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Navigating the AI Labyrinth: User Control as the Guiding Light 

By Talal Thabet The dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) promises a transformative future, one that could revolutionize industries, improve lives, and inject a staggering $15.7...
Michal Sztanga

Business Software Solutions from the Can-Do Partner Next Door

Interview with Michał Sztanga, Managing Director of Future Processing   Michał Sztanga, managing director of Polish software developer Future Processing, explains how his company takes “getting...

3 Trends that Are Shaping the Future of Laboratories

Laboratories are crucial to the scientific development of conceptual and theoretical knowledge to help learn through scientific experiments and methods. When it comes to...
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Generative AI Update for 2024

By Ray Schroeder and Katherine Kerpan While the first full year of operation of ChatGPT, 2023, gave a foretaste of the enormous impact that AI...
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Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains

By Simon Bowes On a day-to-day basis, supply chains are disrupted by a wide range of complex problems. The consequences can range from short-term efficiency...
Robot Travel Agency

Robot Travel Agency: A Warm and Technological Welcome

The time is ripe for technology to bridge the information gap between newly arrived travelers, their holiday accommodation, and their chosen tourist destination. Enter...
Enterprise Data

Build a Top-Down Connectivity Standard: Inside the Enterprise Data Strategy Track at Foundations 2024

By Arun Hari Anand, Product Marketing at CData Software Is your data team stuck in the cycle of managing a patchwork of in-house integrations and...
Eugene

Cloud-native Banking: Empowering Delivery of Great Financial Experiences

Interview with Mr. Eugene Danilkis, CEO of SaaS cloud banking platform Mambu Digitalisation and the cloud have transformed the way in which financial services are offered....

What Does the Global Technology Workforce Really Want?

By Ana Doval de las Heras, SVP at Amadeus Want to know what really matters to your people? Why not ask them? That's exactly what...
ChatGPT

Chatpocalypse Now: with ChatGPT the Question is Not, “Is this Technology Ready for Us?”...

By Christopher Surdak, JD The rise of AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants is transforming the way we communicate with businesses and each other, with ChatGPT...

The Cyber-Organisation and the New World of Work: Advocating a twin governance...

By Mario Raich, Simon L. Dolan, Dave Ulrich and Claudio Cisullo This paper explores the concept of the cyber-organisation and, in particular, the so-called cyber-enterprise...
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The Art of Future Design — Part II: Deployment, Wholeness, and Impact on...

By Kristine M. Kawamura, Mario Raich, Simon L. Dolan, Dave Ulrich, and Claudio Cisullo In this article, we extend the logic that was previously published...

Under Cyberattack: Learning For Leaders Through Play

By Nora Grasselli and Bethan Williams How are team dynamics affected by our evermore global and virtualized business context? An innovative game created at ESMT...
Goodbye Industries, Hello Domains: Top-Performing Companies Focus on Customer Outcomes

Goodbye Industries, Hello Domains: Top-Performing Companies Focus on Customer Outcomes

By Peter Weill and Stephanie L. Woerner A domain-oriented company helps serve a customer’s end-to-end need by focusing on customer outcomes rather than only on...
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Lenzing sets a milestone towards climate neutrality with the first CO2 neutral VEOCEL™ branded...

Almost two years ago Lenzing CEO Stefan Doboczky announced the company’s goal to reduce its CO2 emissions by 50 percent till 2030 and be...

Vertical Farming is the Future

Everyone knows that the population of the world is the largest it has ever been. As more and more people are born and grow...

2024: What is the Near Future of Generative AI?

By Jacques Bughin Generative AI has already made a big splash, but just how wet we're all going to get in the future is still...
UrbanTech Transformation

Veins and Wires: Reflections on UrbanTech Transformation

By Dr Mike Cooray, Dr Rikke Duus and Marius Sylvestersen What kind of urban environment would you like to live in? In this article, we...

The Cybersecurity Challenge in a High Digital Density World

By Sandra Sieber and Javier Zamora To be effective in the new world of digital transformation, any organisation needs to address cybersecurity as a continuous...

Moving Forward with ERM Advanced Telematics and The Future of Transportation

An Interview with Mr. Eitan Kirshenboim, CMO, ERM Advanced Telematics   Innovations in telematics and autonomous technology are continuously shaping the world for the better. We...

Four pathways to ‘Future Ready’ that pay off

By Peter Weill, Stephanie L. Woerner and Nick van der Meulen Transformation is not easy but the companies who have reached “Future Ready” have significantly...

“Electric Has Gone Audi”: An Exclusive Interview with Mr. Bram Schot

In recent years, interest in electric cars has increased sharply which has led to a greater disruption and democratisation of the entire automotive value...
Big Tech Platforms

The Power of Big Tech Platforms Has Gone Too Far

By Andreas Kornelakis The shift in the regulatory context globally compels tech giants to become more responsible There is a global shift in policies to curb...
security

The Wacky Races of Cybersecurity 

By Raj Samani   The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches survey shows we’re dealing more critical cyberattacks than ever before and struggling to defend against them....

Enhancing value through customer centric supply chain

An exclusive interview with Allan Dow, President, Logility In today’s fast-changing marketplace, Allan Dow, President of Logility, knows all too well that a customer centric...

The Office Of The Future Is Virtual

By Elena Corchero The office of the future is a key topic of debate during the COVID-19 shutdown. The situation is changing our idea of...

Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference – Amazing Agenda is Online

Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference An absolutely amazing speaker line-up has been announced for the upcoming Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference near Frankfurt, Germany in...
Artificial Intelligence

The Rise of Dual-Sided Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)

By Hamilton Mann In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a « Dual-Sided Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) » is taking centre stage, highlighting both unprecedented advancements and...
2021 Future Insight Days

2021 Future Insight Days – United by science for a better tomorrow: 12-14 July,...

Online Registration is open and free of charge. This online event will feature the awarding of the 1 million euro Future Insight Prize, the Nature...
Quantum Computing

A Logical Solution for Quantum Computing: Interview with Yuval Boger, Chief Marketing Officer at...

The entry of the "logical qubits" concept into the arena of quantum computing represents an enormous advance, not least in solving the noise problem...

Don’t Fear the Black Swan, Take it as an Opportunity to Soar

By Kevin Peters, President and CEO, NetNumber When a black swan event, an unexpected occurrence that has a substantial impact on society and business, happens, businesses...

How Some Companies Beat the Competition…for Decades and Even Centuries

By: Howard Yu and Jialu Shan The average lifespan of companies is becoming shorter. For them to survive the competition it is important to learn...

Fintech: a Force for Disrupting and Democratising Financial Services

Fintech is like a snowball on a hill that is getting bigger and bigger and changing finance tremendously. London-based entrepreneur Viktor Prokopenya is well...
Martin Davalos

Important Food Tech Trends in 2025 

By Martin Davalos Food technology offers opportunities to create healthier, more equitable food systems. Industry solutions can benefit food supply, businesses - and provide better...

Future Insight Virtual Event 2020

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, We cordially invite you to join the Future Insight™ Virtual Event July 13th, 2020 | 14:00 CES Participation is free of charge. Please Register...
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Scandinavian secure-sharing software as a service: The ultimate solution for decision-makers

Interview with Møyfrid Øygard, Managing Director at Admincontrol Admincontrol provides software solutions for secure collaboration and easy sharing of documents in business processes, such as...
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Embracing Change: Building a Resilient Workforce in Uncertain Times 

By James Hodge  The past four years have brought sweeping transformations to the workplace. The COVID-19 pandemic, recession, and the rise of generative AI have...
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Four Cybersecurity Predictions to Enhance Data Security in 2025 

By Rick Goud Since 2019, the ICO has reported over 60,000 data incidents, with data emailed to the wrong recipient being the most common type in...

The Future of Digital Identity Verification 

Interview with Andreas Bodczek, CEO of IDnow The digital revolution is making a significant impact on every industry, and IDnow, being the leading provider of...

A Magna Carta for Inclusivity and Fairness in the Global AI Economy

By Olaf Groth, Mark Nitzberg and Mark Esposito Machine meritocracy is here. In this article, the authors elaborate on questions of inclusivity, fairness, and governance....

An Open Letter to Researchers Studying the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

I am not a medical doctor, nor specialist in epidemiology, but I consider myself very experienced and conversant with methodologies of scientific research. While...
Chanel Chambers

Enhancing Digital Workflows: The Strategic Role of Everyday AI and DEX 

By Chanel Chambers  This article examines the integration of Everyday AI with Digital Employee Experience (DEX) frameworks to enhance operational efficiencies and workforce satisfaction. It...
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Software AG: Touching the Lives of Millions for Half a Century!

There is a software company that does things differently; not clamouring to be the latest headline, but quietly running the world with precision for 50 years...
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Longevity for Sustainability: Adding Value That Lasts

Interview with Geert Van Den Goor, Group Managing Partner at Valcon Geert van den Goor, Group Managing Partner at Valcon, shares his insights from a...
banking on data

Banking on Data: the World’s First-Ever Common Currency

By Hamilton Mann There is no shortage of descriptors when it comes to unveiling the considerable importance of data in our societies. While some refer...
Algorithmic Governance

Enterprises Must Establish Algorithmic Governance in Advance of Regulatory Mandates

By Mark Esposito, Aurélie Jean, Terence Tse and Guillaume Sibout In AI, as in myriad other fields, past and present, technological developments go blazing ahead...

Tickets for the Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference are Available Now

Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference – science for a better tomorrow Ticket sales are open now. Secure your chance to be part of one of...
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Inviting Post-graduate Students and Young Professionals to Join the Merck Innovation Cup Summer Camp...

From June 20 - 26, 2020, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, will be hosting the 10th Anniversary Innovation Cup Summer Camp (http://innovationcup.merckgroup.com) near Frankfurt, Germany, and we are inviting...
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Facilitating Cyber-Safe Networks For a Secure Future of Work 

By Jonathan Wright No longer just a matter of convenience, hybrid and remote working models have become the preferred choice for many businesses and their...
Data Economy

The Future of the Data Economy: Four Building Blocks to Maximize Value From Data...

By Svenja Falk, Surya Mukherjee and Laura Wright Data has massive potential to create both social and business value. Yet, most companies are yet to...

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AI Search Revolutionises Brand Discovery – Here’s How to Get Noticed

By Claire Snook In 2025, AI-powered search is poised to become the foundation of how brands connect with their customers. Advances like ChatGPT, SearchGPT, as well as the strategic pivot from traditional search engines toward...
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The Lawbreaker: How Deliberate Rule-Breaking Drives Innovation 

By Doug Hall  Transformational ideas require a leap of faith. They require you to break free of your “adultness” to allow your mind to run free and unconstrained. This article presents one of the most...

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