Author Archives for Gary Flood

McKinsey comes out as highly pessimistic about Blockchain

January 17, 2019 8:26 am Published by Comments Off on McKinsey comes out as highly pessimistic about Blockchain

Tech has yet to become the game-changer some expected, says the highly-respected consultancy - and should only be applied "when it is the simplest solution available"


Dubai issues formal guidance on what AI ethics should look like

January 9, 2019 8:12 am Published by Comments Off on Dubai issues formal guidance on what AI ethics should look like

By fusing data and innovation we’re preparing Dubai to become the AI city of the future. Artificial Intelligence will streamline day-to-day work life by providing fast and easy access to a wealth of data-driven information, promises the 'Smart Dubai' project - which says ethics needs to be at the heart of all future smart city planning


How the government spends our £300bn buying goods and services

January 3, 2019 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on How the government spends our £300bn buying goods and services

Just four departments spent more than half of their entire budgets with external suppliers last year - and 20% of all procurement still goes to companies over £100m in turnover. Oligopoly, much?