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25 Sep
Amazon and Netflix Emmy success emphasises broadcast TV’s fragility
Netflix won its first Emmy in 2013, fast-forward 5 years and streaming giants Amazon and Neflix Emmy success counted 31 wins combined at this year’s award ceremony.
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24 Sep
Unanswered questions abound after Comcast’s successful Sky bid
There are few lasting happily ever afters in business, and that’s doubly true in the world of media and broadcasting.
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21 Sep
Uber-Deliveroo acquisition talk serves up bad news for consumers
While smart from a business standpoint, a potential acquisition of Deliveroo by Uber would likely represent a lose-lose scenario for consumers, restaurant partners and employees.
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21 Sep
Three challenges Tesco’s Jack’s faces in its attempt to compete with the discounters
Newly opened discounter brand by Tesco Jack’s could struggle against Aldi and Lidl while eroding the company’s margins.
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20 Sep
Trust in AI hard to build as adoption of the technology grows
Without a doubt Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already changed the way consumers interact with technology and the way businesses think about big challenges like digital transformation.
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17 Sep
Bad indoor mobile coverage might improve as operators start sharing
Bad indoor mobile coverage may start to improve thanks to new regulations that allow service providers in the US to share spectrum.
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14 Sep
Why the Nike Kaepernick campaign makes sense
Nike chose Colin Kaepernick to be its poster boy for the 30th anniversary of the Just Do It campaign.
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14 Sep
Will there be another Lehman Brothers? No, but the world is a riskier place
Ten years on if you are wondering will there be another Lehman Brothers corporate collapse, the likely answer is no, but the same can’t be said for a potential financial crisis.
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11 Sep
Huawei security concerns could be solved by 5G but the vendor needs to be careful
Chinese telecommunications vendor Huawei Technologies has had a rough year, facing security breaches and suspicion that the Chinese government could gain access to sensitive customer data through ‘backdoor’ attacks using its equipment and software as the vehicle.
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10 Sep
India’s SpiceJet to benefit from a big step into the lucrative air cargo market
India based low-cost airline SpiceJet cargo expansion plans come at the right time amid increasing competition between passenger airlines and online retail growth SpiceJet will launch its dedicated cargo service SpiceXpress on 18 September 2018 and it is likely that the company will become an important player in the Indian cargo market.
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10 Sep
Deutsche Bahn’s decision to slash investment will hurt the company in the long term
Deutsche Bahn’s CEO has sent a candid letter to senior management calling for change, but it seems that reducing investment to boost profits is folly.
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3 Sep
Kalashnikov’s electric car: surprising new entrant could fire blanks
Kalashnikov electric car future could see some success domestically long term, but export and short-term prospects remain muted as the AK-47 assault rifle manufacturer ventures into the car industry.
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3 Sep
Could blockchain be the next billion dollar opportunity and rid us of roaming fees?
As telcos continue to struggle across the board with declines in both revenue and profitability, blockchain is emerging as a technology with the potential to radically transform the telecommunications industry as well as many other industries.
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3 Sep
Connecting the unconnected: Will Google’s Loon work?
The summer of 2018 brought different fortunes to the two highest-profile initiatives to connect the unconnected in rural markets.
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3 Sep
Telco AI strategies have significant impact on businesses
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to profoundly impact the way companies conduct business, and telecom service providers are no exception.
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31 Aug
Coca-Cola gears up for a future in foodservice with the acquisition of Costa coffee
Coca-Cola buy Costa coffee chain from Premier Inn owners WhitBread today, giving the global giant its first truly global coffee brand in the profitable coffee market.
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31 Aug
Culinary sharing economy goes global as traveller appetite grows
In recent years, the number of food and drink enthusiasts around the world has risen rapidly giving way for verity of culinary experiences from fine dinning under the sea to the more authentic sharing economy like dinning experiences.
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30 Aug
In the future everything will have a digital twin, hopefully
If the last few years has shown anything it’s that the internet of things (IoT) is a clear stepping stone along the path toward what many consider to be the next industrial revolution – call it Industry 4.0, digital transformation, or what you will.
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30 Aug
Three reasons why the GoPro strategy might be in trouble
The world’s most identifiable action camera manufacturer GoPro is beginning to turn around its financial performance in 2018, but faces three significant constraints to future success.
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30 Aug
Google irritates Epic Games by revealing Fortnite flaw: is this Google’s revenge?
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, the world’s most popular shooting game, announced Android OS users would finally get access to the game.
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30 Aug
Think only big operators sell the iPhone X? Think again
It is commonly assumed that expensive smartphones like the iPhone X are only available on contract at the bigger carriers like Verizon Wireless and AT&T in the U.S., but that is far from true.
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29 Aug
WhatsApp India trouble continues, but privacy should remain protected
India’s top court has asked WhatsApp to respond to a petition, which puts the messaging app in breach of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which mandates an appointment of a Grievance officer for its users in India, according to local news reports.
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29 Aug
Will Google’s new virtual contact centre assistant replace agents?
Google has introduced Google AI Contact Center, a virtual assistant that uses natural speech to engage with callers, answering basic questions, and escalating more complex requirements to a human agent.
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24 Aug
What do people really want from air travel?
Air travel satisfaction is dropping despite airports’ and airlines’ numerous attempts to improve overall passenger experience Satisfying air travellers has been bothering airlines and airports since forever.
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24 Aug
AI in cars – current use and requirements for the future
AI and its use in the car manufacturing industry is key for survival in this highly competitive environment.
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23 Aug
Google’s data centres to be kept cool by AI
Google recently announced plans to surrender operational control of the cooling systems in its data centres to an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm.
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22 Aug
Three reasons why the end of the Greek bail-out program is unlikely to end austerity
Standing on your own feet again may be a success, but what if you cannot walk?
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21 Aug
PepsiCo’s purchase of SodaStream a sign of big beverage industry worries over single-use plastic waste
Anyone looking for proof that the beverage industry is worried about the ‘war on plastic’ got it yesterday, when PepsiCo announced an agreement to purchase Israel-based SodaStream International for the hefty price of $3.2 billion.
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17 Aug
Online retail tax will not save the high street
After making numerous claims that it will operate in a fairer way, Amazon remains one of the highest profile UK tax avoiders.
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16 Aug
IoT on the edge: revolutionary use cases create new privacy concerns
The rapid evolution of enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) technology has led to fascinating use cases that truly justify the term digital transformation, while simultaneously creating privacy quandaries that will challenge society for years to come.