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(PDF) Mckinsey - The B2B Analytics Playbook : Capturing Unrealized Potential in Telcos
[Business]
2019/03/21 09:06
Telecommunications companies have been leaving money on the table by underinvesting in advanced analytics in their B2B business units relative to their B2C operations. A new tailored approach across these segments can generate much-needed growth and margins.Facing increased pressure to achieve growth and better margins, telecommunications companies have traditionally concentrated their analytic...
(Video) Toni The Robotic Bartender Manages 158 Bottles, Crafts Cocktails
[Product]
2019/03/21 09:05
Makr shakr has poured liters of time, research, design and user experience into robot bartenders, since designboom’s first coverage in 2013. it began as a social experiment, designed by carlo ratti, to study how people might embrace AI and other digital manufacturing solutions in an unexpected setting. Evidently, it was received well and the idea took off — now makr shakr is a company with a...
The Swivel Projector Concept
[Design]
2019/03/21 09:04
Being able to share memories with friends whilst on-the-go or immerse yourself in films on the big-screen whilst in the comfort of your own home is possible with the use of a projector.The Swivel Projector concept takes this to the next level with the use of small dimensions and a nifty operation method.Swivel is truly pocket-sized. The tightly packed unit fits comfortably within the palm of th...
(Infographic) A Small Business Guide to Advertising on Instagram
[Business]
2019/03/21 09:03
As more and more brands join Instagram and the feed becomes more competitive, it can be harder for a small business to stand out. This is why Instagram ads have become an enticing avenue for businesses looking to increase engagement (and profits, too). To help SMBs compete, Headway Capital has put together the following guide to advertising on Instagram.Infographic : https://www.headwaycapital....
iPhone X Fold - Bent to Your Will
[Design]
2019/03/20 10:36
Now that the war of the foldable phones has started, what will be the role of Apple? This has been the question in my mind after the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X unveils. Can Apple come back to be "hungry and foolish"? For this reason, I've decided to imagine the upcoming Apple X Fold to show how Apple can lead the Battle of the Giant in the Smartphones arena, again.Designer : Antonio...
(PDF) BCG - How Mobile Money Agents Can Expand Financial Inclusion
[Investing]
2019/03/20 10:36
Some 1.7 billion people around the world lack access to basic financial services such as a bank or mobile money account. Digital financial services have the potential to bring this population, concentrated in developing countries, into the financial system—giving them greater financial security and resilience to economic setbacks. But for that to happen, people need a mechanism for depositing...
(Video) Vaak AI Spots Shoplifters Before They Steal
[Tech]
2019/03/20 10:35
Japanese startup’s software detects suspicious behavior. Technology can also be used for security, suicide prevention.It’s watching, and knows a crime is about to take place before it happens.Vaak, a Japanese startup, has developed artificial intelligence software that hunts for potential shoplifters, using footage from security cameras for fidgeting, restlessness and other potentially suspic...
The Industries Most Affected by Counterfeit Products
[Business]
2019/03/20 10:33
Considering that some of the largest footwear brands generate tens of billions in sales every year, it doesn’t come as a surprise that counterfeiters would target the footwear industry and try to profit from the global sneaker and luxury shoe craze. According to the latest figures published by the OECD, footwear accounted for 22 percent of the total value of counterfeit goods seized by customs...
Asia Leads Global Patent Applications, with Huawei Top
[Tech]
2019/03/20 10:32
China closes in on US, while India and South Korea also boost filings.International patent applications filed from Asia exceeded half the world total for the first time in 2018, thanks to significant growth from China, India and South Korea. The landmark shows that Asian companies and institutions are rapidly increasing their presence in global innovation. Huawei Technologies filed the most in...
