DHL and Cisco Internet of Things Trend Report Reveals Huge Potential
DHL, the world’s leading logistics service provider, and Cisco, the worldwide leader in IT, have jointly released a new Trend Report focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) at the DHL Global Technology Conference in Dubai.
Engineering Possibilities versus Practical Implementation: Coal and Gas-Fired Plants
This is the first of five roundtable discussions that will be published each Friday on Europe Outlook in the lead up to POWER-GEN Europe. Next week, David, Simon, Jacob and Ulla discuss the pros and cons of Electric Vehicles.
Four Key Steps to Growing Your Professional Services Firm
Recent figures show business volumes grew at their fastest rate since 2007 with 60 percent of firms reporting greater profits.
UK Well Positioned to Take Advantage of ‘Global Gas Glut’
A major shift in global gas pricing in recent months has seen Asian spot prices fall to close to British wholesale levels for the first time in nearly five years, bringing more liquefied natural gas (LNG) back to the UK and leaving the country well positioned to capitalise on any further shift in global supply flows.
Marks & Spencer Reports Improved Sales Outlook for General Merchandise
Marks & Spencer said sales of general merchandise, spanning clothing, footwear and homewares, at stores open over a year rose 0.7 percent in the 13 weeks to March 28, its fiscal fourth quarter.
McDonald’s Introduces Table Service in Germany
In a bid to reinvent the brand’s image as a “modern, progressive burger company”, McDonald’s is trialling table side service in Germany.
More Customers, More Staff, Less Costs : Top Priorities for UK Businesses
Increasing the size of their customer base, employing more people and cutting costs are the three most important business goals for UK SMEs.
Managing Risk Beyond The Walls Of Your Own Company
Philip Johnson of FM Global talks to us about the importance of managing risk, especially beyond the walls of your own company.
How Telecoms are Shooting Down Skype with VoLTE Technology
VoLTE kills two birds with one stone by lowering their costs as well as offering higher quality and new services to end consumers.
Mobile World Congress : The Must-See Gadgets
Mobile World Congress retains its title as one of the key technology events where captains of industry showcase news and innovations.
Waste Not Want Not : Managing Food Waste in Business
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) suggests 4.2 million tonnes of food went to waste in the UK in 2012 alone.
Holcim and Lafarge Deal Re-Emerges
Europe's two largest cement companies Holcim and Lafarge have rescued their stumbling €41 billion ($43.82) merger.
