“Indeed, many S&P 500 companies wish they had developed their internet strategy earlier. Those that did now have an advantage. Five years from now, we will be saying the same about AI strategy.” – Andrew Ng, HBR, Nov 2016.
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McDigital or McDoomed?
When it comes to food, customers want more customization and more variety and we want it faster than ever before. Faced with declining sales and industry headwinds, can McDonalds use data and digital innovation to drive customer value?
Cisco’s IoT transition
Cisco is a tech business primarily known for its networking equipment. Cisco is attempting to reinvent itself as an IoT, cloud and security services vendor.
Disrupt Your Life With Headspace: Meditation for the 21st Century
Not only has Headspace disrupted the ancient contemplative practice of meditation; it enables users to disrupt themselves by reducing stress and anxiety, improving relationships, and boosting performance at work.
When a Hotel Feels Too Much Like Home: Starwood and the Technology Puzzle
The rise of Airbnb over the last several years has threatened the traditional business model of hotels, challenging them to expand their value proposition from one of luxury, consistency, and reliability to one that emphasizes transparency, customizability, convenience, emotional connection, and authentic, local experiences. Leading up to its recent acquisition by Marriot, Starwood Hotels began to leverage technological innovation to deliver upon these expectations and remain competitive with Airbnb. However, as Starwood rampantly implements technological processes across regions, is it also hindering the creation of locally-influenced guest experiences? Does technology deliver a level of standardized convenience that makes even the most remote hotels feel too much like home?
Evaluating New Drugs with Wearable Technology
Can wearables and electronic data capture (EDC) technologies improve clinical trials and accelerate new drug approval?
The Smithsonian: How a 170-year-old Museum Leverages Technology
Thinking about the impact of digitization on our economy and society at large the first companies that come to mind are technology companies Uber or Facebook, IT companies like IBM, payment system providers or wearable technology manufacturers. Museums and libraries are likely to feature far down that list.
Too Much Data Strikes a Blow to Tableau
Tableau has historically been a leader in data visualization, but latency issues stemming from cloud deployment could hinder its ability to handle big data analytics.
Schlumberger: Innovating in a Low Price Environment
How one oil services company is leveraging digital technology to become a low cost, high quality service provider.
Mad Men in the Digital Age
As the industry moves toward digitalization at a rapid speed, traditional advertising agencies need to find new ways to add value for their clients or face the risk of being left behind.