The UK’s Public Health England (PHE) used Excel to store COVID-19 test results, which resulted in 16,000 coronavirus cases going unreported due to an Excel error. The agency used commercial firms to consolidate and analyze patient test samples in text-based files called CSV files. The source of the problem was suggested to be PHE’s use […]
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As the 5G reality begins to take shape, all industries across the board are on their way to upgrade their business models, approaches and day-to-day operations accordingly. There is no doubt that 5G will be transformative, however, the bedrock of this technological revolution relies on the minds of people who are able to keep up […]
It comes as no surprise that the telecoms industry ranks among the worst in handling and fighting cybersecurity. Although telcos have made immense leaps in protecting their networks and customers, the weak link resides among its employees and executives who poorly manage their passwords and access to their data. Almost 43 percent of telecom companies […]
How will organizations transition from survival mode to a comprehensive post-pandemic recovery plan? 3 experts in Global Human capital practice came together to answer the most glaring questions on the matter. As restrictions lift and nations cautiously step out into the light, the way businesses have been trying to recover from COVID-19 so far, can […]
The sudden outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the state of countries, communities, and individuals in more ways than anybody expected; from complete the lockdown of schools to job losses across the board, while not undermining the loss of lives in its wake. And as governments and the private sector scramble to put out […]
In the early weeks of the Covid-19 global outbreak, telecom operators found themselves at the heart of a fast-changing world. More than 20 percent of the world population went into lockdown, catching both the private and public sectors off guard. Naturally, the need to stay connected skyrocketed with digital infrastructure becoming integral to human interaction […]
Remote work is fast becoming the norm for many companies and across industries. This new trend seems to be favored by everyone across the board, but recent surveys have revealed the extra hidden costs of working from home that some people were not aware of or even ready for. Nearly six out of ten employers […]
In a year where companies far and wide shifted their business to remote operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it comes as no surprise that cyberattacks and data breaches have drastically increased during 2020. According to a report published by Kaspersky there have been almost 726 million confirmed cyberattacks since the beginning of the year; […]
Fintech Saudi in partnership with Flat6Labs, a regional startup accelerator, are launching a Fintech accelerator that consists of an intensive innovation and entrepreneurship program spanning 3 months. The partnership brings together Fintech Saudi’s market reach as well as Flat6Labs’ experience and resources to provide 10 startups with all the tools, practices, and resources to scale […]
Schools and learning institutions will need to open up at some point. But with growing concerns for public health and safety, how will schools adapt to Covid-19 and continue their crucial work amidst the uncertainty? How schools cope will depend largely on where they are, the resources they can muster and the socioeconomic status of […]