All articles by Amy Borrett
Amy Borrett
The ‘jobs of tomorrow’ are a threat to gender equality
Women are still under-represented in technology-related fields where employment opportunities are growing, research by the World Economic Forum finds.
Covid-19 calls for renewed focus on universal internet access
The pandemic has prompted calls for increased policy action and investment in universal internet access, with UN goals expected to be missed by ‘a wide margin’.
Covid-19 made digital transformation integral to company performance
Analysis of financial reports and company performance shows digital transformation climbing the agenda and technology separating the winners from the losers.
International investors are betting big on UK tech
The UK tech sector is booming and continues to attract large inflows of international capital, especially in late-stage funding rounds – but the trend is surfacing some national security concerns.
The Nordics are doubling down on their digital lead
The Nordic region leads the world in digital adoption and readiness. Its pact with the Baltics is a blueprint for the European digital single market.
The US is losing ground to China in the global race for AI leadership
China is expanding R&D to achieve “AI supremacy” by 2030 but the US’s semiconductor leadership gives it the edge – for now.
‘ESG tech’ is helping companies achieve data-driven sustainability reporting
From AI to blockchain, ‘ESG tech’ providers are helping organisations respond to investor demands for transparency.
Covid-19 and automation pose double threat to equality in the UK
The ‘double whammy’ of the pandemic and accelerated automation threaten UK communities and industries, new research finds.
Consensus is emerging on how to tax Big Tech
Governments have grappled with the challenges of taxing tech companies for years but Covid-19 has thrown the issue into sharp focus.
More central banks are considering digital currencies since Covid-19
Nearly six out of ten central banks say it is likely or possible they might launch a digital currency in the medium term.