Big Business

It was at a World Economic Forum event in Washington in 2000 that I first heard about the development of humans as cyborgs.  There, young IT entrepreneurs were waxing lyrically about us merging with machines. The word cyborg was coined by Manfred E. Clynes and Nathan S. Kline in 1960.  The concept...

We know that AI is constantly learning.  In his book Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World, Mo Gawdat, who has 30 years’ experience in cutting-edge tech, most recently as chief business officer at Google X, gives a vivid description of how AI...

London-based Scaleup Finance has announced a significant milestone, securing over $8 million in funding to address the intricate challenges of financial management encountered by startups and scale-ups. The investment, led by Inveready and supported by a consortium of prominent investors, including Crowberry Capital, Seed X, PROfounders, Fin Capital, and CircleRock...

Fieldwork Robotics Ltd. has announced the receipt of an approximately $759k government grant from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Innovate UK. The grant, awarded for the BerryAI Project, will propel the development of Fieldwork's technology, integrating AI-powered vision and advanced decision-making capabilities into its robotic...

Ensuring the safety and well-being of employees is a paramount responsibility for employers across industries. Despite rigorous safety protocols, workplace injuries can still occur, underscoring the importance of a well-defined and proactive response plan. In the aftermath of an employee's work injury, taking immediate and comprehensive steps is not only...

Technology is one of the most vital forces behind the transformation of various industries, including restaurants. It can help streamline processes to improve customer experiences. It also helps restaurant owners gather insights into their operations, influencing better decisions about their business. Aside from these benefits, technology has also made service...

If you're an entrepreneur who's in the middle of founding a startup, you likely already know how vital it is to keep your personal finances healthy. After all, you can't grow a business if you can't even see to your own needs. However, it isn't always easy to hold down...

In late 2023, we covered the topic of cyber-attacks through a very detailed interview with Ram Elboim, CEO of Sygnia. As seen from that interview, the subject is dynamic, susceptible, and requires quite a lot of technical knowledge. The recent cyber-attack suffered by the British Library in London is a...

Amidst the landscape of Vietnam's burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) industry, a substantial investment initiative has been unveiled. Spearheaded by a company backed by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, renowned as Vietnam's wealthiest individual, a staggering $404 million is earmarked for the establishment of electric vehicle charging networks across the nation within...

The AI revolution has just begun from machines that make coffee for you to creating tailored marketing campaigns that drive engagement and conversions. Conversational AI has enabled enterprises to have personalized one-on-one interactions with their customers at scale.  Adorned with AI tools like chatbots and virtual assistants, enterprises are bridging...