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As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, many organisations have accelerated their adoption of digital capabilities in a bid to improve their resilience and operational efficiency. In this edition, IKE CEO Professor Sa’ad Sam Medhat explores the potential of blockchain technology in this context and explains what blockchain can do for business model innovation.

Also in this issue:

• Sreeram Visvanathan, CEO of IBM UK and Ireland, writes about the importance of digital leadership in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. 
• Wasabi CEO David Friend tells us why the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated Industry 4.0 adoption, and what it means for businesses.
• We take a look at 30 UK scaleups tackling climate change with innovations in e-mobility, energy, construction, farming and robotics.
• We examine five key trends that will impact innovation across all industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Read on for this as well as more stories, insights and advice from innovators, for innovators.

Susanne Hauner, publisher

We welcome views on innovation from across industry, government and academia. If you'd like to contribute an article to Brite, get in touch.

As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, many organisations have accelerated their adoption of digital capabilities in a bid to improve their resilience and operational efficiency. In this edition, IKE CEO Professor Sa’ad Sam Medhat explores the potential of blockchain technology in this context and explains what blockchain can do for business model innovation.

Also in this issue:

• Sreeram Visvanathan, CEO of IBM UK and Ireland, writes about the importance of digital leadership in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. 
• Wasabi founder and CEO David Friend tells us why the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated Industry 4.0 adoption, and what it means for businesses.
• We take a look at 30 UK scaleups tackling climate change with innovations in e-mobility, energy, construction, farming and robotics.
• We examine five key trends that will impact innovation across all industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Read on for this as well as more stories, insights and advice from innovators, for innovators.

Susanne Hauner, publisher

We welcome views on innovation from across industry, government and academia. If you'd like to contribute an article to Brite, get in touch.