Research Methodology on Accelerator Card Market
The research methodology adopted for analysing the Accelerator Card market is a combination of primary and secondary research. To understand the dynamics of the market, in-depth secondary research was conducted using sources such as Annual reports, Product literature, press releases, research papers, investor presentations of the companies, white papers, government documents, statistical databases, trend reports and webcasts. The information thus gathered was utilized to deduce market estimates, which were further validated through primary interviews with company members and industry experts.
The period of the estimated forecast is 2023-2030. The research approach is qualitative and quantitative in nature.
I. Secondary Research:
In-depth secondary research was conducted to extract data from sources such as the Market Research Future Database, internal & external proprietary databases, white papers, annual & financial reports, industry magazines, business journals, investor presentations, government & industry associations, online paid databases/research portals, websites & directories.
The secondary research helps to identify & understand the overall scope & size of the market and the technologies associated with its segments. Secondary sources include press releases, company magazines, & shareholder presentations of the respective companies. The secondary data includes the demand for accelerator cards, the proposed product launches, developments in technology, increase in research activities and the income derived from the selling of accelerator cards to the end-users.
II. Primary Research:
In primary research, numerous in-depth interviews and discussions were conducted with many industry experts and opinion leaders on both the supply and demand side for collecting information and validating the market size and forecasts.
The interviews and discussions were conducted with experts such as C-level executives (CEOs, CFOs, COOs), regulatory authorities, industry experts and consultants from both the demand and supply side. For further validation, the cumulative data from these interviews was analysed.
III. Approaches Used:
The research approaches used in analysing the Accelerator Card market for the forecasting period 2023-2030 are bottom-up approach, top-down approach, factor analysis, and time-series analysis.
The bottom-up approach involves assessing the market’s multiplier effects by studying the most basic building blocks, i.e. the sales information about each product/service segment and their market size.
The top-down approach begins with a complete market outlook and prognosis, which is then segmented into various products/services under the study.
Data triangulation is used which involves verifying the data obtained from both primary and secondary sources, and then consolidating it to produce a proper market estimation. Market estimates derived from different data sources are gained and analysed.
IV. Demand Side and Supply Side Data Triangulation:
The demand-side triangulation approach refers to the study of the demand dynamics of the accelerator card market by analysing factors such as changes in prices of accelerator cards, availability of new products, and consumer preferences, and ultimately comparing the data obtained through the interviews. The supply-side triangulation approach is done to understand the expectations and needs of the producers such as manufacturers, suppliers, etc.
The demand-side data triangulation primarily focuses on analyzing the volume and value sales data of accelerator cards, which are divided into various end-user verticals and by various regions. The product and technology trends in accelerator cards are also being studied.
The supply side triangulation involves conducting primary interviews with industry experts to gain an insight into their views about the industry at large, their product offerings, product pricing and strategies and to validate the data obtained at the demand side.
V. Market Estimation:
The data collated and validated through various means was verified by conducting various independent surveys. The surveys also assist with analytic triangulation, which ultimately validates the accuracy of the market size and forecast of the Accelerator Card industry.
Data points that were considered to arrive at the market estimates include:
- Historical data about the products and their commercialization
- Problem-solving and demand-creation strategies adopted by the vendors
- Key population sources and key stakeholders in the eco-system
- Testimonials and reviews
- Content captured from key industry experts, market participants, and opinion leaders
- Demand and supply side triangulation
- Estimated market sizes and forecast
VI. Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation:
As a part of the market breakdown, the ecosystem was analyzed to understand the potential segments. The market is split up into various criteria using both the bottom-up and top-down approaches and the data is validated using further triangulation techniques such as PESTEL analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Model, and Supply Chain Analysis.
The PESTEL analysis assesses the different macro-environmental factors such as political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal, which form potential opportunities and threats. Porter’s Five Forces model helps in analysing the competition in the accelerators card market by focusing on the bargaining power of buyers, the bargaining power of suppliers, the threat from new entrants or substitutes, the intensity of rivalry, and the threat of forward integration. The supply chain analysis is used to study the dependence of the industry’s supply chain on various participants and activities in the market.
VII. Assumptions:
The following assumptions are made in arriving at the market size:
- Technology penetration and adoption rates of accelerator cards in the marketplace.
- Demand and supply status of each product type
- Macro-economic factors and legal & regulatory scenarios
- Currency exchange rates
- Regional splits
- Growth profiles of the overall global and regional markets
- Manufacturing cost structure
Conclusion:
To conclude, while making the market estimates and forecasts, different data sources, models, and mathematical algorithms were used to enhance the accuracy and confidence of the market estimates. The final numbers were triangulated using top-down analysis, bottom-up analysis, and involvement from different stakeholders across the value chain. This process triangulates the accuracy of the market size and also provides a better understanding of the global Accelerator Card market and its future outlook till 2030.
