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Canada lags peer countries in AI skills development and adoption, but national tech industry association doesn’t believe it has to

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Mississauga, ON, June 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the world’s largest countries and corporations, in all sectors, had initiated massive investments in applied artificial intelligence (AI) to address a myriad of business and social priorities. Canada, to date, has lagged in applied AI investment. It now has an opportunity, and in the case of COVID 19, a necessity, to turn the tide according to a new Report released today by the national Canadian tech industry association, TECHNATION.The global health crisis is highlighting the vital role that AI plays across the economy, from the search for a vaccine and epidemiological management, to the reinvention of supply chains and online education. AI tools facilitate economic and social mitigation responses, and it is projected that demand for AI-related skills will remain robust as economies recover from the pandemic.The Report, titled Skilling Canadians for Leadership in the AI Economy, demonstrates that, although Canada is a recognized force in AI research and innovation, demand for AI skills and adoption of AI technologies across the economy is uneven in a few leading sectors and startlingly lacking in most. “Canada has crucial competitive advantages, including superior education systems and a skilled and diverse workforce. The current health and economic crisis are a powerful reality check that now more than ever, Canada can not afford to lose competitive ground in AI research and innovation.  We must take action to ensure that every company and Canadian citizens, have the resources to leverage and succeed in the AI economy.  Failing that, Canada will continue to lose our influence on the world stage,” explained Angela Mondou, president and CEO, TECHNATION.Currently, too few Canadian companies, educators, policymakers, and future leaders  understand AI’s capabilities and limitations. The Report highlights other key concerns:  Demand for AI skills is unevenly distributed, resulting in an emerging two-tier AI economy of leaders and laggards.Public sector organizations are underinvesting in AI.In many sectors, there’s limited understanding within management of what AI can and should mean for their organizations.Not enough schools deliver AI courses and programs to meet demand; this is limited by not enough available AI educators.Upskilling from a traditional (non-AI) technical career into an AI-focused one can be challenging requiring new skills and new ways of working. Upskilling supports are needed.To address Canada’s changing tech landscape, the Report includes an innovative AI Jobs and Skills Framework that provides a starting point for workforce planning, skills development and labour market analysis. It also includes a roadmap – a series of recommendations – to help employers, educators and governments make informed decisions regarding AI leadership and implementation, workforce development, staffing and training.“Arguably, this is the reskilling imperative of our times, and an immediate call to action for government, industry and academia,” added Steve McCaughey, managing partner, Technology and Transformation, Deloitte. Deloitte is one of many industry leaders that provided input into this Report.Skilling Canadians for Leadership in the AI Economy was developed by TECHNATION and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program. 30About TECHNATIONTECHNATION is the industry-government nexus for technology prosperity in Canada. As a member-driven, not-for-profit, TECHNATION unites Canada’s technology sector, governments, and communities to enable technology prosperity from coast to coast to coast. TECHNATION champions technology prosperity from coast to coast to coast by providing advocacy, professional development and networking opportunities across industry and governments at all levels; connecting Canadian scale-ups with global tech leaders; engaging the global supply chain; and filling the technology talent pipeline. TECHNATION has been the authoritative national voice of the $184 billion Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Canada for over 60 years. TECHNATION was formerly the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC).About TECHNATION Future Workforce DevelopmentCanada’s prosperity relies on a digital workforce with the skills to keep our companies and our country competitive in a constantly changing global market.  TECHNATION develops digital talent. from both inside and outside the industry through a mix of up-skilling and re-skilling programs. As a strategic arm of TECHNATION, Future Workforce Development focuses on creating the workforce that Canada needs for leadership in the digital economy. This includes inspiring young people to pursue technology careers, advising on technical education requirements and learning outcomes, guiding those in non-technical  fields or underrepresented groups to attain needed skills so that they can transition into technology careers, supporting increased diversity within the industry, and helping shape public policy to support, expand and enhance Canada’s tech workforce. About the Skilling Canadians for Leadership in the AI Economy ReportSkilling Canadians for Leadership in the AI Economy is based on TECHNATION analysis of industry trends, consultations with leading AI sector and education practitioners, and an employer demand data snapshot provided by Burning Glass, a research firm that specializes in labour market analytics. 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Fingerprint Sensor Market worth $5.9 billion by 2029 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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CHICAGO, May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Fingerprint Sensor Market is projected to grow from USD 4.2 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 5.9 billion by 2029; it is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.0% from 2024 to 2029 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The rise in number of identity threats is one of the key factors leading to emergence of fingerprint technologies. Identity theft refers to the illegal acquisition of an individual’s personal or financial details to perpetrate fraud, including unauthorized transactions. It occurs through various methods and inflicts harm on victims’ credit, finances, and reputation.

