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The global market size for smart weapons was valued at 19.58 billion USD in 2022, with a projected CAGR of 8.20% during the forecast period (2024-2031), expected to grow from 21.19 billion USD in 2023 to 39.8 billion USD by 2031. The main objective of the global smart weapons market is to equip the military with cutting-edge weapon systems that provide superior accuracy and operational capability. These smart weapons offer significant advantages over conventional weapons by reducing civilian casualties, enhancing target accuracy, and increasing mission success rates.

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The global Waste to Energy (WtE) market size was valued at 38.51 billion USD in 2022, and it is projected to grow from 41.4 billion USD in 2023 to 73.83 billion USD by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The main objective of the global Waste to Energy (WtE) market is to provide a sustainable approach to waste management while meeting the increasing energy demand. With the growth of the global population and the intensification of industrial activities, the amount of waste generated is also increasing, necessitating effective waste management strategies. The conversion to Waste to Energy (WtE) offers an opportunity to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills while simultaneously generating energy.

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This report provides a detailed explanation of the methodology and classification of IDC's Worldwide Big Data and Analytics (BDA) Spending Guide. Please use it as a companion piece to IDC's Worldwide BDA Spending Guide and all of IDC's global industry research. IDC's Worldwide Big Data and Analytics (BDA) Spending Guide offers a comprehensive, global, and detailed view of the marketplace. "It is a valuable resource for vendors to define and standardize the vocabulary to address BDA business opportunities," says Jessica Goepfert, Group Vice President of IDC's Data and Analytics division.

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IDC's Market Perspective explains the enduring relevance of Java in modern software development, particularly with the release of JDK 21. It highlights Java's versatility and adaptability across various applications, including use cases for generative and non-generative AI. It also discusses the key features of JDK 21, its significance for developers, and its impact on the future of Java. Despite the rise of natural language and low-code/no-code tools, Java's importance is expected to increase alongside the adoption of generative AI technologies.

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This survey provides insights into the trends of in-app advertising and in-game advertising for mobile applications up to 2028. It evaluates relevant market trends and technological advancements, offering advice to technology suppliers. It also discusses the impact of advertising on mobile game user acquisition practices and suggests ways for technology suppliers and advertisers, including game developers and publishers, to optimize their strategies. The report includes forecasts for four regions: North America, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (ROW).

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This IDC Market Perspective provides the latest information on defining applications as cloud-native from an infrastructure perspective. As the popularity of cloud-native technologies continues to rise, it is important to understand the main characteristics of cloud-native applications, the reasons why contributing technologies like containers fall outside this definition, and the technologies of the infrastructure that support these applications. Cloud-native technologies significantly shape certain workloads more than others. Here, we will examine how cloud-native technologies impact the enterprise infrastructure workload market, particularly how data management is affected. Finally, we will consider the role of the operating system in supporting the growth of cloud-native applications.

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This IDC study provides a comprehensive overview and definition of computer and storage infrastructure in relation to service provider adoption trends and strategies, as well as IDC's service provider infrastructure research such as CIS and Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment. The definitions provided in this document represent the scope of IDC's research on service provider computer and storage infrastructure. According to Kuba Stolarski, Research Vice President of IDC's Compute Infrastructure and Service Provider Trends research methodology, service provider infrastructure has become the largest major purchasing segment in the compute and storage infrastructure market. "IDC's research in the service provider infrastructure market segment is crucial for understanding how this customer group is shaping the future of infrastructure adoption for cloud, edge, and AI solutions."

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This IDC PlanScape explores why unit-based costing is important, what unit-based costing is, who the stakeholders are, and how IT organizations that work closely with the business can leverage unit-based costing to optimize IT performance. "For the IT department to operate and compete as a digital business, it can emulate the best practices of leading SaaS companies and FinOps leaders. From the perspective of cost and performance management, excellence in unit-based costing is necessary to link costs to business outcomes," says Robert Multhaup, a part-time research advisor for IDC's IT Executive Program (IEP).

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This IDC report presents a five-year forecast for the global managed SD-WAN services market. Ghassan Abdo, IDC's Worldwide Telecom Research Vice President, stated, "As companies transform WAN access to be more resilient, secure, and cost-effective while providing multiple connectivity options, the adoption of managed SD-WAN services continues to be observed as strong."

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This survey presents forecast data for the global cloud-native XDR market from 2024 to 2028. Chris Kissel, Vice President of IDC's Security and Trust, stated, "XDR vendors need to balance the advanced task of correlating multiple points of telemetry while providing end users with a simple survey platform."

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This survey analyzes the outsourcing document services market, which consists of in-house production print services, mailroom services, print sourcing and procurement services, and imaging and document archiving services.

