Suddenly, the metaverse and digital twins are hot topics of conversation in our day-to-day lives. These conversations usually spark either excitement or fear and discomfort, all while some don’t even know what the metaverse is…

As a result of the pandemic, startups have been booming. It's worth reflecting on why startups have captured the intrigue of businesses since the term was coined in the 1970s alongside the beginning of the tech revolution. Here are three types of startup-related mentalities that companies of all…

The days of nearly “free” money are coming to an end. After months of alarming inflation numbers, the Fed has raised interest rates and signaled additional hikes are on the way. Now that the central bank is pumping the brakes in an effort to cool off the economy, businesses won’t find it as easy to borrow…

As a tech entrepreneur and investor, I understand the impact of innovation and the distinction between a "nice-to-have" innovation and a "must-have" innovation. Personally, I look for opportunities to apply must-have innovations, especially when climate change is involved. That's because any innovation that can address…

The secret to consistent growth within any organization is the strength of its leaders. Strong leaders show genuine interest in their employees’ long-term development and inspire them to perform at their highest capacities….

Data warehouse projects fail when they are treated as purely technology projects and aren’t focused on the end users and delivering value. Time and time again, projects have stalled because of this: They can’t get investment, and they’re failing to attract a regular user base or different departments ….

The direct impact of the war on the financial system seems limited. Markets have withstood the initial shock, though with some losses, to be sure. European banks may be among the most exposed, with about $75 billion of assets at risk in Russia, equivalent…

The acceleration in digital transformation and digital adoption across all industries has raised customer expectations over the last few years. The way customers want to pay for or access services has changed for good…

As more Covid restrictions are lifted around the world, there has been an inevitable fresh frenzy of opinions shared over the role the office will play in the future working world. But for wealth managers, another more pressing hybrid working ….

Apple has released iOS 15.5, the latest version of its iPhone operating system. It’s short on user-facing enhancements but could help appease regulators concerned with Apple’s dominant control over in-app purchases….

While you may have seen recent stories about the volume of foreclosures today, context is important. During the pandemic, many homeowners were able to pause their mortgage payments….

Wireless communications for businesses have never been more critical, and the technology choices for enabling that capability have never been more plentiful. As a result, companies are spending a great deal of time weighing the approaches that best suit their requirements….

As the metaverse becomes a larger part of the enterprise, business, and our personal lives, the need to ensure high-speed, reliable and secure wireless communications into the metaverse – across the globe –becomes….

We live in a time of uncertainty and change. Profound social disruption, affecting how we work, how we learn or entertain ourselves, as well existential threats to our existence from climate change and environmental degradation, pose challenges to our social fabric as well as our physical and emotional well-being…

Bitcoin took a brutal fall on Monday, briefly dipping below $30,000 for the first time since July 2021. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is now worth less than half of what it was in the fall. Other cryptocurrencies, like Ether and BNB, have seen similar falls, while …

In the current global economy, competition is fierce across different business domains. Each and every organization is striving to improve business efficiency and reduce expenditures. Supply chain management is one of the critical tasks for business owners….

Going digital has become the norm and is no longer the exception. Even the smallest SMEs require digitalization at a fast pace.

One of the most important steps in this journey of transformation is digitizing….

The decentralized nature of blockchain has underpinned its success from the earliest days of Bitcoin. The launch of Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, introduced a new type of blockchain called Ethereum designed to do much more than….

When people talk about mutualisation, minds often jump straight to ideas around cost savings and operational efficiencies, and of course these are core benefits – managed services providers can leverage economies of scale for their clients. This transformation model has become much…

The World Bank cites financial inclusion as one of the key enablers to reducing extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. Unfortunately, many countries still fall way behind on levels of financial inclusion and are unable to offer their citizens equitable access to essential….

Never in recent history have we seen the convergence of two super trends on the scale of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence (AI). The adoption of cryptocurrencies has exploded.  There are now 70 million cryptocurrency wallets, which…

While consumers’ online activity had seen steady growth for years, Covid-19 turbocharged this. In retail, internet transactions as a percentage of total sales hit a high of 38% in January 2021…

The pandemic has been a great accelerator of existing digital trends, none more evident than eCommerce. Global volumes of online transactions skyrocketed with global….

Retirement planning can often feel like an unwanted experience of choice overload. Workplace 401(k)s typically serve up more than a dozen mutual funds you….

