Why the 2024 Olympics models the future AI ecosystem
2024 will be the year of AI ‘app-makers’, according to S&P Global. Foundation models like large language models (LLMs) have dominated recent discussions. But now investors are increasingly focused on companies developing AI applications that deliver tangible benefits for specific use cases. In fact, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and 451 Research, […]
Desirable Data: How to Fall Back in Love With Data Quality
Data is often difficult to get and even harder to maintain. The sad truth is that the majority of organisations don’t have accurate product, pricing, or client information in their systems. And even when the information is accurate, it is often not consistent or easily accessible. Without quality data, you will suffer from inconsistent predictive […]
How Post-Quantum Cryptography Can Ensure Resilience
For several years, quantum computing has been a question of when, not if – but it’s accelerating fast, and organizations must start preparing now for its impact. Quantum computing brings new security implications: because its compute power is significantly higher than that of conventional computers, it could decrypt the encryption that lies at the heart […]
How to maximise the data opportunity in 2024 and beyond
In the world of technology, generative AI will dominate 2023’s entry in the history books. McKinsey estimates that generative AI may add up to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy over the next decade – and it won’t be the only technological innovation to watch out for. With even more developments on the horizon, […]
Does Africa need a climate-centric financial architecture?
Does Africa need a climate-centric financial architecture? At the recently concluded COP28 climate summit in Dubai, African financial and political leaders spoke extensively about the role of finance in shaping Africa’s future, particularly regarding climate and the environment. Of particular note was the call by Wale Shonibare, Director for Energy, Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation […]
How Could Internet Protocol (IP) Video Play a Critical Role in Overcoming Challenges Within the Broadcasting Industry?
As video content capture and delivery continues to evolve, broadcasters are revisiting legacy workflows and business models in order to streamline processes and improve their competitive position in an increasingly complex market. Internet protocol (IP) video could play a critical role in not only optimizing workflows and keeping down OPEX, but also creating new offerings […]
How to Secure Business Communication Tools in an Increasingly Digital Work Environment
Spurred by digital transformations and the pandemic, businesses have moved a lot of meetings and communications—internally, externally and with customers—to workplace collaboration tools and cloud messaging apps such as Slack, Teams, WhatsApp and Zoom. Companies today frequently discuss very sensitive topics over these apps with employees and customers. While communicating via these channels helps companies […]
Could interim talent be the answer to the tech sector’s skills gap conundrum?
According to the Office for National Statistics, there are still more than 1.1 million job vacancies in the UK. While all sectors are struggling to find the right workers, we are witnessing a chronic shortage of skilled talent in tech as employers rush to keep up with the rapid pace of development in the sector. It does […]
The future of work is already here, but how fair is it?
In 2003, the cyber fiction writer William Gibson coined the intriguing phrase; “The future is already here, it’s just not very evenly distributed”. When it comes to the workplace, this statement most certainly holds true. There is so much to be excited about as technology continues to evolve and be integrated into our workplaces: whether […]
The data science triangle: a model to develop great data teams
There’s no such thing as a standard end-to-end data science journey. With organisations across every industry facing a series of specific challenges when it comes to managing their data strategy, each has their own specific requirements. Tech stacks, datasets, and objectives will vary depending on the size and strengths of each business – which means […]