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Global Markets Direct's, 'Oral Cavity (Mouth) Cancer - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the Oral Cavity (Mouth) Cancer therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Oral Cavity (Mouth) Cancer, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Oral Cavity (Mouth) Cancer. 'Oral Cavity (Mouth) Cancer - Pipeline Review, H2 2012' is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

A detailed market research report on the Switzerland beer industry. Researched and published by Canadean.

Going global is no longer for big business alone, small to medium size businesses are setting their sights on the global marketplace as other American companies are looking to expand by forming partnerships with overseas corporations. Before setting sail on any one of these journeys, it is critical to your business’ survival that you hire a business intelligence team that will assist you in making informed decisions regarding your future.

As part of its strategy to reduce the number of smokers, the Brazilian Government approved a new decree that changes the taxation over cigarettes in Brazil. The Decree 7.555 was supposed to start on 1 December 2011, but was postponed and commenced on 1 May 2012. According to the new decree, Industrial Product Tax (IPI) was increased by 40% in the first year and is fixed to grow until 2015. The growth will be 23% in 2013 and 2014, and 18% growth in 2015. The Revenue Service also established a...

Provides in-depth analysis of the latest trends in online consumer shopping, covering drivers of online shopping, consumer insights, market dynamics (covering 25 product categories), and reviews of the latest best practice in online retail site design. Based on the latest data, the report not only provides details of the size and growth of this increasingly important channel, it also provides essential contexts on the penetration of online sales by product groups, how growth has developed over time, and key drivers of this market in the future.

GlobalData's new report, "Saudi Arabia Diabetes Care Devices Market Outlook to 2018- Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Delivery" provides key market data on the Saudi Arabia Diabetes Care Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within two market categories - Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Delivery. 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.

Cyberonics, Inc. (Cyberonics) is a neuromodulator company, based in the US. Cyberonics designs, develops and markets medical devices for the treatment of epilepsy and other debilitating neurological or psychiatric diseases. The company provides a therapy called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), which is made up of a generator. A lead is attached from the generator to the vagus nerve, which supplies appropriate stimulation to the vagus nerve. It also includes equipment that helps in implantation surgery and instruction manuals and magnets to suspend or induce stimulation manually. The company markets its products through a direct sales force in the US. It uses a combination of direct sales representatives and independent distributors in international markets. It also has an office in Brussels, Belgium. Cyberonics is headquartered in Houstan, Texas, the US.

GlobalData's new report, "Canada Diabetes Care Devices Market Outlook to 2018- Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Delivery" provides key market data on the Canada Diabetes Care Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within two market categories - Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Delivery. 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.

Antares Pharma, Inc. (Antares Pharma) is a specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on the self-injection pharmaceutical drugs and technologies and topical gel-based products. The company is focused on topical gel-based products and self-injection pharmaceutical products and technologies. The company has developed three proprietary platforms. Its subcutaneous and intramuscular injection technology platform consists of Vibex disposable pressure-assisted auto injectors, Vision reusable needle-free injectors, and disposable multi-use pen injectors while its gel-based platform consists of Anturol, for the treatment of OAB (over active bladder) and Elestrin (estradiol gel) used to treat vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Antares Pharma applies its drug delivery systems in alliance with pharmaceutical partners to enhance its partners' drug compounds. It has multiple development partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies. The company's parenteral products division is located in Minneapolis ,Minnesota. Antares Pharma is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, the US.

In Flight Entertainment and Communications (IFEC) is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.67% during the forecasted period (2012-2017) IFEC market covers Video entertainment, Audio entertainment, Wi-Fi and Mobile telephony. The current market size is estimated to be US $ 2 billion. The audio entertainment and video entertainment provides passengers with a music library and a wide collection of movies and videos. The communication entertainment system comprises of Wi-Fi and mobile telephony which helps the passengers keep in constant touch with people on ground. In flight entertainment and communications system enhances passenger experience.

Customer experience management (CEM) is garnering increasing popularity mainly driven by the application of tools that are employed for analyzing customer feedback from various touch points such as company websites, branch, Web, mobile and social media. CEM, as a concept, has gaining widespread adoption because it enables companies to serve customers efficiently, thereby creating retention, reducing churn and improving competitive abilities. In the previous year, several companies had begun to invest heavily on solutions that optimize interactions from the customer's perspective and thereby enhance customer loyalty. Growth of communication media majorly affects customer expectations and behavior, ultimately impacting end user experiences. To understand these experience and drive the appropriate insight from voice of the customer (VOC), companies uses analytical tools such as enterprise feedback management (EFM) software, text analytics, web analytics, speech analytics and other analytics.

