When compared to several industries, such as the financial services sector, healthcare sector etc., the adoption of blockchain technologies in the manufacturing sector is considerably low. Dynamic nature of the market, and significantly high costs of the blockchain technology services and solutions have limited the penetration of blockchain solutions in the manufacturing sector. However, as the global manufacturing output is stabilizing, the demand for blockchain solutions in the manufacturing sector, especially from large scale operators, is increasing rapidly. According to UNIDO, the world manufacturing value-added increased by 3.6% in 2018, with the leading countries being China, United States, Japan, Germany, Republic of Korea, India, Italy, France, United Kingdom, and many more. The manufacturing industry is also on the verge of technological advancements with the shift from pure mechanics or electromechanics to mechatronics, which is, in turn, increasing the scope for automation. Such developments in manufacturing are diminishing boundaries of domains and increasing the influence of IT and electronics.

Automotive blockchain is used to keep a track of data for the processes related to an automobile, such as smart contracts, IoT along with other processes involved in car sales, service, warranty claim processing, and other related processes. The automotive related data stored in a blockchain is authentic and cannot be hampered by the users of the system; thus, providing safer and securer data to its customers. Moreover, it helps the buyer and seller to avoid middlemen or third parties to involve in transactions or other processes. Automotive blockchain includes applications and solutions that are helpful for better functioning of the system. This includes a middleware acting as a bridge between the application and database for storing and retrieval of data. Various players operating across the globe have made innovations and developments in the field of automotive blockchain; thereby, offering variety of services to the vehicle users.

3D mapping and modeling technologies are one of the fastest ways to build 3D environments in the highly demanding market. 3D mapping solutions quickly creates 3D maps of the surroundings, with utmost clarity and accuracy, ready to plug into professional visualization operations. 3D modeling is used to develop a 3D surface of an object, that can be displayed via a specialized software, which can then be displayed through computer simulation. This data is used as data points to create a finished end product, which can be used across various industries. Few industries that are significantly making use o f these data points are the a utomo tive a nd pub lic infrastructure end users. This can be integrated with the building and construction end user to be used for modeling smart cities and legacy cities, 3D site design, terrain modeling, and a model-based infrastructure planning and management.

Wearable technology is an emerging trend that integrates electronics to the daily activities and fits into the changing lifestyles and can be worn on any part of the body. The ability to connect to the Internet, and enabling data exchange between a network and a device, is the driving factor that leads to the trend of wearable technology. Wearables imply wristbands that are launched by companies, like Fitbit, Jawbone, and Apple, and act as activity trackers, which have gained significant traction, owing to the boom in the fitness trend across consumers. The number of wristbands/fitness trackers by Fitbit that monitor heart rate and physical activity increased from 58,000 in 2010 to 22.295 million in 2016. After 2016, various other companies expanded their market reach by introducing new products, and Fitbit's reported number of devices sold in 2018 stood at 13.939 million. The decreased y-o-y sales were attributed to the increased share of other fitness tracker providers. The smartwatch category is also experiencing a rise, owing to the additional features, like the brand that suits the everyday lifestyle. Strong brands, such as Apple and Fossil, are keeping the pricing consistent with the price bands of traditional watches, to maintain their revenues. With Google’s WearOS, many other premium watchmakers, such as TAG and Armani, have entered the segment.

Camping has evolved beyond spending time outdoors in a tent in the middle of nowhere. The concept itself is in the midst of a revolution. The contemporary take on camping is no more about roughing it in an inexpensive accommodation in nature, but a social living experience that allows reconnecting with great outdoors. Life- affirming activities along with a plethora of wellness services and adventure activities are being designed into the campsite. This has driven up the allure of camping tents.

