Is copying startups all it takes to effectively transform and innovate? However appealing the image of a young company with unbridled success may be, the reality is obviously much more complex, but taking a leaf out of their book is certainly the best way to move forward. Continue reading
Author: La Rédaction / The Editor
How HR can include AI in their business strategy
Consulting agency, Gartner, has published a threatening report: by 2020, Artificial intelligence could replace skilled professionals in the fields of medicine, law or IT. But this technology won’t only be useful for repetitive or time consuming tasks, it will also have its uses in skilled professions where the added value usually lies within human intelligence. Continue reading
2018: The Year of Artificial Intelligence
A major concern for the last thirty years, artificial intelligence is getting a new lease of life this year. Thanks to the combined action of powerful machines, high-performance algorithms and the creation of exponential data, artificial intelligence can finally reach its full potential. Continue reading
The Pros and Cons of the Multi-Cloud Trend for Businesses
A growing number of enterprises are choosing to migrate their information and applications onto the cloud. Whether they opt for a “lift and shift” or “re-platforming” approach, business adoption of the cloud is moving faster and wider than ever.
Businesses have quickly discovered that relying on a single cloud solution might not be sufficient to meet their future needs. In 2018, their strategy will be more focused on following a cloud-based model. Gartner foresees that by 2019, the multi-cloud approach will become the norm for 70% of businesses in contrast to 10% today. Continue reading
Amazon patents wristband to track warehouse workers’ movements
Amazon has designed a futuristic wristband that tracks workers movements across its sprawling warehouses and alerts them when it is time for a break. Continue reading
Smart cities are evolving around you to make everyday life more convenient
Cities of the future are being developed around you, leading to more efficiencies and conveniences, but they will require local and national support to continue connecting the needs of their residents. Continue reading
Station F: big businesses and startups all under one roof
Welcome to Halle Freyssinet, a former freight depot converted into a giant startup incubator. Re-named Station F, today the 34,000m² premises hosts the young French startups close to Xavier Niel’s heart. Whilst small companies are the building’s lifeblood, they’re not alone. Big businesses have also set up camp in this innovation hotbed. So why are small and large companies alike working together, and what does the digital French Touch landscape look like? Continue reading
Facebook’s new messaging app deepens debate over kids’ social-media use
Facebook now has a messaging app for kids, its first product aimed at young children, putting the social network at the heart of the debate about how and when children should start their online lives. Continue reading
From Polytechnic University of Turin, the Internet of Things innovation that recognizes our tastes
A prototype of artificial intelligence called YouRule can adapt any smart device to our preferences. Continue reading
Robo-advisors expanding to insurance and vehicle purchases
Comparisons between robo-advisors are often limited to cost analysis. This criterion must be extended to the output and supply of services other than automated management. The market is growing very quickly. Even big traditional international banks are now getting into this segment. Continue reading