Over the past year, we all noticed more family members, friends, and colleagues adopting gig-work as a lifebuoy to cope with the pandemic’s consequences. The market landscape expanded to reach different professions and sectors, offering both workers and businesses, help to absorb shocks. It is totally reasonable to expect that, since the pandemic impacted all […]
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread and disrupt lives, businesses, and economies worldwide, which forces organizations and individuals to embrace new practices of social distancing and remote working. While the world is focusing on the health and economic threats posed by the virus, cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to increase their attacks. Cyberthreats are increasing […]
Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR) are two emerging technologies, with the first prototypes developed in the 1960s, they are evolving now at an increasingly fast pace to become a daily used technology. In recent years, over 75% of Forbes’ “World’s Most Valuable Brands” have been involved in some form of virtual or augmented […]
The rise in cybersecurity incidents during crises is a testament to the evolving digital threat landscape. Notably, the 2008 worldwide economic recession marked a significant increase in such incidents, from Heartland’s massive credit card scam to Virginia’s prescription monitoring hack, showcasing a considerable rise in breaches and cybercrimes. As recorded by the Financial Fraud Action […]
In today’s rapidly expanding global datasphere, a 2019 study reveals our daily internet connection averages 6 hours and 42 minutes, a figure likely increased by the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take into consideration the impact of Covid-19 implied quarantine. We are more and more connected to the internet via our computers, tablets, […]
Home to more than 700 million low-income citizens, Africa is considered a major market for micro-financial offerings, including microinsurance. According to the 2018 Landscape of Microinsurance in Africa study conducted by the Micro Insurance Network, only 2% of Africa’s low-income population is currently served by microinsurers. Microinsurance at its core is a type of insurance […]
“Power to X” in few words “Power to X” or “PtX” is a technology that consists in transforming electricity into another energy vector. This “X-vector” could be heat (Power to Heat) to meet industrial needs or to supply heating networks. It could also be a synthesis gas (Power to Gas) such as hydrogen for mobility […]
Africa’s path to technological advancement presents a unique opportunity for Blockchain in Africa to leapfrog traditional barriers and catalyze a new era of innovation. With its vast potential for disruption, blockchain technology stands not just as a digital marvel but as a beacon for progress across the continent, from enhancing mobile payment systems to revolutionizing […]
As the GCC retail sector adapts to the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its impact on customer relations and sales is becoming increasingly recognized. Retailers across the GCC are ramping up their AI investments, projecting a global annual expenditure of approximately 7.3 billion dollars by 2022. This strategic pivot highlights the sector’s commitment to […]
Africa is undergoing impressive urban growth. The continent who was alongside with Asia one of the least urbanized in the world back in 2014, is now demonstrating fast urbanization rates[1] and is envisioned to reach a 2.4 billion population within the next decades favoring cities over rural areas[2]. By 2030, it is expected that 6 […]
