Customers most likely to inspire innovation

The majority of global business leaders (57%) feel an urgent need to innovate now – and they are looking to their customers for inspiration. This is according to research from YPO, the global leadership organisation for more than 27 000 chief executives in 130...

People still distrust AI voice technology

A massive 73% of people don’t trust AI voice technology to make simple calls – although trust does grow as they use the technology. Riley Panko, senior content developer and marketer at Clutch discusses the findings from recent research. Nearly...
AI joins the fight for food security

AI joins the fight for food security

IBM has announced the global expansion of Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture, with AI technology tailored for new crops and specific regions to help feed a growing population. For the first time, IBM is providing a global agriculture solution that combines...

Boost Gen Z’s personal brand to connect

Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers are 1,5-times more likely to follow a brand that provides content that boosts their own image, according to Gartner. Where previous generations were concerned with fitting in, Gartner research shows that Gen Z consumers are breaking that...

Connectivity enables Africa’s digital transformation

As the world’s second largest and second most-populous continent, it’s evident that broadband and mobile connectivity growth has had a dynamic impact on Africa. In 2017, mobile technologies and services generated 7,1% of GDP across Sub-Saharan Africa...

Alternative data provides significant investing edge

A massive 71% of asset managers believe that using alternative data gives them an investing edge over competitors, according to a new study by Greenwich Associates commissioned by business information provider IHS Markit. OF firms surveyed, 74% agreed that alternative...