July Highlights: The strategic business value of blockchain

Monthly Highlights | July 2018

Editor’s choice

Blockchain is still an immature technology. Experimenting with blockchain solutions without strategically evaluating the value at stake or the feasibility of capturing it means that many companies will not see a return on their investments. But companies can determine whether they should invest in blockchain by focusing on specific use cases and their market position.

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This month’s highlights

Smart cities: Digital solutions for a more livable future

As cities get smarter, they are becoming more livable and more responsive—and today we are seeing only a preview of what technology could eventually do in the urban environment. more →

How the Houston Astros are winning through advanced analytics

The architect of last year’s World Series champions shares how analytics, organization, and culture combine to create competitive advantage in a zero-sum industry. more →

The new rules of competition in energy storage

The costs of energy-storage systems are dropping too fast for inefficient players to hide. The winners in this market will be those that aggressively pursue and achieve operational improvements. more →

AI, automation, and the future of work: Ten things to solve for

As machines increasingly complement human labor in the workplace, we will all need to adjust to reap the benefits. more →

Accelerating product development: The tools you need now

To speed innovation and fend off disruption, R&D organizations at incumbent companies can borrow the tools and techniques that digital natives use to get ahead. more →

Rising corporate debt: Peril or promise?

Corporate bond issuance has increased 2.5 times over the past ten years, creating a broader and deeper market in many countries. But there are rising risks. more →

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