The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has launched the 9th edition of the UAE Hackathon, highlighting the transformation of concepts into implementable projects …
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Education and Learning Summit (MELS) has convened over 150 key stakeholders across the education, technology and industrial sectors. Organised by the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, the summit was held in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities (Mapcu) and the National Association of Private Educational Institutions…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Digital platforms such as Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber and Airbnb are playing an increasingly important role in how markets function and how people find information, products and services online. This is the conclusion of a new review study by, among others, Shrabastee Banerjee and Hannes Datta. According to the researchers, that…
Anja Bates Pnet’s data shows the notable increase in AI-related skills that emerged between 2016 and 2019 was driven largely by technical roles such as Developers and Data Specialists. However, even then there was 98% alignment in the growth of non-tech talent with AI competencies and growth in AI Developers and Engineers – suggesting many…
Share This panel discussion will examine how digital infrastructure, AI, data, and frontier technologies can reshape Africa’s economic trajectory. It explores opportunities to position Gauteng as a leading digital hub, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and attract investment in next-generation industries that drive productivity, competitiveness, and inclusive growth. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:13:58 GMT Choose CNBC Africa…
Telecom companies in Nigeria are facing a serious problem as theft of their equipment continues to increase. New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows that 656 key power assets were stolen from telecom sites in 2025. This includes 152 generators and 504 batteries, a situation that is affecting network quality and causing service…
Just as Marcellus Shale drilling for natural gas spurred the economy and provided abundant sources of natural gas, data centers are driving a new digital economy. Three panelists agreed at a …
Armenia’s Minister of High-Tech Industry, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, emphasized during the Doing Digital Forum 2026 that developing a trust-based digital economy and a digital society is a strategic priority for the government. “We are convinced that one of the key prerequisites for enhancing our national resilience and ensuring the stable, sustainable development of our economy is…
(260401) — GENEVA, April 1, 2026 (Xinhua) — People attend a forum on digital economy cooperation and innovation during the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, March 31, 2026. A forum on digital economy cooperation and innovation, part of the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference, explored pathways to jointly build a digitally friendly…
HiveMinds, a unit of Madison World, has released the 2026 edition of its Ecommerce Playbook at the HiveMinds Ecommerce Conclave 2026, outlining structural changes in digital commerce, marketing strategy, and consumer behaviour in India. The report is based on research, analysis, and industry observations conducted over several months, and compiles insights, frameworks, and case-based learnings…
