Thursday 21 August 2014

Smart Home Security Market Analysis and Developments Report

The notion of digital home has been around for decades. Confined by unfledged network infrastructure and the lack of interoperability among connected devices with different network technologies and standards, the digital home development however did not proceed as planned. On the rise of smart handheld devices, the idea of digital home has been replaced by smart home these days. Smart Home security Market is the major area of focus in developing a smart home environment. The competition in smart home has heat up, following Google’s acquisition of Nest Labs in January 2014 and Apple’s entrance into smart home market in June same year. This report outlines the latest development of smart homes; analyzes future trends of smart homes and major US operators’ strategic planning thereof.

List of Topics
  • Overview of the current development of smart home security solutions, touching on what Intel and Google have done in the past and present
  • Profiles of three mainstream smart home solution providers, namely AT&T, Comcast, and Cox, with the comparison of their service packages and pricing provided
  • Highlights of what home service providers, internet service providers, home appliances providers, and service integrators have their roles played in the smart home domain
  • Future trends observed in smart home market development from the perspective of telecom and broadband operators
  • Companies and organizations analyzed or mentioned in the report include:
Companies covered
ADT, Aon, Apple, AT&T, August, Belkin, Cisco, Comcast, Cox, EcoFactor, Farglory, Google, Honeywell, iControl, Linear, Lowe’s, Megatronic Design, Nest Labs, Osram, Panasonic, Philips, Qualcomm, Samsung, SECOM, Time Warner Cable, Verison, Xanboo, Yale

Friday 15 August 2014

Skin Care Market in Europe 2014-2018



Skin care products are an aggregation of facial care, body care, sun care, hand care, and some other products such as depilatories which help in aiding the varied skin concerns and problems. Some of the highly used skin care products are anti-aging creams, facial and hand moisturizers, body lotions, facial masks, acne treatment products, facial cleansers, wipes, toners, sunscreens, and lip balms/sticks. Both mass and premium skin care products are available to meet the different needs of consumers.

Analysts forecast the Skin Care market in Europe to grow at a CAGR of 2.45 percent over the period 2013-2018.

The Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Skin Care Market in Europe are: Beiersdorf AG, Johnson & Johnson Inc., L'Oréal SA, Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) and Unilever.

Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Avon Products, Bioderma Laboratory, Blistex, Boots, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Clarins, Estee Launder, Kimberly-Clark , Lancaster , Oriflame , Pai Skincare and Shiseido.

The growing demand for value-for-money products is one of the major emerging trends in the market, where consumers in an  economic environment desire better value for money on their purchases of products and brands, by trading down to low-priced items.

Covered in this Report
In terms of product, the Skin Care market in Europe is segmented into five: Facial Care, Body Care, Sun Care, Hand Care and Others (including depilatories and makeup removers). To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the retail sales of skin care products.

Skin Care Market in Europe 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report considers the landscape of the Skin Care market in Europe and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
According to the report, multi-functionality of cosmetic formulations is a key driver in the market, as the usage of sophisticated formulations in the manufacturing of skin care products has increased their multi-functionality.

Further, the report states that the impact of the Eurozone crisis on the Skin Care market is one of the challenges in the market. The crisis led to rising debts, bailouts, and loss of jobs, sluggish growth, and a decrease in the consumption of basic skin care products.

Global Voltage Regulator Market 2014-2018



An analog integrated circuit (IC) is an IC in which the voltage and current levels vary continuously with time. Analog ICs are very small in size and are developed on a semiconductor material. These ICs also consist of logic components that allow them to connect and communicate with the microprocessor of electronic devices in which they are embedded. Analog ICs are widely deployed in most of the electronic devices because of their power management function. In addition to the power management function, analog ICs have various other functions that allow them to be used in the Communications, Consumer Electronics, automotive, Industrial, Computer, and Healthcare segments. Voltage regulator is a part of the analog circuit IC segment. They are used to maintain a constant voltage level in circuits.

Analysts forecast the Global Voltage Regulator market will grow at a CAGR of 11.35 percent over the period 2013-2018.

The Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Voltage Regulator Market: Analog Devices Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, Maxim Integrated Products Inc., STMicroelectronics NV and Texas Instruments Inc.

Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Analog Devices, Infineon Technologies, Linear Technology, Qualcomm and STMicroelectronics.

