Developed countries such as Canada, the U.S., and the UK are currently in the process of formulating supportive legislative reforms, which is expected to increase the demand for defibrillators. These countries are in the process of issuing policies, which will make storing and maintaining defibrillators mandatory in certain institutions and offices. In 2010, Canada introduced an act, which mandates installing defibrillators in certain premises. Under Defibrillator Act, all installed defibrillators must be Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Premises that are required to install AEDs include:

The global dairy alternatives market has been segmented based on product, formulation, application, and region. Based on product, the market has been segmented into almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, and others such as coconut milk and cashew milk. In terms of formulation, the market has been segmented as plain and flavored dairy alternatives. Each of these segments is sub-segmented into sweetened and unsweetened formulations. Based on application, the market has been segmented as food and beverages. Food application segment has been further segmented into cheese, desserts, and snacks. Lastly, the market has been segmented based on region as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Market estimates and forecasts are represented in terms of volume (kilotons) and revenue (USD million) for a period ranging from 2014 to 2025, with the base year as 2017 and a forecast period from 2018 to 2025.

The value chain of the commercial vehicle market comprises raw material suppliers, components suppliers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and end use industries. The raw materials required to manufacture commercial vehicles include steel, plastic, aluminum, rubber, and aluminum alloys, among others. Steel accounts for approximately 80% of the weight of a commercial vehicle. Steel is used to construct the vehicle’s chassis and the body, including the roof, door panels, and beams between the doors, among others. Plastic particularly adds to the durability and versatility of the commercial vehicle. Door handles, dashboard, air vents, and airbags are popularly made from plastic. Recent trends envisage using aluminum, as aluminum happens to be lighter than steel. As such, aluminum is being increasingly used to make wheels, engines, chassis, seats, and heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, among others.

The barge transportation market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to the growing intermodal transportation in several industries, including petrochemicals, crude oil, food processing, and others. The initiatives being undertaken, and the investments being made by various governments to develop inland water transport infrastructure are also driving the growth of the market. The growing demand for petroleum products and petrochemicals is expected to increase the demand for barge transportation. The efficiency and cost benefits associated with the transportation of bulk cargoes, such as coal, crude oil, and agricultural products, among others, on barges are expected to bolster the growth of the barge transportation market.

Blood pressure monitoring devices are used to assess hypertension in a patient’s body. The report includes revenue generated from the sales of the blood pressure monitoring devices in the ASEAN region. The different types of blood pressure monitoring devices include: aneroid BP monitors; digital BP monitors; and ambulatory BP monitors. However, revenue generated from the use of BP monitoring accessories is excluded from the report.

The global air pollution control equipment systems market was valued at USD 66,540.20 million in 2017 and is estimated to be valued at USD 98,170.70 million by 2025 at a CAGR of 5.0% over the forecast period. The demand for clean air is witnessing exponential increase every year, with rising population levels coupled with growing respiratory issues in urban areas are expected to contribute significantly to the growth of the air pollution control systems market.

The Global In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) market is categorized into five segments - product, application, technology, end-use, and regional. Product segment is categorized into instruments, reagents, and services. While technology is segmented into immunology, hematology, clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, coagulation, microbiology, and others. The application segment is further studied by taking into consideration therapeutic and clinical

Initially, OTT service provider across the world adopted a penetration pricing strategy for customer acquisition by providing their services for free. This model has reached a maturity phase where in the OTT service providers have begun charging customers for their services, thereby representing a sustainable revenue generating model. Telecom operators worldwide are increasingly forming strategic alliances and partnerships with OTT service providers to enhance their position in the market and extend their market reach, thereby providing enhanced customer experience and improved services

According to the UN, the number of people above the age of 60 years was estimated to be 901 million in 2015. This number is expected to increase to 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2.1 billion by 2050. Geriatric population in Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to grow by 71.0% in the next 15 years. It has also been estimated that Asia, with a growth rate of 66.0%, will have the second largest geriatric population, followed by Africa (64.0%), North America (41.0%), and Europe (23.0%). It is also projected that by 2030, 25.0% of the European and North American population is expected to be above the age of 60years. Increasing geriatric population is expected to boost the demand for better treatment options for chronic diseases such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, cancer, dementia, and congestive heart failure.

The global contrast media injectors market has been segmented on the basis of product into injector systems and consumables. The injector system segment is further classified into CT injector systems, MRI injector systems, and cardiovascular/angiography injector systems. The consumables segment is also further divided into syringes, tubing, and others. The other consumables consist of valves, scan bags, vials, spikes, and accessories. The market is segmented on the basis of type into single head injectors, dual head injectors, and syringeless injectors. Based on the application, the market is classified into radiology, interventional cardiology, and interventional radiology. On the basis of end use, the market has been divided into hospitals, diagnostic centers, and ambulatory surgery centers. The study also comprises regional market and the key countries considered in the study are the U.S., Canada, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.