Author: Paola Di Cretico

  • When More Data Creates Less Value

    When More Data Creates Less Value

    More data doesn’t always mean more value. When users can’t distinguish trusted, well-maintained data assets from poorly understood ones, uncertainty creates a cost and can erode trust across the entire platform. Drawing on the economic concept of the “market for lemons,” this article explores why organisations should prioritise high-value, usable data products over simply making…

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  • Pricing Strategies

    Pricing Strategies

    Pricing a new product is a delicate balance. Set the price too high, and you risk limiting adoption; too low, and you may undermine profitability and perceived value. This article explores three fundamental approaches to pricing and shows how combining customer value, business economics and market psychology can turn pricing from a simple financial calculation…

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  • Barclays Smart Contract Template

    An early look at how blockchain could transform financial services. This presentation introduces Barclays’ Smart Contract Templates, demonstrated on R3’s prototype Corda distributed ledger platform, and explores how smart contracts could bring greater automation, standardisation and efficiency to complex financial agreements.

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