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I had a meeting with an incumbent company in an industry. We talked about opportunities to utilize data and analytics. They commented that it is so easy for startups to do anything with data, but they have their regulation, internal processes, legacy IT systems and responsibilities. I tried to be polite and understand their problems, […]
The security industry must embrace modern technologies for a more profitable, secure and efficient working environment. The global security industry is growing at a rapid pace. More professional and coordinated operations across disciplines and geographical borders among criminals, is one of the drivers of the increased demand for advanced security services. This calls for more intense […]
Analyst reports appear to leak more details of Wednesday’s launch, including 2.4 GHz CPU, improved display and new cameras and colors. The build-up to an iPhone launch is always accompanied by huge amounts of rumor and speculation, from the spot-on to the wildly fantastic. That chatter has quietened down a bit in recent times, as the […]
FAA drone laws go into effect with $82bn potential boost to US. The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has given the all-clear on wide-scale commercial drone operations, paving the way for an industry that it thinks could provide 100,000 new jobs and $82bn in revenue over the next decade. It brings to an end a period […]
Facebook has big plans for Indian WiFi, but they are not alone. There are over a billion reasons why the likes of Facebook and Google are so interested in India. India is the world’s second largest country by population, mobile subscriptions and Internet users. Indian WiFi has taken center stage at these meg-giants push into internet […]
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has just published their report on “A Blueprint for Digital Identity”. It begins with a disclaimer from “Deloitte”* saying that “This publication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business”. […]
There are a lot of folks out there concerned about vehicle cyber security! Several public interest groups petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action over the implementation of Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC) technology that the auto industry plans to implement in connected cars in upcoming months. It seems there is widespread concern regarding vehicle […]
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are confronting threats to their core recurring revenues on multiple fronts. Over-the-top (OTT) services continue to siphon off customers and profits by the millions. The rise of eSIMs, where mobile customers can change carriers at will, have brought the era of the two-year contract to a screeching halt. Technology superstars like […]
For Uber, the time to make money has arrived. In the last few weeks Uber’s position in the transportation industry has crystallised meaningfully, meaning that the time for it to make money is here. One large scale loss (China (see here) is complimented by its dominance in almost the entirety of the developed world which is where […]
The UK’s national smart meter project has suffered yet another setback, with the UK government announcing that the critical communications infrastructure that supports the roll out will miss tomorrow’s deadline – and won’t be ready for at least another couple of months. It adds to the recent spate of government projects under-performing – which include […]
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