The increasing security threats among nations and across borders have heightened the need to bolster defense forces with advanced systems such as multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). Thus, small-economy countries such as Belarus and Kazakhstan and developing countries such as India, China, and Brazil are constantly investing in the procurement of MLRS to strengthen their strike capabilities.

APAC is expected to have a major share in the market during the forecast period due to the increasing investments by countries such as India and China.The technological advancements such as integration of rockets with global positioning system (GPS), gyros, and sensors result in high precision, thus improving the overall performance of MLRS.

In 2012, Saab successfully developed an instrumentable-multiple integrated laser engagement system combat vehicle tactical engagement simulation system (IMILES CVTESS).The Americas accounted for the highest market share of 55% in 2015, followed by EMEA with share of 27%, and APAC with a share of 18% APAC has the fastest projected growth and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9.46%,during the forecast period, due to increasing integration of MILES in training exercises.The growing trend toward integrating command, control, communications,computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) applications and commercial off-the shelf (COTS) in MILES is driving the growth of the market.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario (with the base year being 2015)

and the growth prospects of the global MILES market for 2016-2020.

The increasing use of multiparameter patient monitoring equipment for remote monitoring applications is expected to fuel the market growth. For instance, the number of individuals using remote monitoring stood at approximately 890,000 in 2015 and is projected to reach four million by 2020. The broader applications of multiparameter patient monitoring equipment in emergency and intensive care unit (ICU) departments and other emerging applications such as mobile and ambulatory care are expected to increase the demand further. The applicability of patient monitoring in mobile and ambulatory care will fuel the adoption of wireless and portable multiparameter patient

monitoring equipment.

Globally, over 10% of the critical data and information loss in large enterprises and SMEs occur due to the misplacement or misuse of data processed through printers. Enterprises consider printers as a secondary resource and are placed separately from the employee workstations, which makes it difficult to track and manage printing activities. This further leads to misplacement of printed documents

and unauthorized printing of critical information.One of the major threats of printer data theft is the storage of data on printer hard

disk, which can be accessed from the network. Most of the multi-function printers (MFPs) have an internal hard disk to record and store print histories. As MFPs are connected to the organization's network and they lack basic security features such as firewall, the data stored in these hard disks can easily be accessed by hackers.Vendors like Xerox are introducing security features such as disk image overwriting and disk removal to improve MFP security.

Activated alumina is a highly porous material produced by the dehydroxylation of aluminum hydroxide. The compound has a high surface-to-weight ratio with a surface area between 120 and 250 square meters per gram of the raw material. It does not soften or disintegrate when immersed in liquids. Activated alumina is good packing media and is used as an air and gas desiccant, dryer for distillation plants, and as a catalyst. Activated alumina balls are used for adsorbing water and tertbutyl catechol (TBC) to purify styrene, butadiene, and cyclohexane.

5G mobile wireless technology is the key component of a connected society. The aim of 5G is to provide ubiquitous connectivity to all connected devices and connected applications. 5G enables real-time and reliable communication for mission-critical applications. 5G wireless technology evolution requires several relevant components such as backhaul integration, device-to-device communication, multi-antenna transmission, and flexible usage spectrum to perform operations at higher frequencies.

3-D printing is an evolving technology that caters to sectors such as automotive, education, healthcare, and aerospace. In the automotive and aerospace sectors, the use of 3-D printing enables manufacturers to make complex parts such as gears and fuel nozzles with high efficiency. This technology is expected to also find new applications in other sectors. For instance, in the medical sector, researchers are attempting to discover and identify ways to use this technology to make prosthetic parts with biological materials such as cartilage, bone, and skin.

The motorcycle traction control system (TCS) is an add-on safety feature that complements the anti-lock braking system to offer higher stability, especially during the cornering and tilting of motorcycles. The TCS market is still in its nascent stage because this system is largely restricted to premium motorcycles that are used for touring and racing.The market dynamics of the TCS revolves around the adoption of Anti-lock braking system and the cost of the system. We expect rapid adoption of ABS during the forecast period owing to various governments mandating this technology as a standard fitment in motorcycles, which will set the stage for TCS. On the other

hand, original equipment manufacturers effort toward cost reduction of the system will complement the high-volume adoption of ABS in mid and entry-level motorcycles.

One of the primary drivers behind the global motorcycle side view assist system (MSVAS) market is the continued incidence of motorcycle rider fatalities, which has reached an all-time high of 250% compared to the number of registered motorcycles in the US, as of 2014. A distinct lack of riding skills, combined with a failure to appreciate the inherent operating characteristics of a motorcycle with regard to a car, has been found to be some of the prevalent reasons behind motorcycle fatalities. This is the rider safety cavity that MSVAS is expected to fill. Apart from the safety angle, bikers usually gravitate toward touring bikes/maxiscooters due to the comfort offered by these bikes. MSVAS plays right into the expectations of this consumer base by easing the effort on their necks since it replaces the traditional "turning the head" ritual, which bikers usually do when changing lanes.

The motorcycle infotainment system market is in its nascent stage and is expected to witness steady growth during the forecast period. This is due to the rising numbers of long distance cross-country touring motorcyclists.In 2015, motorcycle infotainment system market was driven by heavyweight motorcycles. However, we expect gradual adoption of infotainment systems in midsegment and commuter motorcyclists.Infotainment system manufacturers are expected to actively invest in R&D to enhance the performance and compatibility with consumer electronics devices such as smartphones. Additionally, an emphasis on product positioning and price optimization may result into their adoption in all segments of motorcycles.