Identify the Top Growth Opportunities Impacting the Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy, Environment, Information & Communications Technology, Mobility, Industrials, Chemicals, Materials, Nutrition, Aerospace, Defense, Security, and Technology Landscapes
March 2025 Edition – Healthcare and Life Sciences
Health equity is no longer a distant goal — it’s a business imperative. With millions lacking access to healthcare, digital health technologies are stepping in to bridge these gaps unlocking new opportunities for innovation, investment, and growth.
Key Digital Health Innovations Driving Growth:
- Telemedicine: Projected to reach $40.36 billion by 2025, telemedicine is maximizing healthcare access, especially in underserved areas, creating major business opportunities for providers and tech vendors.
- AI & Analytics: AI and predictive analytics are identifying hidden health trends and disparities, offering businesses new ways to optimize care and uncover growth areas.
- Wearables: Real-time data from smart devices is enabling personalized interventions and expanding the landscape for chronic care solutions.
High-impact Business Opportunities for Healthcare Providers
- Price Transparency: With rising demand for cost clarity, businesses offering real-time pricing tools will capture patient trust and loyalty.
- Value-based Care: Shifting toward outcome-driven healthcare models is unlocking new revenue streams while improving patient outcomes and cost efficiency.
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March 2025 Edition – Energy and Environment
Energy industry volatility isn’t just a challenge – but a key factor that can be harnessed to reshape business strategies and enhance growth potential. With oil prices swinging from $9 per barrel in 2020 to over $100 in 2024, energy companies are racing to adopt innovative business models that drive stability, efficiency, and new revenue streams. Three key growth opportunities are leading the way in the oil and gas industry:
- Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS): Companies, like Shell and Total, are bundling energy services (power, heat, cooling) to offer efficient, flexible solutions to commercial and industrial clients.
- Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Firms like Shell, ExxonMobil, and Equinor are monetizing captured carbon dioxide (CO2) for enhanced oil recovery and storage, positioning themselves as sustainable energy leaders.
- Digital Twin & Predictive Maintenance: Companies such as Siemens and GE Digital are utilizing digital twin technology and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.
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March 2025 Edition – Information and Communications Technologies
Macroeconomic shifts, breakthrough technologies, high-impact megatrends, and evolving business models are spurring change in the Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) landscape across Europe. Key factors driving this change:
- Slow Economic Recovery & Caution in Investments: Increased anxiety and caution in decision-making, lengthening sales cycles and reducing deal sizes.
- Continued Demand for Cloud Communication Solutions: Despite challenges, the need for digital transformation and cloud-based solutions remains strong.
- Employee Engagement Focus: Increased investments in employee experience technologies as businesses adjust to returning to office work and the struggle for skilled talent.
- Vertical-specific Solutions: Growing demand for industry-specific UCaaS solutions to address unique organizational needs.
- AI Adoption: The integration of AI in UCaaS offers both opportunities and challenges in shaping future investments.
The market remains highly competitive, with the top five providers holding 35% of installed seats. Telecom operators retain significant influence, but the rise of cloud vendors is reshaping the competitive landscape. How will your organization navigate these macro challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the UCaaS ecosystem?
To know more about the evolving provider ecosystem in information and communications technology, explore this edition of Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Opportunity Newsletter.
March 2025 Edition – Mobility – Automotive and Transportation
Carsharing Boom: The $9.79 Billion Industry Shaping Urban Mobility
Sustainable transportation is reshaping cities, and carsharing is leading the charge. By 2030, the industry is set to exceed 570,000 vehicles and generate nearly $9.79 billion in revenue. What’s driving this growth?
- Car-free zones, access regulations, and zero-emission mandates accelerating carsharing adoption.
- Intelligent fleet management and predictive maintenance improving efficiency and profitability.
- Growing interest in carsharing across airport services, residential areas, tourism, and luxury rentals.
- Favorable regulations, like designated parking, are encouraging wider adoption.
Carsharing is becoming a core pillar of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), aligning with zero-emission goals and efforts to cut congestion. As the auto industry undergoes its biggest transformation, new business models, strategic alliances, and in-vehicle services present massive opportunities.
What does this mean for your organization, whether you are a legacy original equipment manufacturer (OEM), a disruptive startup, or a company positioned in between? Immense growth potential.
To navigate this evolving ecosystem and capitalize on these opportunities, explore this edition of Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Opportunity Newsletter.
March 2025 Edition – Industrial
Did You Know the MCAD Industry Is Set to Grow from $6.4 Billion to $10.46 Billion by 2030?
