Technology
Flat Panel Display Market to Reach $135b by 2020
By Dipo Olowookere
This Future Market Insights report examines the flat panel display market for the period 2015–2020. The primary objective of the report is to offer updates on the advancements in FPDs that have given rise to FPDs adoption across globe.
A Flat Panel Display is a very thin and light weight display screen used in laptops, monitors, televisions, smartphones, digital cameras and other portable devices. These displays are lighter and thinner than traditional CRT (cathode ray tubes). Flat panel size requirement varies as per the end device on which it is mounted. Flat panel displays mostly use LCD (liquid crystal display) technology. With the introduction of more innovative technology based solutions, flat panel displays are taking the place of traditional CRT based consumer and industrial display systems.
In the next section, FMI covers the flat panel display market performance in terms of global flat panel display revenue split, since this is detrimental to growth of the flat panel display market. This section additionally includes FMI’s analysis of the key trends, drivers and restraints from the supply, demand and economy side, which are influencing the flat panel display market. Impact analysis of key growth drivers and restraints, based on the weighted average model is included in the flat panel display report to better equip and arm clients with crystal clear decision-making insights.
Flat Panel Display Market: Segmentation
As highlighted earlier, flat panel display market is classified on the basis of technology, application and regions. On the basis of technology, the global flat panel display market is segmented as liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma display (PDP), organic light emitting diode display (OLED), others (FED, ELD, etc). On the other hand, market by application includes consumer electronics, automotive application, others (healthcare, defence & military, others). Consumer electronics segment is further sub-segmented into Television (TV), Mobile Phone, and Personal Computer (PC). All these aforementioned segments are included in the report to make the study more comprehensive.
Flat Panel Display Market: Region-wise Outlook
The next section of the report highlights flat panel display adoption by regions.It provides a market outlook for 2015–2020 and sets the forecast within the context of the flat panel display ecosystem, including product category and verticals to build a complete picture at regional levels. This study discusses the key regional trends contributing to growth of the flat panel display market on a worldwide basis, as well as analyses the degree at which global drivers are influencing this market in each region. Key regions assessed in this report include Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific (includes China, Taiwan and Korea) excluding Japan (APEJ), Japan (as a separate region), Middle East and Africa.
All the above mentioned sections, by technology, by application and by regions, evaluate the present scenario and the growth prospects of the flat panel display market for the period 2014 –2020. We have considered 2014 as the base year.
To calculate the flat panel display market size, we have considered revenue generated from the sale of flat panel display solutions. The forecast presented here assesses the total revenue by Value across the global flat panel display market. In order to offer an accurate forecast, we started by sizing the current market, which forms the basis of how the flat panel display market will develop in the future. Given the characteristics of the market, we triangulated the outcome of three different types of analyses, based on supply side, consumer spending and economic envelope. However, forecasting the market in terms of various flat panel display applications, and regions is more a matter of quantifying expectations and identifying opportunities rather than rationalising them after the forecast has been completed.
In addition, it is imperative to note that in an ever-fluctuating global economy, we not only conduct forecasts in terms of CAGR, but also analyse on the basis of key parameters such as year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth to understand the predictability of the market and to identify the right opportunities across the flat panel display market.
As previously highlighted, the flat panel display market is split into a number of segments. All the flat panel display segments in terms of applications, technology and regions are analysed in terms of Basis Point Share (BPS) to understand individual segment’s relative contributions to total FPD market growth. This detailed level of information is important for the identification of various key trends of the flat panel display market.
Also, another key feature of this report is the analysis of all key flat panel display segments, sub-segments and regional adoption and revenue forecast in terms of absolute dollar. This is traditionally overlooked while doing the forecast of the market. However, absolute dollar opportunity is critical in assessing the level of opportunity that a provider can look to achieve, as well as to identify potential resources from a sales and delivery perspective in the FPD market.
Furthermore, to understand key growth segments in terms of growth & adoption of flat panel display across regions, Future Market Insights developed the flat panel display Market Attractiveness Index. The resulting index is useful to understand market opportunities during the forecast period, 2015 – 2020.
Flat Panel Display Market: Key Market Players
In the final section of the report, flat panel display Competitive landscape is included with detailed profiles of FPD manufacturers. This section is primarily designed to provide clients with an objective & detailed comparative assessment of key players, specific to the flat panel display manufacturing. Report audiences can gain players insights to identify and evaluate key competitors based on in-depth assessment of players’ financial details and product portfolios. Detailed profiles are useful to evaluate their long-term and short-term strategies, key offerings and recent developments in the flat panel display space. Key competitors covered in the report are Panasonic Corporation, Sony Corporation, LG Display Co. Ltd., Emerging Display Technologies Corp., Innolux Corp., Sharp Corporation, Japan Display Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Universal Display Corporation and AU Optronics Corporation.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Osun state government has moved to launch a support desk for tech innovators and entrepreneurs in the state to access the recently launched $618 million fund by the federal government and the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Governor Ademola Adeleke, who directed the establishment of the fund, expressed the readiness of his government to tap into the opportunities in furtherance of the digital economy agenda of his administration.
The governor, whose position was recently affirmed by the Appeal Court, said his administration has created enabling environment for the Osun state tech ecosystem, citing the recent domestication of Nigeria’s Startup Act, the flag off of the state’s broadband fibre optic project, and the establishment of a Digital Advisory Board.
He said, “I am delighted to appreciate the African Development Bank, which has set up a $618 million fund to support the technology and creative sector in Nigeria. This is a great initiative spearheaded by Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, the Nigerian President of the African Development Bank, in partnership with our Federal Government, I would like to commend him for his visionary leadership and dedication to the development of our country.”
