Understanding Payment Gateways and Payment Processors: A Guide for Product Managers

In the rapidly evolving digital payment landscape, “payment gateway” and “payment processor” are often used interchangeably, yet they play distinct roles in the transaction process. As a product manager working in the payment industry, understanding the differences between these two components is crucial for designing and managing effective payment solutions. This article delves into what …

EdTech and AI in Education: The Illusion of Progress?

In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping our world, how should our educational system use AI to evolve? And what do we want this evolution to look like? For me, progress would lead to a greater equality of access to skilled educators who can provide emotional, academic and moral guidance to their …

How AgTech Can Work for Every Farmer

I had the chance to visit Raleigh, NC, this past week and get to talk to some fantastic people working in the agriculture space. It was an opportunity to compare and contrast agricultural concerns and options in the southeastern part of the US with what I’ve interacted with in the Pacific Northwest. There were some …

The Power of Blockchain Technology in Sports Fan Engagement

The sports industry is going through a major transformation due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic has caused significant challenges for the industry, it has also accelerated the adoption of new technologies such as blockchain. The use of blockchain technology is becoming increasingly popular in the sports industry, offering new opportunities …

How to build for the future in today’s networks

Vodafone Germany became the first operator to launch 5G standalone in Europe and is bringing a wealth of new opportunities and use cases to shape Germany’s 5G future Every day we learn more and more about the potential that 5G has to transform the world and how the benefits that 5G brings, even when stated …

Is global shipping a technology problem or a data problem?

It’s been Day 3 since officially launching SKUteam and the support I’ve received so far has been overwhelming – especially from folks in the shipping community. Call me nostalgic, but the last few days have made me think a lot about the incredible challenges that face the shipping industry. The spark for SKUteam came out …

The Future of Hospitality and Technology

Technology is integrated into almost every facet of hotel operations – from the back of the office to guest services. Therefore, it is vital to be up-to-date with the latest technology and trends in the hospitality sector. It is changing the way we do business while introducing a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The …

Lawyers Think Robots Will Never Replace Them. Here’s Why They May Be Wrong

Over the years, machines have replaced humans to handle predictable tasks. Tasks like collecting money at toll booths, managing customer service calls, and even vacuuming your living room floor can now be completed by a machine. But so far, machines have left humans to take on unpredictable tasks that require creativity, problem-solving, and intuition based …

Legal tech: How To Gain The World Without Losing Your Soul

Business-to-business. Business-to-consumer. Soul-to-Soul. Two of these are well-known business models. But what about the third? Soul-to-Soul is a British R&B group formed in the late 80s. Maybe they came to mind given how most of us are eagerly waiting for the day when we can finally get “back to life, back to reality”. Perhaps though, …

Future of Automation in the Industrial Sector

In the months before the COVID-19 pandemic, a major Oil processing plant in South East Asia was managed by a few thousand personnel on site. After the lock down was announced, the number of personnel on site plunged significantly but the company continues to recover millions of barrels of oil every day with a marginal …