Fire Safety Equipment Market Size Worth $105.92 Billion By 2025

The global fire safety equipment market size is expected to reach USD 105.92 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 8.8% over the forecast period, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. Strict government regulations and mandates concerning workplace safety are expected to be the key factors driving the market. Increasing awareness about the benefits of installing fire safety and security equipment and demand for state-of-the-art fire protection equipment are also expected to fuel the market growth.

Transition towards the installation of technologically advanced fire detection systems, and eco-friendly fire suppression agents is also expected to support the market development over the forecast period. Advent of smart fire suppression and detection systems, proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) for the wireless integration of such systems, enforcement of various safety and building codes, and increasing fire safety expenditure by enterprises are several other factors responsible for market growth.

Increasing accidents and loss of property owing to fire breakouts has alarmed the need for installation of smart systems, such as wireless sensor networks, across the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Therefore, regulatory bodies across various countries are framing new regulations focusing on mandating the installation of fire protection systems. For instance, in U.S., fire sprinkler systems are mandatory for hostel premises. North America led the market in 2018 and is expected to continue the dominance over the forecast period. Rapid growth of the construction industry in Canada and U.S. is driving the demand for fire safety equipment.

Increasing automation in buildings and preference for smart homes along with rising demand from the mining and manufacturing industries in the region is expected to bolster the demand further. Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Growing need for mass transportation, such as airport security, including intelligent transportation systems, due to rapid industrialization and urbanization in emerging economies like India, China, and Japan, is anticipated to offer lucrative growth opportunities for the market.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • Fire detection segment is expected to lead the market owing to the advent of advanced technology, such as wireless detection and wireless networking, thus reducing the installation costs
  • Fire detectors is expected to lead the fire detection segment with a CAGR of 8.3% from 2019 to 2025 due to stringent government regulations across different countries
  • Smoke detectors will dominate the fire detectors segment on account of their increasing usage in commercial buildings since they are cost-effective and have a longer lifespan
  • Industrial sector led the fire suppression market in 2018. Oil & gas and mining industries are highly prone to fire accidents due to involvement of flammable materials; thus, account for the maximum demand for suppression systems
  • North America led the global market in 2018 and is expected to continue the dominance over the forecast period due to stringent fire safety regulations and rapid infrastructural developments
  • Prominent companies in the fire safety equipment market include Bosch GmbH; Eaton Corp., Inc.; United Technologies Corp.; Honeywell International, Inc.; and Johnson Controls International plc

Connected Retail Market Worth $53.75 Billion By 2022

The global connected retail market size is expected to reach USD 53.75 billion by 2022 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) across retail sector is expected to drive the connected retail market over the forecast period. IoT offers retailers opportunities in three important areas, the supply chain, customer experience, and new channels & revenue streams. Several retailers have successfully embraced IoT to help customers connect with the next-generation consumers, sophisticated technology, and leveraging connected devices.

Emerging retailing formats such as omni channel retailing are anticipated to fuel industry growth over the next seven years. Omni channel retailing offers a seamless and flexible shopping experience to customers by integrating and aligning channels. It creates opportunities for retailers to capture more sales and increase loyalty and brand awareness.

The widening presence of mobile devices and the expanded use of mobile networks such as e-commerce engines are expected to serve as facilitators for a unified online/offline retailing experience.

However, possibilities of unauthorized access to various IoT applications or breaking into the device connectivity system are expected to challenge the IoT connected devices industry.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • The hardware segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 19% over the forecast period. The software segment is expected to witness highest growth over the next seven years owing to increasing number of applications for retail industry. Emerging app-driven hardware and embedded software into connected devices and the capability to monetize such device features and functions may contribute to industry growth. Hardware segment comprises sensors, RFID and gateway components.
  • Bluetooth LE is expected to witness substantial growth, with a CAGR of over 25% over the forecast period due to significantly low power consumption. Bluetooth Low Energy has a very low transmission frequency, which greatly improves the power consumption. Wi-Fi technology dominated the market with the revenue share of over 32% in 2014.
  • Managed services segment is contributed to over 40% of the overall global revenue shares in 2014. Implementing these services reduces the IT costs and enables retailers to gain the technical advantage. Retailers are increasingly outsourcing services to reduce risks and focus on its core competencies.
  • Asia Pacific regional market is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 25% over the forecast period. Major manufacturers in the industry are based in China, owing to cheap labor and higher production capacities. Further, China is making heavy investments in IoT industry, which may contribute to market growth.
  • Key industry participants include Atmel Corporation, ARM Holdings PLC, Cisco Systems, Inc., IBM, Google, Inc., Intel Corporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V.,Microsoft Corporation, PTC, Inc., Softweb Solutions, Inc., SAP AG and Zebra Technologies Corporation.