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Market Revenue in 2024
$ 4.2 billion in 2024
Estimated Value by 2029
$ 5.9 billion
Growth Rate
Poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.0%
Market Size Available for
2020–2029
Forecast Period
2024–2029
Forecast Units
Value (USD Million/Billion)
Report Coverage
Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered
By technology, sensor technology, type, end-use application and Region
Geographies Covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World
Key Market Challenge
Sensor performance limitations
Key Market Opportunities
Increased adoption of IoT-based biometric technology
Key Market Drivers
Rise in number of identity threats leading to emergence of fingerprint technologies
Area & Touch sensors in the sensor type segment is expected to witness higher CAGR during the forecast period.
Area & touch sensors segment is expected to witness a higher CAGR during the forecast period in the fingerprint sensor market. These sensors activate upon physical contact with an object or individual and are more sensitive compared to traditional buttons or manual controls. They provide users with a seamless and responsive experience, making them ideal for modern electronic devices where sleek design and user convenience are paramount.
The 2D segment in the fingerprint sensor market is expected to capture higher share during the forecast period.
2D sensor technology captures a person’s fingerprint pattern, including ridges and valleys, in two dimensions using a single plane of lasers to measure the X and Y dimensions. This technology is primarily utilized for detection and ranging tasks. Due to its affordability, 2D sensor technology remains popular among OEMs, especially in mobile devices requiring compact sensors to meet the preferences of end users. Key players such as Synaptics Incorporated (US), Fingerprints (Sweden), and Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd. (China) offer 2D sensors for various consumer electronics and applications.
Ultrasonic is expected to witness the highest CAGR in the fingerprint sensor market during the forecast period.
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensors utilize sound waves to penetrate the outer layers of the skin, enabling the capture of three-dimensional (3D) details and distinct fingerprint characteristics like ridges and sweat pores. Unlike current capacitive touch-based fingerprint technologies, ultrasonic sensors can read both the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin, allowing for the capture of fine details.  Consequently, these sensors can accurately read wet fingers or those with ruptured or damaged skin. The continuous advancements in sensing technology are expected anticipated to propel the growth of the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor market. In January 2022, vivo (China) announced the 1000 9 Pro smartphone with Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic Max ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The new smartphone is based on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max in the IQ00 9 Pro enables a super-fast one-tap fingerprint registration process.
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North America is expected to hold the second largest share of the fingerprint sensor industry during the forecast period.
North America is driven by the increasing adoption of biometric authentication across various sectors, particularly consumer electronics, government, and commercial domains. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been actively promoting the use of biometric technologies, including fingerprint sensors, for enhancing border security and immigration processes. The DHS’s Biometric Entry-Exit Program has facilitated the deployment of fingerprint scanners at various ports of entry, contributing to the market’s growth in the region. According to November 2023 statistics by US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 1,018,349 persons obtained lawful permanent resident status in year 2022 compared to 740,002 persons in 2021, which is 37.6% y-o-y increase.
Key Players
Major vendors in the fingerprint sensor companies include Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Fingerprints (Sweden), Synaptics Incorporated (US), Apple Inc. (US) NEXT Biometrics (Norway), Novatek Microelectronics Corp. (Taiwan), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (US) among others.
