Technology news in the UK | Page 14

An overview of news, trends and research in the Technology industry in the UK:

KPMG launches technology incubator Ignition Centre In a bid to incubate further tech ideas, KPMG is opening the first of its ‘Ignition Centres’ in Denver, Colorado. These centres are designed to facilitate the development of cross-functional teaming for clien
04 May 2015
Capgemini acquires technology firm Igate for $4 billion Capgemini has entered into a definitive merger agreement with IT services provider Igate. With a transaction value of $4.
30 April 2015
EY Startup Challenge looking for technology firms EY has announced the launch of the second edition of its ‘Startup Challenge’, this time seeking 10 technology startups that focus on intelligent customer interactions and increased visibility along the supply chain. The ten startups wil
24 April 2015
KPMG and McKinsey & Co. support Entrepreneur First To stimulate exceptional technically inclined people to develop and start their own business, KPMG and McKinsey & Company have committed their support to Entrepreneur First.
23 April 2015
McKinsey recruiting for Business Technology Practice With disruptive technology rapidly changing the mould of many traditional businesses model, consulting companies with experts in the respective fields continue to see demand for their services grow.
17 April 2015
Aecus: Firms embracing robotic process automation Robotic process automation is in high demand, reveals a recent study from sourcing specialists Aecus. A third of companies says it has already implemented smart software to replicate human activities, with a further 44%
15 April 2015
Accenture: Fintech investment triples to 12.2 billion Global fintech investment has seen a big growth last year and tripled from its $4.05 billion level in 2013 to $12.2 billion in 2014, research by Accenture shows.
14 April 2015
KPMG invests 3 million in UK technology firm Flexeye Professional services firm KPMG has invested £3 million in Flexeye, a UK technology company that provides a cloud based technology platform to help organisations reduce risks and capitalise on the In
02 April 2015
Arup: Intelligent connectivity reshaping urban mobility Intelligent connectivity, which enables the mutual exchange of data between individuals and smart systems, will reshape urban mobility in the future, research by Arup and Qualcomm Technologies shows
01 April 2015
KPMG expands strategic collaboration with Microsoft KPMG and Microsoft have agreed on a strategic collaboration to deliver a new generation of data and analytics, cloud and business solutions. The partnership will combine Microsoft’s platform and application suite w
31 March 2015
More digital adds 1.36 trillion to top 10 economies Improved use of digital technologies in the world’s top 10 economies could add a combined $1.36 trillion to their GDP in 2020, a new report by Accenture shows. The report is based on the consulting firm’s ‘Digital Density Index&rs
30 March 2015
4 teams win PA Raspberry Pi coding competition Earlier this week PA Consulting Group organised the 2015-edition of its ‘Raspberry Pi programming’ competition, a programming challenge for pupils and students.
27 March 2015
6 consulting firms contribute to HR Tech Europe London Yesterday the ‘HR Tech Europe’ congress kicked off in London. The event is expected to host more than 1.
25 March 2015
BCG: Mobile technology adds trillions to economy Mobile technology boosts GDP by $1.2 trillion while creating $6.4 trillion in added value, a recently released report from The Boston Consulting Group finds.
23 March 2015
Off the shelf tech set to transform banking industry The development of new, off-the-shelf banking IT solutions is transforming the back-office of the banking landscape. On the back of more efficient and innovative platforms, new entrants are eyeing the opportunities in th
19 March 2015
Accenture: Combining digital technologies for success In order to benefit the most from the digital era, companies should jointly implement digital technologies instead of one at a time, research by Accenture shows. A unified approach will bring about a variety of benefits, including improved business
18 March 2015
New technology helps monitor drugs in transit Cambridge Consultants has developed a service that tracks and monitors the condition of drugs in transit.
17 March 2015
Alsbridge launches Robotics consulting practice To deliver on the robotic promise of reducing costs while improving margins and productivity, Alsbridge has decided to launch a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) service line.
12 March 2015
Altran engineering partner of Solar Impulse 2 The Solar Impulse has taken wing on its 35,000 km journey to circumnavigate the world.
11 March 2015
Five ways how drones can help police operations Drones may soon be found outside the scanner of Minority Report’s dystopia, or controlling “the real world” outside The Matrix, and come to police forces in the UK.
27 February 2015
PwC: Technology IPO enjoys best year in a decade 2014 was a record year this decade for tech IPOs with 118 deals contributing $51.2 billion. While the numbers are mostly up per sector for 2014 relative to 2013, the Alibaba deal, valued at $21.8 billion was a massive boost to the sector
24 February 2015
Accenture develops rugby wearable for in-game info Accenture has developed an in-stadium real-time wearable device that displays game specific information about the action on the field. It hopes to provide a seamless in-game experience, as well as opening up a new way to reach consumers with inform
13 February 2015
Aon Hewitt acquires Workday consulting expert Kloud Aon Hewitt has acquired Kloud, one of Europe’s largest specialised Workday consultancy firms.
04 February 2015
Accenture to add 250 new professionals in Ireland Technology consulting firm Accenture has revealed plans to recruit 250 new staff in Ireland, to be based in the country’s capital. The new jobs will be a mix of graduate and professional roles in the areas of technology and digital. According
04 February 2015
Industrial Internet of Things adds 14.2 trillion to GDP The Industrial Internet of Things has the potential to add 14 trillion to the global GDP, new research by Accenture shows. According to the firm, this could only be reached if both governments and companies step up their game and increase investmen
03 February 2015
Technology, Media & Telecom consulting reaches 5 billion The global technology, media and telecoms (TMT) consulting market has grown by 4% to roughly $5 billion, according to a recently released report.
02 February 2015
Capita partners with UK tech incubator CodeBase Capita has signed a partnership with CodeBase, a Scottish technology incubator that aims at growing the next generation of tech companies. As part of the partnership, the consulting firm provides funding, as well as business support and
30 January 2015
Strategy&: 5 rules for partnerships in a digital world Partnerships have always been a critical strategy for businesses looking to grow in unfamiliar markets, tap new customer segments, or sell additional products or services. They have also always been notoriously tricky to make work. Too bad, because
28 January 2015
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
PA Consulting: 3 ways tech can boost US healthcare Healthcare as an industry is undergoing rapid, fundamental changes brought about by reform. The Affordable Care Act of 2010 turned the incentive system upside down for healthcare providers, moving them from fee-for-service payments to Accountable C
14 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

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