MORNING NEWS: Tech, takeovers and service versus product

In the news this morning, EG has launched an exciting new set of of awards to celebrate the best in all things tech. Click here to find out more. While on the subject, tune into EG’s latest TECHTALK RADIO to hear commentator Antony Slumbers and Rethinking RE NYC’s Dror Poleg talk about disruption in real estate, how no-one really wants an office, and how service has to come before product. Also from EG, the latest shares update looking at British Land and Landsec following their recent full year results and an interview with Unibail-Rodamco chief executive Christophe Cuvillier discussing the looming merger with Westfield Corporation. Lessons from the experts: How tech is transforming real estate Shares update: British Land vs Landsec on results week EG launches Tech Awards NEWS ROUND-UP: Westfield’s merger vision Sainsbury’s tie-up under new scrutiny Boots counting the cost of falling store numbers M&S bolsters its board with two new directors ahead of crunch results Sky narrows focus on virtual reality with third technology hub Could the crisis on the high street lead to building more homes? UK average house price hits record high but number of sales is falling