Data Center Power Market Worth $10.77 Billion By 2025

The global data center power market size is expected to reach USD 10.77 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2019 to 2025 according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is majorly driven by the shift in focus of end-users towards hyper-scale and colocation data centers. Rising establishments of such data center facilities is anticipated to result in an increasing demand for data center power equipment over the forecast period.

Globally, data centers consume around 3% of the total energy generated. Thus, various data center designers are currently adopting advanced power distribution and management solutions to attain energy efficiency at lesser Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratios. This goal to reducing the PUE ratio is expected to further fuel the demand for intelligent and advanced data center power products over the forecast period.

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) is the backbone of data centers and are deployed for the smooth working of servers and other networking devices. Moreover, the cost of UPS is significantly higher than any other data center power products. Furthermore, most datacenters use smart UPS systems, battery monitoring devices, and intelligent Power Distribution Systems (PDU) to reduce the PUE ratio. Thus, increasing penetration of these new devices is expected to boost the demand for UPS over the forecast period.

Many mega data centers in North America engage in procuring renewable energy sources for data center operations. Tier 1 and Tier 2 facilities are anticipated to witness the espousal of basic PDUs. However, adoption of intelligent infrastructure with power monitoring ability is expected to witness growth owing to rising concerns about power consumption, particularly in U.S. However, rise in complexity of data center design, high initial investment costs, and interoperability issues are expected to hinder growth of the data center power market.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The UPS segment held the largest market share in 2018, accredited to the increasing demand for energy in data centers and adoption of co-location data centers globally
  • North America accounted for around 38.0% market share in terms of revenue in 2018 and is expected continue the dominance over the forecast period, owing to the increasing number of data centers in U.S. Additionally, the region has emerged as the hub for operators and cloud service providers owing to affordable utility rate and tax incentives
  • The data center power market is highly consolidated and is characterized by high competition with the presence of key players such as ABB, Black Box Corporation, Eaton, Generac Power Systems, and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., among others
  • These players engage in mergers and acquisitions to withhold strong market presence. For instance, in March 2016, Generac Power Systems, Inc. announced the acquisition of PR Industrial S.r.l (PRAMAC), a manufacturer and supplier of mobile, portable, and stationary generators. Through this acquisition, the former aimed at propelling product sales and elevating its market presence in Europe.

Network Access Control Market To Grow At 30.2% CAGR From 2015 To 2022

The global network access control market is expected to be worth USD 4.39 billion by 2022. Rising demand for endpoint intelligence and risk mitigation have led to a high demand for NAC solution. Also, technological proliferation is also expected to augment the demand for NAC solution. Rising use of Internet of Things (IoT) and machine to machine networks is projected to fuel growth over the next seven years. Network access control is capable of addressing dynamic enterprise and regulatory scenario.

Several vendors in North America are investing in network access control solution due to which the market is likely to gain traction. The market is expected to present a lucrative opportunity for manufacturers as it attracts several large-scale investments. These investments are likely to contribute significantly to the industry growth in the region.

