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A rising demand for digital talent in the Middle East

2020 is well underway and consumer habits in the MENA region are changing more rapidly than ever before. The demand for digital has never been higher. Consumers in the region require variety, speed and a flawless experience. It is becoming increasingly harder for businesses to secure the right talent to develop the best solutions. The […]

Latin America’s growing mobile and tech ecosystem

By 2023, mobile’s contribution to the Latin American economy will reach just over $300 billion as countries increasingly benefit from the continued uptake of mobile services and the associated improvements in productivity and efficiency. Latin America’s growing mobile and tech ecosystem is providing support to the wave of innovation and initiative dominating the region. IoT […]

The 3 most commonly believed tech myths - busted!

The amazing research team at HighSpeedInternet.com have taken a look at the world of tech ‘mythsteries,’ just to see what false facts the public really believes. In order to do so, they created a master list of well-known tech nonsense as well as some things that may have been true at some point, but are not […]

One common platform addresses IoT smart home ecosystem

International market leaders Telefónica have created a global unit, called as the Chief Digital Consumer Office (CDCO), which will champion new digital products and services, paying particular attention to the IoT smart home. The team, led by Chema Alonso will aim to develop the Aura AI digital assistant and continue the creation of the ‘fourth […]

Twitter, Pinterest crack down on voter misinformation

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press Twitter and Pinterest are taking new steps to root out voting misinformation designed to suppress participation in the November elections. Twitter unveiled a new tool Wednesday that will make it easier for users in the U.S. to report tweets containing misleading information about registering to vote or casting a ballot. […]

Blockchain technology and what it means for operators in 2020

Blockchain technology has revolutionized the internet, enabling digital information to be distributed but not copied – a digital ledger of economic transactions and a fundamental technology behind cryptocurrencies. However, blockchain provides a mechanism to apply a decentralized consensus for a wide variety of other applications. Based on increasing online traffic, it is becoming essential for […]

In snub to US, Britain will allow Huawei in 5G networks

LONDON (AP) — Britain has decided to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to supply new high-speed network equipment, dealing a setback to the U.S. government and its global campaign to press allies into banning the company. The government’s decision on Tuesday is the first by a major U.S. ally on the issue, which has seen […]

Can we really transition from paper money to a cashless society?

In the recent years, money and our perception of it, has evolved significantly. The rapid advancements in technology has influenced and diversified the form and nature of money used for exchange purposes: from coins to paper to bank-accounts to e-wallets and cryptocurrency, money no longer has a single, identifiable image. Based on how fast the […]

London police to use face scan tech, stoking privacy fears

By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — London police say they will start using live facial recognition cameras in operational deployments, in a major advance for the controversial technology. The Metropolitan Police Service said Friday it will use the cameras to automatically scan the faces of people passing through small targeted areas where […]