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Global smart water meter market, is expected to witness an impressive growth rate with a CAGR of 14.68 percent during the period 2015-2019.Smart water meters are similar to conventional mechanical water meters except that they are connected to a data logger for continuous monitoring of water consumption.

The Base Metals Mining in Canada to 2020 report comprehensively covers the country's historic and forecast data on base metals (zinc, lead and nickel) mine production, consumption and trade to 2020, and reserves by geographical region. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major base metals mining companies, information on the major active, exploration and development projects and regulations governing the industry.

Recycling or reusing cell phones helps the environment by saving energy, conserving natural resources, and keeping reusable materials out of landfills, thus reducing pollution. Cell phones contain a large number of chemicals and hazardous substances used in their manufacturing mainly persistent, bio accumulative and toxic chemicals (PBTs).

The Aviation market in the Middle East includes the Airports and Airlines market in the region. This market includes some known airlines such as the Emirates Group, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and fly Dubai and airports such as Dubai International Airport, Riyadh King Khaled International Airport, Doha International Airport, and Jeddah King Abdul-Aziz International Airport.

CAE is the practice of using a broad range of software products to assist in engineering tasks. These software products support a wide range of tasks such as simulation, validation, analysis, and manufacture of engineering products. CAE includes two major tools: FEA and CFD. FEA helps evaluate the functionality of a given product design before its prototype is produced. It is used in various manufacturing industries for estimation of structural strength and behavior, modeling, simulation, and design optimization. CFD analyzes flow, turbulence, pressure distribution, and interaction of liquids and gases with various structures.

A home automation system is a computer-based control system generally installed in buildings to control and monitor several items of mechanical and electrical equipment such as ventilation, lighting, power systems, fire systems, and security systems. Building automation systems include hardware as well as software, which are configured using various protocols. The automation of home and household activities includes centralized lighting control, HVAC control system, security and access control system, entertainment control system, and the control of other appliances in the home. It involves the integration of electrical devices with each other, and these integrated devices are managed and controlled through a computer network with remote internet access. Home automation systems are increasingly being adopted because of benefits such as increased comfort, safety and security, and efficient energy management.

Cloud-based video conferencing or video conferencing-as-a-service (VCaaS) allows two or more locations to communicate by simultaneous two-sided audio and video transmissions. In cloud solutions, cloud server is used to transfer, access, and storage data. Video conferencing is different from videophone calls as the former is designed to process multiple locations rather than individuals. VCaaS provides organizations the benefits of high-quality HD video conferencing technology without any major investment in hardware, infrastructure, and network. Cloud-based video conferencing makes video transmissions easily accessible to anyone at any point of time from anywhere.

Irish payment cards registered positive growth during the review period (2009–2013), recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.75%, to reach 6.3 million cards in circulation by the end of 2013. Improvements to banking infrastructure such as the increased installation of point-of-sale (POS) terminals in merchant outlets drove the growth. In terms of transaction value, payment cards valued EUR49.1 billion (US$65.1 billion) in 2013, after registering a review-period CAGR of -0.22%. However, it is expected to expand over the forecast period (2014–2018), at a CAGR of 3.23%. In terms of transaction value, debit cards accounted for a 77.9% share in 2013, which is expected to rise further over the forecast period.

Billing management systems enable telecom operators to effectively handle all tasks and processes related to financial transactions. It facilitates customer account operations and provides invoicing flexibility for multiple payment models, methods, and channels. It also supplies tools for personalization of billing services and customized invoice calculation. It also enables resolution of end-to-end billing-related disputes. With changes in technology, vendors are shifting toward customized platforms on the cloud. Cloud billing is the method of generating bills from restored data using billing policies. The cloud billing services caters to both functional and non-functional requirements. The functional requirements include policies, payment schedules, user IDs, and conversion functions. The non-functional requirements include security, scalability, and standards.

3D printing is the process of making a three-dimensional model using digital data. It is also known as additive manufacturing, where the object is manufactured (printed) layer by layer using 3D printing material. 3D printing has transformed several industries by enabling customized products manufacturing, thereby preventing the additional cost for complexity and uniqueness. Increased acceptance of the technology with inherent benefits has added stimulus to the adoption of 3D printing in numerous medical applications. 3D printing has paved the way for an expansion in solutions offerings to the Healthcare industry by the emergence of various products as a result of the same.