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Recently published research from GBI Research, "Orphan Disease Therapeutics Market to 2018 - Improved Understanding of Rare Diseases' Heterogeneity and Novel New Clinical Trial Designs to Foster Innovation", is now available at Fast Market Research

Fast Market Research recommends "Plant Life Extension (PLEX) and Plant Life Management (PLIM) for Nuclear Reactors - Global Landscape Analysis to 2020" from GlobalData, now available

GlobalData's report, "Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2012 - Review and Analysis" provides key information and analysis on the recently concluded HIMSS 2011 annual conference and exhibition. The report provides information on some of the key takeaways in terms of trends as well as technologies from the conference held at Orlando from February 20-24, 2011. The report also includes some of the key companies and their exhibited product portfolios.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Joint Pain Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Joint Pain clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Joint Pain. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Joint Pain. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

Fast Market Research recommends "Oil and Gas Pipelines Industry Outlook in North America, 2012 - Details of Operating and Planned Crude Oil, Petroleum Products and Natural Gas Pipelines to 2015" from GlobalData, now available

The Greek defence budget is expected to experience a serious reduction of around 16% compared to 2011 figures as austerity measures begin to bite.

BMI View: A worsening outlook for the French economy has resulted in BMI downgrading its forecast for the country's construction industry value from growth of 1.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) last quarter to a modest 0.8%. However, our view that the infrastructure sector will outperform the residential and nonresidential construction segment in terms of growth over our forecast period to 2021 remains intact.

BMI View: Oil sands-based liquids supply and shale gas production form the foundation of Canada's energy supply outlook. Conventional sources of crude oil and natural gas output are in decline, with little immediate prospect of a reversal in this trend. The overall picture is therefore complex but encouraging, as long-term volumes of oil and gas protect Canada's position as a key supplier to the US.

The Egyptian steel industry is faced with major challenges over 2012 with political instability, a removal of energy subsidies, a poorer export environment and an expected collapse in construction activity, according to BMI's latest Egypt Metals Report.

BMI View: China's IT spending growth is forecast at around 14% in 2012, which is a slight slowdown, compared with 2011. Despite an expected moderation in IT investment and retail spending over the next year, an expansion in consumer credit and a modernisation drive in sectors such as education, healthcare and manufacturing should keep the market in positive trend territory. China's strategy to develop the Western areas of the country will support demand for IT products and services, even if the developed East coast economy hits a slowdown.

Indian Petrochemical industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. Low operating capacities in Indian petrochemical concerns bring with it the opportunity for future facility utilization. Polymer market is dependent on growth in related sectors. Low per capita consumption of polymer offers opportunities for domestic manufacturers to meet the rising domestic demand for polymers.

India houses a huge population using internet for entertainment and productivity. With growing heavy and feature rich web activities, dial-up and equivalent internet services have become obsolete and the need for broadband internet has rose immensely. Broadband internet adoption in India is at the threshold to witness significant adoption not only in urban areas but also in sub-urban and rural areas.

Foundry market in India registered production of 9.05 mn tonnes of castings in 2010-11 and is growing at a CAGR of 6% since 2006-07. India currently has over 4,500 foundries in the small, medium and large scale. Growing concern regarding the quality and quantity of castings will drive the establishment of larger casting facilities in India over the next few years. Due to growing demand from the automobile and engineering sectors coupled with India's rapidly growing economy, the Indian foundry market is expected to grow strongly in the near future.

The Mammography equipment market in India is an emerging market that has tremendous scope to grow. Currently, breast cancer is ranked as the second most important cancer after cervix-uteri according to World Health statistics. Breast cancer accounts for 23% of all cancer cases of the world. In 2015, it has been estimated that about 0.25 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in India.The Indian mammogram equipment market is an emerging market.

Electrical wires and cables market in India is growing at a steady pace as the government is investing heavily in infrastructure development. Increase in capacity of the existing power plants and commissioning of the new ones have resulted in higher demand for electric wires and cables. Due to the roll out of 3G and broadband, demand for electric wires and cables is likely to increase in the future.

Financial brokerage market in India is going through sweeping changes with new players looking to be a part of the highly competitive brokerage market characterized by dwindling brokerage and exponential growth of brokers and sub brokers. On the other hand, many existing players have been forced to undercut operations due to lack of revenues while others still surviving on the basis of consolidation. The market is witnessing new guidelines by the regulatory authorities and new innovative offers by banks and brokerage companies.

Mobile applications are rapidly gaining popularity due to huge number of mobile devise and newer device adoption such as Tablet PC. Mobile apps are mostly light-weight and economically viable solution for not only entertainment purpose but also for business and other productivity use. With more and more publishers including the mainstream software companies entering the market and projection of mobile device adoption to grow by manifold, mobile app market is expected to witness significant growth in India.

Retail market in India was valued at INR 16.94 tr in 2010 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11%. It accounts for 22% of the country's GDP and is the second largest employer with 35.06 mn people. Traditional retail formats are fast getting replaced by modern organised retail formats. Due to growing retail space and changing consumer behaviour, retail market in India is poised for strong growth in the near future.

Indian confectionery industry constitutes the largest food processing segment in India. It can be categorized into sub sectors such as sugar based confectionery, chocolate based confectionery and gums. In India, chocolates are considered as indulgence foods which find its off-takes as a result of impulse buying. However, increased disposable income coupled with taste for luxury products have catapulted chocolate market towards growth. Constant innovation towards making products accepted by consumers have resulted in leading brands diversifying into different variants such as wafers and light weighed chocolates.

Champion Oil, a major player in development and manufacturing of racing motor oils and engine builder lubricants, announced today the addition of Carroll NAPA Auto Parts as their newest racing and performance distributor.

“Global Defense Supplier Industry Outlook Survey 2012-2013: Industry Dynamics, Market Trends and Opportunities, Expenditure and Procurement Strategies” is a new report by ReportReserve and Strategic Defence Intelligence that analyzes how defense supplier companies’ media spend, marketing and sales strategies and practices, and business planning are set to change in 2012-2013. This report provides the current size of the marketing and advertising budgets of global defense suppliers and how spending by suppliers will change, providing an insight into global marketing behaviour. In addition, the report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and M&A activity. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and sizes.”

Mobile Value-added Service (VAS) applications represent a key aspect to the ongoing success of mobile network operators and everyone in the mobile communications value chain. With core services, such as bear voice and data communications becoming commodity offerings, wireless service providers are dependent on VAS applications to drive additional revenue and improved margins.

The report provides a review and understanding of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), capital-raising, partnering deals, and agreements entered into by defensecompanies during April2012.

This report is the result of ReportReserve’s extensive market and company research covering the Vietnamese defense industry. It provides detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values including key growth stimulators, analysis of the leading companies in the industry, and key news..

Personalized Medicine Partnering Terms and Agreements provides comprehensive understanding and unprecedented access to the personalized medicine partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.