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IT security professionals predict that DDoS attacks will get larger and more significant in the year ahead. Many in the industry expect to see a significant escalation of DDoS attacks during the year ahead.   The vast majority of security teams are already taking steps to stay ahead of these threats, such as putting business continuity measures in place to allow their organizations to continue operating in the event of worldwide attacks. While high-bandwidth DDoS attacks continue to dominate the headlines, security professionals are also worried about the smaller, low-volume DDoS attacks of less than 30 minutes in duration.

Steadily, one can observe that, continued discussions related to the role ISPs play in DDoS mitigation. More and more ISPs are perceived to be not protecting their users against DDoS threats. Many believe their ISP is to blame for not mitigating DDoS attacks. Most in the IT security industry wouldn’t expect their ISP to automatically protect them against DDoS attacks . According to numerous analysts, ISPs could do more to position themselves as leading the charge against DDoS attacks, both in terms of protecting their own networks, and by offering more comprehensive solutions to their customers as a paid-for, managed service .

The most exciting is to observe that, as the electric power industry experiences a fundamental shift from centralized generation to a more decentralized grid, C&I energy and sustainability managers are looking to EaaS solutions to meet their evolving needs. While still in its early stages, the EaaS market consists of third-party vendors, utility services companies, and potential business model disruptors deploying niche technical, financing, or procurement solutions such as solar PV power purchase agreements, energy services performance contracts, and deregulated electricity market retail brokerage services. As the energy as a service market matures , Navigant Research Report finds Annual Market for the Deployment of C&I Energy as a Service is Expected to Exceed $221 Billion by 2026.

For those who are unfamiliar , Asia’s largest defense spender, China, revealed plans to procure more attack submarines and nuclear-armed submarines. The country is also seen to be working on a modernized SSBN platform and long-range missiles. To counter China's development plans, the Indian government remains committed to scaling up the number of operational submarines. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, Pakistan, Australia, and Taiwan are also making significant investments in this domain.

I have a pleasure to recall that , there are increasing possibilities of undersea attacks as security measures become stricter around international borders. Countries that are situated along coastlines need to protect themselves from such threats. These countries are investing in building their maritime defense capabilities in the interest of national security. Of all the other naval platforms, submarines are used for ensuring a high level of naval defense . This is due to its capabilities to launch covert counter attacks and its ability to stay submerged for extended periods without being detected .

For those who are unfamiliar , the average life span of a submarine is around 40 years, and prolonged usage beyond this time would lead to high maintenance expenses and risks. The replacement of old submarines with new ones offers multiple advantages in terms of high performance and efficiency. It is also considered a cost-effective measure for governments in the long run. Therefore, several countries have undertaken submarine development and procurement projects to replace the old ones so that they remain at par with their adversaries in terms of military capabilities.

It is now obvious that, Logistics has become an integral component of an e-commerce business as it is responsible for planning, control and flow of products from the point of origin to end-consumers. According to Research and Markets, the proliferation of the e-commerce sector and consequent rise in cross-border (international) e-commerce trading activities has been one of the major factors driving e-commerce logistics market worldwide. With the expansion in breadth of offerings of e-commerce companies, reliable and robust logistic service is crucial for firms of all sizes.

Very exciting to observe the rising public concerns related to optimal food safety & quality and expansion of pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries across the globe.  One can also observe the increasing drug development in developed countries, increasing use of certified reference materials (CRMs) to ensure the quality of pharmaceuticals, regulations on cosmetic products, and the rising popularity of traditional medicines. According to Research and Markets , the Global Analytical Standards Market is projected to reach USD 1.73 billion by 2022 from USD 1.27 billion in 2017, at a CAGR of 6.3%.

It is obvious that, Business travel matters, and it is a critical driver of the economy. For those who are unfamiliar, face to face interaction enabled by business travel remains a critical business tool. ‘ The U.S. Business Travel Economic Impact Report ,’ reveals business travel was responsible for about 3 percent ($547 billion) of U.S. GDP in 2016. One can also observe that , for every 1 percent change in business travel spending, the U.S. economy gains or loses 74,000 jobs, $5.5 billion in GDP, $3.3 billion in wages and $1.3 billion in taxes. The study found that , roughly half (48 percent) of U.S. business trips were taken for transient purposes (sales trips, client services, government and military travel and travel for construction or repair), while 28 percent were taken for group travel purposes. The remaining 25 percent of trips were taken for a combination of business and leisure. A personal car or truck (35 percent) was the most popular mode of transportati

Very interesting to observe that, increasing production of composites rich commercial and regional aircraft, development of new composite applications in different industries, an advancement in materials, increasing investment in research & development, increasing demand for light-weight materials, and rising quality and safety standards are major growth drivers of the testing market in the composites industry. According to Research and Markets, the global composites testing market was valued at US$ 1,189.7 million in 2016 and is projected to witness an excellent CAGR of 7.2% over the next five years to reach US$ 1,819.9 million in 2022.