Countries in Asia Pacific including India and China have a tremendous potential for growth. Growing demand for cloud-based social and mobile technologies are extensively being used in the region which in turn is expected to propel demand over the forecast period. As a result, NAC solutions are projected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • Web-based businesses are implementing security solution to save themselves from malware, cyber-attack and online fraud which affect organizational functioning and hamper business continuity.
  • Government run organization and agencies are adopting NAC solution to filter unauthorized users, networks and device connections. Regulatory compliance policies including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) are likely to propel market growth.
  • The growing demand for secure network infrastructure is expected to drive NAC solutions growth primarily due to its ability to provide real-time tracking. Moreover, the substantial growth experienced by web based businesses and e-commerce websites, have led to increasing demand for secure infrastructure for carrying out e-transactions.
  • The online banking system is expected to present positive growth opportunities for BFSI vertical. The constant demand for high-end technology to combat hackers and malware by these institutions would augment the growth of NAC industry in this vertical. IT, financial institution and telecommunication companies have emphasized on endpoint intelligence and risk management efforts.
  • Vendors are focussing on adding functionalities such as post-connect and pre-connect to these solutions. Major steps are being taken in resolving the interoperability issues of NAC and making it more reliable. Key industry players include StillSecure, Portnox, Juniper Networks, Bradford Networks, Check Point Software Technologies, Aruba Networks, ForeScout, Cisco, Sophos, Bradford Networks, Aruba Networks, Pulse Secure, and Trustwave.

Oncology Companion Diagnostic Market Worth $5.7 Billion By 2027

The global oncology companion diagnostic market size is expected to reach USD 5.7 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 12.7%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Expanding access to important genomic information with the aid of companion diagnostics enables informed decision making for designing the targeted treatment approaches for their patients, thereby increasing demand for comprehensive genomic testing and oncology companion diagnostics.

The commercial launch of drugs including Gleevec (imatinib) and Herceptin (trastuzumab) that require Companion Diagnostics (CDx) testing before prescription has increased revenue generation in the oncology companion diagnostics field. This growth is expected to continue in the future owing to a substantial number of CDx associated oncology drugs in clinical trials. Apart from functioning as exclusive or inclusive tests for therapies, CDx also plays a crucial role during participant selection in clinical trials. This is because there is an increased potential for a novel drug candidate to show a better response rate if the patient has its biomarker target.

The economic incentives associated with the use of CDx have encouraged drug developers to combine their drugs with diagnostic tests. However, the diagnostic manufacturers face conflicting demands from payers/providers on one hand and drug manufacturers on the other hand. The regulatory bodies also have stringent policies to align the development timelines of diagnostics and drugs. Therefore, the diagnostic companies are expected to broaden their scope of CDx development instead of focusing on the attainment of a match between a single diagnostic with a specific drug.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • The product segment held the largest market share in 2019 owing to increased adoption and usage rate of CDx tests
  • A significant increase in the approval rate of CDx and a rise in investments for co-development of drugs and their CDx is expected to increase the revenue generation in the product segment
  • Consumables occupied a major share of the product segment owing to the frequent use and purchase of media, buffers, reagents, and other consumables required for CDx assay
  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC) occupied a major portion of the technology segment owing to the benefits offered by IHC technology including cost and time effectiveness, the suitability of the technique for small tumor types, high adoption of IHC for routine oncology CDx, and low technological requirements associated with IHC
  • Presence of a substantial number of FDA approved IHC based CDx assays such as EGFR pharmDx Kits, ER/PR pharmDx Kits, HercepTest Kits, PD-L1 IHC 28-8 pharmDx, VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay, VENTANA ALK (D5F3) CDx Assay, and VENTANA ALK IHC assay is also expected to increase revenue generation within the IHC segment
  • The Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) segment dominated the market in 2019 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period
  • NSCLC is a lung cancer subtype that accounts for approximately 84.0% of all cases of lung cancer. According to data published by the American Cancer Society (ACS), in 2020, around 228,820 new cases of lung cancer are projected to be diagnosed in the U.S.
  • The breast cancer and leukemia segments are expected to grow with substantial rates owing to a rise in the number of cancer cases
  • The hospital segment held the largest share in the market in 2019 and is expected to exhibit a considerable growth rate, owing to a rise in the number of cancer diagnostic tests in the hospitals
  • North America dominated the market in 2019 owing to the presence of a substantial number of players in this region, as well as the presence of a large number of FDA-approved CDx solutions in cancer therapeutics
  • Advancements in technologies and improvements in the economic condition are anticipated to drive the market at the fastest growth rate in the Asia Pacific
  • The presence of communities in Asian countries that are actively involved in monitoring and discovery of genetic biomarkers is expected to positively influence the market
  • The key players in the market are involved in mutually beneficial partnerships with global entities, including sponsors and diagnostic commercialization partners, which enables them to leverage their market potential globally.