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This survey presents the forecast for the global SOAR and firewall automation market during the forecast period from 2023 to 2028. Chris Kissel, Vice President of IDC's Security and Trust, stated, "Naturally, one cannot help but wonder what GenAI means for SOAR vendors and firewall automation vendors."

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This IDC Market Perspective provides an overview of the key developments in corporate sustainability and ESG in Europe. Regulatory requirements, particularly CSRD reporting, remain a major driving force behind initiatives. However, due to the multitude of laws and ESG specifications, companies are struggling with their ESG strategies and data management, presenting challenges. Sustainability is becoming a business opportunity for advanced companies, but there are still hurdles to overcome, and new topics such as climate risk and nature tech are emerging.

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This IDC Perspective examines the investments of government agencies in the Asia-Pacific region in sovereign cloud and industry cloud. "Government agencies in the Asia-Pacific region are evaluating sovereign cloud in search of the benefits of data management, security, and regulatory compliance while addressing concerns about security, costs, and vendor dependency. To ensure successful implementation, it is necessary to prioritize investments, classify data, and align trust with organizational goals. Vendors need to provide thorough education for effective implementation of sovereign cloud and offer practical solutions," said Ravikant Sharma, Senior Research Manager at IDC Asia-Pacific, IDC Government Insights.

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This Market Perspective highlights the role of Customer Experience Platforms (CEPs) in driving the growth of B2B telecommunications companies. It discusses the strategic importance of AI and ML in improving operations and customer experience (CX), the challenges faced by CSPs in customer lifecycle management, and the potential of generative AI in advancing CX management within the telecommunications B2B sales workflow. It also includes vendor case studies and recommendations for technical marketing and sales leaders. Said Khairil Anwar Rahmat, Senior Research Manager at IDC's Asia/Pacific Telco Research, states, "Telcos need to innovate the entire customer journey and foster loyalty by providing personalized services and seamless experiences. By leveraging the power of AI/ML algorithms, telcos can predict customer needs, personalize services, and provide proactive support."

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The report focuses on the transformative impact of AI and generative AI (GenAI) applications in the government, education, and healthcare sectors of the Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan and China (APEJC), highlighting the significant growth in investment and adoption in the region. It outlines the AI ecosystem, government policies, and key initiatives driving AI growth, as well as the current state, market spending forecasts, and the role of AI services. "The transformative power of AI in APEJC heralds a new era of efficiency and innovation in the education, healthcare, and government sectors. As these industries adopt AI for technological advancement, AI investment will become a cornerstone supporting the future of the public sector and healthcare institutions in APEJC, promoting unprecedented growth and social benefits. Through the adoption of AI and GenAI, APEJC is setting global benchmarks for improving citizen services and operational efficiency in key sectors," said Swapnil Shende, Associate Research Manager for Data and AI.

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This IDC Market Forecast provides revenue projections for the Indian software market from 2022 to 2027, along with insights into key market trends and factors driving market growth. Neha Gupta, Senior Research Manager at IDC India, stated, "Despite macroeconomic pressures, software spending in India maintains high resilience, and software solutions continue to offer Indian organizations competitive differentiation and opportunities for innovation and improvement in business performance."

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This survey presents the current state of the security software and appliance spending in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan) and a five-year outlook for the security industry. It utilizes IDC's Semiannual Software Tracker (Forecast 2H22), IDC's Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker (Forecast 3Q23), as well as IDC's end-user surveys and insights from IDC market analysts.

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This report conducts a detailed investigation into the virtualization and decentralization of Radio Access Networks (RAN), analyzing various concepts from the virtualization of basic RAN functions (vRAN) to new open architectures such as Open RAN, which aim to reduce reliance on proprietary RAN equipment provided by traditional vendors, following the specifications of initiatives like TIP and the O-RAN Alliance. The data for the vRAN segment is inferred from the existing RAN market size and its forecasts, categorized by region into 2G/3G/4G and 5G, as well as vCU/vDU and RU, while also considering the potential alternative demand for indoor DAS. This report covers a wide and emerging ecosystem of various vendors. Finally, since over 95% of Open RAN is vRAN, we refer to this market as Open vRAN.

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The global market size for ultraviolet LEDs (UV LEDs) is expected to reach 390 million USD by 2028, driven by the expansion of applications in areas such as curing, medical, sterilization/purification, photocatalytic air purification, leather tanning/gardening lighting, and food preservation. This report analyzes the global deep ultraviolet LED (Deep UV LED, DUV LED) market, investigating product specifications and reliability, overall market size and price level trends, and detailed trends by application.

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This report provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the global market for ceramic resonators used in frequency control and timing applications, including quantitative and qualitative market information categorized by product type, region, end-user market, application, and competitors. Additionally, the market analysis by application is also examined from the perspectives of frequency, package, and accuracy. Furthermore, the detailed technical overview offers valuable information on recent advancements, competing technologies, product types, materials, output types, and connectors/packages.

