Technology and Innovation

  Link: https://hbr.org/2022/07/what-makes-innovation-partnerships-succeed Increasingly, companies today are aggressively pursuing breakthrough innovations. But to succeed in a significant, cost-efficient, and timely way they need to partner with other companies who have their own special interests and concerns, which turns out to be very hard. Partnerships are especially important in the tech sector, which moves fast with innovation as its fuel. In this article, the authors report on the efforts that Meta has made in establishing successful innovation partnerships with other companies, and they share guidance for leaders who wish to do the same Breakthrough innovation creates new product families and economic opportunities by introducing novel paradigms and platforms. But it's never a one-man show. Even the largest corporations require partner. Partnerships for innovation provide numerous benefits. They reduce R&D costs, add expertise and flexibility, and aid in the creat...

Link to Article:  https://hbr.org/2020/10/what-brain-computer-interfaces-could-mean-for-the-future-of-work Brain-computer interface (BCI) is a collaboration between a brain and a device that enables signals from the brain to direct some external activity, such as control of a cursor or a prosthetic limb. The interface enables a direct communications pathway between the brain and the object to be controlled. In the case of cursor control, for example, the signal is transmitted directly from the brain to the mechanism directing the cursor, rather than taking the normal route through the body's neuromuscular system from the brain to the finger on a mouse. By reading signals from an array of neurons and using computer chips and programs to translate the signals into action, BCI can enable a person suffering from paralysis to write a book or control a motorized wheelchair or prosthetic limb through thought alone. Current brain-interface devices require deliberate conscious thought; som...

 Link: https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-digital-currencies-can-help-small-businesses Name: Maria Ali Id: 20171-22563 Small businesses have largely been ignored in the debate over digital currencies, despite the fact that they are a huge part of the US economy and stand to benefit greatly from cheaper, more efficient payment systems. These businesses operate on thin margins, have less bargaining power than larger corporations, and face cash flow issues as they wait to be paid for goods and services. Stable coins and digital currencies issued by central banks can be beneficial. These technologies can lower payment processing costs, allowing small businesses to keep more of what they earn while also significantly increasing the speed with which they are paid. This could significantly improve small businesses' liquidity and cash buffers, allowing them to survive and thrive in the face of negative economic shocks. The Financial Fragility of Small Businesses Most small businesses run on...

  Link: https://hbr.org/2022/06/3-strategies-for-developing-more-accessible-software Name: Maria Ali Id: 20171-22563 There is no such thing as a single accessibility expert. It is a shared responsibility, and all developers must draw on the knowledge of others to improve their understanding and manifestation of accessibility. By the same token, the most widely available frameworks for developers cannot be considered comprehensive. Similarly to how developers would not create a new feature with only one tool, they should have multiple inputs to guide them through accessibility. The more robust developers' accessibility checkers are, the better they will serve people with a wide range of needs. The author presents three approaches for developers to avoid relying on inadequate accessibility tools and guidelines while keeping up with the shifting accessibility threshold. Mix and Match your accessibility tools. Each development platform has its own set of guidelines and requiremen...