D-dimer Testing Market Size Worth $1.7 Billion By 2027

The global D-dimer testing market size is expected to reach USD 1.7 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 4.3%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Technological advancements in D-dimer testing have resulted in the development of a wide range of products that have allowed healthcare professionals to offer suitable emergency assistance to patients. The concept of automation in D-dimer testing has provided rapid, less labor-intensive, and user-friendly diagnostic strategies, which is expected to drive the market in the near future.

The commercially available assays often have differences in their antibody specificity as D-dimer antibodies also detect Fibrin Degradation Products (FDPs), leading to incorrect results. To address this issue, Advanced ImmunoChemical, Inc. has developed two monoclonal antibodies, which are used to design one-step immunoassay specific for both FDP and D-dimer. Thus, the development of improved immunoassays that equally detect all FDPs is expected to boost the market growth.

Extensive research for the determination of new D-dimer threshold values for a specific population set prevents the usage of Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA). This is beneficial as the elimination of CTPA leads to low radiation exposure, which, in turn, increases the demand for the test. To demonstrate this, a group of researchers from Japan determined new elevated D-dimer threshold values for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in the Japanese population. Such studies are expected to favor market growth.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • Reagents and consumables accounted for the largest revenue share in 2019 owing to the wide availability and frequent usage of reagents in the market space
  • Presence of blocking agents that reduce the interferences from heterophilic antibodies to increase the efficiency of immunoassays boost the reagents and consumables segment
  • Shorter turnaround times, ease of use, and generation of gold-standard quality results are among the few factors that lead to a lucrative growth of point-of-care testing
  • Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) held the largest revenue share because microplate ELISA is considered as a reference method due to its high sensitivity for coagulation markers
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) dominated the revenue share in 2019 as this test is a reliable method and is used as a routine screening test for DVT
  • The hospitals’ segment accounted for the maximum revenue share in 2019
  • This is attributive to a rise in the rate of pulmonary embolism cases in hospitalized patients, which results in high adoption of the test in hospitals
  • Asia Pacific is expected to witness a lucrative CAGR due to a rise in the funding initiatives that support research studies related to the usage of these assays in various diseases
  • The National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities are among the few agencies involved in funding research studies in China
  • Key companies operating in the market have undertaken several growth initiatives to expand their product portfolio
  • For instance, in February 2019, HORIBA introduced the Yumizen D-Dimer reagent kit for measurement and reference exclusion testing for DVT and pulmonary embolism.

Apoptosis Assay Market Size Worth $7.5 Billion By 2027

The global apoptosis assay market size is expected to reach USD 7.5 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 7.6%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Extensive research activities on expanding applications of drug-induced apoptosis assays have propelled the inclination of pharmaceutical manufacturers towards incorporating cell cycle products in the drug discovery and designing process.

The introduction of affordable and easy to perform kits that can be accommodated in complex experiments is expected to minimize the overhead costs of apoptosis experiments. Companies are providing highly precise reagents and lot-to-lot reproducibility in sample measurements.

Professionals at pharmaceutical companies are making use of cell-cycle inhibitors and Apoptosis-Inducing Factors (AIF)/ molecules to explore possible drug targets. Also, high demand for caspase activity assays along with Bcl-2 protein family across pharmaceutical companies for apoptosis detection has been observed in recent years. Biotechnology companies are enhancing quantification techniques to enable real-time monitoring of apoptotic cellular dynamics.

The presence of established guidelines and protocols for cell-potency assays has strengthened the development of efficient cell-death detection assays. Whereas, stringent regulations with respect to the approval of cell-potency assays are ensuring successful uptake of market products launched.

The flow cytometry segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share in 2019. This is attributed to the increasing adoption of the technique among researchers. It helps in finding the difference between intact mitochondria (healthy cells) and permeabilized mitochondria (cells undergoing death). The segment is anticipated to grow fast over the forecast period.