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Cloud Analytics Market worth $118.5 billion by 2029- Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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CHICAGO, May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The market for cloud analytics has a promising future because of the acceptance of real-time analytics, the expansion of big data and IoT, and the integration of AI and machine learning. Its adoption across multiple industries will be further accelerated by improved security, edge computing integration, and user-friendly platforms that prioritise data-driven decision-making and customised customer experiences.

The Cloud Analytics Market is estimated to grow from USD 35.7 billion in 2024 to USD 118.5 billion in 2029, at a CAGR of 27.1% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Cloud analytics revolutionizes data storage and analysis by harnessing the power of the cloud. By storing and analyzing data in the cloud, businesses can extract actionable insights crucial for both SMEs and large enterprises. This approach facilitates identifying patterns, predicting future outcomes, and gaining valuable insights. Cloud analytics offers an opportunity to consolidate data and convert it into actionable intelligence while reducing procurement and maintenance costs. It involves utilizing both cloud-stored data and the rapid computing power of the cloud for faster analytics. However, with cloud infrastructure, organizations gain access to scalable, secure, and efficient data storage and processing solutions, enabling them to meet the demands of big data and drive innovation.
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Scope of the Report
Report Metrics
Details
Market size available for years
2019–2029
Base year considered
2023
Forecast period
2024–2029
Forecast units
USD Billion
Segments Covered
Offering, Data Type, Data Processing, Vertical, and Region
Geographies covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
Companies covered
IBM (US), SAS Institute (US), Oracle (US), Google (US), Microsoft (US), Teradata (US), Salesforce (US), AWS (US), NetApp (US), Qilk (US), Sisense (US), SAP (Germany), Atos (France), Altair (US), Microstrategy (US), Tibco Software (US), Hexaware Technologies (India), Zoho (India), Rackspace Technology (US), Splunk (US), Cloudera (US), Domo (US), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (US), Incorta (US), Tellius (US), Rapyder (US), Hitachi Vantara (US), Board International (Switzerland), Ridge (Israel), Jaspersoft (US), Yellowfin (Australia), Deonodo (US), GoodData (US), Thoughtspot (US), and Infogain (US)
By offering the services segment to account for higher CAGR during the forecast period
Services segment in the Cloud Analytics Market have experienced remarkable growth in the Cloud Analytics Market, fueled by the increasing adoption of data-driven decision-making across industries. These services offer businesses the capability to analyze vast amounts of data stored in the cloud swiftly and efficiently, enabling them to extract valuable insights for strategic planning, optimization, and innovation. With the scalability and flexibility of cloud infrastructure, analytics services can accommodate diverse data types and analytical workloads, empowering organizations to derive actionable intelligence from their data in real time. As businesses continue to prioritize agility and competitiveness, the demand for cloud analytics services is expected to soar, driving further innovation and expansion in the Cloud Analytics Market landscape.
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By Type, advanced analytics solution is expected to hold the largest market size for the year 2024
The surge in advanced analytics adoption within the Cloud Analytics Market is reshaping the landscape of data-driven decision-making. Organizations across diverse sectors are increasingly turning to advanced analytics solutions hosted on cloud platforms to extract deeper insights from their data. This trend stems from the growing realization that traditional analytics methods are no longer sufficient to cope with the complexities of modern data ecosystems. Advanced analytics, powered by machine learning algorithms, predictive modeling, and AI, offer unparalleled capabilities to uncover hidden patterns, forecast trends, and optimize business processes. By leveraging the scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of cloud infrastructure, businesses can access powerful analytics tools without the burden of hefty upfront investments in hardware and software. As a result, the Cloud Analytics Market is witnessing rapid expansion, fueled by the transformative potential of advanced analytics in driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and gaining a competitive edge in today’s data-driven economy.
