Using the digital currency could help more Salvadorians access financial services, but concerns about environmental impact and transparency remain.
What are the competencies, capabilities and innovations which will define tomorrow's tech leaders? Digital, tech, IT and innovation leaders will speak at Tech Monitor Live event on Thursday 24 June.
Despite big investment and domestic dominance, China's leading cloud providers have had limited global impact. Emerging markets present an opportunity to change that.
VC funding in UK deep tech start-ups is growing, a new study reveals, but they are more likely to fold or sell up before raising a second round than US counterparts.
Citing security concerns, the US and its allies have blocked several attempts by China to fund new subsea internet cables.
Reasons for permanent shift to hybrid working
| Reason | % |
|---|---|
| Improved staff wellbeing | 79.9 |
| Reduced overheads | 49.1 |
| Increased productivity | 48.3 |
| Ability to recruit from a wider geographical pool | 34.7 |
| Reduced sickness levels | 27.3 |
| Ability to better match jobs to skills | 17.4 |
| Not sure | 5.2 |
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The US and EU have agreed to collaborate on tech regulation, but the road ahead could be rocky.
New figures from the Office of National Statistics show that 85% of UK employees currently working from home want a hybrid approach in future
Remote working and increased digitisation are being exploited by criminals. Security leaders were invited to lend their insights on what steps CISOs should be taking to address this fast-changing landscape.
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NCSC boss Lindy Cameron highlighted the significance of ransomware in a speech yesterday. Businesses could do with more help to stop it.
The Korean electronics giant is a minor player in telecoms equipment, but hopes 5G contracts will help grow its market share.
Digital director Ian Roddis explains how robotic process automation helped the trust meets its reporting requirements at the height of the pandemic.
Microsoft for Startups’ virtual conference ‘Highway to 100 Unicorns’ will provide those engaged in the Middle East’s start-up ecosystem an invaluable opportunity to connect with some of the sector’s leading figures.
In partnership with Microsoft for Startups
The public outcry that followed NHS Digital's announcement of a new data-sharing scheme revealed a lack of engagement with patients, experts say
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