AI set to change the retail playing field

The retail industry is in the midst of a major technology transformation, fueled by the rise in AI. With the highest potential for AI and analytics among all industries, the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors are poised to harness the power of AI to...
Despite barriers, AI deployments are set to accelerate

Despite barriers, AI deployments are set to accelerate

New research commissioned by IBM has found that about 42% of enterprise-scale organisations (over 1 000 employees) surveyed have AI actively in use in their businesses. Early adopters are leading the way, with 59% of responding enterprises already working with AI...

Global real GDP growth of 2,3% forecast for 2024

Weaker annual real GDP growth rates are forecast across the largest regions in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report. The newly published Top-10 Economic Predictions for 2024 forecasts global real GDP will expand at 2,3%...

People challenges, talent gaps the biggest business obstacles

The uniquely challenging global events of the past few years have underscored the critical importance of people management for companies. Disruptions, including the pandemic and its aftermath, forced organisations to clearly define priorities and quickly build up...

Active Bitcoin addresses rebound after two years of decline

Despite challenging economic conditions, 2023 has been a fantastic year for Bitcoin. The price of the world’s largest and most expensive cryptocurrency surged by almost 150% since the beginning of the year, surprising many investors who claimed the crypto market...