The Egyptian life insurance segment accounted for the second-largest share of the total written premium value of the country's insurance industry during the review period. The segment attained this status after recording robust growth during the review period due to high consumer awareness of the importance of savings products to supplement retirement income, and the low penetration of the segment. Furthermore, Egypt's continued economic recovery is expected to result in an increase in national PCADI over the forecast period, which is, in turn, expected to increase life insurance sales.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the roofing products market in South Korea. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the roofing products market and its categories (Clay Roofing Products, Slate Tiles and Bitumen Roofing Felts), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Roofing Products in South Korea to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the roofing products industry in South Korea. It is an essential tool for companies active across the South Korean construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Nonmelanomatous Skin Cancer - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Nonmelanomatous Skin Cancer, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Nonmelanomatous Skin Cancer. Nonmelanomatous Skin Cancer - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Partial Seizure - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Partial Seizure, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Partial Seizure. Partial Seizure - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Markets Direct's new report, "United Arab Emirates Orthopedic Devices Market Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018" provides key market data on the United Arab Emirates Orthopedic Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within twelve market categories - Knee Reconstruction, Trauma Fixation, Spinal Surgery, Orthobiologics, Hip Reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Orthopedic Bone Cement and Casting Materials, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, Orthopedic Prosthetics, Orthopedic Tools, Cranio Maxillofacial Fixation (CMF) and Other Joint Reconstruction. 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.

Biopesticides are essential for controlling the effect of agricultural pests, insects, and bacterial and fungal growth on food and field crops. Use of biopesticides can avoid the hazards caused by the use of chemical pesticides on the environment. Growing environmental concerns and stringent regulation from governments of many countries is opening up new growth opportunities for less toxic biopesticides. Increasing health awareness is giving rise to the new trend of organic food consumption, thus boosting the demand for biopesticides. Moreover, increasing awareness towards organic benefits and encouragement from governments for the use of organic products is contributing to the growth of this industry.

Global market for smart fabrics and interactive textiles market is forecasted to reach the value of $1.8 billion by the year 2015 owing to the factors like economic growth, resurgence of consumer confidence, and product innovations. Future for this market remains bright especially for the products that incorporate new generation fibers like nanofibers and other hybrid materials.Despite of slower adoption rates, this market is expected to rise significantly driven by the emergence of advanced products and its use in different areas with significant growth potential. Advancements in technology have helped smart fabrics to progress steadily and achieve successful commercialization in major end use industries like biomedical, consumer electronics, and others.

As a leading developer of cloud-based applications, Saber Solutions has announced the relocation their company headquarters to 3201 International Airport Drive, Suite 100. The new location provides the company with an additional 4,500 square feet of office space and comfortably houses their Charlotte-based staff.

The global bitumen market is expected to grow in the coming years due to the rising demand in paving and roofing applications. Paving products are supported by infrastructure construction in growing economies with demand for emulsified asphalt growing. Major uses of bitumen are road surfacing, paints and enamels, electrical products, roofing, water-proofing, joint sealants, pipe coating, adhesives, automotive applications, and others. Due to the increasing use of bitumen in numerous applications, the bitumen market is expected to witness tremendous growth in the near future.

Nearly 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This is a huge part of the population whose symptoms not only affect themselves, but their loved ones as well. This November, as part of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, Now Hear This Audiology Clinic in Raleigh wants to inform their patients and the community about the link between hearing loss and dementia.

D2 Creative partners to lead branding/web effort for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Power and Energy Society (PES) to increase diversity in leadership in the power and energy industry.

Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), the global leader in performance based industrial skills assessments has designed their new Apprentice Feeder Program (AFP) to solve the skills shortage and skills gap plaguing industry. The program is a four step process that incorporates the use of SMT’s industrial skills assessment machines and hands-on training curriculum.

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are tube shaped materials, made of carbon, having a diameter close to nanometers. Due to its extraordinary properties and variety of applications, carbon nanotubes have gained the attention of various industries including electronics, nanotechnology, optics, and other structural materials.