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology segment dominated the market in 2019 and is anticipated to continue its dominance over the forecast period. This is attributed to the rising incidence of cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. In addition, the growing significance of programmed cell death or apoptosis to treat chronic diseases is driving the segment growth.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • The kits segment dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of around 50.0% owing to increasing investment by key market players
  • Increase in the demand for fluorochrome-labeled inhibitors of caspases has made reagents the fastest growing product segment in the market
  • Application of these inhibitors with other techniques is anticipated to enhance the apoptosis assessment, thereby driving segment growth
  • Owing to the wide adoption and easy availability of products, flow cytometry is estimated to account for a substantial share of approximately 35.0% in 2019
  • The increasing significance of continuous monitoring of programmed cell death across novel drug discoveries and development of advanced therapeutics is set to propel market growth
  • North America has dominated the market in terms of revenue share in 2019, and Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth in the coming years as a result of the expanding CRO landscape in the region
  • Key companies are competing in terms of a combination of products and services in order to maintain market share.

Active Wheelchair Market Size Worth $2.3 Billion By 2027

The global active wheelchair market size is expected to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 4.4%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Surge in the geriatric and disabled population along with the rising prevalence of chronic diseases in the geriatric population are some of the key factors propelling the market growth.

Aging usually reduces the ability to move and perform physical tasks to maintain independent functioning. The increasing geriatric population is likely to create more demand for active wheelchairs over the forecast period. Moreover, they are more prone to falls, which can cause fatal or non-fatal injuries. The Western Europe region has the highest fall-related incidence and mortality rates in aged people. As per a research article published by Injury Prevention, in 2017, around 11.7 million aged people sought medical attention due to an injury, of which 8.4 million were owing to fall-related injuries. An increasing number of elderly people and rising incidents of falls in the elderly are projected to drive demand for active wheelchairs during the forecast period.

The introduction of technologically advanced active wheelchairs is also expected to drive the market as it provides more comfort to the users. In addition, increasing government initiatives to support the elderly and disabled population is boosting the market. For instance, the U.S. government provides various disability services to its citizens such as insurance for short-term and long-term disability, financial assistance & support services for the disabled, and education & jobs for persons with disabilities. In 2017, the Government of India offered free eldercare assistive devices under RashtriyaVayoshriYojana (RVY) to senior citizens belonging to lower economic strata of the country.

Furthermore, favorable reimbursement policies for the purchase of active wheelchairs, rising incidence of accidents, increasing spending on healthcare infrastructure, and increasing obese population across the globe due to drastic changes in daily lifestyle are also anticipated to propel the growth of the market.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The manual wheelchairs segment was the largest segment in 2019 owing to the low cost of the product and continuous technological advancement to meet the increasing demand in the emerging countries
  • The powered wheelchairs segment is expected to register higher CAGR over the forecast period owing to an increase in product demand especially in developed countries such as the U.S. and Germany
  • Cerebral Palsy was the largest indication segment in 2019 owing to the higher global prevalence of the condition and support offered by the active wheelchairs to the patient with cerebral palsy
  • Europe dominated the market in 2019 with a 33.5% revenue share due to an increase in healthcare expenditure and growing geriatric and disabled population in the region
  • Asia Pacific is expected to register a higher CAGR over the forecast period owing to rising awareness levels and increasing disposable income in the region.

Cyber Warfare Market Worth $91.75 Billion By 2025

The global cyber warfare market is expected to reach USD 91.75 billion by 2025, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing number of cyber-attacks are emerging as a significant threat across the globe. The dependence of organizations on information technology and the valuable & sensitive nature of digitally-stored data have raised the stake for cyber attackers whose primary motive is to disrupt economic growth and gain technological advantages by stealing intellectual properties of national defense forces. Increased concern towards catastrophic nature of cyber warfare and national security are factors anticipated to drive the market over the forecast period.

Cyberspace disruption capabilities have outstripped nation’s focus on terrorism. The increasing cyber-attacks such as abusing digital infrastructure and network infiltration within industries and defense sector have led the government to focus more on cyberspace vulnerabilities. The growing digitization in different nations is leading to increase in data and security breaches, resulting in cyber-crime. In light of the growing cyber incidence, increased cybersecurity spending is proposed, and warfare units are established by the governments aimed to protect nation’s sensitive information and deter potential of the cyber threat. Moreover, governments have developed more sophisticated cyber military capabilities to mitigate the emerging threats.

