A POS terminal is a device that is used to make payments or carry out transactions using a debit or credit card. When a POS terminal is EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa standard)-compatible, it is referred to as an EMV POS terminal.

Precision farming, also known as precision agriculture, is an approach to farming that uses technology and data to optimize agricultural practices and increase efficiency.  Precision farming involves collecting and analyzing data on soil conditions, weather patterns, and crop growth, among other factors, to make informed decisions about planting, irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting.

The global GIS market in the utility industry refers to the market for geographical information system (GIS) technologies, systems, and solutions that are specifically designed and used by utility companies. These utilities include sectors such as electricity, gas, water, and sewage. GIS is a system that allows for the collection, storage, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data. In the utility industry, GIS is used to manage assets, infrastructure, and operations efficiently. It provides utilities with the ability to map and analyze their network of assets, such as power lines, pipelines, water distribution systems, and other infrastructure elements. This helps utilities in planning, designing, maintaining, and optimizing their infrastructure.

High-Speed Internet: The demand for high-speed internet services is constantly rising. Fiber optic cables offer significantly higher bandwidth compared to traditional copper cables, enabling faster data transmission speeds. As consumers and businesses require faster internet connections for activities such as video streaming, online gaming, cloud computing, and large-scale data transfers, the demand for fiber optics is surging.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is defined as a ‘state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can contribute to his or her community. Furthermore, according to MentalHealth.gov (a sub-division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services), mental health comprises emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

An Earth Observation satellite (EO satellite) is a type of satellite designed to gather information about the Earth from space. These satellites are equipped with sensors that capture images and other data of the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans.

A clinical decision support system (CDSS) is a type of health information technology that offers knowledge and person-specific data to physicians, employees, patients, and other individuals to support health and medical care. A wide range of tools are included in CDSS to improve clinical workflow decision-making. These tools include, among others, focused patient data reports and summaries, documentation templates, diagnostic support, and contextually relevant reference data.

A K-12 makerspace is a place in K-12 schools that allow students to create, tinker, invent, discover, and explore new ideas using a varied range of materials. These materials are referred to as K-12 makerspace materials. Some of these materials are 3D printers, computers, cameras, electronic tools, building materials, and art and craft supplies.

RFID technology uses radio waves to identify devices automatically. Vehicle RFID tags are those that are placed on windshields and license plates for functions such as electronic toll collection, electronic vehicle registration, and vehicle access and payment. RFID tags include memory chips, integrated circuits (ICs), and antennas to receive and send data to the reader. The growing demand for the reduction of traffic congestion and time to pay tolls is scaling the adoption of wireless communication technologies such as RFID in the automotive industry. The use of these technologies reduces the time spent to pay toll amounts, which improves the efficiency and productivity of the toll booths.

A self-service kiosk is an interactive device that empowers customers to conduct transactions or access services conveniently. For instance, customers can purchase train or bus tickets, check-in at hotels, manage office inventories, or check in for flights without waiting in long lines or seeking assistance. The global self-service kiosk market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.71% over the forecast period. North America and Europe, followed by APAC, are expected to witness significant selfservice kiosk demand. However, the Middle East and Latin America are likely to develop opportunities with the opening of new business projects of branded retail shops and expansion of established firms in these areas, especially in the retail and food & beverage industries.