I doubt the Prime Minister is one of my readers but even if he were, I'm sure he wouldn't mind me starting my CeBIT blog writing about something other than him. Being Partner Land at the world's largest ICT and …
Ironically for a blog about cutting edge technology, digital excellence and future solutions, I'm going to begin with a history lesson. In October 1714, the Elector of Hanover ascended the throne in London as King George I. Four Georges and …
From the spectacle of the Olympic Opening Ceremony to the shapes, colours and designs of London Fashion Week, it is clear that Britain’s creative output has never been zestier, and its creative media industry is at the very centre. As …
This guest blog on innovation is by Dr Nicola Millard who is a customer experience futurologist with BT. Innovation is a defining feature of progress. Without people devoted to doing things better, faster, cheaper and greener we’d still be stuck …
I always had my doubts about macroeconomics. Just the term “ceteris paribus” (all other things being equal) made me thoroughly suspicious. When has anything really been “ceteris paribus”? No day is like another and if I learnt one lesson in …
As I write this, our team is currently hosting a trade mission with a group of UK companies from the East Midlands, North East, and East of England looking to expand their business in Mexico’s emerging market. Through a set …
A trip to the West Coast of connections and comparisons. First to San Francisco with the UKTI Interactive Mission, comprising 12 UK businesses with digital technologies at their core but ranging from games companies to audio social networks, AR to …
So, 2013 is finally here, its arrival marked with fireworks, confetti and celebrations. These days, “Ringing in the New Year” certainly has a double meaning. The internet and the networked society are here to stay, but the most recent developments …
Two striking impressions from a recent trip to Singapore. The first was the convergence of digital and creative. This was exemplified by simultaneous trade shows Communic Asia and Broadcast Asia. Whilst always at the tech-y end of the spectrum the …
When I was a child I had a plan. I wanted to become an inventor. The main invention I was aiming for was to create flying French fries. I thought it would be awfully handy if fried potatoes could just …
