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We’re also looking forward to integrating QuestaWeb’s solutions with our forwarder and customs broker back-office platform, helping LSPs accelerate their digital transformation with innovative capabilities such as the Descartes Kontainers online booking tool.” “Descartes continues to invest in complementary solutions that will help our customers manage the complete lifecycle of shipments,” said Edward J Ryan, Descartes’ CEO. “We’re looking forward to working with the QuestaWeb customers, partners and team of domain experts to continue to help the logistics community navigate the complexities of the global trade landscape in an efficient, secure and compliant way.” QuestaWeb is headquartered in Clarke, New Jersey. Descartes acquired QuestaWeb for approximately $US 36 million, satisfied from cash on hand. About Descartes Systems Group Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com. Global Investor Contact Laurie McCauley +1-519-746-6114 x202358investor@descartes.com Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") that relate to Descartes' acquisition of QuestaWeb and its solution offerings; the potential to provide customers with cloud-based customs and regulatory compliance solutions; the potential to combine QuestaWeb’s solution offerings with other products and services of Descartes’; the continued requirement for government mandated customs and regulatory compliance filings; other potential benefits derived from the acquisition and QuestaWeb’s solution offerings; and other matters. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the expected future performance of the QuestaWeb business based on its historical and projected performance as well as the factors and assumptions discussed in the section entitled, "Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results" in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and other securities commissions across Canada including Descartes most recently filed management's discussion and analysis. If any such risks actually occur, they could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. In that case, the trading price of our common shares could decline, perhaps materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purposes of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
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The market for Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR) is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 5% globally during the forecast period. The major factors driving the market studied are increasing demand from the construction industry and growing usage in the transportation industry.New York, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Unsaturated Polyester Resin (UPR) Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06028511/?utm_source=GNW On the flip side, readily available substitutes and unfavorable conditions arising due to the COVID-19 outbreak are hindering the growth of the market.- The building & construction industry is expected to dominate the global unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) market over the forecast period.- Asia-Pacific region represents the largest market and is also expected to be the fastest-growing market over the forecast period owing to the increasing consumption from countries such as China, India, and Japan.Key Market TrendsBuilding and Construction Industry to Dominate the Market- Due to the physical properties such as resistance to corrosion by water and other chemicals, resistance to weathering and aging, low cost and low shrinkage, exhibited by the unsaturated polyester resins, it is the desired product in building and construction industry.- It is widely used in laminating resins, gel coats, pastes, putties, tooling resins, adhesives, and other formulations that are used in the construction industry.- Due to its low cost and high malleability they are in huge demand in the construction industry (tanks, containers, and pipes, etc). UPR significantly results in an improved surface, volume resistivity, dielectric strength, dissipation factor, and dry arc resistivity.- Thus, based on all such characteristics, the construction sector is anticipated to drive the unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) market.Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market- Asia-Pacific is the largest market for unsaturated polyester resins, with market segments like building and construction to grow eminently in the coming years. It is also expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, with increasing demands in China, India, and Japan.- China is the largest producer of paints and coatings in the Asia-Pacific region, with an estimated coating production of more than 20 million metric tons/year. the construction industry in the country has witnessed investment in the past few years.- Similarly, India has a requirement of investment worth USD 777.73 billion in infrastructure by 2022 to have sustainable development in the country. India is also investing in numerous commercial and residential construction projects.- The automotive industry is increasingly looking for weight reduction to increase fuel efficiency and improve the performance. UPR resins are the ideal raw material because of low weight final product and ease of which it can be designed and fabricated. Major application in Automotive industry includes closure panels, body panels, fenders and hear shields.- Asian countries like India, China and Japan has a large number of automobile manufacturers and therefore it would be a prime region for the consumption of Unsaturated Polyester Resins.- Such factors will significantly contribute to the growing construction market, thereby growing the market for Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR) market, through the forecast period.Competitive LandscapeThe unsaturated polyester resins market is partially fragmented with several competitions in the market. The major companies in this market include Polynt, INEOS, SHOWA DENKO K.K, BASF SE, and DSM, among others.Reasons to Purchase this report:- The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format- 3 months of analyst supportRead the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06028511/?utm_source=GNWAbout ReportlinkerReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place.__________________________ CONTACT: Clare: clare@reportlinker.com US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001
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Global Gaming Market (2021 to 2026) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts
