Technology Archives

Magazine September - October 2018 Technology

India undecided on Bitcoin, but bullish on blockchain

Bharath KumarSeptember 7, 2018December 12, 2019

by Bharath KumarSeptember 7, 2018December 12, 2019

Investor and government sentiment is still divided over bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but its underlying technology blockchain is what’s making inroads with India’s highest bureaucrats and governments...

Singapore a model nation for new-age technology management

Bharath KumarSeptember 7, 2018December 12, 2019

by Bharath KumarSeptember 7, 2018December 12, 2019

New technologies bring about new security and regulatory challenges for governments and financial institutions. The Singapore’s example, however, shows it is also an opportunity to capitalise on the financial system’s strengths....

July - August 2018 Magazine Technology

Mapping the success of geographic information systems

Bharath KumarJuly 13, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarJuly 13, 2018December 13, 2019

The director of solutions at Esri, Damian Spangrud on the company’s revolutionary advanced mapping methods, and the future of AI and AR in this field...

July - August 2018 Magazine Technology

The prominence of social media influencers in the Middle East

Bharath KumarJuly 13, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarJuly 13, 2018December 13, 2019

There has been opposing views on social media and its effect on human connectivity. In this feature, Roland Abi spells out what its influencers stand for in the region post data breach...

Magazine May - June 2018 Technology

Is Blockchain in Africa a Disruptor or a Fad?

Bharath KumarMay 28, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarMay 28, 2018December 13, 2019

A growing number of blockchain entrepreneurs are innovating to create unique solutions for African problems. With heightened crackdown on cryptcurrencies, is it too early to forecast the success of blockchain’s potentially impactful solutions?...