The Sustainable Retail Observatory: 2024 Edition - Europe
With this first edition of the BearingPoint Odoxa Sustainable Retail Observatory, we investigated consumers and the strong inconsistencies between their declared intentions (in opinion surveys) and their actual behavior (readable in market shares).
Service industries in a digital world: bridging the maturity gap
Industries like telecom, insurance and energy have all seen limited digital progress since 2017, especially in online development. How can these industries realign their strategies to bridge the digital gap and meet evolving consumer expectations?
Importance of the human factor in the AI race
AI is playing an ever-greater role in firms’ ability to deliver digital customer experiences. There are, however, several things that companies can benefit from considering in order to gain the most value from the technology. In our Digital Leaders in Sweden 2025 report, we placed extra focus on AI to highlight new insights and perspectives. This article is an extract from the report, based on interviews with three researchers with different AI specializations.
Sweden’s digital maturity is being propelled by e-commerce giants
In connection with our "Digital Leaders in Sweden 2025" research, we also assessed four leading global e-commerce companies (Amazon, Shein, Temu and Zalando) in order to compare their digital capabilities and maturity with those of our 85 Swedish companies. To what extent are they really digital leaders?
AI-powered accessibility testing for web/mobile apps and PDFs
AI-powered accessibility testing bridges this gap by enhancing automated detection and providing deeper insights into accessibility challenges. When paired with expert audits, this approach ensures compliance and exceptional user experiences. Embracing AI-driven solutions positions organizations to lead in accessibility and inclusivity.
Europe's Nuclear Renaissance: Powering the Future of Energy Independence
Nuclear energy is no longer just a contested option - it is now recognized as a vital component of Europe’s path to energy sovereignty and climate neutrality. The inclusion of nuclear power in the European Union’s Green Taxonomy in 2020 has marked a turning point, granting nuclear projects access to sustainable financing and validating its role in a cleaner energy transition.
The AI Act requires human oversight
The AI Act, the first major legal framework for the use of AI in the European context, came into force on August 1, 2024. One principle that the regulation emphasizes is that of “human oversight”: actors who provide and use AI should be empowered to make informed decisions about its use.
