In January, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said, “We believe that, in 2025, we may see the first AI agents ‘join the workforce’ and materially change the output of companies.” This bold prediction signals a transformative shift in how businesses will operate, as AI progresses from co-pilots — tools that assist humans — to autonomous systems…
Electric vehicle sales had a record-breaking year in 2024, and the industry is projected to continue its growth trajectory in 2025. Globally, electric vehicles are poised to grow at a mid-teens percentage rate this year, with China expected to maintain its position as the largest and most innovative EV market. EV market growth is largely…
The medical technology, or medtech, industry is focused on developing and manufacturing various technologies — both physical and digital — to improve patient care, increase efficiency in the healthcare system, and create more equity. Medical devices, the physical products resulting from the medtech industry’s innovations, include any instrument, apparatus, machine, tool, implant, or similar product…
After a challenging and volatile 2023 that witnessed M&A activity fall to its lowest level in 10 years, 2024 brought a much-needed resurgence to the dealmaking space, led by the technology, healthcare, and finance industries. In 2024, global M&A volume reached $3.4 trillion, 15% greater than the volume in 2023 but still about half the…
Over the past decade, every major industry has found a way to wield the incredible power of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their output. From marketing to cybersecurity and even financial services, AI has proven itself to be a formidable tool with continuously expanding applications and capabilities. The limitless opportunities…
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All signs are pointing to a surge in IPO activity for 2025. An IPO “ghost town” prevailed the last couple years as a result of challenging macroeconomic conditions including elevated interest rates, geopolitical risks, and overall market instability. With recent interest rate cuts and some more clarity following the inauguration of the new U.S. administration,…
All signs are pointing to a surge in IPO activity for 2025. An IPO “ghost town” prevailed the last couple years as a result of challenging macroeconomic conditions including elevated interest rates, geopolitical risks, and overall market instability. With recent interest rate cuts and some more clarity following the inauguration of the new U.S. administration,…
For the healthcare sector, 2024 was a tumultuous year. Among other challenges, blockbuster drugs continued to come off patent, scrutiny of healthcare costs intensified, and healthcare reimbursement rates declined. Consequently, healthcare was the worst performer among all S&P 500 sectors for the second year in a row. For 2025, the Trump administration and its controversial…
Generative AI (genAI) is introducing a new era for the technology sector by driving productivity in critical areas like software development and UI prototyping. Beyond time savings, generative AI is making strategic impacts, such as by reducing cybersecurity threats and enabling cutting-edge research. Revolutionizing Software Development: From Code Generation to Optimized Design Generative AI is…
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The data center industry is operating at the intersection of opportunity and constraint. While it expands to meet surging demands from AI and the cloud—in the United States alone, demand will triple by 2030—the industry faces growing challenges around energy availability, operational complexity, and space constraints. Operators must balance these pressures by finding ways to…
