Author: Connected World
Juniper Research says modern card issuing platforms to issue 35% of all payment cards by 2029.
IDC says worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 8.8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024.
Gartner says marketing and sales functions collaborate on only three out of 15 commercial activities.
ABI Research says shipments of autonomous lift trucks will grow at a rate of 53.7% as warehouse labor issues persist.
NASA launched a free-flying robotic system, Astrobee, on the ISS (Intl. Space Station) in 2018, which assists astronauts with repair and maintenance. Since that time, we have seen the rise of space robotics, which could continue to see significant growth in the years ahead. Space robotics functions can vary, depending on the robot. Some include detailed spacecraft inspection, efficient servicing of satellites, precise component assembly, and reliable refueling of spacecraft, just to name a few. Here is how this can help: Reduce the amount of time astronauts spend on routine duties. Serve as a research platform. Lead to greater innovation…
GlobalData says Mexico 5G spectrum auction faces limited operator interest due to high fees.
IDC says IT skills shortage expected to impact nine out of 10 organizations by 2026.
Gartner says 84% of marketers report experiencing high collaboration drag from cross-functional work.
If we want digital transformation to take hold in the manufacturing industry, we must consider how people, process, and technology work together, hand-in-hand. It sounds simple enough, but it’s not. We need to be careful to consider all three, and not just simply turn to technology to plug a hole or solve a problem in one of the other areas. This seems to be where manufacturers are investing millions only to find out later—even sometimes much too late—they needed to consider the importance of three in tandem. Perhaps one of the biggest hurdles today is the “people” side of the…
GlobalData says UAE card payments market will surpass $200 billion in 2028.