An explanation of the key concepts associated with emerging technology, and the key theories on how these grow from introduced to widespread adoption and exploitation in industry.

You are working for a large market research provider and have been asked to create a report intended to inform practitioners in the UK [medical] sector on the potential impacts that emerging technologies (particularly those associated with digital and high-performance computing), will have on the industry by the end of the next decade. The report is expected to include.

Part 1. A summary of the current state of the industry. This should include market statistics and general research, as well as an analysis of the technologies currently used.

Part 2. An explanation of the key concepts associated with emerging technology, and the key theories on how these grow from introduced to widespread adoption and exploitation in industry.

Part 3. An assessment of some of the emerging technologies that you believe will most impact the [medical] sector. You are expected to give a high-level explanation of these technologies and their key functionalities and features.

Part 4. Consideration of how some of these technologies may compete, and also how they may complement and synergise with each other.

Part 5. A forecast of what the [medical] industry will look like in 10 years` time, and how these technologies may transform the current landscape.