Analyst Insider | August 10, 2016

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	Mobile and Computing Markets Catapult 60 GHz WiGig into the Mainstream in 2017 The 802.11ad (WiGig) chipset market is set to reach a critical juncture in 2017 when the technology hits higher adoption levels in the mobile and computing space. ABI Research forecasts 180 million WiGig chipsets will ship to the smartphone market in 2017, with smartphone chipsets accounting for almost half of the 1.5 billion total market shipments in 2021. WiGig chipsets significantly enhance Wi-Fi throughput, improve efficiency, and expand product use case potential. Chip Card Vendors Turn to New Form Factors to Fuel Future Revenue Opportunities in an Established EMV Market The Chinese and U.S. EMV (Europay-Mastercard-Visa) payment cards markets are experiencing double-digit year-on-year growth, responsible for more than 50% of 2.8 billion EMV cards shipped worldwide. But as the migration phase for these market regions comes to a close, the industry will soon experience a ripple effect driven by a flattening market in China and a dip in U.S. shipments due to overstocking. ABI Research finds the proliferating negative discussions among industry players to be over exaggerated and suggests vendors focus on new card form factors and emerging regions to drive future growth. Enterprises Prepare for Tidal Wave of New Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications As new augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) devices flood the market, ABI Research predicts enterprises will need to prepare for a tidal wave of new enterprise applications as the industry shifts its focus to the corporate and gaming verticals. AR usage in enterprise is on the rise, with smart glasses for gaming forecast to grow by 82% through 2021; VR will see similar crossover into enterprise, with an 88% CAGR through the same period. Virtual Reality Explores Learning Outside of the Classroom from the Comfort of a School Desk While consumer-focused verticals like gaming continue to control the virtual reality (VR) landscape, device usage is spiking in education, as the devices foster a more immersive, effective learning environment. ABI Research finds that B2B2C virtual reality device shipments will account for 90% of shipments in the education market vertical.

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	Wilson's New Connected Sports Gear and the Consumer IoT Market The Wilson Sporting Goods Company is set to release its Wilson X Connected Football in September 2016, following the release of its connected basketball in September 2015. The company targeted its Wilson X Basketball toward pro-athletes, while the football will cater to a wider market.  This ABI Insight is complimentary to all registered users of the ABI Research website for seven days, starting today. Read the Insight. The Evolution of Push-to-Talk Voice Networks A number of companies utilize 2-way, Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems and handhelds to operate their businesses. This includes the Push-to-Talk (PTT) networks. While new handsets that include PTT support continue to be developed, such as Caterpillar's rugged S50c, no new PTT networks are launching. With so many choices for voice today, many early PTT adopters are looking ahead to see if they should continue their investment or look to another network solution. This ABI Insight is complimentary to all registered users of the ABI Research website for seven days, starting today. Read the Insight.

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