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Bitcoin and Blockchain: A Small Glimpse Into Big Digital Disruptions

Daniel Burrus

For those interested in digital disruption and technological advancements , Bitcoin represented so much more than a way to allegedly make money fast like some type of digital wolf of Wall Street. If you asked those same individuals to explain what blockchain technology is, they would meet your gaze with a blank stare.

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Why Financial Organizations Must Fight Digital Disruption with Digital Disruption

Qmarkets

The term ‘Digital Disruption’ describes the situation where an existing industry is being altered by emerging digital technologies. Financial organizations of all shapes and sizes are being disrupted by small, agile, innovative and technology-oriented companies which offer convenient and efficient services.

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Future-Proofing Financial Market Innovation – Fighting Digital Disruption with Digital Disruption

Qmarkets

The term ‘Digital Disruption’ describes the situation where an existing industry is being altered by emerging digital technologies. Financial organizations of all shapes and sizes are being disrupted by small, agile, innovative and technology-oriented companies which offer convenient and efficient services.

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How to turn a Multinational Automotive-Finance Company into an Innovation Powerhouse

Qmarkets

With over 3,100 employees across 36 companies, RCI Bank and Services is a multinational finance company which is focused on delivering innovative services to customers of the Renault and Nissan automotive groups. Jean-Philippe Mathes: As we all know, the finance industry is more ripe for technological disruption than almost any other sector.

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The UBS Future of Finance Global Finals

100%Open

Working very closely and collaboratively with UBS, we launched The UBS Future of Finance Challenge on 12th August 2015, an open competition for entrepreneurs and technology startups around the world. Three winners of the UBS Future of Finance Challenge were selected from over 600 participants from 52 countries.

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Constructing the innovation mandate

Paul Hobcraft

We will focus on both incremental and distinctive innovation outcomes and ones that have the potential for disruptive or breakthrough innovation, that are exploring new technologies, markets, and new business models to drive growth and create value. It becomes the licence to operate and encourage valuable contributions to any innovation.

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New Business Designs can be delivered through a Business Ecosystem Approach.

Paul Hobcraft

Finance and Banking: Challenges: Disruption by fintech, regulatory changes, and the shift towards digital banking. adoption, supply chain disruptions, factory automation, and the need for agile manufacturing. Manufacturing: Challenges: Industry 4.0

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