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Alternative Thinking
Sometimes the old ways work best, but when it comes to innovation, you need to think outside the box. Future-proofing your innovation isn’t linear, so alternative thinking is required.
We create human-powered answers to solve society’s problems, from transport to tech, and policing to products.
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TaperedPlus partners with Alt Labs
TaperedPlus partners with Alt Labs to revolutionise roofing sector with Augmented Reality system
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Health and Tech: What the Future Holds
An article on technology and the impacts it has on our health, both positive and negative, and the potential future uses for technology to help us become a healthier society.
Alone in a Crowded Room – Has AI Killed the Internet?
The rise of AI, from ChatGPT to Dall.E, is transforming the internet, eroding user trust & digital ad value. Businesses must navigate this evolving landscape with caution as platforms face an existential shift.
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It has been great to work with Alt Labs on developing a solution that best meets the needs of people in Cleveland. Their approach started with the problems we were trying to solve – namely widening the options for people to communicate with me and Cleveland Police – and working on what features we needed to solve them. As the project matured and developed, they kept us up-to-date with their progress and worked efficiently to meet our deadlines. We now have a product to be proud of and which I’m having national conversations about replicating.
Steve Turner
,
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner
2,500
Staff download of the Transport For Wales reward and recognition app Cwtsh
Lab by Transport for Wales Accelerator programme
As the official innovation partner for Lab by Transport for Wales, we have headed up the national rail company’s accelerator programme since its inception.
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TaperedPlus partners with Alt Labs
TaperedPlus partners with Alt Labs to revolutionise roofing sector with Augmented Reality system
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Lab by Transport for Wales Accelerator programme
As the official innovation partner for Lab by Transport for Wales, we have headed up the national rail company’s accelerator programme since its inception.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64c00f0fc8ade8264f606a5b/6512e077f1d0a7191c9e963b_lab-by-transport-for-wales-thumb.jpg)
LNER Future Labs 3.0
Following a competitive pitch, Alt Labs was selected by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) to manage its flagship innovation programme, Future Labs.
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South Western Railway 'Track-a-Thon'
South Western Railway wanted to encourage their team to think differently when it came to problem-solving. To address this, they appointed Alt Labs to facilitate a two-day Track-a-Thon.
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Health and Tech: What the Future Holds
An article on technology and the impacts it has on our health, both positive and negative, and the potential future uses for technology to help us become a healthier society.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64c00f0fc8ade8264f606a5b/66d069302882908a5c726bbb_checking%20watch%20smalle.jpg)
Alone in a Crowded Room – Has AI Killed the Internet?
The rise of AI, from ChatGPT to Dall.E, is transforming the internet, eroding user trust & digital ad value. Businesses must navigate this evolving landscape with caution as platforms face an existential shift.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64c00f0fc8ade8264f606a5b/66c3146e8aa5760f4837cbb7_small%20thumbnail%20woman.jpg)
Incubator vs. Accelerator: Choosing the Right Path for Your Startup
Incubator vs. Accelerator - A guide to help you decide which path is better for you and your business
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Should We be Preparing Students for Using ChatGPT and AI?
Should we prepare students for the AI-driven future with tools like ChatGPT for personalised learning and efficiency for educators?
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2,500
Staff download of the Transport For Wales reward and recognition app Cwtsh
9,000
COPA App downloads in 10 months
It has been great to work with Alt Labs on developing a solution that best meets the needs of people in Cleveland. Their approach started with the problems we were trying to solve – namely widening the options for people to communicate with me and Cleveland Police – and working on what features we needed to solve them. As the project matured and developed, they kept us up-to-date with their progress and worked efficiently to meet our deadlines. We now have a product to be proud of and which I’m having national conversations about replicating.
Steve Turner
,
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner
We are extremely proud to be partnered with Alt Labs. Their expertise in technology development and innovation strategy aligns with our mission at Aero to offer retailers exceptional online solutions. Alt Labs’ dedication to building stores for ambitious retailers on the Aero platform highlights their commitment to driving innovation and growth. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the Alt Labs team, as they have proven to be the perfect partner for Aero in our pursuit to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of retail technology.
Richard Bendelow
,
Aero commerce
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