All articles by Amy Borrett
Amy Borrett
Java, SQL and Python are the most in-demand digital skills globally
Covid-19 has turbocharged the rate of digitisation, accelerating global demand for software developers with skills in Java, SQL and Python.
How freelance labour platforms will reshape the world of work
Online labour platforms such as Upwork and Freelancer have grown 60% since 2017. In future, they may influence how organisations manage and monitor their own employees.
Broadband giants face competition from digital disruptors
New tech-savvy start-ups aim to exploit shifts in consumer behaviour from Covid-19 to disrupt the broadband market.
Covid-19 has given rise to new, smaller tech hubs. Could they solve tech’s diversity issues?
Covid-19 is driving the emergence of smaller, more affordable tech hubs in the US and Europe, enabling the industry to tap into a more diverse pool of talent.
Zoom fatigue: The dark side of the new hybrid model of work
Remote work threatens to exacerbate existing workplace inequalities as disadvantaged groups are disproportionately affected by “Zoom fatigue”.
New ESG ratings reveal the leaders and laggards in corporate AI governance
Ratings from EthicsGrade reveal that pharmaceutical companies lead on AI governance thanks to robust ethics processes, while energy providers lag behind.
US-China tensions over chips will decide global technology leadership
Neither the US or China is likely to become self-sufficient in semiconductors but global leadership would give either side the edge in the digital economy.
A landmark agreement is toppling barriers to global digital trade
In the face of growing trade restrictions online, the Digital Economic Partnership Agreement between Chile, New Zealand and Singapore is opening digital borders.
Is Chinese investment in Europe’s technology industry a threat?
European governments are trying to balance the need for foreign investment in technology innovation with concerns about data and national security.
The data trust gap endangers successful digital transformation
The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of data-driven digital transformation, but it has also exacerbated a trust gap with customers over the use of data.