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This report analyzes the global market for SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) and BAW (Bulk Acoustic Wave) devices, conducting both quantitative and qualitative analyses by overall market and product type. It investigates the overall market size (in terms of value and quantity), average selling price (ASP), detailed trends by region, application, and end-user industry, as well as the revenues/market shares of competing companies. Additionally, it compiles information on recent technological advancements and key trends.

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This report provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the global market for Rubidium Oscillators (RbXO), Cesium Atomic Clocks, and Hydrogen Atomic Clocks. As costs continue to decrease and technology is utilized more advancedly, the RbXO market is expected to experience significant growth.

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This report provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the global market for crystal oscillators and oscillators, particularly XO, TCXO, VCXO, and OCXO, conducting thorough quantitative and qualitative analyses both for the overall market and by segments. The detailed market overview offers valuable information on trends in frequency control technologies as well as recent advancements in competitive analogs, in addition to product types.

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This report analyzes the global frequency control and timing components market, examining the overall market size (in terms of value and quantity) and average selling price (ASP) by product type (a total of 11 types), as well as detailed trends by region, application, and end-user industry, including the revenues and market shares of competing companies. Additionally, we will provide information on recent technological advancements and key trends.

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This report analyzes the global machining industry, focusing on market trends and future outlook for turning centers, vertical and horizontal machining centers. It includes quantitative data analysis for the entire world as well as by region and major countries (production volume, consumption volume, trade volume), detailed trends by end-user and type of machine, qualitative analysis of the latest market conditions, and profiles of major companies, including their sales and market share.

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This report provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the global MEMS oscillator market. It conducts both quantitative and qualitative analyses by product type. In this report, we analyze the global MEMS oscillator market, implementing quantitative and qualitative analyses for the overall market as well as by product type. As the MEMS oscillator market expands, this report investigates demand trends and the landscape of market entrants, while also detailing the characteristics of MEMS oscillators that are driving increased demand in many markets. The detailed market overview provides information not only on product types but also on trends in frequency control technology and recent advancements in competitive analogs.

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The metal market size is expected to grow steadily over the next few years. By 2028, it is projected to reach 5.26742 trillion US dollars, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The anticipated growth will be driven by infrastructure investments, efforts towards a circular economy, supply chain resilience, climate change mitigation, and geopolitical factors. Key trends include technological advancements in metal recycling, green technologies, smart manufacturing, and the rise of the digital market in the metal industry.

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The market size for ground-based defense equipment is expected to see significant growth over the next few years. It is projected to grow to $81.85 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The anticipated growth depends on new threats, budget allocations, changes in global security, international cooperation, and modernization strategies. Key trends include concerns about cybersecurity, technological innovation and advancement, electrification, unmanned systems, and robotics in ground-based defense equipment.

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The market size of hydropower is expected to grow steadily over the next few years. By 2028, it is projected to reach 400.49 billion USD with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The anticipated growth depends on renewable energy targets, integration of storage, the role of hydropower in climate resilience, infrastructure investment, and policy support. Expected trends include the role of hydropower in climate mitigation, community engagement, the use of baseload power, modernization of transmission grids, and expansion in developing countries.

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The market size for earthworks is expected to grow steadily over the next few years. By 2028, it is projected to reach 112.06 billion USD with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The anticipated growth will be driven by the integration of automation and AI, electric/hybrid machinery, remote monitoring, urbanization/infrastructure development, efforts towards a circular economy, and the use of advanced materials. Key trends include the use of augmented reality in training, autonomous machinery, advancements in hydraulic systems, an increase in rental services, and data-driven decision-making.

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The market size for crushed stone is expected to see significant growth over the next few years. It is projected to grow to 6.11 billion USD by 2028, with an annual compound growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period may be related to global infrastructure projects, the construction of renewable energy facilities, sustained growth in the construction industry, the development of smart cities, and an increase in residential and commercial construction activities. Key trends expected during the forecast period include the integration of e-commerce and digital platforms in aggregate trading, the expanded use of crushed stone in landscaping, innovations in aggregate product development, market expansion in developing regions, and the formation of strategic partnerships for resource optimization.

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The copper market size is expected to see significant growth in the coming years. By 2028, it is projected to grow to 240.52 billion USD at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period may be related to the transition to renewable energy, increased demand for electric vehicles (EVs), urbanization, growth in the construction sector, expansion of 5G networks, and the recovery of the global economy. Notable trends expected during the forecast period include the use of copper in antimicrobial applications, efforts to enhance supply chain resilience and diversification, promotion of copper recycling, innovation in copper alloys, and volatility in copper prices and market speculation.