Dublin, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Gaming Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Gaming, also known as video games or electronic games, refers to a computer application which is played with a certain set of rules. It involves mental or physical stimulation that provides entertainment and relaxation to the player or the spectators. Gaming is a powerful tool that can help children in developing certain life skills and can also aid the educators in seeking ways to supplement classroom teaching. The gaming sector has been revolutionized with the advent of advanced graphical engines and information technology. According to the latest report, titled "Gaming Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026", the global gaming market reached a value of US$ 167.9 Billion in 2020.The increasing proliferation of mobile phones and easy availability of games on the internet along with innovations in both hardware and software are expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the global gaming market. In addition, the growing adoption of mobile and browser games which offer free-to-play business models is another trend that is gaining traction in the gaming market. Further, with the rising popularity of e-sports, multiplayer video game competition between professional and amateur players, the gaming market is witnessing an accelerated growth worldwide. Some of the other factors propelling the gaming market are empowering nature of games; availability of different genres, such as strategy, action, simulation, etc.; and a shift from physical games to online games. Looking forward, the publisher expects the global gaming market to reach a value of US$ 287.1 Billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.24% during 2021-2026.Key Market Segmentation:The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global gaming market, along with forecasts for growth at the global, regional and country level from 2021-2026. Our report has categorized the market based on region, device type, platform, revenue type, type, and age group.Breakup by Device Type:Based on the device type, the global gaming market has been segmented into consoles, mobiles and tablets, and computers. mobiles and tablets currently account for the largest share followed by consoles and computers.Breakup by Platform:Based on the platform, the market has been segmented into online and offline. The offline segment currently accounts for a larger share.Breakup by Revenue Type:Based on the revenue type, the market has been segmented into in-game purchase, game purchase and advertising.Breakup by Type:Based on type, the market has been segmented into adventure/role playing games, puzzles, social games, strategy, simulation and others.Breakup by Age Group:Based on the age group, the market has been segmented into adult and children. Adult games currently dominate the global gaming market.Regional Insights:Region-wise, Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share. Other major regions are North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Latin America.Competitive Landscape:The competitive landscape of the market has also been examined with some of the key players being Tencent Holdings Limited, Sony Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Apple Inc., Activision Blizzard, Inc., Google LLC, NetEase Inc., Electronic Arts Inc., Nintendo Co., Ltd.and Bandai Namco Holdings Inc..This report provides a deep insight into the global gaming market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the gaming market in any manner.Key Questions Answered in This Report: How has the global gaming market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?What are the key regions in the global gaming market?What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global gaming market?Which are the device types in the global gaming market?Which are the platforms in the global gaming market?Which are the revenue types in the global gaming market?Which are the popular type in the global gaming market?Which are the age groups in the global gaming market?What are the various stages in the value chain of the global gaming market?What are the key driving factors and challenges in the global gaming market?What is the structure of the global gaming market and who are the key players?What is the degree of competition in the global gaming market? Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface2 Scope and Methodology2.1 Objectives of the Study2.2 Stakeholders2.3 Data Sources2.3.1 Primary Sources2.3.2 Secondary Sources2.4 Market Estimation2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach2.4.2 Top-Down Approach2.5 Forecasting Methodology3 Executive Summary4 Introduction4.1 Overview4.2 Key Industry Trends5 Global Gaming Market5.1 Market Overview5.2 Market Performance5.3 Impact of COVID-195.4 Price Analysis5.5 Market Breakup by Device Type5.6 Market Breakup by Platform5.7 Market Breakup by Revenue Type5.8 Market Breakup by Type5.9 Market Breakup by Age Group5.10 Market Breakup by Region5.11 Market Forecast5.12 SWOT Analysis5.12.1 Overview5.12.2 Strengths5.12.3 Weaknesses5.12.4 Opportunities5.12.5 Threats5.13 Value Chain Analysis5.13.1 Overview5.13.2 Research and Development5.13.3 Inputs5.13.4 Products and Services5.13.5 Marketing and Distribution5.13.6 End Users5.13.7 Post Sales Service5.14 Porters Five Forces Analysis5.14.1 Overview5.14.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers5.14.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers5.14.4 Degree of Competition5.14.5 Threat of New Entrants5.14.6 Threat of Substitutes5.14.7 Threats6 Market Breakup by Device Type6.1 Consoles6.1.1 Market Trends6.1.2 Market Forecast6.2 Mobiles and Tablets6.2.1 Market Trends6.2.2 Market Forecast6.3 Computers6.3.1 Market Trends6.3.2 Market Forecast7 Market Breakup by Platform7.1 Online7.1.1 Market Trends7.1.2 Market Forecast7.2 Offline7.2.1 Market Trends7.2.2 Market Forecast8 Market Breakup by Revenue Type8.1 In-Game Purchase8.1.1 Market Trends8.1.2 Market Forecast8.2 Game Purchase8.2.1 Market Trends8.2.2 Market Forecast8.3 Advertising8.3.1 Market Trends8.3.2 Market Forecast9 Market Breakup by Type9.1 Adventure/Role Playing Games9.1.1 Market Trends9.1.2 Market Forecast9.2 Puzzles9.2.1 Market Trends9.2.2 Market Forecast9.3 Social Games9.3.1 Market Trends9.3.2 Market Forecast9.4 Strategy9.4.1 Market Trends9.4.2 Market Forecast9.5 Simulation9.5.1 Market Trends9.5.2 Market Forecast9.6 Others9.6.1 Market Trends9.6.2 Market Forecast10 Market Breakup by Age Group10.1 Adult10.1.1 Market Trends10.1.2 Market Forecast10.2 Children10.2.1 Market Trends10.2.2 Market Forecast11 Market Breakup by Region11.1 Asia Pacific11.1.1 Market Trends11.1.2 Market Forecast11.2 North America11.2.1 Market Trends11.2.2 Market Forecast11.3 Europe11.3.1 Market Trends11.3.2 Market Forecast11.4 Middle East and Africa11.4.1 Market Trends11.4.2 Market Forecast11.5 Latin America11.5.1 Market Trends11.5.2 Market Forecast12 Competitive Landscape12.1 Market Structure12.2 Key Players12.3 Profiles of Key Players12.3.1 Tencent Holdings Limited12.3.2 Sony Corporation12.3.3 Microsoft Corporation12.3.4 Apple Inc.12.3.5 Activision Blizzard, Inc.12.3.6 Google LLC12.3.7 NetEase Inc.12.3.8 Electronic Arts Inc.12.3.9 Nintendo Co., Ltd.12.3.10 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/cfhwgm CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
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