The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing how we work, how we live, how we get value from our belongings and assets, and even how government and society function. And the connectivity layer for the IoT is usually provided by the telecommunications system, which means it will consequently become part
The implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is very nearly upon us. The deadline is approaching, and we are very firmly into the transition phase. Should you panic? Definitely not. Instead, you must breathe and prioritise. Ask yourself what areas regulators and consumers are most likely to stumble
Innovation labs were once hailed as the way in which established companies could “build in” innovation and ensure that it happened. For a while it was almost the default approach. However, in the last few years, several of these high-profile innovation labs have been shut down. It’s clear that not
Internal audit departments are not often thought of as consumers of high impact analytics. But our recent experience suggests otherwise. Many are working on improving their procurement integrity and in these scenarios they want to detect — and stop — fraud, loss, abuse or waste in procurement. They also want
As we progress into 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is looming on most organisations’ radar. The requirements are becoming clearer, but there is still some ambiguity about precisely what needs doing. There is, however, no question that algorithms are an area of concern, and in particular, whether their
Online payment fraud can be a challenging topic. It is not just the payment service provider that is responsible for creating a payment platform that is secure and tamper-proof. The payer, too, needs to be aware of the changing threat landscape and adjust actions and habits accordingly. Regulators have started
During the last two years, I have been involved in quite a number of meetings and conferences about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). My role has been to provide information about the regulation and its impact and what organisations need to do as a result. Known unknowns and
The importance of real-time engagement is rapidly growing in companies around the world. The vast majority of customers now want and expect personalised experiences, tailored to fit their preferences and habits. This type of personalisation is only possible, however, with really good real-time analytics to provide insights, and suitable systems
Students live and thrive in a community: the student body and its associations form a relatively tight-knit group that provides — or should provide — support and encouragement on an ongoing basis. For those away from home for the first time, this community can be a life-saver, almost literally in
With the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), more and more ethical and moral questions arise. One of the most common is the extent to which we want to automatically let algorithms make decisions. From Robo-Advisors to optimize our investments to self-driving cars, there are possibilities everywhere in modern analytics
