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Technology and digital insights
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Green tech: retail’s sustainable makeover
In recent years, the consumer sector has experienced an exponential rise in online retail, which led to a need for significant digital transformation. With companies now aiming to accelerate sustainable practices, the optimisation of digital tools is key to leading this revolution.
Technology transformation in the retail landscape
Discussions on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact the retail sector is rampant, but that is not the only tool retailers are looking at to improve their customer experience.
OT Security: Fortifying OT Control Systems
In the field of critical infrastructure, the security of operational technology (OT) is paramount. The growing convergence of IT and OT, coupled with escalating global tensions, has led to a surge in cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure worldwide. Notably, 2023 witnessed a staggering 50 percent rise in reported ransomware attacks.
Life sciences M&A update
Amidst uncertainty in the wider economy, life sciences companies need to be better prepared to de-risk investment decisions and complete transactions. Whilst this may have a short-term impact on M&A activity, we expect deal volumes to recover by the end of the year.
Reshaping energy operations via digital innovation
Digital transformation and innovation hold the potential to overhaul energy operations, ushering in a new era of consumer experience, placing sustainability at its core, and generating a richer economy. By harnessing the power of innovative engineering, the energy industry can overcome the challenges posed by climate change and adopt responsible energy solutions
Sustainable, smart and synchronized
Using technology to accelerate the ESG transition in the consumer sector.
ESG transformation for consumer businesses
In the coming years, the economy is expected be strongly affected by the resource scarcity and climate change, which will require companies to fundamentally reshape their business model to enable a considered approach to different environmental and societal challenges. In turn, employees, regulators, and financial investors are pushing privately owned businesses in the consumer sector towards improved...
How can you protect yourself from a cyber-attack?
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How technology & sustainability are complementary
Business models across the consumer sector have shifted, as companies adapt to a new, multi-channel world, rather than simply putting physical products on store shelves. Shoppers’ conflicting demands – as both consumers and citizens – are creating new and sometimes contrary pressures on the sector. As consumers, shoppers expect personalised, algorithm-driven recommendations and one-click purchasing,...
A digital fashion survival kit
While boomers and millennials are scratching their heads trying to understand the concept and value of digital fashion, Gen Z and Alpha consumers not only understand but are happy to allocate a growing share of their wallets to digital fashion items.
How public sector organisations can protect data
In today’s interconnected world, global digital connectivity is more pervasive than ever before. With technology developing at a rapid pace, and organisations embracing new digital solutions at an unprecedented rate, we are also witnessing a simultaneous rise in the scale and impact of cyber threats and attacks.
Scenario based penetration testing
How easy is it for cyber criminals to get into your IT systems? A simple question, but the answer can often seem elusive. An alternative question to consider - How do you proportionately assess that your current cyber security controls will protect you against a cyber attack? This is particularly significant considering that the breadth and complexity of cyber attacks continue to grow and develop.
Cyber security: Is your safety net strong enough?
Cyber security: Is your safety net strong enough?
Technology supporting sustainable supply chains
Technology based solutions to supplier engagement offer a range of capabilities that support consumer businesses in addressing sustainability challenges in their supply chain, by promoting transparency, accountability, and collaboration.