He added, “I am confident that this fund will go a long way in supporting innovation, job creation, and economic growth in our country.
“As the Governor of Osun State, I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has been instructed to set up a desk to assist all technology and creative sector entrepreneurs in Osun State in applying and accessing this fund. The desk will provide comprehensive guidance and support to all interested applicants, ensuring that the application process is seamless and efficient.
“We are also exploring partnerships with the African Development Bank to support programs in the technology and creative sector in our state. We will be reaching out to the bank soon to discuss how we can collaborate and leverage this fund and other opportunities to create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Osun State.
“I commend the African Development Bank for domiciling the fund in the Bank of Industry to prevent it from being politicized. This is a great step towards ensuring that the fund is used for its intended purpose and will benefit the technology and creative sector in Nigeria.
“I encourage all technology and creative sector entrepreneurs in Osun State to engage directly with the Ministry and register as a stakeholder operating within the state. This is a significant opportunity for our entrepreneurs to grow their businesses while also contributing to the growth and development of our state”, he stated.
He called on residents to harness the potential of the technology and creative sector and create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Osun.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are collaborating to develop a regulatory framework to provide operational guidelines for Submarine Cables and Pipeline Operators in Nigeria.
Submarine and cable operators in Nigeria have been notified of the soon-to-be-implemented regulatory guideline for submarine cables and pipelines in Nigeria, in line with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Speaking at a pre-audit meeting of both organs of government in Lagos on submarine cable regulation, the Director General of NIMASA, Mr Bashir Jamoh, noted that the agency was committed to the Ease of Doing Business while implementing International Conventions which Nigeria has ratified and domesticated.
He noted that with Nigeria now a destination for global communication players, the time has come to prevent unregulated underwater cable laying, which might become hazardous to shipping.
According to him, “It is worthy to note that marine cable laying has been ongoing for over two decades in Nigerian waters. Our focus is to ensure the safety of navigation of shipping in Nigerian waters with all these underwater cables being laid.”
“NIMASA is developing the guidelines to regulate submarine cable operators in line with the provisions of UNCLOS; which we have ratified, and NIMASA will be the agency responsible for its implementation.
“We do not just implement laws; we consult. Where the responsibility of an Agency stops, that is where the responsibilities of another agency start. Collaboration is a key component of ease of doing business in the best interest of the country, and we will work closely with the NCC to achieve this,” he said.
On his part, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Mr Umar Garba Danbatta, who was represented by the Director, Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, Mr Efosa Idehen, noted that the stakeholders’ dialogue strategy adopted by NIMASA in developing the guidelines would ensure a win-win situation urging NIMASA management to include the Ministry of Justice, a request NIMASA DG immediately granted.
Also speaking at the meeting was the Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Mr Dasuki Arabi, who commended NIMASA and NCC for adopting effective Inter-Agency collaboration to avert a potential challenge for the country in the future.
NIMASA and the NCC also agreed to identify and resolve areas of likely regulatory overlaps, ensuring a regulatory framework based on consultation to engender the attainment of Nigeria’s digital economy transformation.
By Otori Emmanuel
Technology advancement has increased the value of data, and many businesses are willing to invest in it. These data are obtained from customers directly or indirectly. When data is directly gathered, customers are often asked for their consent, and they typically provide it. In contrast, information that is gained inadvertently may be gathered through tracking or linkages to sources that already have the consumers’ data. Businesses use this strategy to improve their products and for research purposes.
To prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of user’s personal information, data privacy and data protection policies are in effect. The right of people to decide how their personal information is gathered, utilized, and shared is referred to as data privacy. It involves making sure that people are informed about the information being collected on them, how it is being used, and with whom it is shared. Data protection policies, on the other hand, are protocols set up to safeguard private data against exploitation or unauthorized access. They require putting technical and organizational mechanisms in place to safeguard the privacy, usability, and authenticity of user data and also to prevent its loss, destruction, or alteration.
Data protection policies usually include instructions for the collection, processing, storage, and disposal of data. They also include safeguards for personal data security, such as encryption, access restrictions, and regular backups. Data privacy and protection regulations are crucial in the contemporary digital age, as personal data is captured, processed, and exchanged more frequently than at any time before.
User Data Protection in Nigeria
The Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) was decreed in 2019 with the aim to ensure that individuals have control over their personal data and that it is processed fairly and legally. The NDPR mandates that businesses processing personal data get the individual’s consent before processing their information. Additionally, they must take the necessary security precautions to safeguard personal data against theft, loss, and unauthorized access.
Nigeria has established the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in addition to the NDPR to handle issues with data privacy and cybersecurity. The NITDA is in charge of enforcing the NDPR and ensuring that businesses abide by the data protection laws. Moreover, the NITDA has created frameworks and recommendations to offer firms advice on how to put in place reliable cybersecurity and data protection buffers. These rules address subjects like privacy notices, effect analyses of data protection, and breach reporting.
In accordance with the NDPR, businesses must acquire consent from people before collecting their personal data and have strong security measures in place to safeguard it. Businesses must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) as part of the NDPR, who is responsible for ensuring that the law is upheld. Other laws in Nigeria, in addition to the NDPR, that deal with data protection are the Freedom of Information Act of 2011 and the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015. These laws strengthen the protection of personal information while also outlining the consequences of data protection laws infractions.
With a focus on safeguarding customer personal information and ensuring that businesses are held accountable for any violations by these laws, Nigeria’s data protection regulations are continuously improving.
