The global soil moisture sensor market will grow at a CAGR of 14.56% during the forecast period.In terms of application, the agriculture was the largest segment in the market in 2015. This trend will continue during the forecast period as the governments of developed countries such as the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, and Australia,where advanced soil harnessing technologies are being employed, try to create more awareness about these technologies.A new development in the market was the launch of soil moisture mapping satellite by NASA in 2015. This satellite helps create accurate soil moisture maps and improve climate and weather forecasts. It also allows scientists to monitor droughts and predict flooding caused by severe rainfall or snowmelt to forecast crop yields.

The global smoke grenade market is expected to witness significant transformation due to the growing demand for smoke grenades and associated smoking agents from the commercial segment. It is also anticipated that the commercial and civil segment will post a CAGR of 6.71% during the forecast period.The increased use of joint light tactical vehicles (JLTVs) in riot and unrest control operations will help defense and law enforcement agencies employ smoke grenades as a crowd dispersion measure. As such vehicles are integrated with

multiple smoke grenade launchers, this will also have a positive impact on the growth of the market during the forecast period.The emergence of eco-friendly agents in the manufacture of smoke grenades will reduce the risk of toxic contamination. There are also ongoing investments in many countries to determine effective smoke screening compositions that are less hazardous.APAC is expected to have the highest growth rate with a CAGR of 7.26% during the forecast period. The growing investment in the military of many major countries in the region and the increasing militarization of the police force to control civil unrest will propel the market during the forecast period.

Growing emphasis on healthy lifestyle is increasing the demand for wearable lifestyle devices among consumers, driving market growth. The market is characterized by the presence of a large number of low-cost affordable smart wearable lifestyle devices.Basic fitness tracking bands are being increasingly replaced by smart watches with an incredible list of features.Smartphone penetration continues to provide increased adoption of smart wearable lifestyle and fitness devices and services.Smart wearable lifestyle devices are provided with the option of choosing valueadded services with basic connectivity and flexibility of payment giving rise to its enhanced popularity.

The global smart textiles market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.6% during the forecast period, owing to an increase in demand from end-user industries like military and protection, architecture, sports and fitness, transportation, fashion and entertainment, and medical.The growing demand for and popularity of smart textiles can be attributed to the advanced functionalities of these products, owing to the integration of electronic components into advanced fibers and conductive materials to be used in diverse industries. These textiles can react to thermal, mechanical, chemical, and magnetic stimuli.North America is anticipated to hold the majority of the market's share by 2020. The region is expected to grow significantly due to increasing demand from end-user markets, like healthcare and transportation. In addition, APAC is expected to be the fastest-growing market for smart textiles due to low production costs and increasing R&D activities that are sponsored by the European Union's funding programs.

The advanced education system has led to an interactive curriculum, enhanced teaching delivery, and effective learning models. Creativity and innovative thinking among students have become a mandate to sustain in the current dynamic competitive environment. Educational institutions worldwide are also incorporating international learning models and standards to improve the quality of education.Digital classroom vendors have been continuously developing and improving the education system with devices, such as interactive displays, tablets, adaptive devices, and various other types of software used for imparting digital interactive

content used for educational purposes.The technological landscape pertaining to smart education software solutions is changing dynamically. These solutions are highly compatible as they can be easily installed either through cloud or on local servers of schools. It facilitates virtual campuses, therefore, making it easy for any school, which is ushering into online education. Moreover, these software modules can be accessed and used via tablets and mobile devices. However, the only significant drawback, which can suppress this market growth, is the lack of skilled resources to execute these activities in schools and colleges.

The growth of m-commerce and e-commerce have accelerated the demand for secure payment options and improved the demand for smart cards. Loyalty cards offered by retail stores contain the information of customers and points earned by them through purchases. All such factors are expected to drive the market during the forecast period.The rising number of fraudulent transactions every year is increasing the need for secure payments worldwide. The adoption of Europay, MasterCard, and Visa (EMV) cards and EMV point-of-sale (POS) terminals is increasing worldwide,eliminating the risk of fraudulent transactions.The concept of EMV is a combined effort from Europay, MasterCard, and Visa to enhance the security of financial transactions and improve payment standards.Merchants and consumers in the US are gradually adopting EMV chip technology.The chip-enabled smart cards offer improved security by generating a unique onetime

code for the approval of a transaction.An increase in e-commerce transactions has increased the adoption of smart EMV cards as these cards allow safe online transactions. Chip and PIN EMV cards are replacing magnetic swipe cards in the payment card segment. European countries are early adopters of EMV payment cards because of liability shift. They are followed by APAC and American countries where the user base of EMV payment cards is increasing.

The growing sectarian-based violence and inter-regional conflicts coupled with the rising purchase of small arms by civilians across the globe for self-protection are the prime catalysts driving the market.Over the forecast period, the small arms market is expected to register a CAGR of 2.49%, propelled by the escalating demand for revolvers, pistols, rifles, and machine guns in the troubled countries of Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe.EMEA accounted for the largest share of the global market with 50.25% in 2015;this trend is likely to continue over the next few years. It has been observed that the revenue generated from small arms imports to the Middle East hiked from $342 million in 2012 to $630 million in 2013, reflecting a staggering growth rate of 84%.Another vital factor contributing to the growth of the overall region is the thriving activities of poaching and hunting of elephants and rhinos, in the forests of Africa,

which employ the use of high-caliber hunting rifles.In today's world of instability and volatility, safety and security have become a

matter of concern for most civilians. This rising fear of attacks has led many citizens to adopt measures to ensure self-protection through personal ownership of small arms like handguns. In 2015, 62.15% of the overall market accounted for small arms held by civilians.

Analog X-ray systems: Analog X-ray systems consist of three major components: intensifying screen, X-ray film, and light-proof housing (or cassette). The analog system performs the qualitative and diagnostic assessment of an image by using negatoscopes, which define parameters according to appropriate lighting conditions such as "No more than 50 lux" and the luminance of emitted light.

SMEs and large enterprises find it difficult to manage and protect the growing data volumes. Organizations require efficient backup, storage, and recovery. Traditional backup solutions, such as external hard drives, tape backup, network-attached storage, and writeable/re-writable optical media are inefficient solutions and require large capital resources for implementation. These solutions are considered to be inefficient because full tapes or hard discs need to be replaced on a daily basis and also require a secure place for storage. IT departments are considering adopting cloud solutions and pay-as-you-go plans for data protection because the resources for traditional backup are limited. DPaaS is available at a significantly lower cost with various new capabilities for data protection. DPaaS includes the following:

Skin diseases affect 35%-75% of people from all age groups across the world. Accurate diagnosis of skin diseases is difficult unless a biopsy is performed; however, physical examination sometimes gives the diagnosis for most of the skin diseases. Dermatology diagnostic devices facilitate non-invasive diagnosis. Traditionally, microscopes were used to detect and diagnose skin conditions, but they could not provide accurate results. The demand for advanced dermatology diagnostic services is increasing with the increasing prevalence of dermatological conditions such as psoriasis, melanoma, and acne.