It is clear that, beyond dealing with diseases like drug-resistant Gonorrhea, which affects an estimated 78 million people globally, or TB, which affects 10 million people worldwide, or even the 1 million+ people in the U.S. who get hospitalized with Pneumonia annually. Or bioweapons like Anthrax. Unfortunately, it is hard to discover new antibiotics.

For those who are unfamiliar, today, antibiotics are used routinely to treat and prevent infection. However, drug- and multi-drug-resistant bacterial strains pose a serious threat in the clinical setting as they directly contribute to an increase in morbidity and mortality, as compared to the underlying disease itself. Due to antibiotic resistance, new antibiotic super drugs are desperately needed to fight infections like MRSA, CRE, ESBLs and C.

Unfortunately, one can observe that, from approximately 20 traditional pharmaceutical companies investing in antibiotic research in the 1980s , there are now only five with significant active internal research programs. As a result, most novel antibiotic development is now being conducted by small biotech companies.

Very interesting to see that , mostly, CEOs achieve growth by adopting new business models, introducing new products and services, expanding into new markets and geographies, upselling to existing customers and stealing market share from competitors.

For those who are unfamiliar, the meat industry is characterized as a highly unsafe and injury-prone environment for manual workers due to the nature of operations carried out. There have been several instances of workers losing their limbs, arms, or fingers resulting in temporary or permanent damages. As a result , this industry has witnessed a high turnover of labors due to voluntary or involuntary reasons. According to Technavio Researc h, Labor cost in the meat industry has been observed to account for around 50% of the total variable cost. Also, low availability of labors for the meat industry has added to the woes of business owners.

Steadily, one can observe that, owing to factors such as increasing usage of seed treatment solutions on high-priced GM seeds, growth in the area under GM crops, increasing crop demand for biofuel and feed, and the use of insecticides as a low-cost crop protection solution are rising the demand for insecticide seed treatment. According to Research and Markets, the insecticide seed treatment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2017, to reach a projected value of USD 5.04 Billion by 2022.

In 2016, one can observe that, the seed dressing technique as a mode of application dominated the insecticide seed treatment market; and is on an exciting curve to be the fastest-growing between 2017 and 2022 . For those who are unfamiliar , the technique is most used for insecticide seed treatment, since it is a low-cost technique compared to the others. It is, therefore , economical to use on low-cost cereals and oilseeds, such as wheat, corn and soybean, which are the major crop types dominating the insecticide seed treatment market.

The stakes related to the quality and the quantity of the education in our ever-connected and highly competitive era are steadily well-appreciated. In effect, today's rapidly evolving economic environment makes developing new skills an imperative across job profiles and sectors. A study conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit, to evaluate India's growing skills challenge and proposed recommendations to bridge the gap is clear. 61% of India's surveyed educators indicate that the higher education system is unable to respond to changing societal needs. 70% of India's venture capitalists indicated that startups cannot find employees with the right skills. Only 40% of Indian industry executives said new employees recruited in local labor markets have requisite skills. 73% of India's education leaders surveyed say new technologies are disrupting higher edu

One can observe that, constantly increasing threat on national and intrinsic security has initiated the implementation of stringent measures and deployment of advanced security systems. In fact , as the number of personnel deployed for defense and security is limited, a constant threat looms over a country's security. The number of incidences inside the national boundary and borders has made it important to implement security systems that can work around the clock.

It is now obvious that, Soldiers in different vocations perform different tasks, which require different levels of effort. Therefore, defense authorities are not only defining different fitness training methods for different army vocations but trainees are also being provided with customized equipment for maintaining physical and mental fitness.

For those who are unfamiliar , earlier, military organizations were not much dependent on fitness equipment to maintain and improve personal fitness. But, now with the growing challenges related to physical and mental fitness, and technological advancements, military organizations are compelled to keep up and thus, develop scientific approaches to maintain the health and fitness of personnel using advanced fitness equipment.

