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Galectin research required to initiate clinical trials, subject to funding, will be based on internal development as opposed to a license as previously reported.

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A typical machine-to-machine (M2M) solution consists of five or six stakeholders. Each stakeholder performs one or more dedicated tasks as part of a comprehensive solution. These tasks include connectivity, platform, software development, integration services, consultation, deployment, activation and often many more depending upon the specific industry and application.

Following a year which BMI believes saw increasing volumes across all freight modes, 2012 will signal further growth albeit at a slower pace on the back of the macroeconomic outlook.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Tuberous Sclerosis Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012" provides data on the Tuberous Sclerosis clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Tuberous Sclerosis. 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 Tuberous Sclerosis. 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.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Oncobiologics, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Oncobiologics, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

GlobalData's report, "Taiwan Petrochemicals Industry Outlook to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends and Capacity Forecasts" provides an in-depth coverage of Taiwan petrochemicals industry. The report covers Taiwan petrochemical complex details and presents installed capacity by process and technolgy. In addition, it presents petrochemicals demand and production forecasts, end use market share, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major petrochemicals producers in Taiwan.

Biogas Power in the UK, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Regulations and Company Profiles is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the biogas power market in the UK. The report provides in depth analysis on global renewable power market and global biogas power market with forecasts up to 2025. The report analyzes the power market scenario in the UK (includes thermal conventional, nuclear, large hydro and renewables) and provides future outlook with forecasts up to 2025. The research details renewable power market outlook in the country (includes wind, small hydro, biopower and solar PV) and provides forecasts up to 2025. The report highlights installed capacity, power generation and average number of homes powered during 2001-2025 in the UK biogas power market. A detailed coverage of renewable energy policy framework governing the market with specific policies pertaining to biogas power is provided in the report. The research also provides company snapshots of some of the major market participants.

Human Machine Interfaces plays a significant role in industrial automation, enabling the efficient operation and monitoring of essential production devices. Growth in the automation industries which in turn enhanced the growth in HMI market is a major driver. The other key factors driving the market include demand for enhanced efficiency, high growth of software services suitable for each application and increasing need for data security and reliable hardware. On the other side, the HMI market growth is hampered by factors like limited geographical diversity, high cost of HMI platforms and advancements in technology at a relatively slow pace.

GlobalData's new report, "Glucose Monitoring Market Outlook in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) to 2018" provides key market data on the Glucose Monitoring market in the BRICS countries. The report provides value ($m), volume (units) and average price ($) data for each segment and sub-segment within three market categories - Blood Glucose Test Strips, Blood Glucose Meters and Lancets. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for the overall Glucose Monitoring market in each of the aforementioned countries. The report is also supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on key developments, wherever available.

More people than ever with homes in distress are able to refinance under the HARP 2.0 program. This bodes well for homeowners looking to reduce their interest rates and lower their monthly mortgage payments.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Oryzon Genomics S.A. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Oryzon Genomics S.A.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Urethral Cancer - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Urethral 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 Urethral Cancer. Urethral 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.

The UK construction market valued GBP122.3 billion (US$196.1 billion) in 2011, and recorded a CAGR of -0.96% during the review period. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 0.05% over the forecast period. Residential construction was the largest market with 36.5% of the overall industry value, and recorded a CAGR of 0.12% during the review period. The residential construction market valued GBP44.6 billion (US$71.6 billion) in 2011. The UK currently faces a housing shortage, however, prospective buyers, particularly first-time buyers, are experiencing difficulty in obtaining mortgages due to high deposit requirements. Developers are also concerned about selling properties in the unstable economic conditions.

BMI View: French IT spending is expected to reach US$47.2bn in 2012, up 3%, with BMI downwardly revising its forecast after the PC market reported low single-digit growth Q112. French spending on IT products and services is projected to report flat or negative growth in 2012, with the most robust sector being IT services, where virtualisation and cloud computing offer opportunities. Newly elected President Francois Hollande's focus on growth could stimulate additional public sector demand but much will depend on a resolution to the eurozone crisis. Longer-term demand drivers include increasing operational efficiency, coordinating global supply chains and modernising logistics and warehouse functions.

