How disruptive tech is shaking up the world of business
Innovation is the beating heart of tech startups in London, Berlin and Silicon Valley. By tearing up the rule book on everything from payments and transportation, to food delivery and accommodation, these companies are disrupting markets that have traditionally been dominated by corporate giants. But what can other businesses learn from these startups, and how can they take advantage of their groundbreaking tech?
The payment options you offer to customers can have a significant impact on sales. Here's a look at the pros and cons of cash, card, and mobile payments to help you decide
Peter King of Dialog360 outlines five innovative ways technology can help hotel owners ride out the pandemic and come out stronger, from cloud communication to contactless payments
Claims management software can speed up claims processing, reduce errors and enhance the customer experience. Here's a guide to how it can benefit your SME
Zoe Morris of recruitment agency Jefferson Frank explores what UK businesses can do to build an inclusive culture and make women feel more welcome in the technology industry
More SMEs are harnessing the flexibility of cloud services to increase day-to-day efficiencies, support scalability and boost security. Dean Gardner talks us through the benefits
Identity verification is a vital part of many businesses' customer checks. Rhys David examines how facial recognition technology can help save time and resources
The modern supply chain is facing incredible strain from increased demands from the digital ecosystem. We look at the impact blockchain could have on supply chain management
Influencer marketing has resulted in huge success for the companies that get it right, but choosing an influencer for your brand is tricky. Until, that is, you start using artificial intelligence
By nurturing some of the UKs very best startups, accelerator Geovation is supplying much-needed support to the UK tech industry to fuel future innovation
The funeral industry has a reputation for over-charging and under-serving. Two startups explain how they're challenging the status quo through innovation
Far from being a threat, artificial intelligence presents a huge opportunity for businesses and customers alike. How could robots transform your company?
With more people buying and trading in cryptocurrencies, some have suggested they could eventually replace traditional currency. But how likely is that?
Startups Casper and Eve have revolutionized the experience of buying a mattress. We discover how the two companies have successfully disrupted the industry
Building a successful business depends on embracing failure from the start, not fearing it. Here's how to create a fail-friendly culture in your company
With the launch of Workplace, Facebook will be competing with the likes of Slack and Yammer. We weigh up the pros and cons of the company's enterprise tool
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