At A Glance – Virtual Reality Vcommerc
Enhancing online commerce with virtual reality Ever since the early days of the internet, companies have been trying to get consumers to part with their money online. Ecommerce, online banking, data streaming and internet based customer support are now so commonplace that it is difficult to imagine life without them. This digital world is a ubiquitous and …
Taking On Tesla – What You Need To Know Right Now
The incumbent auto manufacturers entering Tesla’s space might be bad news for them but good for the EV sector. When you think of electric vehicles (EVs), you probably think of Tesla. As the first significant player in the EV market, Tesla turned electric vehicles into desirable status symbols, thereby building the foundations for its success. …
The Bitcoin Boom – Everything You Need To Know
Surging cryptocurrencies Bitcoin technology has been waiting patiently in the wings for a long time. However, after years of speculation and hype, it looks as if the digital currency’s moment has finally arrived. This May, the value of bitcoin went up by a whopping 65 percent. In fact, last week, it was revealed that one …
The Circular Economy – Keeping Capital In The Loop
A significant shift away from finite resources The circular economy is a different way of thinking about business. Unlike the traditional linear economy – where things are made, used, and thrown away – the circular economy signifies a shift away from the consumption of finite resources. With the world’s population predicted to reach 8.5bn by 2030, …
Is Training The Most Useful Application of Virtual Reality?
VR was built for gamers, but the best uses are outside of entertainment Virtual Reality is a powerful communication tool. In business-to-business (B2B) negotiations, data visualization via VR could transform how companies interact. As well as B2B, Virtual Reality has a place in business-to-consumer (B2C) relationships. By now, you might have come across the term commerce. …
Cashless: A Valuable Global Trend?
Converting to cashless At one time, having a few coins in your pocket was the norm. Today, it is not so common. The prominence of card, online, and mobile-based payments has led many people to stop carrying cash at all – and businesses are taking note. But what does a cashless socio-economy look like, and what are …
10 Companies Spearheading Innovative Sustainability Initiatives
Sustainability as an opportunity Patagonia’s efforts to reduce resource consumption have been well documented, from cofounding the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to the seemingly counterintuitive ‘don’t buy this jacket’ marketing campaign. The company has invested heavily in protecting the planet and is viewed as an example of sustainable success. Of course, there’s more to it than …
Automation In Accountancy
Accountancy has provided the perfect environment for automation. We spoke with Chetan Mistry of Smith & Williamson and Steve Lucas of Receipt Bank about why and how accounting firms have become hives of technology… Innovation where it counts Receipt Bank was founded in 2010 to create a simple, cost-effective solution for business accounts management. Their …
Why Are Banks Working With Big Tech?
Incumbent banks collaborating with Big Tech companies are striking a difficult balance between partnership and competition. Now unless you were living under a rock, 2019 was the year that the vast majority of media outlets would have you believe that all the tech companies were becoming “banks” right!? Ermmm, not quite. The encroachment of the …
Google Duplex: Google Already Has Your Data, Now It Is After Your Business (Process)
Google Duplex: a data dictatorship? In the 2019 Google I/O event, CEO Sundar Pichai demonstrated the next evolution of Google’s Duplex technology. Having already built capabilities to automatically book hair salon and restaurant appointments by actually calling the business and speaking with people, Duplex will next be moving to the web and filling out forms for you, …
