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Thematic Analysis
Banking Predictions 2026: Strategic Intelligence
This report identifies the 10 key themes that will impact the banking industry in 2026. For each theme, we offer a series of predictions, identify winners and losers, and suggest further reading. Within bank fraud and cybersecurity, a particular challenge is that in the near term we expect malicious actors to be the prime beneficiaries of AI. Unconstrained by regulation, ethics, and consumer trust, these bad actors will be able to experiment freely to increase the volume, velocity, and variety...
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Sector Analysis
Caribbean Destination Tourism Trends Insight by Type, Source Markets, Foreign Direct Investment and Future Opportunities, 2026 Update
Analysis of destination markets, infrastructure, and attractions, as well as risks and opportunities in the Caribbean. This report explores the types of travelers that visit the region as well as a SWOT analysis.
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Thematic Analysis
Niche Tourism: Strategic Intelligence
This report analyzes the key theme of niche tourism in the travel and tourism sector. Premiumization is taking on greater importance as travel companies look to build customer loyalty and improve customer experience. This report provides an insight into key trends, challenges, and recommendations, as well as providing concrete case studies to help the reader see examples of niche tourism in action. This report takes an in-depth look at the theme of niche tourism and the impact it has on...
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Thematic Analysis
Robotics in Oil and Gas: Strategic Intelligence
AI and cloud computing are expanding robotics beyond traditional industry automation. Previously focused on repetitive industrial tasks, robots can now operate autonomously, collaborate, and access cloud-based data in real time. AI enables advanced decision-making, navigation in complex environments, and reduced reliance on human intervention. These advances are driving strong market growth, with the global robotics market valued at $90.2 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $205.5 billion by 2030, according to GlobalData. Despite progress in humanoid robotics, task-specific robots...
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Thematic Analysis
Premiumization in Travel and Tourism: Strategic Intelligence
This report analyzes the key theme of premiumization in the travel and tourism sector. Premiumization is taking on greater importance as travel companies look to build customer loyalty and improve customer experience. This report provides an insight into key trends, challenges, and recommendations, as well as providing concrete case studies to help the reader see examples of personalization in action. This report takes an in-depth look at the theme of premiumization and the impact it has on the travel and...
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Thematic Analysis
Medical Device Predictions 2026: Strategic Intelligence
This report identifies the top 10 themes that will impact the medical industry in 2026. For each theme, we offer a set of predictions, identify winners and losers, and point you to further reading. These 10 themes have been classified into four categories: technology themes, industry themes, ESG themes, and macroeconomic themes. In the following pages, we rank the most disruptive themes in order of importance, with artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and remote patient monitoring as the top three...
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Case Studies
Eco Tourism: Case Study (2026)
This case study looks at the increasing interest behind the niche tourism segment of Eco Tourism. It discusses the concept of Eco Tourism and the role of travel industry players and tourism bodies. The case study also discusses the challenges facing Eco Tourism and the impacts it may have as well as the potential opportunities associated with it. Finally, this case study looks at insight of Eco Tourism consumers and explores key attractions of Eco Tourism around the world.
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Thematic Analysis
Drones in Aerospace and Defense: Strategic Intelligence
"Drones in Aerospace and Defense" is part of GlobalData's Strategic Intelligence series of reports on unmanned technologies and its impacts across different industries. UAVs are making a mark in modern warfare, and their use can have severe strategic and financial consequences. To overcome developmental hurdles, companies, nations, and militaries are increasingly adopting a collaborative approach. This approach involves public and private investment in the sector and constant experimentation in Ukraine. This report explores emergent trends within the UAV market, examining...
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Thematic Analysis
Power Predictions 2026: Strategic Intelligence
In this report, we identify the top 20 themes that will impact the power sector in 2026. For each theme, we offer a series of predictions, identify winners and losers, and point you to further reading. We classify our top themes for 2026 into four groups. The major technology themes impacting the power sector in 2026 will be artificial intelligence (AI), big data, blockchain, cloud, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), the metaverse, and robotics. The major industry themes impacting...
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Company Insights
Unilever Plc: Digital Transformation Strategies
Unilever Plc (Unilever) is a manufacturer and supplier of fast-moving consumer goods. The company's product portfolio comprises food products, beauty, and personal care products, beverages, home care products, vitamins, minerals, and supplements. It markets products under the Clear, Dermalogica, Ben & Jerry’s, Cornetto, Hellmann’s, Horlicks, Knorr, Magnum, Wall’s, Axe, Dove, Lifebuoy, Lux, Rexona, Sunsilk, Domestos, Sunlight, Pond's, Omo, Equilibra, and Nutrafol brand names. It sells products to brick-and-mortar store partners, small family-owned shops, online retailers, and value retailers. The company's...