Canada's involvement in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations has the potential to begin a process that could ultimately see the country's dairy and poultry supply management system dismantled. After the abolition of the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly on grain trading, dairy and poultry could be the next industries to be shaken up. For now, we expect milk, poultry and pork production growth to be mild in 2011/12. We forecast corn output to decline in 2011/12 but to remain strong in the coming years as higher renewable fuel content requirements encourage the construction of new ethanol plants.

BMI projects Brazil consumer electronics spending will grow by about 14% in US dollar terms in 2012 to US$35.7bn. In Q112, sales of some consumer electronics devices slowed due to seasonal factors and economic uncertainty, but we expect faster growth in H212. The extension of the government's Lei Do Bem programme to encourage local production of various products should boost the availability of affordable smartphones. In addition, tax cuts that started in Q311, particularly those aimed at durable goods such as PCs and TV sets, should support consumption over the coming quarters. Consumer electronics retailers reported strong growth in 2011 as shipments of notebooks and flat-screen TV sets surged and smartphone sales reported triple-digit growth. We expect tax cuts, aimed at durable goods such as PCs and TV sets, to further support consumption over the coming quarters. However, we eventually expect the Brazilian consumer to feel the effects of high levels of household debt and there are signs that banks are increasingly wary about increasing lending.

BMI View: According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Mozambique still requires investment of US$3.1bn between 2013 and 2017 to ensure that the country is self-sufficient in food. Of the utmost importance is boosting agricultural productivity by improving irrigation, and introducing technology to small-scale farmers. The government has also highlighted the need to improve food and nutritional safety and facilitating more agricultural reform. Our optimism about Mozambique's agriculture industry largely hinges on the government's continued support for the sector.

Hot drinks - a very well-formed market that has successfully maintained its share - experienced slow growth in 2011. With economic instability still a major concern for consumers, they are more likely to cut spending. In the future slow growth is anticipated as the economic situation will remain at the forefront of consumers' subconsciousness.

Renewed consumer pessimism sparked by fear of a double-dip recession witnessed consumer foodservice value sales growth slowdown in 2011. However, consumer foodservice did not actually lose customers as the number of transactions grew. The average transaction value however declined, as consumers became more price-sensitive and were for instance less likely to purchase an extra side-order such as a starter, a drink, or dessert with their meal. The slower value growth performance in 2011 succeeded...

Consumer electronics continued its robust showing in 2011, registering double-digit volume growth once again with increased penetration of various products - from mobile phones to computers. Consumer electronics products are all about "want" as opposed to "need" and the emerging middle class phenomenon that was sweeping Indonesia in the historic period has definitely boosted demand for the industry as more consumers have the disposable income to purchase various non-essential products.

The government of Sudan gave its blessing to the separation of South Sudan after a referendum in January 2011, which saw 99% of the southern population vote for the creation of South Sudan. South Sudan came into existence as an independent country on 9 July 2011. Whilst a separatist government and a limited degree of autonomy has existed since the end of the Civil War between the north and the south in 2005, the new nation has much work to do in establishing and improving institutions and...

Despite the gloomy economic situation, pet care managed to grow and show dynamism in France during 2011 and the beginning of 2012. The pet care industry seems to have been unaffected by the economic turmoil in most North European countries. In France, the market even showed signs of premiumisation whereas the pet population remained fairly stable. New product developments continued to be launched in 2011 and 2012 and the market has been enjoying healthy growth. Despite the less favourable...

The US is the largest wealth market in the world, accounting for 5.1 million or 30% of the total number of worldwide HNWIs in 2011. This report reviews the performance and asset allocations of HNWIs and Ultra HNWIs in the US and highlights the top performing cities. It also includes an evaluation of the local wealth management industry.