Articles by Amy Thomson and Giles Turner

Software Company SAP Wrestles With Concerns Over Gender Equality, Senior Exits

Christian Klein was in his second year as chief executive of SAP SE in January 2021 when he addressed a staff meeting to field questions about the imminent launch of a new push into cloud computing. A staffer took Klein, …

Uber’s UK Court Loss Likely to Trigger More Complaints from Gig Workers Across Europe

Uber Technologies Inc.’s defeat in a UK legal battle over the way it treats its drivers is set to trigger a wave of complaints from workers across the region. Britain’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that Uber must treat its drivers …

Uber Granted 18-Month License Extension in London After Legal Review

Uber Technologies Inc. won the ability to continue operating in its biggest European market after a London judge granted the ride-hailing service an 18-month license extension. Uber did enough to satisfy the court that it was now “fit and proper” …

COVID-19 Quarantined Doctors Turn to Telemedicine to Keep Seeing Patients

Marie-Pascale Schuller started feeling sick last week. The 57-year-old doctor specializes in respiratory illnesses, and she had a strong suspicion as to what her fever, cough and aches meant. She wanted to keep seeing patients without the risk of exposing …

Electricity Can’t Hold Candle to Artificial Intelligence in Significance: Alphabet CEO

Google’s chief executive officer has left no doubt about how important he thinks artificial intelligence will be to humanity. “AI is one of the most profound things we’re working on as humanity. It’s more profound than fire or electricity,” Alphabet …

Driver Privacy Concerns in Auto Insurance. There’s an App for That.

Apps that let you book a ride to work or borrow a car for your next vacation are feeding into a revolution in auto insurance — while also raising some privacy red flags. Data on everything from how frequently a …

Uber’s London License Ban Marks Global Regulatory Backlash for Ride-Hailing Firms

Uber Technologies Inc. and its rivals disrupted global transport, riding on a lack of regulation to drive exponential growth. Now, regulators are closing in. London’s transport authority banned Uber for a second time on Monday, citing concerns about customer safety …

Insurance Site, Other Businesses Battle Google Search Engine’s Escalating Costs

“Where’s the best place to hide a body? The second page of a Google search.” The gallows humor shows that people rarely look beyond the first few results of a search, but Lee Griffin isn’t laughing. In the 13 years …

Uber Must Show London Regulator Its Drivers Are Insured, Trained, for License Renewal

Uber Technologies Inc. has been granted a two-month license to operate in London as the ride-hailing app makes stuttering progress in winning over the city’s regulator. Transport for London had previously declined to grant Uber a private-hire license, but said …

Aon Will Not Pursue Merger with Willis Towers Watson

Aon Plc said it’s no longer pursuing a combination with rival insurance brokerage Willis Towers Watson Plc, a day after confirming that it was considering a tie-up. The company said on Tuesday that it was in the early stages of …