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IoT solves security risks in the chain of custody
If you’re like the average person, you might associate Internet of Things (IoT) technology with more frivolous consumer products you might see in targeted advertising, like Alexa or Fitbits. But this is just the tip of the IoT iceberg.
Cities need to get climate smart
While Melbourne is the world’s most liveable city for now, it may not stay that way.By 2040, the sprawling city’s demand for water will double and as the climate becomes hotter and drier, Melbourne’s rapid urban expansion could lead to significant water stress.
Who is the largest, most successful emerging market? – Part 1
Understanding disruption risk is one of the key drivers of avoiding underperforming businesses. This is critical in a world where most businesses are experiencing significant turbulence because of the disruptive effects of the most significant demographic shifts with 4.4bn millennials and centennials driving new consumption patterns.
When was the last time monopoly was broken?
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service has been given initial approval to operate in Australia. The approval is the first step for the American company to be able to offer its Starlink satellite network service to Australian users, which would create ripples in an otherwise monopolised market mainly dominated by New-Corps owned TV service Foxtel and government-owned NBN Co.
Connec disrupts technology unchanged for 40 years
Think about what technology was like in the 1980s. Cassette walkmans were breakthrough technology. So-called mobile phones weighed almost a kilo. The original Macintosh cost $2500 and it got you a mindblowing 125KB of RAM. Now imagine that this technology occasionally sparked and caused serious injuries. It’s inconceivable that we’d still use this technology… isn’t it?
The Bank of Mum and Dad: Helping your children get into the property market
According to an Australian Financial Review article last year, the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is now the ninth largest lender in Australia, accounting for more than $29 billion in outstanding home loans. This makes it bigger than Bank of Queensland, HSBC Bank, Citigroup and Teachers Mutual Bank.
A Common Strategy For Enhancing Your Portfolio
Many investors are concerned over potentially weak capital growth in Australian shares for the foreseeable future, and whilst the large cap ASX listed shares pay a fair dividend yield, we often get asked about using Options to generate additional returns.
Genetic modification of your blood could be the silver bullet of cancerous tumors
Personalised medicine seems to be the way of the future; where patients receive tailored treatments to suit their individual needs and biometric traits. Medicine and healthcare have been slow to catch up with other sectors that have been personalising their offerings for a number of years now, primarily because of the complexity and regulatory considerations surrounding advances in medicine.
How the cardless economy is changing spending habits
The uptake of smartphone-based credit cards is changing the way we use wallets. It’s predicted cash payments are to fall below 2% by 2022. Physical cards are also falling out of favour. As a result, younger people are now forgoing the traditional bifold wallet altogether, opting instead for smartphone cases with a few card sleeves.
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The Internet of Things: Opportunities in Every Sector
IoT objects use WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE, or satellite connections to share data in real-time without human involvement.
The experience economy in the age of influencing
The 2010s was the decade of big tech, smartphones, apps and the Internet. Social media blew up and evolved into more than just a space to chat with friends. Concepts such as influencer marketing, hashtag campaigns and “instagrammability” took the place of traditional marketing.
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