Innovation

Innovation generally refers to changing processes or creating more effective processes, products and ideas. For businesses, this could mean implementing new ideas, creating dynamic products or improving your existing services.

(source: business.gov.au)

Innovation
Sodyo’s Vision For The Next-Gen QR Code
May 23, 2018

What if QR Codes could transition consumers seamlessly between the online and offline worlds, blurring the lines between physical and digital retail, and ingraining shopping as part of the everyday experience? They can’t, but the next generation of scannable codes aims to do exactly that,...

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Consumer Fear Of Autonomous Vehicles On The Rise
May 22, 2018

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Ahold Delhaize USA Launches Peapod Digital Labs
May 22, 2018

Ahold Delhaize USA, the supermarket operator, announced news on Tuesday (May 22) that it is creating a new entity dubbed Peapod Digital Labs, which will drive digital and eCommerce innovation. In a press release, the company said it has named JJ Fleeman as president of...

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How Data And AI Are Changing The Real Estate Game
May 21, 2018

Are the days of the real estate agent numbered? Probably not — no matter what, someone has to put out cookies and snacks for potential home buyers — but artificial intelligence is taking more command in the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Future Of Augmented Reality Is Becoming Clearer
May 21, 2018

Recent moves from PayPal and Target have brought fresh attention to the use of augmented reality (AR) to boost commerce and payments. The technology remains in its infant stage — with seemingly as many ideas and demonstrations as real-world applications — but the paths to an...

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How An Intel Deal For Car Tech Could Boost Digital Commerce
May 18, 2018

More web surfing, more digital commerce, more coffee consumption — a recent deal involving autonomous car technology and Intel seems certain to at least indirectly promote more of those activities while people are on the road. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Color-Changing Fabric Could Shape The Future Of Clothing And Furniture
May 16, 2018

In a move that could have wide-range applications for clothing and furniture, researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) have developed a color-changing fabric that can be controlled with a smartphone. The technology is currently being applied to prototypes for products, such as backpacks...

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Coupa: Moving CFOs Beyond Silos And Spreadsheets
May 16, 2018

The role of the CFO is becoming a bit more fluid in an age of increasing regulation. The evolution is tied to data, and data can help boost cash flow management, and break down silos that stifle innovation, as Coupa VP Donna Wilczek tells PYMNTS.

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Are Flying Cars Really The Wave Of The Future?
May 10, 2018

The general idea has been bouncing around since the early 20th century — at least, touted by the likes of Henry Ford, “The Jetsons” cartoon series and even the U.S. Army. Now, Uber is the latest company to make people imagine a future where flying cars whisk...