The Fake Economy Big Business
How Can Companies Counter Counterfeit? You might not know it, but there’s every chance that you’ve invested in a fake. Almost anything can be faked, from socks to electrical devices. The easier something is to make, the more attractive it becomes as a target, so the percentage of counterfeit apparel is higher than that of electronic …
Now You See Me – Identity Technology And Ecommerce
How identity technology will open ecommerce up to the next billion? While many take identity as a given, there are currently over a billion people across the globe who cannot prove who they are. That is a major problem in today’s increasingly digital society and economy where a recognisable form of identity is vital for …
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. …
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 …
Migration: Bringing IT Systems Up To Date
Maintaining IT infrastructure is crucial to innovation and business growth In order to function efficiently, businesses need effective IT strategies. From supporting consumer-facing applications to internal operations management, IT infrastructures must promote security, data mobility, and business growth. However, due to the constantly evolving nature of technology, keeping IT systems up to date is easier …
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, …
