Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Huawei Is Escaping European Ban, But 5G Regulators Are Closing In

April 17, 2019

Huawei Technologies Co.’s ability to make inroads into Europe’s future telecom infrastructure may be more about regulatory hurdles than outright bans.

Millennials Rekindle Demand for Plants, an Industry Ripe for Disruption

April 12, 2019

Bloomberg

American millennials have been accused of dooming all sorts of things: beer, golf, cereal. But the cohort is credited with reviving the once-moribund market for houseplants.

Amazon Go Faces Unlikely Challenge From Checkout-Free Startup

April 10, 2019

Bloomberg

Grocers, alarmed at Amazon’s rapid growth in Europe, are considering fighting back with the help of a tiny Portuguese startup.

Singapore's Biggest Online Mall Fights Alibaba With Blockchain

April 4, 2019

Bloomberg

In the last decade, Ku Young Bae — a serial entrepreneur and South Korean transplant — has built Singapore’s biggest e-commerce company and fended off giant rivals like Alibaba, Amazon and Tencent.

The Trade War Didn't Stop a Google and Huawei AI Collaboration

April 3, 2019

Bloomberg

When Huawei announced its latest smartphone last week, the world’s largest telecommunications gear maker also shared another product. Track AI promises to pair software with Huawei devices to let “non-trained professionals” diagnose eye conditions.

Top Five Spend-Analytics Measures for Procurement Managers

April 3, 2019

Erin McFarlane, SCB Contributor

If you’ve recently joined an organization or moved into a new role that is directly related to procurement, it can be challenging to know where to start.

Collective Fruitions Announces 2nd Annual Emerging Technology Conference

Event will bring together leaders in AI, Blockchain, IoT and Machine Learning to Continue Shaping the Role of Emerging Tech in Business

April 3, 2019

Technology development and consulting firm Collective Fruitions today announced the official lineup for its 2nd Annual Emerging Technology Conference, which kicks off on June 7 at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Building on the success of the first year, the event will cover both the business and technical elements of emerging technology including AI ethics, health technology, drones, agricultural technology and more.

How 5G Will Transform the Way We Live and Work

April 2, 2019

Bloomberg

Self-driving cars, remote robotic surgery, autonomous weapons — all that and much more is set to be delivered via the 5G wireless network.

Huawei Dodges EU Bans as Bloc Unveils 5G Cyber Plan

March 27, 2019

Bloomberg

The European Union laid out a broad strategy aimed at ensuring its future 5G networks are secure from cyber threats, but stopped short of meeting U.S. demands for a ban on Huawei Technologies.

After Google, EU's Antitrust Sights Turn to Amazon and Apple

March 21, 2019

Bloomberg

U.S. tech giants might have a respite after two decades of European Union antitrust investigations. But not for long.

Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for big data, blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) and their impact on supply chain management. Big data describes the large volume of data that inundates a business on a day-to-day basis and can be analyzed for strategic business insights. IoT is the means that collects and sends data from a range of “things” — anything from watches to fridges to cars — that are connected to the internet with sensors or computer chips. Learn how companies around the world are using big data, blockchain and IoT for supply chain optimization and competitive advantage.