In a conversation with Dinis Guarda, Prayson Wilfred Daniel, Director of the Transformation Lab at NTT DATA Business Solutions Nordics, addressed common misconceptions about data quantity, stressing the need for a question-driven approach and ethical considerations in data usage. He also discussed the potential of...
As search algorithms become more sophisticated and user behavior evolves, SEO professionals find themselves at the intersection of human ingenuity and machine intelligence. Simon Schnieders, Founder of Blue Array, one of UK's most popular SEO agencies, highlights the current state of the SEO industry in...
Launched in 2019, the digitisation of Ukraine programme aims to transform the nation’s economy into a seamless and interoperable framework by 2024 through its Diia platform. Anastasia Bondar, Deputy Minister for Digital Development at the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, explains Ukraine’s...
As the Deputy Minister For Digital Development Of Culture in Ukraine, Anastasia Bondar is shaping the digitalisation and informatisation of Ukrainian culture. In this interview, Dinis Guarda and Anastasia Bondar discuss the challenges that the country faces and the initiatives that the ministry is taking...
As AI integrates with different verticals of business and society, Daryn Smith, CEO of Huble, a CRM and creative marketing consultancy, explains how the company supports businesses with the implementation and augmentation of AI and digital tools, in an interview with Dinis Guarda. [caption id="attachment_8049"...
As the industrial metaverse takes center stage, its impact is set to be profound, redefining industries and revolutionizing the way we interact with the physical world. The collaborative research report from Siemens and MIT Technology Review presents the transformative facet of the emergent industrial metaverse...
The global market size of media agencies in 2022 was $383.67 billion, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% through 2026. With an annual revenue of $17.85 billion, WPP plc is the largest advertising agency in the world. Let us find the...
Hilton Supra interviews Enes Sehzade, Managing Director of FIMA PR, in the latest episode of citiesabc YouTube Podcast. The two discuss innovative public relations and business strategies in the age of rapidly evolving technologies. The interview is live on citiesabc.com and openbusinesscouncil.org. [caption id="attachment_7658" align="alignnone"...
Today, in the very competitive world of finances, institutions are always on the lookout for new ways to enhance their operational efficiency and provide the best services possible without increasing costs unnecessarily. A white-label trading platform is a modern answer that allows financial companies quickly...
The world today stands on the cusp of a new era: a decentralised internet called Web 3.0. This era challenges the long-standing centralised systems that are centuries old, and stand no relevance in the digitalised world of today. Bill Laboon, the Head of Education and Grants...
Hilton Supra, Vice President of Ztudium, interviews Aron Alexander, the Founder and CEO of Runa, in the latest episode of citiesabc YouTube podcast. The two financial industry experts discuss the complexities in the current financial market, driven by rapid technological trends, and consequently the importance...
Hilton Supra, Vice Chairman of the ztudium group and openbusinesscounci.org, interviews Martin Butler, a Professor of Management Practice at Vlerick Business School in Belgium. Both experts go through the current landscape of business transformation and how digital tools and solutions are impacting the ecosystem. The...
There is no way to change history. Humanity is digitising 360. Businesses and Governments are the drivers of our society and they have to face the fact that digital transformation is now the new normal. Businesses & Governments must change 100% in a Time where...
The dynamic industries of aeronautics, aerospace, and defence thrive on the foundations of innovation and technology. Within this context, the imperative of digital transformation takes on unprecedented significance. These industries must take the lead in 4IR's digital upheaval while keeping its pace undeterred. In this...
In the heart of the modern urban landscape, where innovation and necessity converge, a new paradigm is reshaping the very foundation of cities: the advent of smart cities powered by digital transformation. This dynamic shift is altering the way governance operates, revolutionizing the relationship between...
Society 5.0 is a human-centered society that balances economic and technological advancement to solve society's problems with super-smart AI data systems. It represents a new vision for a smarter society where humans, nature and technology create a sustainable balance enhanced by data. The concept of...
The Fukuoka Prefecture, in collaboration with EY Japan, is taking a significant stride towards establishing Fukuoka as a prominent financial hub in Japan. In a concerted effort to attract foreign asset management and fintech companies to the city, Fukuoka Prefecture and EY Japan are hosting...
At the beginning of 2023, the internet penetration rate in Turkey was 83.4% of the total population, an increase of 0.6% since 2022. As the digital wave takes the country to new horizons, let's explore the top 5 companies and businesses that have embraced digital transformation...
Modern leadership is facing new challenges and opportunities brought about by technological advancements, globalisation, and shifting societal expectations. Dinis Guarda interviews Des Dearlove, Founder of Thinkers50, and Megan Reitz, Author and Contributor to ‘Certain Uncertainty: Leading with Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World’ to...
In a bid to establish stronger commercial and digital ties between the Turkish and UK business communities, the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT) organised a key event at Ferko Assembly, Istanbul, to introduce openbusinesscouncil. The event brought together business professionals from various sectors...
IDC predicts that in 2026, 55% of the Forbes Global 2000 OEMs will have redesigned service supply chains based on AI. That is just a glimpse of how AI in supply chains, logistics, and workplaces, brings about significant disruptions, unlocking new efficiencies, optimizing processes, and...
The Cost of a Data Breach 2022 report by IBM reveals that on a global scale, the average cost of a data breach stands at a significant USD 4.35 million. However, the situation is even more alarming in the United States, where the average cost...
Humpty Calderon is a technologist and marketer with over 15 years of experience in building businesses across education, fintech and information technology. He has held prominent positions at multiple organisations as a Digital Marketing Strategist, Head of Marketing, and President/Principal Consultant. Within these roles Humpty...
ChamberCustoms, a customs advisory, training, and brokerage service that is fast, accurate, and compliant with HMRC regulations. The service, delivered by British Chambers of Commerce, assists UK businesses in navigating the complexities of cross-border trade and customs declarations in the post-Brexit era. [caption id="attachment_6721" align="aligncenter"...
Senior executive and serial entrepreneur Merve Kanat Dogan brings with herself more than two decade's experience in foreign communications and relations in various sectors, including pharma, medical, health tourism, technological devices, and equestrian industry. Dinis interviews Merve, now serving as Vice President Business and Turkey...
• Jennifer Sanders, the Executive Director of the North Texas Innovation Alliance, and Brandon Branham, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Assistant City Manager of Peachtree Corners, were the guests in the latest episode of Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast series to discuss the various use cases...
Dinis Guarda interviews Andrew Ku, Founder and CEO of Altava Group, a luxury fashion metaverse company, in the latest episode of the Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast series to discuss the mechanisms, economics, and implications of the amalgamation of fashion, metaverse, and gamification. The podcast is...
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority made a commitment to building information modelling that led to transforming the whole organisation – and its supply chain. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, Dubai aspires to provide high-quality infrastructure. The role of Dubai Roads and...
Dinis Guarda interviews Wajdi Mereb, former Digital Transformation & BIM Manager at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai. Wajdi Mereb is an engineer, architect and innovator who has more than 17 years of experience in digital transformation, assets management, and BIM (Building Information Modeling). The...
Blockchain and other new generations of information technology innovation continue to make significant progress, while the metaverse and Web3 concepts are developing at a high speed. Research shows that France is one of the top countries attracting blockchain talent and French tech startups set a...