The mechanical computer-aided design (MCAD) industry is rapidly transforming, with a projected 7.3% CAGR. As industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer goods increasingly rely on MCAD solutions, AI and digital transformation are driving the next wave of innovation.
Key Trends Driving Change in MCAD:
- What innovations are being driven by generative design software? AI-powered generative design creates optimized alternatives based on size, weight, material, and cost, unlocking new design possibilities.
- How does augmented reality (AR) enhance CAD? AR improves design reviews, reduces prototyping costs, and boosts team collaboration through powerful visualization.
- Why is Software as a Service (SaaS) CAD deployment gaining traction? Cloud-based SaaS offers flexibility, scalability, and cost savings, transforming how teams collaborate and manage projects.
- How is smart product integration shaping design? Integrated mechanical, electronic, and software design is enabling interconnected, intelligent products.
Unlock opportunities across various segments like MCAD and semiconductors in the industrial landscape to gain a competitive edge and drive success in this rapidly evolving space.
March 2025 Edition – Chemicals, Materials, and Nutrition
The sports nutrition industry is exploding — set to grow at a 4.9% CAGR. Consumers are demanding personalized health solutions that enhance muscle growth, energy, endurance, and recovery. With innovations like sports gummies and AI-powered nutrition, businesses have a unique opportunity to tap into this rapidly evolving space.
The post-pandemic era has brought about a shift in consumer behavior, with an increasing focus on holistic health. Consumers are prioritizing fitness, recovery, and energy, while innovations in sports nutrition are meeting these needs.
AI-powered Nutrition:
AI is transforming personalized nutrition by leveraging data such as genetic information, microbiomes, and real-time health metrics. This technology provides:
- Dynamic meal recommendations based on metabolic responses.
- AI-driven coaching to ensure long-term dietary adherence.
- Predictive insights for identifying nutritional deficiencies before symptoms arise.
As AI continues to evolve, hyper-personalized nutrition will become more mainstream, empowering consumers to optimize their health. The megatrends in nutrition, chemicals, and materials are all converging to deliver smarter, more tailored solutions for end consumers.
Explore this edition of Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Opportunity Newsletter to tap into emerging growth opportunities.
March 2025 Edition – Aerospace, Defense, and Security
The global Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) space is projected to skyrocket from $457.5 million in 2024 to $1.7 billion by 2029, boasting a 30.1% CAGR.
But what does this mean for your business?
With features like automated asset discovery, risk-based prioritization, and actionable remediation guidance, ASPM is revolutionizing collaboration between security and development teams. Organizations that integrate ASPM into their security strategies gain enhanced visibility, reduced vulnerabilities, and streamlined compliance processes – a crucial advantage in today’s threat landscape.
- Overall Industry Growth: The ASPM segment is set to grow from $457.5 million in 2024 to $1.7 billion by 2029.
- Cloud-hosted Application Growth: By 2025, 23% of organizations are expected to migrate more than half of their legacy applications to the cloud, increasing the need for ASPM solutions.
- Competitive Landscape: Major players like Checkmarx, Synopsys, and CrowdStrike dominate the ASPM space, collectively holding 51.8% of the global revenue share. Advancements like electric propulsion, hybrid-electric aircraft, and urban air mobility are shaping the industry for 2025 and beyond. To become a global leader, businesses must embrace strategic decision-making and emerging technologies. This edition of Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Opportunity Newsletter dives deep into best practices and technology strategies for aerospace, defense, and security.
March 2025 Edition – TechVision
The $243.72 billion artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is facing growing pressure with tighter compliance measures, forcing businesses to adopt ethical AI strategies. But this is just the beginning.
- With over 2.5 billion 5G subscriptions, industries are leveraging real-time data sharing to drive business automation and expand the Internet of Things (IoT).
- IBM’s $100 million investment in quantum computing is accelerating advances in encryption, AI processing, and computational power.
With the need for every company to stay competitive in today’s landscape. It’s essential to leverage these groundbreaking technologies and optimize growth strategies. AI, quantum computing, and 6G are at the forefront, driving efficiency, sustainability, and business growth.
But are these the only opportunities available? Not quite. The transformation doesn’t stop there. Emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and Software as a Service (SaaS) are redefining how businesses operate and communicate. With rapid ICT advancements, innovations in generative AI (GenAI), data integration, machine learning (ML), extended reality (XR), and IoT are creating new digital ecosystems.
Businesses must rethink infrastructure, security, automation, and business models to remain competitive in this hyper-connected world. Explore this edition of Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Opportunity Newsletter to uncover emerging opportunities and strategic investments.
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