CIOs take the lead in pursuit of operational efficiencies
Operational efficiency has taken on greater urgency since the pandemic began. CIOs are leaning into automation, digital tech, and the cloud to remove friction and create value. For Gary Brantley, the road ahead is paved with innovative technologies, and to get there, the CIO of the City of Atlanta has moved full throttle to attain operational efficiencies since the pandemic began.
Accelerating Digital Transformation To Navigate Crisis: Lessons From Tableau Conference(ish) 2020
We recently held our first virtual Tableau Conference(ish), where more than 150,000 data enthusiasts tuned in from around the globe. Tableau Conference is our favorite time of year and although we couldn’t be together in person, we had an exciting three days of virtual content and networking opportunities.
Apple error approves MacOS malware
Oops. Apple, which recently stepped up efforts to guarantee malware is tracked and blocked before it can infect its Macs, has acknowledged the first breach of its notarization process. A trojan Adobe Flash downloader made it past Apple’s automated security system designed to scan new programs for malicious content and potentially harmful code.
Blockchain-Backed Social Media Brings More Choice for Users
Could blockchain fight against state-sponsored censorship in a post-coronavirus era? As people continue to rethink topics like technology development, economic measures and freedom of speech because of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockchain has now emerged as a solution for many issues.
32% of Blockfolio Users Say They Know Nothing About DeFi
Despite an increasing number of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) projects, people are still unsure what DeFi is exactly, a poll conducted by portfolio tracker Blockfolio showed.
Technology, the Good Shepherd - How are rural communities facing life in isolation
How is technology being used in rural communities to keep isolated villages connected? Are traditional institutions missing a chance to reach new audiences?
5 reasons why it’s important to invest in company culture
The term ‘company culture’ has been gaining more and more popularity in the business community. But what is it exactly and why is it so important, especially for startup founders? Company culture is a set of shared values, goals, attitudes and norms that characterize a particular organization. It provides guidelines and expectations for your employees and customers and is the most powerful resource to attract, recruit, hire and retain talent to your company.
New Paradigm for Business of Data
The COVID-19 pandemic represents a watershed moment for the role of digital technologies in our lives. We have learnt how much we rely on them and how ingrained they are in almost every aspect of our day-to-day activities.
Comment: Pandemic boosts digitalisation across the industry
Traditional ways of working have changed very quickly as a result of the covid-19 pandemic unfolding at an unprecedented pace, needing us to adapt to changing circumstances rapidly.
HSBC embarks on route to becoming entirely digital bank: reports
The covid-19 pandemic has seen most banks experience a surge in demand for online services, and HSBC says almost 90% of its global transactions are already digitally-based. The UK-based, Asian-focused, bank this month revived its overhaul to reduce costs and close or wind down operations in under-performing markets.
Digital wealth investing 'a step too far' for most Singaporeans: HSBC survey
HSBC Singapore has released the results of a survey that shows a reluctance among Singaporeans to use mobile banking for wealth management, despite the vast majority using apps for their day-to-day banking.
COVID-19: 3 ways businesses can find growth opportunities during the crisis
The intense innovation activity ignited by the global pandemic shows that some elephants can dance when they must. Companies are moving faster and taking bigger risks than could have been imagined a few months ago.
5 ways to advance digital trade in the post-COVID world
Globalization is under threat. Even before the pandemic, globalization was already struggling due to years of stagnation in trade growth and uncertainties at the World Trade Organization (WTO) due to US-China trade tensions. COVID-19 was another blow to the system.
Data Collaboration for the Common Good: Enabling Trust and Innovation Through Public-Private Partnerships
The report provides a holistic governance framework designed to strengthen trust, balance competing interests and deliver impact. It offers insights to balance both the need to innovate in the use of data and the mandate to protect vulnerable populations against known and emerging harms.
Internet of Things: Guidelines for Sustainability
Our analysis of over 640 Internet of Things (IoT) deployments worldwide suggests that IoT has development benefits that could be maximized without compromising the commercial viability.