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An overview of news, trends and research in Innovation consulting in the UK:

7 start-ups selected for FinTech Innovation Lab London Early January, Accenture announced the seven companies that have been selected for the ‘Innovation Lab London’ that aims at nurturing fintech start-ups that are developing new technologies for the fi
20 January 2015
Deloitte sees 1 million commercial drones flying in 2015 According to accounting and consulting firm Deloitte, the commercial use of drones is likely to take off in 2015.
19 January 2015
Cambridge Consultants helps consumers sun safely Cambridge Consultants has developed a small and practical device that will help its users determine the right amount of sun exposure for their skin type in order to stay healthy. The Solitair device consists of a small sensing device that measures
14 January 2015
AlixPartners: Restaurants should embrace technology According to a recently released report from AlixPartners, if used wisely, technological innovation can help the restaurant industry boost traffic, while lowering costs and improving customer experie
08 January 2015
Cambridge Consultants to develop test for Ebola virus Consulting firm Cambridge Consultants will, together with non-profit organisation Diagnostics For All, develop a simple and low-cost device to be used to test patients for the Ebola Virus. The newly device will allow on-sight testing by minimally t
30 December 2014
Roland Berger launches digital hub Terra Numerata Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has launched a new platform – named ‘Terra Numerata’ – which will support large companies with their transformation to new digital business models. With the European-based digita
22 December 2014
Cambridge Consultants advance sport skills training Product design firm Cambridge Consultants has designed a novel wearable technology, called Xelflex, that acts as a sensor in tight-fitting garments. These sensors provide users with guidance and feedback on their movemen
17 December 2014
10 ways drones will disrupt society and way of life Drones may soon be seen floating on the horizon, buzzing to and fro on private and civil errands. From resuscitation drones, that quickly fly lifesaving equipment to the scene of an emergency, to delivery drones, that quickly and efficiently delive
12 December 2014
Roland Berger: Autonomous cars add $40 billion to market Fully autonomous cars are expected to be on the road by 2030. This is a development that car manufacturers and suppliers should already be taking into account in their future business models, says consulting firm Roland Berger, as the potential mar
10 December 2014
PwC: UK sharing economy generates 9 billion by 2025 The sharing economy is expected to grow significantly in the coming decade; by 2025 it has the potential to reach revenues on par with its retail counterparts, concludes a research by PwC.
25 November 2014
Altran develops mini 3D printer for Int. space station Innovation & high tech engineering consulting firm Altran has delivered a portable 3D printer to be used at the International Space Station (ISS) to test 3D printing in space.
20 November 2014
Cambridge Consultants provides new surgical experience Cambridge Consultants has developed a new surgical tool with which small implants can be deployed in the nervous system, while avoiding nerves and blood vessels. The Chimaera combines preoperative and intraoperative data to identify a safe operativ
19 November 2014
Deloitte to foster intrapreneurship with 25 million fund Today’s brightest minds are chasing the dreams of creating successful start-ups. To tap into the potential of the entrepreneurial spirit within Deloitte’s innovation capital, it is offering its staff the opportunity to follow their drea
18 November 2014
Strategy&: Top innovative R&D spending companies While Volkswagen is again ranked #1 of the top 20 R&D spending companies, the German automotive firm does not rank as a top 10 most innovative company. The two lists that are compiled by Strategy& show very different top 10’s, indicat
05 November 2014
BCG: Top 50 most innovative companies of the globe Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and IBM are the five most innovative companies of the globe, concludes a new research by The Boston Consulting Group. The list of top 50 innovation leaders is, similar to previous years, dominated by lar
03 November 2014
Strategy&: R&D spending reaches highest level in 2014 R&D spending has reached an all-time high of $647 billion in 2014, concludes Strategy& in a new study. The consulting firm notes however that this year represents the second lowest growth rate in the past 10 years, likely caused by the grow
30 October 2014
Deloitte Digital stages capital markets hackathon On 13-14 November 2014, Deloitte Digital is staging a capital markets hackathon, a challenge during which participants will work on disruptive and transformative digital ideas that will help investme
17 October 2014
Cambridge Consultants designs smart injection pen Cambridge Consultants has designed a smart injection pen that will help diabetes patients to better manage their insulin delivery and hence their disease, by capturing the exact moment and dose of the insulin at the moment of injection. The so-call
10 October 2014
BearingPoint nominated for Financial Innovation Awards On 27 November 2014, the 17th edition of the Financial World Innovation Awards are organised in London, UK. Among this year’s finalists is consulting firm BearingPoint, nominated in the 'Innovation in marketing and communications' category./
16 September 2014
PA launches Raspberry Pi challenge for pupils & students For the third year in a row PA Consulting Group is organising its so-called ‘Raspberry Pi programming’ competition, a programming challenge for pupils and students. This year, PA is tasking entrants to ‘revolutionise people’
26 August 2014
PA Consulting: Innovation outsourcing requires teamwork Innovation is no longer optional, it is a necessity. Market trends are more fluid and challenging at every level, and businesses need to respond by re-inventing and transforming themselves.
19 August 2014
Philips and Accenture innovation helps ALS patients Accenture and Philips have developed a prototype application that allows ALS patients to control their devices through mind control and by using voice and eye commands.
07 August 2014
PA Consulting: Businesses should explore wearables From digital wrist bands and smart watches to intelligent skin patches and head-mounted displays, this is the year of wearable technology.
07 August 2014
Innopay: Cryptocurrencies potential market disruptor Despite the current skepticism that surrounds cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin, the technology and ideas behind virtual currencies have a bright future and even have the potential to disrup
05 August 2014
PA Consulting wins International Space Apps Challenge A team from PA Consulting Group has been won 'The International Space Apps Challenge', an incubator innovation program organized by the NASA.
27 June 2014
Accenture opens Financial Services innovation center Accenture has opened an Innovation Center for Financial Services in Jakarta. The new center is after Beijing, Bangalore, Chicago and Sophia-Antipolis (France) Accenture’s fifth across the globe. The center o
16 May 2014
Altran wins strategic contract at PSA Peugeot Citroen PSA Peugeot Citroen has selected Altran Group as its strategic partner in the areas of innovation, R&D, process design and generic management consulting services. As part of the contract, Altran will support PSA Peugeot
02 March 2014
Oliver Wyman: Car makers dive into light-innovation In a highly competitive market, global car manufacturers are continuously finding ways to stand out. According to Oliver Wyman, a new lighting technology is quickly developing into one of the lates
30 January 2014
PA Consulting Group: Innovation combats product fraud It is one of the nightmares of any consumer.
29 October 2013
Booz & Company: Innovation-expenditure sets record Large multinationals will this year yet again spend more money on innovation, highlighting the increasing role R&D is playing in boardrooms.
23 October 2013
Booz: Not money but coherence key factor for innovation The key to innovation success does not lie in the volume of spending invested in developing and building innovations. The key to success lies in focus and coherence, says Cesare Mainardi, CEO of Booz & Company, in
27 May 2013
Arthur D. Little model: Best practice innovation management Due to the increasing competition in markets, the importance of innovation continues to increase.
15 April 2013

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