Feb 1, 2021
The first virtual Davos Agenda closed with calls from more than 24 heads of state and government and over 1 700 participants from business and civil society to address the crucial challenges facing us all. Setting the tone for the meeting were discussions about...
Feb 1, 2021
IDC’s recent report, “Scaling Beyond Connectivity Essential for the Communications Service Provider Role in Internet of Things Value Delivery”, explains the importance of scaling IoT projects for communication service providers (CSPs) to move up the...
Jan 29, 2021
By 2025, 40% of boards of directors will have a dedicated cybersecurity committee overseen by a qualified board member – up from less than 10% today, according to Gartner. This is one of several organisational changes Gartner expects to see at the board,...
Jan 29, 2021
Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020 with international arrivals dropping by 74%, according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Destinations worldwide welcomed 1-billion fewer international arrivals in 2020 than in the...
Jan 29, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a useful tool when employed ethically, but in the hands of careless or unscrupulous operators it could cause a tremendous amount of harm. The Global AI Action Alliance (GAIA), a new flagship initiative to accelerate the adoption of...
Jan 29, 2021
Cities are engines of growth, contributing about 80% to global GDP, but they also account for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. And, even in a post-Covid-19 future, urbanisation is expected to grow. Cities, suburbs and the global infrastructure system have a...