The housing market in most of this country has been highly competitive for quite some time. There are way more people looking to buy a new home than those looking to sell. Many buyers and…

Artificial Intelligence is one of the most versatile solutions to implement in the enterprise. The reason is simple: the software and technologies required are flexible and can be modulated according…

The banking industry has undergone huge change in recent years, and so too have its players. As such, the time-honoured classifications of ‘incumbent’,…

Globally in 2020, more than 70 billion real-time payment transactions were processed – an increase of 41% compared to the previous year.

This massive rise in transactions has presented an opportunity for criminals to conduct more…

There’s little denying we’ve entered the age of crypto. Last year, practically every crypto wallet saw its user figures increase, with Blockchain.com wallets…

The banking industry has undergone huge change in recent years, and so too have its players. As such, the time-honored classifications…

FinTech is synonymous with innovation and is a key industry in this country. Its influence spans the globe, however, and makes it a primary player in the move towards greater financial….

For all the hard work and big talk, the IoT market has struggled to deliver on its grand promise of ‘massive’-scale industrial change. Make no mistake; IoT sensing, married with AI sense-making, is the means to digital transformation….

The shift from analog to digital has generated a flood of opportunities for companies related to data analytics. However, it was obvious that the presence of so much confidential information on the web was tempting to web criminals. Identity theft,….

How much data do employees have to deal with every day in the company? A lot, especially when we look at digitized companies. It’s information you need for day-to-day operations or to make strategic decisions. In these cases, the risks associated with….

As nations worldwide continue to sanction Russia in condemnation of their invasion of Ukraine, companies have now joined the movement to exclude the Russian government – and sometimes Russians – from their list….

Despite the many debates and the increasingly pervasive entry of digital technologies in companies, there is some confusion when trying to define these three phenomena that have now become part….

There is a lot of talk about Blockchain especially since cryptocurrencies are no longer a topic understood by a select few but are generating some hype even among laymen. In fact, now that we’re….

All industries, including financial services, have looked to the cloud to boost resilience and continuity during the past 18 months. It’s not surprising since the cloud….

It’s been said that “change is the only constant in life.” The global pandemic created a wave of change for everyone. We experienced the sudden shift to remote work, the acceleration of e-commerce, and a focus on digital capabilities….

As technology evolves and FinTech takes a grip on the financial services industry, today’s banks have a distinct opportunity to engage consumers through financial innovation that not only better supports savings, purchases and investments,….

We have come a long way from the first commercial use of Oculus Rift VR headset 0f 2013. Yet, most people associate the technology of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)….

The last 10 years have seen significant changes in the debate around what the most important channel for business is – brick and mortar or digital channels. But in the shadow of the pandemic, and….

It’s an exciting time for the venture asset class as a new generation of fund managers is bringing a fresh and more diverse perspective to the market. While there’s no established playbook for….

Having positive cash flow is a must for any business. Get it wrong and you put the existence of the entire organization in jeopardy. Get it right, however and you open up a wealth of new opportunities for your company from unlocking new….

Technology is improving every aspect of a business today. As a result, many organizations from various sectors are improving their digital transformation efforts. One way they do so is by including innovative AI solutions.

AI is simply artificial intelligence. Contrary to TV,…

Over the past few years, the cryptocurrency industry has grown exponentially. With the value of digital currencies like bitcoin increasing, many people are now investing in crypto and using it to make transactions…..

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for a long time. AI was first conceptualized in 1955 as a branch of Computer Science and focused on the science of making “intelligent machines” machines that could mimic the cognitive….

Having positive cash flow is a must for any business. Get it wrong and you put the existence of the entire organization in jeopardy. Get it right, however and you open up a wealth of new opportunities for your company from unlocking new…..

Regulatory demands and competition from FinTechs, disruptors and others, especially in today’s globalized environment, are posing a long-term viability challenge to those institutions that cannot match these agile digitally focused organizations….

Digital disruption is redefining industries and changing the way businesses function. Every industry is assessing options and adopting ways to create value in the technology-driven world. The banking sector is witnessing groundbreaking….

Several brands, both national and multinational, have created a very competitive market that has led to the demand of branding for small businesses. Branding is “what your customers perceive of you” right from your product, image, reputation,….

We work hard throughout our lives to provide the best to our loved ones and enjoy our retirement days with ease. We all want to live our best lives….