Why are Smart Cities a place for digital innovation? Why are large companies like SAP focusing on developing services and solutions for cities around the world? These are some of the questions I discussed with Sean O’Brien and Daniel Reinhardt of SAP.
About two years ago, I had an extensive discussion with François Darchis, Senior Vice-President of Air Liquide, on how to build competitive advantage. He indicated that the company had pursued multiple strategies to develop a sustainable competitive advantage. Implemented strategies included: cost reduction operational excellence Geographic expansion in BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) François Darchis also told me that he was adding a…