Opinions
The way things are going, we’re in danger of completely saturating the digital world with video content. Some 500 million hours of video is watched on YouTube each week and – according to a recent report by Hootsuite - more…
Digitalization is shaking up a variety of industries. Mobile operators face the challenge of digitalizing themselves - so that they in turn can accelerate the digital transformation of their business customers. If operators do not transform, they will miss out…
Globally, Millennials are often recognized as the key generation driving the US$4.2 trillion global wellness market . Their thirst for holistic wellbeing is unparalleled when compared to previous generations. In the US alone, the millennial cohort has grown to value…
The rise of digital-native retail brands offering highly competitively priced products with rapid home delivery services continues to increase pressure on the wider retail sector. Amazon, for example, with its low overheads and streamlined distribution service, has expanded into markets…
Over the past decade, we’ve lived in an over-saturated visual world, where brands have been competing for customer’s attention, either via images or video content. However, since the introduction of Siri and Alexa, the world around us is transforming at…
Integrity of data is a critical concern for an enterprise. Information systems are a core functional asset of modern businesses and the consequences of losing access to these systems or having their security undermined can have catastrophic consequences. From downtime…
I am fortunate in my role to have the opportunity of speaking with some of the best Chief Information, Technology, Security and Digital Officers in our region – many of whom are trailblazers leading the charge to redefine their businesses…
Okay, so basic stuff first. We all understand the human truth - we value opinions of people we trust. Anyone who can exercise some influence can be called an Influencer, and Influencer Marketing is based on that premise. Recently in…
In the wake of the UAE government ‘paperless’ project – with more than 96% of 337 of the nation’s most important day-to-day services now accessible via smart platforms – government officials are now working towards the next milestone: grow the…
Let’s say you’re given an extra ten thousand dollars to spend on your brand this month. What do you put the money into? A mammoth billboard on a highly frequented, traffic-heavy road? Increased advertisements on radio or television stations, broadcasting…