Increasing application of cyber warfare system within the corporate sector can be attributed to growing number of security threats amid defense contractor companies. The data breaches have compromised sensitive information such as blueprints, project details and testing results & reports from the companies which are the important factor for national security. The increasing breaches are impelling many organizations to make investments in security enforcement and detection tools. Moreover, to deter cyber espionage, monitor, and subvert other nations’ defense systems by infiltrating defense contractor system, application of cyber warfare system in the corporate sector is anticipated to drive market growth.

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  • The defense application segment is estimated retain its dominance in the market and is projected to reach USD 27.94 billion by 2025.
  • The government application segment is anticipated to register a healthy CAGR of 19.1% over the forecast period.
  • The corporate application segment is anticipated to witness a high CAGR of 19.8% over the forecast period.
  • North America was valued at USD 8.22 billion in 2016 and is expected to hold a dominant share in the market by 2025. The region was followed by Europe which held a market share of 25.44% in 2016 of the overall market share.
  • Asia Pacific region is anticipated to be the fastest growing region for the cyber warfare market, growing at of CAGR of 21.1% over the forecast period.
  • The key players in cyber warfare market include BAE System Plc, Boeing, General Dynamic Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Raytheon Company, among others.

Visible Light Communication/Light Fidelity Market Worth $101.30 Billion By 2024

The global VLC/Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) market is expected to reach USD 101.30 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing concern over cyber security is anticipated to drive demand over the forecast period.

Growing need of green technology solutions with low power consumption is encouraging the development of advanced communication systems.VLC is a disruptive technology and is therefore expected to grab a substantial portion of the Wi-Fi industry in the near future. However, the adoption is at the nascent stage and is currently being used for niche applications, due to which, an extensive R&D investment would help market players to obtain a competitive advantage.

High illumination, longer life and low power consumption of has led the implementation of LED as a component in LiFi systems. Government promotions for smart LED bulbs in developed countries such as the U.S., and the UK are expected to provide a massive infrastructure base to the VLC system providers.

Increasing applications of indoor location-based services embedded with light fixtures in retail shops and hotels is projected to be one of the factors driving revenue growth. Several companies such as GE Lightings, ByteLight Inc. including Koninklijk Philips N.V. are deploying VLC installations in supermarkets which in turn is aiding retailers to tie customers’ shopping history by tracking their location details. This is helping the retailers to deliver on-site information tailored to a customer needs.

Advancements in the automotive industry are projected to enhance the safety of commuters. This is being executed through the vehicle to vehicle (V2V) and vehicle to the roadside (V2R) communication by installing LEDs in headlight and tail light of the vehicle. However, high installation and repair cost are projected to obstruct the large-scale implementation of these systems, especially in the emerging economies.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • In 2014, LED captured a sizeable industry share for over 40% of the overall revenue. Need for safer and reliable communication system using LED lightening has led to an upsurge in demand across commercial buildings, traffic lights, smart stores, game consoles, and consumer electronics.
  • LED technology is projected to be an important component in the VLC system. It enables transmitted signals to utilize various bandwidths as the medium for transmission. Low power consumption, long productive life of LED products has led to profitable opportunities for industry growth.
  • Automotive & transport application segment is estimated to witness high growth and is expected to reach over USD 19.0 billion by 2024. The technology is capable of delivering real-time traffic updates for proper traffic management and road safety featuring vehicle tracking. LED-based traffic lights are also expected to provide a short-route guideline to the driver and help in saving traffic congestion.
  • North America visible light communication (Li-Fi) market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 75.9% from 2016 to 2024. This can be primarily attributed to the increasing data traffic and rising adoption of communication system along with the availability of advanced infrastructure. RF spectrum overuse has led increased the data traffic, hence, providing broad growth avenues for the adoption of VLC communication systems.
  • VLC market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness substantial growth owing to rising awareness among smartphones consumers. The region is expected to account for around 30% of the overall revenue share by 2024. The existence of major players is expected to propel demand across this region.
  • Notable companies operating in the VLC market include PureLifi, Velmenni, Oledcomm, IBSEN Telecom, and Visilink. The technology is predicted to penetrate across smart cities, wireless sensor networks, augmented reality (AR) applications, ubiquitous networks, power over Ethernet (PoE) and M2M communication.
  • Several institutes and consortiums such as the University of Oxford, Visible Light Communication Consortium (VLCC), Keio University, and Smart Lighting Engineering Research Centre are focusing on innovation and product commercialization