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The economy is recovering, but with fiscal cuts looming and unemployment stubbornly high, the rate of growth will be fairly tepid.

BMI maintains its broadly optimistic outlook for the Canadian port sector, but we remain concerned about import and export volumes. A slowdown in private consumption should lead to weaker import growth in 2013. Meanwhile, a renewed US recession would severely dampen Canadian exports and we could easily see the contribution from net exports turn negative in the next year or two.

Sensile Medical AG (Sensile Medical) is a privately held medical device company, which researches and develops nanoliter based medical devices for the treatment of diabetes. It focuses on the development of products in the areas of micro insulin delivery and glucose monitoring systems. Its product pipeline includes patch pump, mini pump and bolus patch. The company products portfolio includes glucose sensor for intensive care units, insulin delivery systems and continuous glucose monitoring systems. The company entered into a corporate agreement with AWECO Appliance Systems to launch its medical micro pumps for industrial applications. The company also collaborates with academic and industrial partners, such as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne for research and development activities. Sensile Medical is headquartered in Hagendorf, Switzerland.

The Czech Republic's mining sector is set to undergo declines until 2014, before seeing modest gains, when its value will reach US$2.9bn in 2017, on a par with current levels. The initial decline will be driven by falling uranium production, before coal and gold production drive growth from 2013. Given our outlook for growth in the wider economy of the Czech Republic, we expect the mining sector's share of GDP to continue falling over the next decade from 1.2% in 2011.

The accompanying tables present the latest economic data and five-year forecast scenario for the country's banking system. Also included is SWOT analysis of the commercial banking system as a whole.

BMI has left unchanged its consumer electronics market forecast for 2013, after the market was affected by tighter consumer credit in 2012. Consumer loan growth continued to show signs of moderation in H212, as the economy rebalanced from debt-fuelled consumption to a more balanced model with a greater role for exports.

Augmented Reality (AR) represents a live, direct or indirect, view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input, that enrich the user's perception of the real world. AR has great potential of many industry verticals including:

Healthcare IT Market By Application [Provider IT (EMR, PACS, CPOE, RIS, CDSS, RCM, Claims Management, Payroll), Payer IT (CRM, Fraud Detection)], Delivery Mode (On-Premises, Web-Based Services & Cloud Computing) & Component - Global Forecasts to 2017

GlobalData's new report, "Saudi Arabia Hospital Supplies Market Outlook to 2018 - Disposable Hospital Supplies, Mobility Aids and Transportation Equipment, Operating Room Equipment, Sterilization and Disinfectant Equipment and Others" provides key market data on the Saudi Arabia Hospital Supplies market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within market categories - Disposable Hospital Supplies, Syringes and Needles, Mobility Aids and Transportation Equipment, Patient Examination Devices, Sterilization and Disinfectant Equipment and Operating Room Equipment. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

GlobalData's report "Oracle Utilities Acquires DataRaker to Enhance Oracle's Smart Grid Analytical Capabilities" provides an analysis on how Oracle Utilities, a unit of Oracle Corporation, has entered into an agreement to acquire DataRaker Inc., a provider of cloud-based data analytics software to electrical, gas and water utilities. This deal will enable Oracle to provide analytical services to utilities investing in smart infrastructure, meters and other devices. The acquisition adds a cloud-based analytics platform to Oracle Utilities solutions to transform meter, customer and network big data into actionable business intelligence. With this acquisition, Oracle anticipates significant improvements in their operations, better customer services and the development of a competitive edge towards the maximization of business value within the utilities segment.

GlobalData's new report, "Wright Medical Group, Inc. Market Share Analysis" provides in-depth information on Wright Medical Group, Inc.'s market position in the different medical equipment markets it operates in. The report provides Wright Medical Group, Inc. market share information in five key market categories - Other Joint Reconstruction, Hip Reconstruction, Knee Reconstruction, Orthobiologics and Trauma Fixation. The report also provides data and information on the overall competitive landscape of the markets, the company operates in. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profile with information on the company's business segments, major products and services, competitors, locations and subsidiaries, financial deals and other key developments.

PharmaPoint: Osteoporosis - Japan Drug Forecast and Market Analysis to 2022

A competitively priced comprehensive overview of the key categories in the soft drinks market.

