The popularity of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy has led to a surge in demand for smartphones and tablets in the education market. This development has facilitated the emergence of many vendors that are focused on developing textto-speech technology for such devices so that the application of this software surges. As a result, the increase in usage of smartphones by students for online education is directly relating to the growth of the text-to-speech technology market.Open-source platforms and limitations of infrastructure in educational institutions are the major challenges faced by vendors in the market. However, as this software can be deployed using cloud-based technology, it should offset the open educational resources (OER) challenge to a large extent.

The packaging and labeling and printing industries are the two major end-user industries of synthetic paper. The growth of these sectors is attributed to the rapid rate of urbanization in the developing countries and the rising affluence of the middle-class population. These reasons have led to a rise in the opportunities for consumerism, such as a high demand for lifestyle services and consumer goods. The biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) segment was the largest material segment for synthetic paper due to its unique properties, such as easy printability, superior strength, versatility, and cost effectiveness. The segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% from 2015 to 2020.Labeling is the fastest growing application of the synthetic paper market. This fastpaced growth is attributed to the increased consumption of packaged foods and beverages, which is characterized by stringent labeling regulations.Asia-Pacific (APAC) was the largest synthetic paper market, and the growth can be attributed to the rise in demand from end-use industries including chemicals, cosmetics, and food and beverage. These industries have experienced an increase in consumption as a result of the increase in purchasing power and growth in disposable income of the working middle-class population.

The use of swimwear is relatively high among the 15 to 34-year-old population segment as this age group is more open to experimenting with different types of exercises for personal fitness, including swimming. Over the next five years, an increased emphasis on marketing initiatives is expected, targeting mainly this age group, with an increased focus on social media platforms. For instance, marketing campaigns such as "Fueled by Water", "Get the Summer Feeling", and "#GetSpeedFit" from Speedo International; and "Find Your Greatness" from Perry Ellis International for Nike Swim brand were targeted to the youth and middle-age population segment. Globally, Nike has more than 50 million followers, and Adidas
has more than 20 million followers on Facebook, where total engagements stand at more than 50,000 for Nike and over 200,000 for Adidas. Sponsoring sporting teams, players, and athletes is a key strategy adopted by apparel manufacturers to boost their presence in the market. Almost all major sporting goods manufacturers such as Nike, Adidas, and Puma sponsor popular football, basketball, baseball, swimming, tennis, and cricket players and athletes.For instance, in June 2016, the Arena Water Instinct brand from Arena Italia announced that it has been designated as the Official Swim Sponsor of the 2016 and 2017 IRONMAN European Series. Developed countries such as the US and the UK have relatively mature markets for swimwear. While product innovations and subsequent product launches are very common in these markets, developing countries like China, Brazil, and India are also gaining the focus of key players in recent times. For instance, in 2015, Speedo International expanded its business in both Brazil and China.

The global surgical power tools market is witnessing a shift in demand from pneumatic surgical power tools to electric- and battery-driven surgical power tools,owing to the increased advantages of these tools over conventional surgical power systems. Some of the advantages include increased reliability, durability, and ease of sterilization. The advent of robotic surgery systems, coupled with the increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures, is expected to boost the adoption of surgical power tools, as robotic systems require many surgical power tools. Stryker led the global surgical power tools market with a share of 58% in 2015.During the forecast period, Stryker is expected to maintain its dominance owing to the continuous adoption of its products by customers. The advances in technology in developing regions such as Japan, China, and India, will boost the penetration rates of surgical power tools during the forecast period. For instance, in July 2015, Apothecaries Sundries announced its plans to launch a new range of orthopedic power tools under its brand, Starlite Power Tools,in India. End-users are refraining from the use of reusable surgical power tools, as these tools increase the risk of infections. This limitation has driven hospitals and surgical centers to increasingly adopt single-use power tools, which are less likely to spread infection.This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global surgical power tools market for 2016-2020.

