Tokenization– The Silent Guardian of Payment Security

Let’s say you’re running an online store. Business is booming until one day, you receive news that your customer data has been breached. Card details, personal information—it’s all out there. The cost isn’t just financial; your reputation takes a hit, and customer trust vanishes overnight. Only if you had a system in place where even …

Payments: The Pulse of the Digital Economy

Every thriving digital economy rests on one critical foundation: payments. They are the invisible rails of commerce, connecting consumers to businesses, enabling governments to deliver services, and powering the financial inclusion of millions across the world. In the past, payments were seen as a back-office process, a necessary but invisible function. Today, they have become …

Faster Payments with AI and Automation

The payments industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Across sectors like retail, healthcare, and logistics, organizations are leveraging these technologies to streamline payment workflows, enhance fraud detection, and improve operational efficiency. This article explores the research-backed impact of AI and automation on payment systems, highlighting their …

Tech in Entertainment – Transforming Creativity and Audience Engagement

Advanced Technologies are reshaping the entertainment industry in groundbreaking ways, from content creation and audience personalization to gaming innovations and film production. Now with AI as it continues to evolve, its impact on creativity, storytelling, and business strategies in entertainment will become more profound. AI-Generated Content: The Rise of Creative Machines AI is no longer …

The Impact of Media on Telecommunications and Information Technology Development

This morning, I found myself pondering the long-standing relationship between media and technology, like two dance partners, constantly influencing each other’s moves. So, I decided to take a stroll down memory lane, all the way back to the 1950s, to see who’s been leading the dance: media or technology? Here’s what I’ve gathered so far… …

How AI is Transforming Media & Entertainment

Over my 30 years in the media and entertainment industry, I’ve witnessed the seismic shifts brought about by the internet, Internet streaming platforms, and social media. Each innovation broke traditional molds, but none compared to the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). From content creation to distribution and consumption, AI is poised to reshape the …

Technology in a Box: Why IBM Fusion Is the Smartphone Moment for Enterprise IT

Think about your smartphone. It’s easy to take for granted, but behind the screen lies a convergence of groundbreaking technologies—semiconductors, AI, cloud computing, GPS, encryption, blockchain, and 5G connectivity. Each component is powerful on its own, but together, they create a seamless experience that enables instant communication, secure transactions, real-time AI assistance, and decentralized applications, …

IBM Replaces HR with AI – But It’s Not the Whole Story

In a bold move that has drawn global attention, IBM has replaced hundreds of human resources roles with AI-powered systems, marking a turning point in how large enterprises approach workforce management. The decision is part of a wider trend where artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool but a transformational force in reshaping corporate …

Better AI Starts With Better Data: How Loqate’s AVI Empowers IBM’s Hybrid AI

At IBM THINK 2025, the message was unambiguous: meaningful progress in artificial intelligence hinges on foundational data quality and governance. In a conversation hosted by TheCUBE, IBM executives Scott Brokaw and Ed Calvesbert detailed the company’s strategic focus on unifying structured and unstructured data within a hybrid-by-design architecture. This approach prioritizes flexibility, locality, and intelligent …

The Role of Digital Twins in Construction

The construction industry is rapidly evolving, driven by new technologies that promise to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes. One such innovation making waves is the use of digital twins—virtual models of physical buildings and infrastructure projects that provide real-time insights into every aspect of construction. By offering a dynamic, interactive representation of …