GlobalData's energy offering, "Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Outlook in France to 2016 - Production Analysis, Forecasts and Details of Major Crude Oil and Natural Gas Blocks and Fields" is the essential source for industry data and information relating to the exploration and production industry in France. It provides asset level information related to active and planned oil and gas fields and exploration blocks in France. The profiles of major companies operating in the upstream industry in France are included in the report. The latest news and deals relating to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

GlobalData's energy offering, "Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Outlook in Ireland to 2016 - Production Analysis, Forecasts and Details of Major Crude Oil and Natural Gas Blocks and Fields" is the essential source for industry data and information relating to the exploration and production industry in Ireland. It provides asset level information related to active and planned oil and gas fields and exploration blocks in Ireland. The profiles of major companies operating in the upstream industry in Ireland are included in the report. The latest news and deals relating to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

ARTANN Laboratories, Inc. (Artann) is a research development company. It develops ultrasonic devices for diagnostic imaging markets. The company's products include breast models, tissue elastometer, TRA electronic systems, and temperature controller. Its technologies include bone ultrasonometry, colonoscopy force monitor, mechanical imaging, breast mechanical imaging, prostate mechanical imaging, vaginal tactile imager, shear wave elasticity imaging, temperature profile spectroscopy and others. Artann's TRA electronic systems are used in medical and industrial applications which receives, digitizes, stores, time reverses and transmit acoustic signals. The company partners with ProUroCare Medical Inc., Pressure Profile Systems Inc., Medical Tactile Inc., and IBET Inc. It has presence in Trenton and Lambertville. Artann is headquartered in West Trenton, New Jersey, the US.

GlobalData has released its new Country report, "PharmaPoint: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) - United States Drug Forecast and Market Analysis to 2022". Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a rare myeloproliferative blood cancer that is characterized by the presence of the BCR-ABL fusion protein. The stage of CML is classified as chronic, accelerated or blast phase, ranging from least to most severe. Multiple BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are approved, and are the standard of care for CML. TKIs have transformed most cases of the disease into a manageable, chronic condition. As a result, patients' survival rates and the prevalence of CML are increasing, placing a growing burden on global healthcare systems

GBI Research, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, "Statins Market to 2018 - Weak Product Pipeline and Shift of Focus towards Combination Therapies will Lead to Erosion of Brand Share", which provides insights into the global statins market until 2018. The report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research, and in-house analysis by GBI Research's team of industry experts. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global statins market for dyslipidemia. The report gives insights into the share of generics in the global statins market for the years 2011 and 2018. The report examines the dyslipidemia treatment usage patterns in the US, the top five countries of Europe (The UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy), and Japan. In addition to the global market landscape for statins, the report also provides details of the geographical distribution of statins sales in the major markets, including the US, the top five countries of Europe, and Japan. The report also includes insights into the statins R&D product pipeline, and explores the competitive landscape, including major players in the statins market. Finally, the report also includes analysis on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and licensing and co-development deals that have taken place in the statins market.

"Carbon Fiber Global Market to 2020 - Despite Price Concerns, Industrial Applications, Aerospace and Consumer Goods Drive Future Demand" is an in-depth report from GBI Research, which is focused on the demand side of the global carbon fiber industry. The report provides the reader with detailed analysis and forecasts of the major economic and market trends affecting global carbon fiber demand in the major regions of the world. It also provides analysis and description of the major drivers and restraints affecting carbon fiber demand in each region. Global carbon fiber demand is assessed in terms of end-user segments, prices and the competitive landscape, at both the regional and national level. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the global carbon fiber market, covering all major parameters.

- "The Packaging of Retail Alcoholic Drinks in Australia, 2007 to 2017"is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market. - The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail(i.e. off-trade)alcoholic drinks packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer and multi-pack information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods. - Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas.

Espicom’s in-depth medical device market reports are ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers in medical markets and have access to a wealth of statistical data. Each report opens with an outlook section that provides analysis of the market, 5-year market forecasts, national data projections, market outlook and key developments such as regulation, health facilities and government policy. The report also provides extensive background information, population trends, health status, health expenditure, organisation & administration, hospital services, medical personnel, healthcare development, market access information, trade data and essential industry contacts. Included with the report are 3 free quarterly updated outlook reports, enabling you to keep up to date with market developments for a year. With a population of around 4.1 million, the Republic of Ireland represents a small but advanced market for medical equipment. The country has experienced rapid economic growth over the past 20 years, and has invested in large scale renovation and redevelopment of its healthcare infrastructure. This continues today, with an especial emphasis on improving long-term and elderly care facilities.

This report provides a top-level overview and detailed market and channel data analysis for the foodservice sector.

Clothing in Colombia by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market comprises men's, women's & children's clothes through all retail outlets including direct to consumer. It excludes footwear and clothing accessories (such as belts, hats & jewellery). Market value is at prices in retailers including sales tax. Market size for Clothing in Colombia is given in COP with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Colombia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Baby Food in Italy by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This comprises packaged dry and liquid products designed specifically for babies/infants. Market value and volume comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Baby Food in Italy is given in EUR and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Italy. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Ready Meals (inc pizza) in US by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This comprises packaged frozen, chilled and shelf stable pizzas and other ready meals. Market sizes are based on sales through all retail outlets and direct to consumer. Market size for Ready Meals (inc pizza) in US is given in USD and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for US. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.