The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for change across the globe, and it has forced businesses to adapt and embrace new ways of operating. As we move towards the next normal, it is clear that the world after COVID-19 will look very different from the past. To succeed in this new world, enterprises must
As technology continues to evolve and emerge, it is not surprising that it has affected the job market. One of the latest trends in the technology industry is no-code/low-code, which helps eliminate IT skills shortage. However, even without the implementation of AI and robotics, the technology industry has already cut down 3 million jobs by
The journey of cloud computing has come a long way from its inception to where it stands today. From hardware virtualization to multi-cloud solutions, cloud computing has gone through various phases and it’s essential for those who are starting their journey to plan ahead to avoid any misallocation of resources. Inadequate planning can result in
The world is in a state of transition, moving from a globalized approach to a localized one, which is being referred to as “Glocalisation.” This change is a result of the increasing influence of technology and the rise of the digital economy. The rise of globalization can be traced back to post-World War II, where
Next wave of tech transformation is arrived now, it serves as a wake-up call for everyone, from individuals to enterprises. In November 2022, ChatGPT was released for public review and in just two months, it has taken the world by storm with its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This is a classic example of a disruptive
Monday, 30 January 2023
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Published in Global Themes and Feature Topics, Industries, Telecommunications
As the global IT industry undergoes mass layoffs in 2022 and 2023, it’s essential for companies to control their ICT expenses, which includes telecommunications services. One of the primary areas of focus for any enterprise is to keep costs related to their ICT infrastructure as low as possible. This includes implementing measures to reduce costs
In the past year, we have seen a trend of large companies laying off significant numbers of employees, often in the tens of thousands. This trend is expected to continue in the near future as economic uncertainty, inflation, supply-chain disruptions, geopolitical conflicts, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have all been cited as reasons for these
Data Center Transformation beyond Multi-Cloud is an important step towards modernizing infrastructure for businesses. Data Centers are crucial for enabling the consumption of various services, both directly and indirectly. Direct services include computing, servers, storage, and infrastructure equipment, as well as co-location and cloud computing hosting provided by global players in the industry. It’s well-known
Tuesday, 24 January 2023
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Published in Global Themes and Feature Topics, Industries, Information Technology
The global tech industry has seen over 55,000 layoffs since the start of 2023, with 12,000 coming from Google and 10,000 from Microsoft alone. The tech sector is among the first to react to economic downturns due to its high level of digitalization. According to layoff.ai, 25,436 tech employees have been laid off by 101
The trend in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) and continuing professional development (CPD) that matters for professional workers is that every worker needs to be able to adapt and perform well in the current and post-COVID-19 “next-normal.” With many employees working remotely due to lockdowns, the ability to work efficiently and effectively from home has