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Explore the latest evidence-based research our consulting teams have undertaken in partnership with clients. From high-impact, groundbreaking thought leadership pieces to rigorous analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact of an organisation’s activities. And from an in-depth examination of key global trends to answering specific organisations’ questions.

Mobile work is a strategic priority for many companies, but the fundamental decisions that enable it are too often based on short-term thinking and ad hoc policies.

To better understand the value of various approaches to device adoption, Oxford Economics worked with Samsung in early 2018 to survey 500 senior IT executives, CEOs, and other senior managers across the United States. We focused on the costs and benefits of different ways of providing mobile devices to workers, and on the goals companies have for their mobile efforts. Our research shows that up-front savings do not always maximize long-term value. Companies that depend on employees to provide their own mobile phones—an approach commonly known as Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD—do save money on acquisition costs. But over time there are other costs to consider, while factors such as increased productivity and operational efficiency can make policies that provide phones to some or all employees worth considering.

Companies must become intelligent enterprises to thrive and grow in the coming years. Conversational bots powered by AI will play an important role in that transition.

One lasting effect of the global financial crisis has been the emergence and expansion of non-bank sources of finance for small businesses. With banks restricting their lending to SMEs during the ensuing recession, online platforms such as Funding Circle have stepped in across Europe and the United States, facilitated by innovations in technology.

These reports represent the 19th edition of the IBM C-suite Study, an in-depth analysis of the process of digital reinvention under way today, and what that means for the modern enterprise. The Study is based on an unprecedented volume of discussions and data from business leaders around the world, including nearly 11,000 C-suite executives interviewed by Oxford Economics from 112 countries and across 20 industries.

Cloud computing gives industries, governments and non-profit organizations in Southeast Asia unprecedented potential to join the knowledge economy. Offers even SMEs the ability to scale and innovate. It is creating new business models and generating new revenues.

The next-generation chemicals supply chain is here. It’s data-driven and digitally executed to create transparency, enable advanced planning, predict demand patterns and leverage asset availability.

The UK and Ireland in 2018 are facing a critical productivity challenge. To unlock our full potential we need to develop a deep understanding of people and their ability to drive the economy through the way they work. Converting this understanding into optimal workplaces could boost GDP by £39.8Bn.

The number of external workers in today’s world is growing, and businesses must adjust talent strategies to capture value from this section of the workforce.

The Living Well Index fell by 0.5 points to 60.7 compared to launch, with much of this drop apparently linked to seasonal factors.

The 2018 Pulse report, shows SMEs have increased confidence in the economy and their strategies, as they take advantage of a more favourable economic outlook, greater political stability, and increasing government support and incentives. The report highlights strategies that are helping SMEs thrive when faced with competition from both smaller new entrants and larger established corporates.

The UK manufacturing sector supported a total GDP contribution of £446 billion in 2016—equivalent to 23 percent of the UK economy.

European steel manufacturers support a total of 2.5 million jobs across the EU, reflecting the substantial value of purchases from suppliers.

The report details the economic impact and community benefits of the data centres that provide the technological infrastructure necessary to power Google’s operations in the United States.

In conjunction with ICBC Standard Bank, Oxford Economics has produced an in-depth quantitative analysis to add to the literature on China’s Belt & Road Initiative to track the evolving scope and discover expanding opportunities.

The University of Sussex contributes £343 million to the annual GDP of Brighton and Hove, plus East and West Sussex. Together with its students and visitors, the university supports a total of 5,180 jobs across the region. This report outlines how this economic impact is generated by all elements of the university, before exploring the benefits it delivers to both local and national economies––and society as a whole.

In this report for the IFB Research Foundation, Oxford Economics presents the most up-to-date evidence on the family business sector, detailing its key characteristics, recent performances and economic contributions to the UK as a whole. Looking forward, it sheds light on the unique challenges the sector faces, and its plans for future growth.

The rapid rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) demands a new look at security. With network vulnerabilities and the potential for industrial process interruption, companies need to develop new strategies to mitigate and manage cyber-risks.

In 2017, an estimated 5.5 million international visitors arrived in the UK via Gatwick, spending £3.9 billion in the visitor economy on hotel stays, restaurant meals, retail purchases, and leisure and cultural attractions. The demand facilitated by Gatwick Airport boosted UK GDP by some £4.7 billion, supported 93,300 jobs and generated £1.2 billion in tax revenues.

This major Oxford Economics study for the Railway Industry Association investigates the support provided to UK GDP, jobs, and taxes by the country’s rail-related industries. Activity across the UK’s rail-related industries supports nearly 600,000 jobs through a range of expenditure channels.

Over the next decade, a great wave of technological change will wash through the economy, transforming the nature of work and the shape of the labour market. We collaborated with Cisco to study the implications of these trends on jobs over the next decade. Our results are based on a brand-new, multi-layered modelling framework, that enables us to simulate the real-world dynamics of technological change and its interaction with the world of work.