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COVID-19 Impacts on Fintech: challenges and emerging solutions

The Fintech industry is developing rapidly, however like most other sectors it has been hit hard by the pandemic. We take a closer look at the top COVID-19 impacts on Fintech, both the challenges and unexpected developments. Digital finance is on the move   With quarantines and lockdowns enforced, the use of remote services has […]

The hidden costs of working from home

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 […]

COVID-19 and the streaming sector

We’re all coping with the current pandemic in our own ways. But in the recent few months, we seem to be following a constant pattern of behavior: wearing masks, sanitizing and washing hands, working remotely and probably watching Netflix. With fewer social activities taking place due to global lockdowns and quarantining, home streaming service expenditure […]

SkillAssure Discoveri: India’s tech retraining program now aids Philippines

Tech solutions providers Rabah Consultancy based in Manila, Philippines and Pratian Technologies, a company based in India, have teamed up to bring Pratian’s tech retraining program, Discoveri, to the Philippines. Under SkillAssure, a business unit of Pratian Technologies, Dicoveri is a 5-day learning course that allows those who have lost their jobs amid the pandemic, […]

How Blockchain Technology is used against COVID-19

Blockchain technology will not prevent the emergence of new viruses but will create the first line of protection through a network of connected devices. Blockchain-enabled platforms can help prevent these pandemics by enabling early detection of epidemics, fast-track drug trials, and impact management of outbreaks and treatment. When it comes to healthcare, Blockchain technology is […]

Industry 4.0 and cargo companies during COVID-19

Cargo companies during COVID-19 have transformed operations to help people meet their most essential needs, particularly pandemic-related supplies. Cargo industry giants Emirates SkyCargo and DP World have been busy adapting to the changes caused by the pandemic and utilizing tech that would not have otherwise entered the scene at such an accelerated pace. As covid-19 […]

Manufacturing sector strategies post-pandemic

As the current pandemic continues, we see the effects of COVID-19 on productivity and costs in the manufacturing sector. Mandatory lockdowns have caused major disruptions with assembly lines forced to curtail or halt operations due to a lack of workforce and parts. Protecting employee health has become an even greater concern during the outbreak. However, […]

How will schools adapt to Covid-19?

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 […]

Promising tech efforts to support businesses amid the pandemic

As the pandemic continues, tech companies are coming forward with their best tech efforts to help businesses during the crisis. IT pros all over the globe are going all out to try and help organizations cope with the shift to a fully remote workforce, new software and learning methods. Inside Telecom has compiled some of […]

5 things you need to know about Coronavirus

When the Coronavirus began, scientists, government officials and healthcare professionals scrambled for a concise and consolidated explanation. As time went on, rigorous global research helped us understand the virus better. Here’s what we know. The virus is airborne In the beginning of the pandemic, health and safety regulators emphasized hand washing, social distancing, regular sanitization […]