One of the key trends in this market is the rapid technological advancements. Integrated Circuits have evolved from a single functional type to a multi-functional type over the years. These rapid technological advancements are due to the growing needs of end-users for advanced electronic products. Also, end-users are demanding technologically advanced solutions that can be used for multiple functions in a single device. Thus, all these factors are contributing to the rapid technological advancements in the market.

Covered in this Report
Global Voltage Regulator market 2013-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Global Voltage Regulator market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

According to the report, one of the major drivers is the need for smart power management in electronic products. Voltage regulators are used for smart power management in electronic products as they help electronic products to consume less power while maintaining their functionality.

Further, the report states that one of the major challenges faced by the market is the increasing competition among vendors. New vendors are focusing more on end-user requirements and are developing advanced ICs to meet their needs.

Global Adhesion Barriers Market 2014-2018

An adhesion barrier or anti-adhesion is a medical device implanted to minimize adhesion by separating the internal tissues and organs during healing. Adhesion formation is a common post-surgical problem affecting more than 50 percent of patients undergoing surgeries. Adhesion can cause serious issues such as bowel obstruction, infertility, and chronic abdominal pain. General/abdominal surgery, pelvic/gynecological surgery, and other surgical procedures are the major applications where adhesion barriers can be used.

Analysts forecast the Global Adhesion Barriers market to grow at a CAGR of 14.89 percent over the period 2013-2018.

The Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Adhesion Barriers Market: Baxter International Inc., Covidien plc, Ethicon Inc. and Sanofi SA.

Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: CollaGuard, FizoMed, Magen Orthomed, Novozymes and SyntheMed.

Covered in this Report
The Global Adhesion Barriers market can be segmented into products available in the market: General/Abdominal Surgery, Pelvic/Gynecological Surgery, and Other Surgical Procedures.

Global Adhesion Barriers market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Adhesion Barriers market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

According to the report, the growth of the Global Adhesion Barriers market is driven by an increase in the number of surgical procedures worldwide. According to the CDC, around 51.4 million surgical procedures are performed annually, increasing the probabilities of the incidence of post-surgical adhesion problems.

Further, the report states that one of the major challenges is an increase in the number of laparoscopic surgeries. The complications associated with post-laparoscopic procedures are minimal.

Worldwide Off-Grid Remote Sensing Power System Industry Trends Challenges and Key Vendors Analysis Report 2018

Growing energy demand is one of the primary causes of increased reliance on off-grid power, as grid-connected power is found to be insufficient to meet the market demand. Remote sensing systems, such as light detection and ranging (LIDAR) systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and various remote-monitoring systems using telemetry, are increasingly using off-grid power. The end-users of this market include the Oil and Gas industry, Wind industry, weather stations, and monitoring sites. Off-grid power helps in providing long-term and stable power supply for remote-sensing devices. Increased demand for off-grid power means that vendors are looking for alternative fuel sources such as fuel cells and advanced batteries.

Analysts forecast the Global Off-grid Remote Sensing Power System market to grow at a CAGR of 11.0 percent over the period 2013-2018.
The Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Off-grid Remote Sensing Power System Market: Acumentrics Corp., Ensol Systems Inc., Evergreen Energy Technologies Inc. and SFC Energy AG.

Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Timber Line Electric and Control, Tycon Power Systems and UPS Systems.

One of the emerging trends in the market is the development of the remote sensing industry which is driven by the need to collect accurate data and information for proper operational management in any particular industry. The development of the Remote Sensing industry will directly influence the market for powering devices such as fuel cells and advanced batteries.

Covered in this Report
The Global Off-grid Remote Sensing Power System market can be divided into three end-user segments: Oil and Gas Industry, Weather Stations and Monitoring Sites, and Wind Industry.

Global Off-grid Remote Sensing Power System Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Off-grid Remote Sensing Power System market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

According to the report, one of the major drivers in the market is the increase in environmental concerns. The need to reduce the emissions and oil spill from various end-users, especially in the Oil and Gas industry, has led to an increase in the adoption of remote sensing technology for continuous monitoring. Continuous monitoring has significantly reduced the environmental impact and increased the market for power systems.
Further, the report states that the need to meet the varying requirements of customers is one of the major challenges confronting the market. Demand varies in terms of the size and capacity of the powering devices used in remote sensing systems. Therefore, vendors need to customize the powering systems according to the needs of the end-user, which affects the profit margin of the vendors.