Rapid technological obsolescence (threat & opportunity)

Increasing efficiencies of IT resources (opportunity)

Increasing rates of cybercrime (threat)

Rising product regulation (opportunity)

Changing import and export regulations (opportunity)

Rising environmental protection regulations on businesses (opportunity)

Rising interest in environmental programs (opportunity)

Rising emphasis on business sustainability (opportunity)

Increasing popularity of low-carbon lifestyles (opportunity)

Political stability of developed countries, especially the United States and European countries (opportunity)

Governmental support for e-commerce (opportunity & threat)

Increasing governmental efforts on cyber-security (opportunity)

Economic stability of developed markets, especially the United States and European countries (opportunity)

Increasing disposable incomes in developing countries (opportunity)

Potential economic recession of China (threat)

Increasing wealth disparity (threat)

Increasing consumerism in developing countries (opportunity)

Increasing online buying habits (opportunity)