INNOVATION Magazine

This month, we’re delighted to be joined by senior executives Thomas Kaspersen, Vicky Revis and Mo Ahmad from global leader in enterprise software SAP Ariba, for an exclusive cover story on the transformative potential of procurement innovation, data and AI. Next, James Ball, Associate Director at Infosys Portland, highlights the top consulting firm’s cutting-edge approach to delivering value and optimising procurement. Then, Richard Brown, Head of Sales and Marketing at Anvil Analytical, explains how the disruptive SaaS provider is tackling complex issues within strategic sourcing and supplier management. Finally Ben Conklin, Head of Innovation and New Products at open-source defence and security intelligence company Janes, explores the company’s approach to fostering a consistent culture of innovation. Also in this issue: - Take a deep dive into Good Energy’s automated flexibility pilot, allowing customers to earn money from their batteries and heat pumps. - Explore five key tech trends the healthcare industry should leverage in 2025. - Discover how the world’s top 25 financial centres are embracing digital finance. - Learn how the agricultural industry can utilise AI to unlock climate solutions. Our Startup of the Month is Calvin Risk! This Swiss startup has raised $4m in seed funding to help companies deploy AI safely and manage risks through automated testing and quantitative risk assessments. Access the full issue now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUSVD_SH With thanks to project partners Scoutbee, Fairmarkit, Archlet, ORO Labs, Esri and Ursa Space Systems! #thoughtleadership #technews

In order to provide high-quality care, it’s critical for professionals in the healthcare industry to stay on top of the latest advancements and innovations in tech. Discover the five key medtech trends to watch out for over the next year in the latest issue of INNOVATION 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUSVD_SH #medtech

To what extent do you integrate risk into your innovation strategy to drive meaningful impact? Explore exclusive insights with Nigel Watson, Chief Information Officer at NWG (Northumbrian Water Group), as we sit down to discuss advancements in the water industry and the company’s pioneering cross-sector Innovation Festival. Access the digital brochure ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egdGzSy4 With appreciation to project partner NTT DATA UK&I. #thoughtleadership #utilities

What unique operational model do you need to adopt as a country’s first all-digital bank? Sit down for an exclusive conversation with Greg Krasnov, CEO of Tonik Bank, as we explore the innovations fuelling the pioneering neobank bringing about financial freedom in the Philippines. Access the digital report for free ➡️ https://lnkd.in/enFKixpM With appreciation to project partner Daon! #thoughtleadership #fintech

How is #blockchain facilitating the growth of fintech companies, especially those with niche, specialised solutions? Sit down with Parag Bhise, CEO of Nucleus Software, for an exclusive look at the cutting-edge technologies propelling the global financial services industry. Access the digital report for free ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ez6VQ3e6 With appreciation to project partner Amazon Web Services (AWS)! #thoughtleadership #banking

Good Energy the clean power company, will pay customers to automate flexible use of their heat pumps or batteries through its new cutting-edge platform FlexiRewards. Customers could earn between £5 and £20 a month without needing to take any action – FlexiRewards does the work for them. Our goal has always been to allow people to take control of their energy in a way that’s both beneficial to them and sustainable for the planet,” says James Rees, Director of Product and Propositions at Good Energy. “With FlexiRewards, we’re offering a way for our customers to save and earn money with little to no effort, while supporting a cleaner, more resilient energy system. We hope it will provide new insights into a smart energy future where everyone can play a role in grid efficiency – and get rewarded for it.” Read the full story in the latest issue of INNOVATION 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUSVD_SH #energy #sustainability

INNOVATION Magazine’s startup of the month is Calvin Risk! This Swiss startup has raised $4m in seed funding to help companies deploy #AI safely and manage operational risks through automated testing and quantitative risk assessment. “With AI systems becoming central to operations, proper corporate governance must now include explicit AI risk management at the Board level,” explains Julian Riebartsch, CEO and Founder of Calvin Risk. “Through our governance and risk management platform, we provide businesses with deep insights into their AI inventory, enabling them to analyse technical, ethical, and regulatory risks qualitatively and quantitatively.” Learn more about Calvin Risk in our latest issue 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUSVD_SH #startup #AI

Why is it important for financial institutions to innovate alongside their customers? Join us for an exclusive sit-down with Dr Marcel Tschanz, CEO of VP Bank in the British Virgin Islands, as we discuss how banks can embrace an entrepreneurial spirit to promote financial strength and stability. Access the digital report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dDtERHEF With appreciation to project partner UNITED SIGNALS. #thoughtleadership #privatebanking #fintech

How can you drive and sustain a culture of innovation within your organisation? “For me, it’s key for innovation not to be an event, but rather a continuous process,” says Ben Conklin, Head of Innovation and New Products at Janes. “Using events to drive innovation is fantastic, but it needs to be something that continues beyond that. What we’re trying to do is have ideas coming in all the time. Innovation is just a process, just like any other business procedure. It has to run all the time for the company to succeed.” Explore the strategies utilised by the open-source defence and security intelligence company to foster a consistent culture of innovation. Access the exclusive digital report for free ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYfUmPgp With appreciation to project partners Esri and Ursa Space Systems! #thoughtleadership #data #analytics

How do you ensure you’re leveraging the full value of your procurement technology stack? “Technology has to be embraced by a procurement team in everything they do,” says Associate Director James Ball. “At Infosys Portland, we spend a lot of our time helping clients understand the strategic and optimisation possibilities for their procurement technology stack, so that they can achieve the best return on their technology investments.” Dive into the supply chain consultancy’s cutting-edge approach to optimising procurement in the latest edition of INNOVATION. Access the exclusive report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUSVD_SH #thoughtleadership #supplychain