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

Companies implementing disruptive technology too often underprepared A new report from consultants Marsh has found that disruptive technology risk assessment at many companies remains inadequate, as companies face unforeseen disruption to their business model.
07 June 2017
Blockchain technology set to transform supply chain and logistics Blockchain may not be a household word yet, but over the next decade its impact on businesses will rival the transformative capabilities of the Internet.
06 June 2017
KPMG acquires FinTech matching platform Matchi KPMG has acquired FinTech and financial services matching platform Matchi.
31 May 2017
Digital transformation consulting market booms to $23 billion The booming digital transformation consulting market is worth $23 billion today, according to a report. In total, the sector now represents more than 15% of the entire consultancy industry, while taking root most extensively in the UK, US, and Australia.
30 May 2017
Synechron scoops two FTF Technology Innovation Awards Financial Technologies Forum (FTF) has unveiled the 2017 winners of its annual Technology Innovation Awards.
30 May 2017
Tech-consultancy ushers in digital revolution in cruise industry The next generation of cruise ship technology looks set to arrive aboard Carnival’s Princess Cruises, thanks to work from integrated technology consulting company Nytec.
26 May 2017
Blockchain Technology: How it works, main advantages and challenges The market entry of blockchain technologies is touted as one of the most disruptive forces for the financial services industry and beyond, according to analysts, set to radically transform the way tr
25 May 2017
Large advertising firms likely prey for consulting and IT giants One of the top six advertising groups is likely to be purchased by giants in management consultancy or IT, who are increasingly encroaching on the lucrative advertising market, according to a mergers
19 May 2017
Drake Star Partners helps RTX raise £46 million in growth funding RTX, a financial exchange platform for telecom operators, has raised an initial investment of £6 million growth capital from BOOST&Co with further committed funding of £40 million scheduled for the
18 May 2017
Rise of the machines could jeopardise millions of millennial jobs The research arm of McKinsey & Company predicts that millennials may face increasing economic uncertainty in the coming years, as the jobs they most commonly fulfil become increasingly automated.
15 May 2017
Severe cybersecurity incidents cost shareholders billions, says CGI Digitalisation comes with benefits, and pitfalls, for businesses.
03 May 2017
Mega trends in automotive boosting demand for semiconductors The mega trends set to disrupt the automotive industry: electrification, connectivity, mobility and automation, are set to create considerable value chain element growth.
02 May 2017
HR is accelerating adoption of cloud and SaaS technology models The HR technology model landscape has expanded in recent years on the back of a range of new service models, including cloud-based offerings.
24 April 2017
Interest in FinTech services highest among younger tech savvy users The financial services industry has, since the financial crisis, found itself operating in a rapidly evolving environment.
24 April 2017
Tech startups embracing accelerators, incubators and venture capital A new report finds that startups in the scene are increasingly keen on working within their ecosystem, with the large majority keen on nearly half making use of accelerators and incubators.
18 April 2017
Electrification, decentralisation and digital to transform energy system Three major trends – electrification, decentralisation and digital – are set to transform the regional and cross-boarder energy system, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum.
11 April 2017
FinTechs and incumbent FS firms increasingly leveraging partnerships The financial services landscape is becoming increasingly diverse as FinTechs develop new technologies and business models to woe customers away from incumbent financial players.
10 April 2017
Four trade-offs for Robotics Process Automation | RPA Robotics Process Automation (RPA) is gaining traction globally across various industries, with a multitude of vendors and solutions now available to all and sundry.
05 April 2017
Automation and electrification to overhaul global automotive industry The automotive industry is facing changes from a host of innovations in technology and business model.
04 April 2017
Insurance industry to see profits eroded by InsurTechs and digital rivals The insurance industry is beginning to face the prospect of digital innovation affecting their business models.
22 March 2017
Autonomous vehicle suppliers face competition and consumer sentiment Fully autonomous vehicles offer a host of benefits, from improved safety to lower fuel and insurance costs.
21 March 2017
Divestments in technology industry soar on the back of digital disruption Divestment in the technology sector soared to a record high last year on the back of mega carveouts and increased scrutiny of assets.
20 March 2017
CEOs: Changing technology landscape is impacting people strategy Technology has the potential to create considerable disruption to employment across a range of industries.
16 March 2017
Deal activity in global technology sector grows lightly to $466 billion M&A activity in the technology industry has grown slightly last year, from $459 billion the year previous to $466 billion.
13 March 2017
CFOs able to leverage technology to realise their strategic capabilties Technological advance, finds a new report, is enabling CFOs to become more strategic, finds a new report.
08 March 2017
The potential of blockchain as a future financial services infrastructure The potential for blockchain technologies to create considerable disruption in the financial services industry has created considerable hype, as well as spurred considerable effort to explore the phenomenon.
02 March 2017
Tech IPO activity falters on uncertainties, UK activity grinds to a halt Tech IPO activity has fell to the lowest level for the decade in 2016, as political uncertainty mixed with global and sector economic uncertainties. In total there were 53 deals valued at $8.75 billion in 2016.
15 February 2017
Blockchain set to become mainstream in financial services arena Nine out of ten executives in the financial services sector say that by 2026 blockchain will be a mainstream part of strategies and operations.
15 February 2017
Blockchain technology can help banks redesign their banking processes Blockchain based technologies have the potential to disrupt the financial services industry, as reported by a host of industry independent players.
09 February 2017
Value of Agtech startup funding falls 30%, deal volume remains stable Investment value in the Agtech startup scene fell 30% to $3.2 billion, on the back of increased investor scrutiny, investor sentiment and general uncertainty.
09 February 2017
FinTechs in asset management and capital markets are gaining share The FinTech scene in the asset management and capital markets space is, as it stands, relatively small, with the majority of focus for FinTech development going to the retail and corporate banking segments.
07 February 2017
Global semiconductor market grows to $354 billion, China leads the way The global consumption of semiconductors continues has grown to $354 billion last year, on the back of the further rise of technology and trends such as the Internet of Things.
26 January 2017

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