Why are we still getting big data wrong
Big data is everywhere, but are companies using the data available to them in the best way possible, asks David Benigson.
Tag: Opinion
Charlie Mullins: Japanese rugby success shows that smaller challengers can compete
For young small businesses to fulfil potential each have to be able to operate on an even playing field with the big boys. However, it appears that with less than three per cent of government procurement spend coming this way the odds continue to be stacked.
Tech won’t hurt education; itll prime future generations for the workplace
By Mark Horneff
Don’t panic about a robot uprising, there’s firm evidence that technology is exceptionally important to the development of our younger generations’ educational development and, as a result, the future workforce.
Two birds, one stone: Facing up to the gender imbalance and skills shortage in STEM
With universities producing just 71,000 graduates in STEM fields each year, and with women in short supply, it’s fair to say the situation looks dire. But while there is a known shortage, the real question is why
Keep listening to the customer and their evolving tastes
By David Craik
Customers are buying an increasing number of retro products, so don’t be blinded by your digital strategies.
Business confidence soars ahead of the “Bonus” Budget
By Tim Adams
Business confidence is heading in the right direction, as we approach the “Bonus” Budget.
The importance of a good business marriage
By Janvi Patel
Just as in a marriage, good business partners can talk through ideas together, can supplement each other’s weaknesses, and provide reassurance when things aren’t going well.
Suits you, sir personalised interest rates could be the future
By David Craik
It is time to start thinking differently about interest rates.
Under Labour, would entrepreneurship throughout Britain lose all incentive to succeed
By Jan Cavelle
It’s worrying that a party which failed to secure enough votes during the last general election, due to a perception that it didn’t have a firm grasp of economic and business polices, should veer so sharp to the left.
After 5,000 years and obstacles women are still not seen as equals in the lab
Research by the L’Oréal Foundation and OpinionWay has found that female scientists still have a way to go in terms of being equal in the eyes of the British public. We took a look at the obstacles that have previously kept female scientists at bay, and how they are viewed today.