Fast charging company raises more than 11 million euros for expansion of the European network...

Any industry be it big or small, requires financial services with specialised focus towards their respective needs. There are many accounting and audit firms that caters to specific clients or provides general services. As financial industry evolves these firms evolve with the trend to keep up with current affairs and provide better service to their clients..

The global cloud-based Digital Asset Management (DAM) market is expected to grow by 20% between now and 2021, according to a new study by Research n Reports. A key factor for this growth is the recent shift from on-premise to SaaS, as many cloud-based solutions offer low-cost options and rapid deployment of services..

It`s encouraging that the companies that are taking an early lead with artificial intelligence- they don`t see it as just labor-saving technology, rather they see it as a way to grow, to better serve customers and provide a superior experience. This is one of the findings from a recent study by MIT Sloan Management Review and BCG, which looked at the state of AI -- and motivations for moving forward with it..

Will geopolitics forever dog the transportation sector, even when electric vehicles (EVs) replace internal combustion engine vehicles?.

While high-performance data and analytics have made a profound impact on all sectors of financial services, the auditing field has needed time to catch up—due in large part to the unique challenges auditors face (in compliance, for example) compared with those in other disciplines. Beyond auditing, the benefits for companies who possess a robust data system are obvious: The right insights help organisations manage business, drive growth, increase efficiency and reduce risk..

“We no longer know who students will be once they leave,” says Jennifer Cable, a consultant in the talent management team at PA Consulting, reflecting on the radically different jobs alumni could be doing in decades to come and how this will impact what higher education has to offer. “Before, the dominant trend was to finish school and go to university staying in the same professional area for life. In the future the pace of technological change will mean the blend of students and approaches to studying will need to be quite different for individuals to continuously learn to keep employable.”.

In a massive deal that could reshape cloud computing, IBM is acquiring open software company Red Hat for $34 billion. The companies called the deal, which still needs approval from shareholders and regulators, the "most significant tech acquisition of 2018." The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2019..

How much do you have to discount your consulting fee rates for if you want to have an impact on buying behaviour? 5%? 10%? 20%?... writes Fiona Czerniawska of Source Global Research.

The ranking is based on volume of sales from the preceding year.

Artefact, Europe’s largest independent data-driven marketing group, listed on the French Euronext Stock Exchange, has entered the UK to offer brand clients a genuine alternative to both the traditional agency networks and more recent entrants to the market.

RepRisk, a global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data science company, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global organization for sustainable development, are pleased to announce their partnership to provide ESG data for WBCSD’s 2018 review of the sustainability reporting and performance of their member companies.

Cognizant today announced its Cognizant Interactive practice has been named one of the leading digital agencies in the United Kingdom, according to Econsultancy’s Top 100 Digital Agencies 2018 report.

Afiniti is proud to feature in the LPI’s new eBook outlining the Top 20 highest-performing learning providers.

Before they can begin to prepare for future scenarios, HE institutions are dealing with a range of challenges, from how Brexit will impact student and staff numbers to how rapidly evolving technology affects how they deliver learning..

As technology continues to advance, the entire nature of employment is beginning to change. Automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning have not fully upended the landscape — yet. But disruption and displacement are coming faster than most companies realize and now is the time to begin preparing for the inevitable changes ahead..

Fintech is becoming increasing relevant to Australia’s long-term economic outlook. Over the past five years, the H2 Ventures and KPMG Fintech100 report has tracked the emergence and maturation of the startups looking to revolutionise the financial services sector..

New research for PwC has found that nearly a third of patients in the UK would be willing to have major invasive surgery performed by AI. Despite the AI hype, there’s still work to be done in healthcare to build trust among UK patients in this type of technology.

It’s a familiar scenario with hot emerging technologies: People’s opinions and predictions for that next big thing range from “it’s a passing fad” to “it will change everything.”.

- Third-quarter combined ACV reaches €3.3 billion
- As-a-Service contracting accelerates in the region, up 56 percent to €1.3 billion
- Traditional sourcing ACV rises 55 percent, driven by strong contract activity in DACH and the Nordics
- UK traditional sourcing values plummet as Brexit approaches...

Will geopolitics forever dog the transportation sector, even when electric vehicles (EVs) replace internal combustion engine vehicles?.

The annual Gartner predictions- they’re so many things to so many people. This year is no exception – something for everyone, especially for those who only read predictions once a year. If you’re following “trends” in the field, you can pretty much predict the predictions. But if technology is not part of your job description, you may well find the predictions useful..

Recognized for its comprehensive ADM services and Continuous Testing capabilities in ISG’s Provider Lens™ study...

There’s a lot of conversation lately about all the possibilities of machines learning to do things humans currently do in our factories, warehouses, offices and homes. While the technology is evolving—quickly—along with fears and excitement, terms such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning may leave you perplexed.

For executives fretting about pursuing a successful digital transformation, here’s a thought: Hire the innovators.There’s plenty of pressure to pursue innovation and digital change with existing management and employees but bringing on innovators from the outside can help get the job done..

