Business Technology

We’re all unique, in our own special way. And security is moving to a whole new level, as biometrics become increasingly important as a way of keeping information secure You will never need a password again, if IBM’s predictions for the next five years come true. IBM fellow and speech chief technology officer David Nahamoo [...]

Mobile wallets are already well established in Japan, so it can surely only be a matter of time before the UK follows suit Digital money comes in many forms. Contactless cards allow people to “wave and pay”. Consumers can use their mobile phones to make small payments for digital downloads, for example, or to pay [...]

Being wowed by attention-grabbing video and surround sound isn’t enough for today’s consumers who are being immersed in 3D and augmented reality in their personal lives When there is a complex concept to get across, or you’re marketing an experience rather than a straightforward product, it helps to add a further dimension to audio-visual communications. [...]

Video’s potential in business is so much broader than simply replacing meetings with face to- face conferencing links Video has enormous potential to enrich communications with employees and customers, especially with the proliferation of high-speed networks and affordable video technology. So it’s somewhat puzzling that videoconferencing – a straightforward replacement for physical meetings – seems [...]