Having a personal assistant has generally only been a privilege enjoyed by those at the top of their business game. Without enough time to manage their crazy schedules or order their own lunches, these busy execs hire personal assistant’s to do all of the basic tasks they simply don’t get the chance to do. ButRead more
At some point, all businesses realise that their current branding just doesn’t work anymore. Perhaps their font is out-dated or their logo needs to be modernised. Whatever the reason behind the decision, rebranding sends a clear message – it is a marker of an organisation’s commitment to evolution and upward growth. And it’s important toRead more
The Internet of Things is the all-inclusive term used to describe how digital technologies and sensors are being used to connect “things” that were previously disconnected from the online world. The internet is playing a major role in digitally transforming businesses where data needs to be collected from a variety of devices that are notRead more
Research from Statista reveals that global ecommerce sales are expected to increase 246.15% by 2021, rising from 1.3 trillion sales in 2014 to an impressive 4.5 trillion in 2021. When one considers that 56% of in-store purchases are influenced by digital commerce, if you’re not using online channels to reach your customers, you’re missing out. looking atRead more
According to Investopedia, Insurtech refers to the use of technology innovations designed to identify and leverage savings and promote greater efficiency across current insurance industry models. With the current belief being that the insurance industry is ripe for innovation and disruption, large insurance firms are looking at ways to offer ultra-customised policies and are usingRead more
With several high-profile security breaches occurring in recent months – CIOs, business leaders and IT teams are focusing their attention on securing and safeguarding data. This is especially true when it comes to cloud. Jay Heiser, a research VP at Gartner, advises that CIOs change their approach. All too often, CIOs are asking: “Is theRead more
Tim Harader runs Portal VR, a virtual reality arcade in Seattle. When looking at the current state of the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) market, Harader suggests we’re seeing a trend similar to that of the internet video space in the late 1990’s. Elaborating upon internet video, Tim explains that during the lateRead more
For most of us, we had our first real taste of augmented reality (AR) back in 2016. Offering what some have described as a “revolutionary smartphone experience” by layering digital information over what is happening around you in the real world. Pokémon Go saw players wandering through public spaces glued to their smartphones in searchRead more
It’s becoming increasingly popular for people to conduct a large proportion of their banking activity using their mobile device. In fact, research has shown that one of the first apps people download when they get a new smartphone is their chosen bank’s mobile app. The financial services industry can use innovative fintech apps to improveRead more
Millennials are coming and your business needs to get ready. After researching the characteristics, behaviours, inclinations and desires of millennials, as well as how they relate to work and their careers, Jennifer Deal wrote a book titled: What Millennials Want from Work. Jennifer found that attracting a millennial workforce, and keeping them happy, means managingRead more
