
The latest thought leadership from our expert teams

Investing in Automation
Resisting automation is no longer an option – so the attention of the world’s C-Suite is turning from the question of ROI to three fundamentals… what kind of robotics and automation should I pursue, how can automation make my business more resilient, and how do I make my business ready for automation, autonomy and their successful scaling?
- Robotics
- Sensing
- Strategic advice

A new way forward for industry: the pervasive intelligence of evolved intent-based networking
This paper outlines our concept of ‘evolved intent-based networks’ – utilising pervasive intelligence from across an entire communications network to automate configuration that supports a specific set business of requirements. The ability to assure a specific service and experience level offers huge opportunities.
- AI & Analytics
- Connectivity & IoT
- Digital service innovation
- Radio systems

RIC and roll: how to unlock the true value of O-RAN
This whitepaper explores the critical role that the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) plays in transforming the network and empowering operators to create and monetise distinctive service propositions. In other words, it’s the RIC that can unlock the true value of the “open” proposition of Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN).
- AI & Analytics
- Connectivity & IoT
- Digital service innovation
- Radio systems

Inside CPGs – experts share their views of how CPGs can turn profit from digitally enabled products
Digital transformation is a huge topic, sweeping across many aspects of our lives, from ecommerce to the digitalization of internal systems.When we partnered with news publisher CGT (Consumer Goods Technology) for its latest webinar, we were keen to focus on a specific part of this topic - digitally enabled products. It was energizing to be joined by a world-class panel of industry experts as we swapped insights into how CPG brands can rise to this challenge.
- Connectivity & IoT
- Digital service innovation
- User Experience (UX)

Technology trends and predictions for 2023, with an eye on sustainability
What are the key technology trends for 2023? A team of Cambridge Consultants innovation experts have taken the sustainability imperative into account. Our team share their thoughts and predictions, partly through the lens of energy and sustainability…
- AI & Analytics
- Connectivity & IoT
- Digital service innovation
- Radio systems
- Sustainability

My career journey as a woman in STEM
Being a woman in STEM is something I am proud of. Subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have always been a huge passion of mine – and so working at a company like Cambridge Consultants that has been at the forefront of innovative development for over 60 years is perfect for me.
- Bioinnovation

Quantum sensing technology for the life sciences – exploring the potential
Swiss company Qnami, a leader in quantum sensing technology, tasked us with identifying potential applications in the biomedical area where NV magnetometry could provide clinical value and open new commercial avenues.
- AI & Analytics
- Innovation management
- Physical sciences
- Strategic advice

Technology puts autonomy within reach for US Government
Advances in automation have enabled transformative opportunities for federal defense. Now is the time to seize them
- AI & Analytics
- Connectivity & IoT
- Robotics
- Sensing

Building on automation in the construction industry
Construction productivity is lagging, but AI-powered technology is ready to give industry a transformative shot in the arm.
- AI & Analytics
- Augmented reality & virtual reality
- Robotics
- Sensing

Valuable opportunity sits on the horizon for the autonomous electricity grid
In this blog, we will explore the opportunities and technical challenges of an autonomous power grid and unpack the three key enablers of such an advance
- AI & Analytics
- Connectivity & IoT
- Digital service innovation

Towards 2040 – A Vision for the Future of Ophthalmology
In October 2022, a select group of thought leaders gathered at Cape Cod, by the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The special clarity of light that characterizes the Massachusetts peninsula put their ambition into sharp focus. They were there to collaborate, to challenge conventional thinking, and ultimately to shape a realistic vision for the future of ophthalmology...
- Digital health
- Strategic advice

Technology to help make a positive change
Isobel Ashbey is the Tech for Good Lead within the Industrial, Consumer and Energy Division and when the war in Ukraine began, was left thinking, what can Cambridge Consultants do to help?
- Innovation management
- Strategic advice