In 2015, the laptop adapters segment was the highest revenue-generating application segment in the global super-junction metal-oxide semiconductor fieldeffect transistor (MOSFET) market, accounting for a share of 21.72%. In 2015, APAC was the largest market with a revenue share of 54%. The global super-junction MOSFET market will grow at a CAGR of 13.42% during the forecast period.This report presents a detailed study of the present scenario and growth prospects of the global super-junction MOSFET market for the period 2016-2020. It considers 2015 as the base year and forecasts the market value through 2020.The market size is calculated on the basis of revenue generated from the sales of
super-junction MOSFETs only. The segmentation in the report includes super-junction MOSFETs for laptop adapters, desktop PCs, flat TVs, lighting supplies, server power supplies, and others segments. The report also presents a corresponding detailed analysis of the major vendors manufacturing super-junction MOSFETs in the Americas;APAC, and EMEA.The report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the global superjunction MOSFET market. In addition, it outlines the major challenges faced by vendors and the market as a whole, and finally, it examines key trends that are emerging in the market.

APAC is anticipated to record the highest share (over 38%) and is expected to post a CAGR of 2.96% during the forecast period. China, India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea are the major countries making extensive investments in submarine sensors in the region. The SSN-nuclear attack submarine sensors segment had the highest market share of 37.76% in 2015. Owing to the growing popularity of nuclear attack ubmarines in the NATO-allied countries, this segment is anticipated to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. It is expected that this segment will generate a revenue of $207.2 million in 2020, accounting for a share of 36.78% of the global market. The emergence of 3D printing technology and the use of composite materials will allow manufacturers to design enhanced versions of sensor systems for submarines, which will help the naval agencies augment the stealth attributes of submerged platforms.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global submarine sensors market for 2016-2020 (with the base year being 2015).

The invention of submarines has revolutionized the naval warfare. Submarine batteries are vital for the safety and operational effectiveness of the watercraft's power system. Countries, such as the US, Russia, China, Japan, and India, are investing heavily in the procurement and development of submarines to strengthen the respective countries' sea border security and to gather intelligence. The lead-acid battery (LAB) technology has a history of more than 100 years.However, latest R&D activities on lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are undertaken to make them safer and cost effective when adopted as a power source in submarines.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global submarine battery market 2016-2020.

The adoption of streaming media devices is increasing because of the growing popularity of over-the-top (OTT) video services such as Netflix and Hulu.By the end of the forecast period, the popularity of new technologies such as virtual reality is expected to increase in the connected device segment.In terms of unit shipment, smart TVs captured nearly 75% of the market in 2015.The increasing willingness of people to upgrade their existing TV sets is likely to help the market grow by the end of the forecast period.The growing demand for video streaming is expected to impact the cable TV station market. To remain prominent in the market, TV stations are gradually starting to provide online channels.

Imbalance between demand and supply resulting in gap: Less capacity utilization ratio.With steel supply overtaking demand, the capacity utilization ratio has declined to~65% in 2015 from 71% in 2014. Over the past decade, the steel industry has been investing in capacity expansion at a rapid pace because of reasons such as the availability of relatively attractive interest rates for new investments, low production costs, and an open international market.Declining price across streams: Hits profit margins.The iron ore prices declined by almost 69% from January 2014 ($128 per metric ton) to December 2015 ($39 per metric ton). Ferrochrome prices were $1 per pound in January 2015 and reached $0.81 per pound by the end of the year. Thus,the decline in raw material prices has led to a decline in stainless steel prices.Turkey: A bright spot.The Turkish stainless steel market been outperforming other major markets since 2000. The demand increased by 135,000 metric tons in five years (2000-2005) and by 220,000 metric tons in ten years (2005-2015), reaching 450,000 tons in 2015.Turkey grew at a CAGR of about 10% from 2005-2015.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global stainless steel market for 2016-2020. The report also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top five vendors operating in the market.

Low-cost cross-border service delivery is opening up sports betting markets, which were previously protected by state-regulated monopolies or dominant local operators.The easy accessibility to new gambling distribution methods such as the Internet and mobile phones has resulted in the formation of new groups of customers of all age groups.With innovation in technology and improving broadband penetration, new entertainment services like live betting are becoming popular.The growth in the number of televised sports events and increasing global interest in high-profile football and poker tournaments are increasing the passion for sports among the viewers, leading to an increase in the demand for betting.