Tech and Innovation

South Korea’s LG Uplus has unveiled plans to collaborate with domestic startups to advance its AI agent, “ixi,” marking the first significant initiative under the leadership of its new CEO, Hong Bum-shik. The company disclosed that Hong’s first official engagement since taking office in November 2024 was attending the “Shift”...

Assuming the role of CEO is a time for celebration—and pause. It’s a time that can be both exhilarating and daunting. Once you’ve spent a few moments toasting your success at achieving this significant milestone it’s time to get down to work. What are the first items that should be...

A globally accepted guideline called the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) was created to make websites accessible to impaired individuals. These rules guarantee that all users, including those with physical, cognitive, aural, and visual impairments, can easily see, interact with, and comprehend web content. By implementing WCAG, companies, and organizations...

Maybe it should go without saying, but if you're traveling for business, you want to be connected. And the number of business trips is growing, with the US alone estimated to see 447 million domestic business trips by the end of 2024. In terms of connectivity, eSIMs are the answer....

Managing inventory can be overwhelming, especially for busy businesses. You have orders to fulfill, stock to track, and costly mistakes to avoid. Thankfully, modern solutions make it easier to stay on top of things. These innovations don't just reduce errors; they also give you the confidence to make smarter decisions...

A recent survey of 240 industrial manufacturing (IM) and automotive CEOs revealed cautious optimism about global economic prospects, with 74% expressing confidence in growth potential. Despite challenges such as economic uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and workforce transitions, 80% of respondents anticipated positive outcomes for their respective industries. The KPMG 2024...

Google has announced the expansion of its AI-powered tool, Google Product Studio, to an additional 15 countries. This tool, which launched in May 2023, is integrated into Merchant Center Next, Google's revamped platform for managing product listings. Designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and retailers enhance their product...

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and other enterprise software providers are expected to benefit in 2025 as IT budgets are projected to grow. According to a survey conducted by KeyBanc, chief information officers (CIOs) anticipate a 3.9% year-over-year increase in IT spending for 2025. The survey revealed that 71%...

In a rapidly evolving workplace landscape, the transition to distributed work has ushered in unprecedented challenges and opportunities. To explore how organizations can navigate this new reality, I spoke with Adel El Mawla and Asaël Akkerman, co-founders of Workplaced. Their platform takes a data-driven approach to workplace strategy, helping companies...

Coming back from some crypto events, from Zug to Dubai, passing through Lugano’s Plan B Forum, I brought home one thought, which is more of a question. Can you have a blockchain community engaged and empowered (securing transparency and liquidity for its coin, like for Bitcoin,) while abiding by the...