By Vertical, Healthcare & Life Sciences is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The healthcare and life sciences sector is experiencing a transformative shift with the emergence of cloud analytics. This technology integrates vast amounts of data from various sources, including electronic health records, wearable devices, and genomic information, to derive meaningful insights and drive informed decision-making. Cloud analytics offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, enabling organizations to efficiently manage and analyze massive datasets that were previously challenging to handle. By leveraging advanced analytics techniques such as machine learning and predictive modeling, healthcare providers and life sciences companies can enhance patient care, optimize clinical workflows, and accelerate drug discovery processes. Moreover, cloud-based analytics facilitates collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders, fostering innovation and driving advancements in personalized medicine and population health management. As the industry continues to embrace digital transformation, cloud analytics stands as a cornerstone for unlocking the full potential of data-driven healthcare and life sciences initiatives.
Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The Asia Pacific region is experiencing a significant surge in the adoption of cloud analytics, reshaping how businesses make data-driven decisions. Companies spanning various industries are embracing cloud-based analytics platforms to optimize operations, foster innovation, and gain actionable insights. Additionally, the ubiquitous nature of mobile devices and internet connectivity has heightened the demand for real-time analytics accessible from anywhere. Governments and enterprises recognize the strategic value of harnessing analytics to maintain competitiveness in the global marketplace. Consequently, investments in cloud analytics technologies and talent development are escalating, positioning the Asia Pacific region as a pivotal player in the global cloud analytics landscape.
Top Key Companies in Cloud Analytics Market:
The significant cloud analytics software and service providers include IBM (US), SAS Institute (US), Oracle (US), Google (US), Microsoft (US), Teradata (US), Salesforce (US), AWS (US), NetApp(US), Qilk(US), Sisense (US), SAP (Germany), Atos (France), Altair (US), Microstrategy (US), Tibco Software (US), Hexaware Technologies (India), Zoho (India), Rackspace Technology (US), Splunk (US), Cloudera (US), Domo (US), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (US), Incorta (US), Tellius (US), Rapyder (US), Hitachi Vantara (US), Board International (Switzerland), Ridge (Israel), Jaspersoft (US), Yellowfin (Australia), Deonodo(US), GoodData(US), Thoughtspot (US), and Infogain (US). These companies have used organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and partnerships to strengthen their position in the Cloud Analytics Market.
Recent Developments:
In January 2024, Salesforce unveiled fresh Commerce Cloud tools leveraging generative AI and data-driven insights, enhancing every customer interaction for heightened loyalty and revenue growth.In February 2024, IBM and Wipro strengthened their collaboration to offer clients expanded AI services and support. This collaboration aims to utilize AI technologies to tackle various business challenges and foster innovation across industries.In June 2023, Salesforce and Google formed a partnership. The partnership between Salesforce and Google focuses on integrating Google’s AI capabilities into Salesforce’s products, enhancing their analytics offerings.In May 2023, Microsoft launched Microsoft Fabric Data Analytics which is a cutting-edge platform tailored for the AI era, facilitating seamless integration of analytics and AI capabilities into data processing workflows. It streamlines data ingestion, preparation, and analysis, enabling organizations to derive actionable insights efficiently.In August 2022, Teradata introduced VantageCloud Lake, a cloud-native service designed to simplify data lakes for businesses, enabling seamless management and analytics of vast data sets.Inquire Before Buying@ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_BuyingNew.asp?id=959
Cloud Analytics Market Advantages:
Platforms for cloud analytics offer scalable resources, making it simple for companies to modify their requirements for storage and processing power in response to demand. Because of its adaptability, businesses may manage different data volumes without having to make costly infrastructure investments.Businesses can lower their capital hardware and software costs by utilising cloud analytics. Pay-as-you-go cloud service pricing allows businesses to optimise their total IT expenditure by only paying for the resources they really utilise.Compared to on-premises systems, cloud analytics solutions may be implemented and deployed far more quickly. This speedy deployment shortens the time to insight, allowing companies to begin data analysis and value extraction right away.Platforms for cloud-based analytics enable remote access to analytics tools and data from any location with an internet connection. Team members can collaborate on data projects regardless of location thanks to this accessibility, which fosters teamwork.Advanced analytics features like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics are frequently included in cloud analytics solutions. Organisations can gain deeper insights and make better decisions with the aid of these technologies.Businesses can analyse data as it is generated with the use of cloud analytics solutions, which provide real-time data processing and analytics. Applications that need instant insights, like fraud detection, operational monitoring, and customer engagement, depend on this real-time capacity.Platforms for cloud analytics can easily interface with a range of data sources, such as databases, data lakes, outside apps, and Internet of Things gadgets. A unified perspective of corporate operations and thorough data analysis are guaranteed by this integration capabilities.Report Objectives
