The market for online courses is growing sharply. It will be worth $243 billion by 2022. One of the reasons online courses are becoming more popular is that big data has made them more effective. Big data has created countless changes in recent years. It has played a very important role in the development of […]
Archives for May 2020
Thales Selects Google Cloud to Expand Its eSIM Management Solution
Thales to use Google Cloud technology to deliver highly secure and scalable activation of eSIM (embedded SIM) capable devices. The solution enables telecom operators to support a massive global increase in the volume of embedded mobile subscriptions (ABI Research expects around 1 Billion eSIM-capable devices to be shipped annually by 2024). The Thales-operated solution provides […]
UK government wants remote working to continue after lockdown
Office workers will be urged to continue working from home as part of the UK government’s roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions, according to reports. The proposal is among a list of guidelines drawn up by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) following consultations with bosses, unions and trade bodies. The documents are thought to […]
How the FDA is piloting blockchain for the pharmaceutical supply chain
<!– –> Share this post: In light of the current state of our world, things like supply chain management, prescription drug traceability and pharmaceutical integrity are of utmost importance. Last year, we announced our work with KPMG, Merck and Walmart as key participants in the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) pilot program in […]
Why Everyone’s Data and Analytics Strategy Just Blew Up
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting data and analytics strategies in profound ways. Experts explain what your company should be doing right now. Image: Pixabay Companies should be adjusting their data and analytics strategies to better align with market realities as they unfold. Up until a few weeks ago, it was relatively clear that companies needed […]
4 Machine Learning Challenges for Threat Detection
While ML can dramatically enhance an organization’s security posture, it is critical to understand some of its challenges when designing security strategies. Image: NicoElNino – stock.adobe.com The growth of machine learning and its ability to provide deep insights using big data continues to be a hot topic. Many C-level executives are developing deliberate ML initiatives […]
Microsoft announces next evolution of Azure VMware Solution
Today, I’m excited to announce the preview of the next generation of Azure VMware Solution, designed, built, and supported by Microsoft and endorsed by VMware. With the current economic environment, many organizations face new challenges to find rapid and cost-effective solutions that enable business stability, continuity, and resiliency. The new Azure VMware Solution empowers customers […]
How can technology get us back to work safely?
This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work will mean a lot more to most of us than it would have last year, says Bart Schouw, chief evangelist at Software AG. The pandemic has upended all walks of life, including global business across every industry. Companies will now need to prioritise the health […]
Indians bet on online gaming to kill boredom
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Online games involving exchange of money have caught on with Indians stuck at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Gaming firms have noted a sharp increase in customers looking to ward off boredom by indulging in games such as poker, rummy and bingo, and are placing bets even on simple games like […]
Chinese e-commerce company Club Factory starts grocery delivery
Chinese e-commerce company Club Factory has now become a platform that also sells groceries to Indians. This comes as the Covid-19 pandemic has revived anti-China sentiment, leading to calls for boycotting its products and apps. Club Factory has been accused of shipping cheap products to India directly from China after labelling them as gifts to […]