Whether we realize it or not, we are being tracked everywhere we go on the Internet. In fact, Internet surveillance is so widely used that several vendors have built businesses worth billions of dollars using this model. The websites and descriptions of these renowned data brokers and aggregators openly display the depth and breadth of […]
Read MoreWith whopping 65% of people around the world trusting their leaders to fight off the coronavirus, GovTech solutions might prove to be one of the building blocks of a revitalized relationship between the government and the public—but only if governments employ the right approach. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an opportunity for governments to regain […]
Read MoreJust this Wednesday, Google Photos announced it will stop offering free unlimited storage for high-quality photos on June 1, 2021. Photos uploaded after the date will be counted towards the 15GB Drive cap. If the account is inactive or exceeds the 15GB limitation for two years, Google may delete the photos after warning. Users will […]
Read MoreA digital transformation project is only successful if a comprehensive and holistic approach is applied from the outset. Transformation encompasses all processes, interactions and transactions, as well as a multitude of internal and external factors unique to an organisation. Get it right, and the benefits are plentiful, including the consolidation of processes and operations, greater […]
Read MoreIn a perfect world, technical teams would have all the skills and knowledge they need to embark on any new project. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. Therefore, you need to find an effective way to balance ongoing learning with effective delivery. Structured learning that revolves around communities of practice is a good way to […]
Read MoreOur work in supporting elections across Africa continues to be a priority and we’ve dedicated unprecedented resources to these efforts both locally and globally, with protecting election integrity at the center of this work. This update provides an overview of our ongoing work in reducing misinformation and removing voter suppression, preventing election interference, supporting civic […]
Read MoreDigital transformation, with all its benefits and promise, is a challenging project to implement, according to a new report from PFU Limited. The report claims that more than a third of businesses “don’t have a clear plan” for navigating the digitaltransformation journey. As a result, these firms are at risk of being left behind by […]
Read MoreThis past April, the U.S. Department of State joined the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to celebrate International Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day with women and girls around the world. Although the COVID pandemic changed how we came together, advanced secure communications technologies allowed us to recognize the day, and provided a lifeline […]
Read MoreA time of crisis brings out the best in many people, but sadly the worst in a few. Action Fraud warns that £2 million has already been lost to coronavirus-related fraud in the UK as cyber criminals take advantage of the current pandemic. The phrase ‘no honour among thieves’ springs to mind. And this is […]
Read MoreIT has traditionally been outsourced by the public sector, but the results of this have been mixed to say the least. The ‘your mess for less’ model can work poorly; and while a static, routine service can benefit from providers’ economies of scale, these always come at the cost of innovation, improvement and ability to […]
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