Energy in the digital age: skills, tools and new rules the key to transformation

Digitisation is driving great change in the energy sector, impacting business models and driving innovation. It has created a digital backbone that not only supports the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, but also creates the ability to connect the energy system to our personal and local ecosystems. This digital, or smart, network is the …

Breakthrough Technology Trends that will be Transforming the Oil & Gas industry

The modern oil and gas industry is undergoing significant changes related to the digitalization of the sector. Growing volatility in oil prices further complicates a rapidly changing energy sector. Accenture specialists identify 4 main factors changing the oil and gas industry: Carbon-free energy systems. As demand for hydrocarbons decreases in many developed markets, economic growth …

What Does it Take to Drive Genomics into the Clinic?

When the rough draft of the human genome was completed in 2000, President Bill Clinton declared to the world that “Genome science will have a real impact on all our lives …it will revolutionize the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of most, if not all, human diseases.” In the 18 and half years since this pronouncement, …

Pushing the Boundaries of Molecular Diagnostics

Genomic science continues to advance and improve the ways we diagnose and treat patients seeking answers and treatments.  The applications of this science are allowing for more targeted diagnosis and personalized treatment than was ever possible.  The areas where we can continue making advancements with the ability to analyze biological markers in the genome are …

Making CGP indispensable at a global level: progress, perspectives and what’s next

I initially became an oncologist because, to me, treating cancer provided the biggest opportunity to make a difference for people. I learned quickly that the most valuable tool in treating this disease is knowledge, as each new patient presents with a list of unknowns. An oncologist’s investigations replace those unknowns with data—but the real key …

Four Ways Connected MedTech Will Make Medicine More Precise

Welcome to the Age of Medical Connectivity. Today there are more than 500,000 different types of medical devices—from imaging equipment and POC analyzers to implants and wearables—that are connected directly or indirectly to healthcare databases and networks. The power of these networked devices to turn data into faster, more accurate diagnoses and treatments is overwhelming. …

What role can EdTech play in teacher & student wellbeing?

In 2020, educators reported a concerning drop in student empathy, physical activity and willingness to learn. According to Amy Graham and Pasi Sahlberg in that report: ‘Australian educators send us a clear message in this study: classrooms have become emotionally, psychologically and behaviorally more complex places for teachers to teach and for students to learn.’ …

The Top 5 Tech Trends That Will Disrupt Education In 2021 – The EdTech Innovations Everyone Should Watch

One solid indicator that EdTech is big business is the number of billionaires the sector created. According to Deloitte, the Chinese education market should reach $715 billion by 2025 and was responsible for creating seven new billionaires. The richest was Li Yongxin, who leads Offcn Education Technology that provides online and offline training for individuals …

The top 4 challenges facing the Natural Foods Industry

My company, Go By Truck, recently pivoted to service the LTL (less-than-truckload) space and we’re proud of the help that we have been able to provide to small to mid-sized companies, particularly to those in the natural foods space. After working with a variety of organizations with organic food and beverage product lines, I’ve identified …

The post-epidemic era brings dividends to the packaging industry, food packaging cannot stop

Since the outbreak of the epidemic, 35% of consumers worldwide have increased their use of home delivery services. The consumption level in Brazil is above average, and more than half (58%) of consumers choose to shop online. In addition, the survey also shows that 15% of consumers worldwide do not expect to return to normal …