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Fortune • 11th November 2024

Understanding the rise of AI-powered, identity-based cyberthreats

On November 2, 1988, Robert Morris, a 23-year-old computer science graduate, inadvertently changed the course of the digital age.

The Economist • 11th November 2024

How McDonald’s supplier partnerships are sowing the seeds of climate-resilience

Farmers are inherently future-focused. They work their fields and pastures strategically, rearing livestock and planting crops not just for next season’s harvest, but for the success of those who will manage the land in years to come.

The Verge • 19th August 2024

Why ‘good’ latency matters for the best gaming experience

Picture this: you’re in the heat of an intense multiplayer match, your character crouched behind cover. You spot an enemy moving in the distance, and with a deft flick of your mouse, you line up the perfect shot.

Polygon • 2nd August 2024

How this free platform helps modders revitalize classic games

There’s something magical about firing up your favorite old-school PC game.

Fortune • 1st March 2010

Leading Japan's Economic Security Imperative

At the end of 2022, Japan made a seismic announcement: The country would be adopting a more assertive national security posture.

The New York Times • 12th November 2021

How Crypto is Re‑Writing the Rules of Digital Ownership

Shortly after the financial crisis of 2008, a group of tech-minded trailblazers sought a solution to the shortcomings of conventional finance.

Fortune • 21st January 2024

How streamlined tech is helping health care workers thrive

Facing a relentless rise in patient demand, an aging population, and an overburdened health care system, health workers are grappling with an unprecedented burnout epidemic.

The Economist • 2nd November 2023

Rising from the Storm: Malawi's Battle for Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation

The devastation wrought on Malawi by Cyclone Freddy is hard to overstate. Crashing into the south-eastern African nation in early March, the storm – one of the most severe on record – swept away homes, schools, roads, bridges, businesses, farms and healthcare facilities.

The New York Times • 28th December 2022

Easing Mortgage Stress With A.I. and Empathy

The stress of financing a house purchase is something the California-based realtor Eloy Villamil is all too familiar with. During his 20-year career, he’s helped thousands of prospective homeowners navigate the pressures of the mortgage process — and been through it more than a few times himself.

CNBC • 25th October 2022

Dubai: a connected, pro-business city doing things differently

During an illustrious career as an airline chief executive and a professional marathon runner, Stefan Pichler called many places home. Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Australasia — there are few corners of the globe the 65-year-old hasn’t lived in.

Fast Company • 1st February 2015

The digital transformation killer: Poor CMS implementation

Your organization just spent months evaluating different content management systems. You did demos, proof of concepts, and requirements-gathering sessions. And at the end of it all, you selected what seemed like the perfect platform to underpin your digital presence. But remarkably quickly, the wheels start to come off: Broken workflows disrupt operations, content gaps emerge, and costs balloon.

Fortune • 21st January 2024

Why continuous employee development matters in the age of AI

When the first PCs began landing on office desks in the late 1970s, they sparked a workplace revolution.

The New York Times • 11th January 2022

What Will the Highways of the Future Look Like?

The Romans built 50,000 miles of them. Today, there's at least 500 times that number worldwide. They convey goods and people over vast distances at speed, allowing societies to bloom and economies to thrive. Highways were a cornerstone of the ancient world — and in the 21st century, they’re no less important.

Travolution • 1st January 2015

The Role Tech Can Play In Defending Your Business Against 'Friendly Fraud'

For the travel industry, 2022 was to be the year of the sector’s big comeback. With COVID-19 vaccines and testing freely available, it was assumed people would start traveling far more widely for both business and pleasure.

Nasdaq.com • 1st January 2015

Higher Wages Can Mean Higher Profits, If Staff Have the Right Tools

Some call it the “Great Resignation”; others the “Big Quit.” Since early 2021, around 33 million Americans have parted ways with an employer — the highest ‘quits rate’ on record. And the Big Quit won’t be ending any time soon. Recent job market research suggests a staggering 74% of full time US employees intend to leave their jobs this year in search of new opportunities, more compensation, or better working conditions.

Entrepreneur • 1st January 2015

Good Advice Is the Secret to Success in Entrepreneurship. Here's How to Get It.

Entrepreneurs are, by their very nature, independent, driven and decisive individuals. They have to be — whether an investment opportunity is secured or slips away, whether a new product soars or slumps, whether, when all is said and done, a business venture is a success, it's all on them.

CryptoSlate • 1st January 2015

Friendly fraud warning as resurgent travel businesses explore new crypto horizons

Few industries are as competitive as international travel. An innumerable array of airlines, hotels, and tourist agencies vie for the custom of would-be vacationers, each trying to outdo the other in the features they offer. Payment options are key to this, with rich rewards for companies that are willing to innovate.

Bobsguide • 1st January 2015

Why specialisation is the key to successful transaction data management

On the surface, big banks and fintechs are not obvious bedfellows. One is an edifice of the old ways; the other, a fast-moving disruptive force eager to shake things up.

Forbes • 1st January 2015

For Brick-And-Mortar Retailers, Employee Empowerment Must Be A Top Priority

“Don't let perfect be the enemy of good” — an old adage that rings true in most walks of life. But in the increasingly competitive world of brick-and-mortar retail, “good” often isn’t good enough.

RETHINK Retail • 1st January 2015

4 Ways E-commerce Brands Can Ride Out the Economic Slowdown

For direct-to-consumer e-commerce merchants, the economic forecast is looking increasingly gloomy. Faced with a deepening cost-of-living crisis, consumers are spending billions of dollars less than usual, even as surging inflation, supply chain woes, and eye-watering energy prices are forcing sellers to shell out more just to stay in business.