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In recent years Cloud technology has evolved substantially by creating a significant difference in the value network.

Business landscape, competition and consumers perception of value has also evolved with it. It has had an impact also on the legal system and economy as a whole. With strong proliferation of internet, consumers will be able to exploit cloud technology for their entertainment and computational needs. On the other hand, enterprises will be able to deliver value to the consumers easily and also manage their systems with full computational power. Small and medium sized companies will be able to compete with large competitors as cloud technology gives advance capabilities with scalability and brings everyone on a flat-even ground. While costs associated with this technology have come down, performance has increased drastically. By year 2025, it is estimated that cloud technology will have an economic potential of $6.2 trillion and most of the global traffic will be based on this technology. Moreover the rapid increase in the growth of usage of mobile devices presents an excellent complement for the cloud technology to grow in the developing economies. Network capacity, with mobile computing, is a critical enabler for cloud technology to flourish. Reservation about the security by consumers, top level management and the enterprises continue to challenge development of cloud technology. Structural and cultural barriers also are hindering the implementation. Nevertheless cloud technology will become a critical enabler of Internet in future years and will have a huge beneficial impact on businesses and consumers.

AHMEDABAD: Management consultancy firm Technopak in its recent report on "Indian Cafe Market" said the $230 million cafe market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14% over the next five years to be a $410 million industry by 2017. Consistent growth of consuming class and increasing time-pressured consumer is giving way to convenience-based option, primarily driving the growth of cafes. The market witnessed high growth driven by an addition of 1,250 stores over last 5 years, it observes. Organised market contributes near 15% to the total food service market in India. Of the $14 billion market in 2012, unorganised sector contributes $12 billion, Technopak says."Quick Service Restaurants would continue to absorb maximum share in organised market in the next 57 years with sustained 50% share in the next 5-7 years," it says. While Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) is the market leader in terms of retail footprint, international chains like Gloria Jean's, Costa Coffee and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf have a limited footprints in metro and mini metro cities. Dunkin' Donuts is a recent most entrant, having launched its cafes in 2012, the report says. Brands are experimenting with offerings of food and beverages and with other items such as desserts and bakery and bringing in customisation as per regional taste palates -- certain brands offer Idli in South while Vada Pao in West India and likewise, certain outlets serve only vegetarian items in pilgrim centers and offer breakfast for working professionals.
Cafe Coffee Day, Baristas, Costa Coffee, Coffee World, Lavasa, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-10-19/news/34584301_1_technopak-share-cafemarket

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