The Asia-Pacific construction sector is the largest in the world and is increasing at a healthy rate, owing to the rising population, increase in middle-class income, and urbanization. As per the statistics of the Nation Bureau of Statistics of China, the revenues of the construction sector registered a CAGR of ~3.75% between 2013-2018 and was valued at ~CNY 40,000 million in 2018. In 2019, the country’s construction industry is expected to rise by almost ~6%. Real estate investment, which includes investments in the residential and commercial sector and office spaces, rose by ~11.6% in January-February in 2019, compared to the same period in the previous year. The robust investment in the property sector was supported by steady housing prices and an increase in property construction. However, the fallout from the trade feud with China has led to increased volatility in the financial markets and caused businesses to turn more cautious. Manufacturing activity has pulled back considerably, and it is likely to either stall or contract during the first part of the year. Forecast for economic growth has scaled back as businesses have turned more cautious. In Southeast Asia, Indonesia is the largest and one of the fastest-growing markets. With annual population growth at about ~4 million, construction may remain a key economic enabler.

Meter data management system (MDM) is a software that performs long-term data management and storage for the massive quantities of data delivered by smart metering systems. This data consists primarily of usage data and events that are imported from the head-end servers managing the data collection in automatic meter reading (AMR) or advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems. This system is a component in the smart grid infrastructure indorsed by utility companies. This also includes meter data analytics, the analysis of data emitted by electric smart meters that record the consumption of electric energy. The adoption of technological advancement in metering technologies facilitates for measuring and monitoring the information. Adoption of advanced Metering Infrastructure offers financial and operational benefits and eradicates the need of on-site meter reading, response to power outages, and improves energy theft detection. It also brings financial gains to various utility companies through lessening the equipment and maintenance costs. It is an integrated system of communication, data management systems, and smart meters that enable communication between utilities and consumers. For instance, the government of India sanctioned about 12 smart grid projects in 2019, which includes the implementation of advanced metering infrastructure. Therefore, the adoption of advanced metering infrastructure is encouraging the adoption & growth of the meter data management system market. Moreover, smart city initiatives by developing countries are expected to create lucrative growth prospects for the meter data management system market worldwide.

Smart communities and smart cities which are based on intelligent and efficient infrastructure and services is the ultimate goal - and many of the current trends occurring in the telecommunications sector are geared towards achieving this. In order to meet this holistic goal of creating smart cities - which are better designed to meet the needs of the future; we need to ensure the appropriate telecoms infrastructure is in place that provides sufficient abilities to cope with enormous data demands and provide the essential backbone required for such immense and important developments. The core infrastructure required to achieve these goals includes high-speed broadband, based on fibre; LTE-A or 5G technology and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS).

Telecom order management serves as a critical process for telecom providers, as it entails dozens of sub- processes and often involves multiple departments, systems, and partner organizations, making it operationally complex. However, numerous benefits offered by telecom order management solutions, such as allowing customers to capture and process different services, modify existing orders, process customer moves, and provide price quotation to the customers, eliminates the complexities associated with telecom order process, and propels the growth of the market. The key purpose of telecom order management solution is to verify and process the telecom order based on its product catalog and service catalog. Rise in demand for network installations across rural areas and rapid increase in connectivity devices & subscribers are the major factors that drive the growth of the global telecom order management market. Furthermore, integration of advance technology such AI, machine learning, and Big Data and lack of standardization & compatibility issues with the existing systems are anticipated to provide lucrative opportunity for market expansion.

Currently, the growth of the market studied is attributed to the increasing awareness about the potential benefits of targeted alpha therapy. In the efforts of making healthcare system better, the government, along with some companies, is spreading awareness about the treatment options for cancer, such as radiotherapy. The market studied is also growing due to the increasing incidences of cardiac and cancer ailments. The rise in prevalence of cardiac and cancer ailments is increasing the demand for alpha emitters. In addition to that, the ongoing research for the treatment of various cancer types is contributing to the market growth. Presently, there are certain factors that are hindering the growth of the market studied, and those factors include shorter half-life of radiopharmaceuticals, stringent regulatory framework, and the need for high capital investment.