Tag Archives: Innovation
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So who are Silicon Valley Bank?
Although Silicon Valley Bank has been lending in the UK since 2004, SVB launched its UK commercial banking branch more recently, just over a year ago. In a Q&A, Phil Cox, head of EMEA and India, and president of SVB’s UK branch, outlines the bank’s strategy within the UK and the innovation sector
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Breaking out of your current course and speed
Adam Bates, head of foresight and innovation at KPMG, calls on business leaders to confront widely accepted and deeply ingrained orthodoxies
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Design and the strategic value of experience
A 2011 American Express survey revealed that 78 per cent of consumers have not finalised a purchase because of a poor service experience. And most businesses are aware of the value of loyalty – a loyal customer is worth ten times their initial purchase
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Combining business and design for strategic innovation
American Express, Burberry, Procter & Gamble, Samsung, GlaxoSmithKline, PepsiCo, Cisco, Aviva, FedEx and scores of other leading global businesses have a secret that is helping them to stay ahead of others. It’s not brilliant acquisitions. It’s not clever marketing. And it’s not a crystal ball that’s allowing chief executives to peer into the future
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Excellent maternity care in a safe environment with a team of highly skilled professionals
Situated in the heart of London at St Thomas’ Hospital, the Westminster Maternity Suite is a perfect setting for what is sure to be an unforgettable moment for you and your partner as you welcome your new baby into the world
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A cloudy start for business promises a bright future
A nebulous concept for some, the cloud is clearing away limitations for smaller businesses that need bigger computing power, as Charles Orton-Jones reports
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Can competitors see into the cloud?
Concerns over data security may prevent companies from storing sensitive information in the cloud, but there are safety measures which can be put in place, as Adrian Bridgwater reports