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There is no denying that the digital transformation is changing the way we work - but what does this mean for the future of our jobs? Technologists at BAE Systems have pondered this question and identified three professions that could be in high demand in the near future. We take a look at some of the careers young people are likely to begin in the 2040s and the skill sets they require.

In his foreword to this edition, IKE CEO Professor Sa'ad Medhat explains the 'burning platform' metaphor for business transformation, and offers a 10-step guide for organisations going through a radical business innovation change. We also find out how the Acceleration Through Innovation initiative is helping small businesses to take their innovative ideas from concept to reality, and visit Orbex in Scotland to learn how its new rocket manufacturing facility will support the future of the UK's space sector.

Plus, we speak to Pluralsight about its partnership with the Malala Fund which is supporting girls' education in regions where access to schools is difficult, and hear from Hitachi Vantara vice president Wael Elrifai how machine learning and IoT technology can help to tackle poverty.

In partnership with the editorial team at Verdict.co.uk, we explore why technology isn't always a silver bullet for success in the digital  transformation and find out how businesses can navigate the potential pitfalls of AI implementation.

Finally, we hear from HP how it intends to take a slice out of the multi-billion additive manufacturing market with a new business focus on 3D printing technologies, and take a look at Volvo's world-first autonomous electric bus doing road trials in Singapore.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Brite Innovation Review.

Susanne Hauner, publisher

We always welcome views on innovation from across industry, government and academia. If you'd like to contribute an article to Brite, don't hesitate to get in touch.

There is no denying that the digital transformation is changing the way we work - but what does this mean for the future of our jobs? Technologists at BAE Systems have pondered this question and identified three professions that could be in high demand in the near future. We take a look at some of the careers young people are likely to begin in the 2040s and the skill sets they require.

In his foreword to this edition, IKE CEO Professor Sa'ad Medhat explains the 'burning platform' metaphor for business transformation, and offers a 10-step guide for organisations going through a radical business innovation change. We also find out how the Acceleration Through Innovation initiative is helping small businesses to take their innovative ideas from concept to reality, and visit Orbex in Scotland to learn how its new rocket manufacturing facility will support the future of the UK's space sector.

Plus, we speak to Pluralsight about its partnership with the Malala Fund which is supporting girls' education in regions where access to schools is difficult, and hear from Hitachi Vantara vice president Wael Elrifai how machine learning and IoT technology can help to tackle poverty.

In partnership with the editorial team at Verdict.co.uk, we explore why technology isn't always a silver bullet for success in the digital  transformation and find out how businesses can navigate the potential pitfalls of AI implementation.

Finally, we hear from HP how it intends to take a slice out of the multi-billion additive manufacturing market with a new business focus on 3D printing technologies, and take a look at Volvo's world-first autonomous electric bus doing road trials in Singapore.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Brite Innovation Review.

Susanne Hauner, publisher

PS: We always welcome views on innovation from across industry, government and academia. If you'd like to contribute an article to Brite, don't hesitate to get in touch.