For warehouse manager handling a large number of SKUs, it is clear that, warehouse automation can help reduce the level of complication. Many warehouse management software developers are coming up with new innovative products to help the warehousing firm. For the informational purpose only, System Logic, one of the prominent warehouse management software developers, has developed an application called Wireless Warehouse in a Box.

The Food and Beverage is on an interesting curve in terms of growth, as F&B manufacturers are innovating in terms of taste and packaging to meet market needs. Then, the manufacturers' requirement for warehouse space is growing proportionally.

Steadily, one can observe that, the use of social platforms , the exploration of multiple avenues to reach out to students globally are among the latest trends gaining momentum in the global Education Marketing Services Market. According to Research and Markets, recognizing the presence of a large scale of students on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube institutions are gradually designing their marketing and promotional activity programs for these platforms.

In our ever-connected mobile data-driven era , student recruitment is an essential part of marketing practices of any institution. In effect, with intense competition prevailing in the education industry, higher educational institutions and schools have increased their focus on improving their student enrollment processes. Since the majority of institutions have incorporated online courses and programs, it has become possible for them to reach out to international students.

We live now in a mobile data-driven era where Smartphones are gaining dominance; so that, developers encompassing start-ups, SMEs, multinational companies, and IT-related companies have been increasingly involved in the development of mobile-based apps. These apps incorporate a number of service operations for the crew members.  The evolution of mobile-based applications is fueling the growth of this market, as companies are fostering improved operational efficiency.  The global commercial aviation market has been experiencing an exponential increase in the number of passengers.  For those who are unfamiliar, in the commercial aviation sector, multiple entities operate across the entire ecosystem or within the systems to accomplish various operations, which require coordination for uninterrupted operations.  According to the Flight Time Limitations (FTL), several factors have been standardized, one of them being the reduction of night flight duty from 11.75

It is now obvious that, Colleges and universities worldwide give due importance to and invest in the formation of alumni associations as the financial contributions made by the alumni indicates their willingness to help students of their alma mater.

For those who are unfamiliar, some of the most powerful college alumni networks across the globe are the alumni networks of Stanford University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Dartmouth University, Boston University Alumni Council, and the University of Virginia. Networking with alumni can be difficult and time-consuming . However, graduating from a school or university that has a strong alumni base means diving straight into a built-in network of professionals. Hence, the alumni network is one of the factors considered by prospective students while selecting colleges, schools, and universities.

There is a rising interest in developing university alumni relations programs in countries across the globe due to the potential value of alumni involvement for student success and as a base for future philanthropy. One can observe that, every year, thousands of students graduate from schools to colleges, from vocational training to universities, and from postgraduate research to professional programs. The organizations that provide this training have a valuable resource in their databases, but every educational institution is not equipped to engage with the alumni network efficiently. Thus, there is an increased need to deploy the alumni management software because of the numerous features it offers and meet the requirements for alumni engagement.

Steadily, one can observe that, the global chocolate market is highly fragmented because of the presence of numerous small and large vendors who compete based on numerous factors such as price, quality, innovation, service, reputation, distribution, and promotion. The increasing vendor competition can encourage vendors to reduce their product prices, negatively affecting their vendor margins and market growth. Technavio market research analysts identify the following key vendors: Mars , Mondelēz International , Nestlé , and Ferrero.

I have a pleasure to recall that, innovative packaging is one of the best ways to attract new consumers and create demand . In effect, Packages that express freshness and temptation, communicate health and power, and are creative and original are likely to grab more attention of the consumers.

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One can observe that, the growth in factory automation, particularly in Americas, has led to the increasing shipment of industrial scanners. The growing need for data accuracy and data storage are some of the major factors contributing to the rise in market revenue. According to Technavio Research , the rise in demand for barcode scanners to make inventory management more efficient is also a key market driver. The firm also reveals that , the Global industrial scanners market is projected to grow to USD 2.13 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of nearly 7%.

Data is interesting as it shows that , the aircraft engines market is mainly driven by the increase in aircraft orders and fuel efficiency of new aircraft engines. However, existing backlogs in aircraft deliveries are restraining the growth of the aircraft engines market. According to Research and Markets , the aircraft engines market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 68.05 billion in 2017 to USD 92.38 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.23% during the forecast period.