The VR industry has been through quite the tempest during the past few years. Despite all of these perceptual barriers and the artificial forces that have tried to compel a square peg to fit into a round hole, the industry finds itself neither in decline, nor in trouble — instead it’s thriving..

The Big Four consultancy has taken to expanding its blockchain activities beyond the pure financial services work it had been doing, to explore a less-traveled path....

There can surely be no question now that Amazon is the most important agent of disruption and change that the retail industry has ever seen. That reflects not just its scale and reach, but the way that it has changed fundamentally and forever how people want to shop, and the range of goods available to them – largely irrespective of where they happen to live....

Afiniti is pleased to announce that we’ve received an Award of Excellence at the Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC) Awards 2018, for the category of Best Change Communication.

Awards celebrate evolution of sourcing industry through application of new sourcing approaches and digital technology...

Combining biometric identification with artificial intelligence enables banks to take a new approach to verifying the digital identity of their prospects and customers. Biometrics is the process by which a person’s unique physical and personal traits are detected and recorded by an electronic device or system as a means of confirm identity..

If you’re like most manufacturers today, your current efforts – automation, some data analysis, perhaps the addition of some IoT components – have brought you onto the digital playing field. But you’re not fully in the game yet. Digital transformation across your organisation is the next step.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution - and its associated breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, advanced materials, cloud computing, mobile connectivity, the Internet of Things, robotics and more - is transforming the world of manufacturing..

Anywhere the future of work is being thought about, debated, forecast, and fought over, there are conversations going on about the role automation is going to play. The primary question that shows up in virtually every conversation takes on many forms, but the gist is always the same—will the robots free us up for better jobs, or will they simply take our existing ones away?.

Scientists at IBM Research claim to have found a new way to make the Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work consensus Protocol to be more efficient in its use of energy without affecting its scalability and security..

The last few years have seen a rise in data-driven marketing, and advertising that has moved almost completely away from old-style press and media to cyberspace. The pitch? The data scientist with the heavy metal t-shirt is going to be much more useful to you as a brand than the creatives with their ear-rings and tattoos....

Technology business Arm has ambitious plans for growth. Named one of Europe’s most innovative companies by Forbes magazine, they design the microchips found in 90 per cent of all mobile devices. To achieve their goals they need an IT organisation that can deliver new projects quickly and reliably. They asked us to help transform their existing IT function. They wanted to replace their traditional project management culture with an Agile approach – and prioritise collaboration and creating value..

At the 2018 AT&T Business Summit, TechRepublic caught up with AT&T`s Chris Penrose who shared examples of how IoT can benefit organizations..

A collection of information resources designed to help enterprise IT professionals launch and advance their artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation initiatives..

Although there is still work to be done in terms of security, Blockchain technology still presents a great opportunity for financial services firms to provide seamless customer experience and transparency..

Service fees, accounting issues, and analysts’ concerns are just some of the reasons why CFOs should be key players in conversations about cloud..

Software’s impact on the EU growing faster than the overall the European economy, new study shows
- The UK software sector created direct value-added GDP of £70.3 billion in 2016 – up 33,5% since 2014 (five times more growth than France and Germany).
- Software supports 2.7 million jobs in the UK (more than any of the other EU countries surveyed).

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can radically improve employee selection processes - by enabling recruiters to assess many more applicants - but the basis of your selection decisions must be legally defensible, according to a new paper by assessment specialist cut-e.

YCP, a regional professional firm providing advisory services and private equity investments headquartered in Hong Kong, has merged with Solidiance, a corporate strategy management consulting firm with a strong focus on the Asia market.

- ISG Provider Lens™ report finds ADM services likely to be disrupted with UK’s exit from the EU
- Rules could limit free flow of workers and services
- Short-term demand could spike, challenging providers...

Concentrix today confirmed the acquisition of Convergys has officially closed and the integration with Concentrix has begun.The transaction makes Concentrix the second largest global provider of customer engagement services and enhances the company’s ability to deliver even greater transformation services to impact clients..

Even the most insulated CXOs are certainly cognizant of the constant stream of news related to cyber attacks. News feeds are full of reports of IT security breaches, to the point where awareness is no longer an issue. My own mother mails me cybersecurity articles cut out from her local newspaper..

Global professional services firm, PwC has acquired KYC-Pro, a regtech solution, from boutique financial services compliance firm, FSCom Limited, for an undisclosed amount..

A joint report by the Secretariat of the All Party Parliamentary Group on AI, Big Innovation Centre, and professional services firm KPMG was launched today - identifying the key skills individuals and organisations will need if they are to survive and thrive in the unfolding future.

In its bid to become a mobility provider with fully connected vehicle fleet, Volkswagen has entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to leverage the US software giant’s Cloud expertise. As part of the partnership, the two companies will collaborate to develop the "Volkswagen Automotive Cloud", a dedicated platform for all future Volkswagen digital services and mobility offerings..