To define, describe, and predict the Cloud Analytics Market by offering, data type, data processing, vertical, and regionTo describe and forecast the Cloud Analytics Market, in terms of value, by region—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin AmericaTo provide detailed information regarding major factors influencing the market growth (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)To strategically analyze micro markets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall Cloud Analytics MarketTo profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market positions in terms of ranking and core competencies, along with detailing the competitive landscape for market leadersTo analyze competitive developments such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, product developments, and ongoing research and development (R&D) in the Cloud Analytics MarketTo provide the illustrative segmentation, analysis, and projection of the main regional marketsBrowse Adjacent Markets: Analytics Market Research Reports & Consulting
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PolyU research finds improving AI large language models helps better align with human brain activity

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HONG KONG, May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) transforming the social interaction landscape in recent years, large language models (LLMs), which use deep-learning algorithms to train GenAI platforms to process language, have been put in the spotlight. A recent study by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) found that LLMs perform more like the human brain when being trained in more similar ways as humans process language, which has brought important insights to brain studies and the development of AI models.

Current large language models (LLMs) mostly rely on a single type of pretraining – contextual word prediction. This simple learning strategy has achieved surprising success when combined with massive training data and model parameters, as shown by popular LLMs such as ChatGPT. Recent studies also suggest that word prediction in LLMs can serve as a plausible model for how humans process language. However, humans do not simply predict the next word but also integrate high-level information in natural language comprehension. 
A research team led by Prof. Li Ping, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Sin Wai Kin Foundation Professor in Humanities and Technology at PolyU, has investigated the next sentence prediction (NSP) task, which simulates one central process of discourse-level comprehension in the human brain to evaluate if a pair of sentences is coherent, into model pretraining and examined the correlation between the model’s data and brain activation. The study has been recently published in the academic journal Sciences Advances.
The research team trained two models, one with NSP enhancement and the other without, both also learned word prediction. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data were collected from people reading connected sentences or disconnected sentences. The research team examined how closely the patterns from each model matched up with the brain patterns from the fMRI brain data.
It was clear that training with NSP provided benefits. The model with NSP matched human brain activity in multiple areas much better than the model trained only on word prediction. Its mechanism also nicely maps onto established neural models of human discourse comprehension. The results gave new insights into how our brains process full discourse such as conversations. For example, parts of the right side of the brain, not just the left, helped understand longer discourse. The model trained with NSP could also better predict how fast someone read – showing that simulating discourse comprehension through NSP helped AI understand humans better.
Recent LLMs, including ChatGPT, have relied on vastly increasing the training data and model size to achieve better performance. Prof. Li Ping said, “There are limitations in just relying on such scaling. Advances should also be aimed at making the models more efficient, relying on less rather than more data. Our findings suggest that diverse learning tasks such as NSP can improve LLMs to be more human-like and potentially closer to human intelligence.”
He added, “More importantly, the findings show how neurocognitive researchers can leverage LLMs to study higher-level language mechanisms of our brain. They also promote interaction and collaboration between researchers in the fields of AI and neurocognition, which will lead to future studies on AI-informed brain studies as well as brain-inspired AI.”
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