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The market size for processed paper products is expected to experience significant growth over the next few years. By 2028, it is projected to grow to $872.9 billion at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is driven by the expansion of e-commerce, the adoption of sustainable packaging practices, the use of biodegradable and compostable materials, regulatory compliance, the utilization of eco-friendly printing inks, and the shift to digital media. Key trends expected during the forecast period include innovations in package design, customization and personalization, research and development investments in paper technology, innovations in specialty papers, and the exploration of paper-based alternatives to disposable plastics.

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The market size for bulk liquids is expected to see significant growth in the coming years. It is projected to grow to 86.59 billion USD with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% by 2028. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is believed to be driven by factors such as global economic growth, changes in energy demand, the impact of environmental regulations, a focus on supply chain optimization, and the effects of market volatility. Key trends expected during the forecast period include changes in consumer behavior, the impact of market fluctuations, an increased emphasis on risk management and security measures, infrastructure development, and a growing demand for specialized services.

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The market size of boron is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. It is projected to reach 12.68 billion USD with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2% by 2028. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is believed to be driven by increased demand in agriculture, ongoing innovations in glass and ceramics, a rise in consumer product manufacturing, advancements in electronics, and the expansion of applications in the healthcare sector.

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The market size for autonomous mining machinery is expected to see significant growth in the coming years. It is projected to grow to 3.68 billion USD with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% by 2028. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is attributed to factors such as the adoption of autonomous mining machinery by competitors, trends in emerging markets shaping the mining industry, considerations related to resource shortages and exploration, general investment trends in this field, and the increasing importance of remote operations.

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The market size for zinc is expected to see significant growth in the coming years. It is projected to grow to 38.87 billion USD with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% by 2028. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is attributed to the increasing focus on infrastructure and construction, the demand for zinc in renewable energy storage, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and transportation, trends in health and wellness, and the expected recovery of the global economy. Notable trends expected during the forecast period include a growing interest in zinc as a dietary supplement, market expansion in developing regions, the use of zinc alloys in manufacturing, efforts in zinc recycling, and the incorporation of zinc into health and wellness products.

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The market size for vanadium ore is expected to grow steadily over the next few years. By 2028, it is projected to reach 3.29 billion USD with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period may be related to the increasing focus on renewable energy, the electric vehicle revolution, ongoing urbanization and infrastructure projects, stricter emission standards, and enhanced research and development initiatives. Notable trends during the forecast period include advancements in battery technology, improvements in energy storage technology, enhancements in steel production technology, an increase in vanadium demand in steel production, the emergence of energy storage applications, and ongoing research and development in vanadium extraction technology.

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The market size of smart home devices has been rapidly expanding in recent years. It is expected to grow from 108.85 billion USD in 2023 to 128.19 billion USD in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8%. This expansion has been driven by factors such as consumer demand for convenience and automation, security and monitoring needs, energy efficiency, cost reduction, aging populations, and the necessity for accessibility, as well as integration with mobile devices.

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The market size for plows is expected to see significant growth over the next few years. By 2028, it is projected to grow to 1.39 billion USD at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The anticipated expansion during the forecast period is attributed to the increasing adoption of precision agriculture practices, the rise of sustainable and conservation farming methods, advancements in agricultural mechanization in emerging markets, a focus on improving soil health and crop yields, and adaptation to climate change. Notable trends expected during the forecast period include advancements in materials, the implementation of remote monitoring and control systems, enhanced connectivity, the use of precision snow removal technologies, and the adoption of subscription-based models.

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The market size for passenger aircraft is expected to see significant growth over the next few years. It is projected to grow to $156.31 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period may be related to urbanization and connectivity requirements, increased demand in emerging markets, a focus on environmental sustainability, the recovery of air travel post-pandemic, and advancements in technology. Key trends expected during the forecast period include the emergence of electric and hybrid aircraft, improvements in connectivity during and between flights, a focus on health and hygiene features, the adoption of flexible aircraft strategies, and the launch of urban air mobility (UAM).

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The market size of GPS devices is expected to grow steadily over the next few years. By 2028, it is projected to reach 2.88 billion USD with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The anticipated expansion relies on the integration of IoT, enhanced security, data analytics, emergency response, and autonomous drones. Expected trends include broader outdoor recreation, a focus on safety enhancements, the development of autonomous vehicles, expanded agricultural use, and government-led initiatives and regulations.

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The market size for general communication equipment is expected to see significant growth over the next few years. It is projected to grow to $71.02 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The anticipated growth in general communication equipment relies on interoperability, sustainability, facilitation of remote work, cybersecurity, and cloud-based services. Trends include open-source tools, green solutions, support for remote work, enhanced cybersecurity, and advancements in wireless technology.

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