwise challenging for humans.
- Logistics 5.0: Difference with a Human Touch
The logistics industry is in the midst of a transformation with the integration of technologies and digital innovations in processes, which paves the way for Logistics 5.0, an extension of Industry 5.0. The goal is to digitalize the entire logistics process, making it simple and error-free, and thus creating a collaborative relationship between humans and machines. Will we now see a more productive and efficient logistics process?
- Metaverse – The Future of EdTech and L&D
The metaverse is essentially a futuristic virtual universe that will impact every aspect of our lives. It is also expected to change the current education system, making it more interactive, interesting, and experiential. Education technology (EdTech) companies and learning and development (L&D) platforms are gearing up for the change the metaverse will bring forth. By removing physical barriers, the metaverse will likely ensure that all individuals, even in the least accessible parts of the world, may avail quality education.
- Biases and Investor Choices: A Behavioral Finance Perspective
Behavioral finance is a fast-growing field that focuses on the complex interplay between human psychology, investor behavior, and financial markets. By examining the impact of psychological elements on investor conduct, specialists in behavioral finance aim to explain why financial markets behave in a certain manner, and how investors can take better decisions A plethora of cognitive elements, including but not limited to overconfidence, confirmation bias, herd mentality, and loss aversion, can significantly influence investment decisions. Gaining insight into these biases can offer valuable perspectives on market trends and support investors in making decisions that are better informed.
- Retail in the Metaverse – Present and Future
The retail industry was the earliest adopter of the metaverse. The industry’s substantial investments in the AR/VR ecosystem helped attract a large number of users to virtual spaces. Strategies built around the metaverse will help retailers develop a more immersive and inclusive experience of online shopping.
- Can GPT-4 Contribute to the Healthcare Industry Metamorphosis?
According to Accenture's projections, the implementation of AI applications can reduce annual healthcare costs by USD 150 billion in the US by 2026. AI Chatbots, which are gaining popularity, can do more than just chat. They can potentially combine language skills with image and video recognition. Consequently, the next generation of large language models (LLMs), such as GPT-4, trained in multiple modalities, can become versatile AI capable of performing various tasks. The year 2023 has already brought exciting developments in healthcare AI, and the future promises technological interventions that will revolutionize the healthcare and life sciences industries.
- Can ChatGPT Disrupt Financial Services?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, have led to increased adoption of AI in financial advisory and risk management. These tools have the potential to address issues related to operational inefficiencies, fraudulent activities, and the need for personalized services. However, it is important to recognize that ChatGPT has limitations, and human intelligence and judgment will continue to be crucial for decision-making.
- US Pet Food Industry on the Rise
Pet ownership increased during lockdown when people were confined to their homes. Pet humanization has led to owners treating pets as part of their family. Owners are increasingly concerned about their pets’ health and nutrition and are looking for high quality and nutrient-rich food products. Pet food manufactures have been quick to tap into this rising demand to develop organic, natural, and high nutrition products. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet food sales increased 19.3% year-on-year to USD123.6 billion in 2021. Large pet food and treat manufacturers are expanding their production lines to meet growing demand. The pet food industry has shown resilience during the recent economic downturn and is expected to grow further.
- DeFi – Revolutionizing Financial Markets
DeFi has made considerable progress in a surprisingly short time that would contribute to a more transparent and accessible future in finance due to rapid technological developments. There are now over 4.5 million DeFi users worldwide, which is anticipated to reach two-digit millions in the immediate future. However, the technology seems to be in a nascent stage and is yet to be fully stress tested at scale over an extended period. While there are concerns over DeFi replacing the traditional financial system, experts suggest they can coexist and thus improve the global finance architecture and benefit the economy worldwide.
- USMCA - A Three-Year Retrospective and its impact
The US–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), implemented in 2020, replaced North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and has significantly benefitted North American trade. It led to a substantial surge in trade, with North American trade volume exceeding USD 1.5 trillion in 2022 led by double-digit growth in trade since 2022. This free trade environment created 9.5 million jobs, and the three countries now account for one-third of the world's GDP. Investments in the region posted remarkable growth, with capital investments increasing 134% to reach USD 219 billion. However, USMCA faces challenges, such as trade disputes, and public opinion on international trade has shifted with 66% of Americans now supporting restrictions on imported foreign goods. The agreement's future will depend on addressing these issues before the joint review in 2026. If successful, the agreement could boost trade relations, enhance digital trade, and promote economic growth in North America.
- The Role of Technology in Tracking and Improving Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing has become a major concern for people of all ages in the modern world. Technology is being developed to help people manage their mental health, which can affect their overall wellbeing. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, and wearables are being used to create innovative solutions for mental wellness. The growing acceptance of and demand for innovative products in this space indicates there is significant untapped potential.
Special Reports
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- Metaverse – Mapping Investment Opportunities
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in consumers’ expectations and need for more fulfilling and immersive communication methods. Numerous consumers are seeking ways to adopt the metaverse. Metaverse is considered the next generation of the Internet, ready to penetrate every sphere of human activity. Tech companies worldwide are gearing up to adopt the new technology by including it in their core business activities. Metaverse-specific investments have risen in the past few years. Several tech companies are looking to gain the first-mover advantage through large-scale acquisitions in this space. Metaverse-related ETFs have hit the market over the last 12 months, and many are in the pipeline. Globally, investors have been very bullish about the theme, and prominent institutional investors consider it a game changer. The metaverse also opens doors to key investment areas such as hardware, infrastructure, virtual platforms, payments, content, and assets