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Edge computing, a location-sensitive, distributed instantaneous data processing and analysis paradigm is disrupting traditional and inefficient cloud-based systems and transforming their business operations by unlocking the value of data & fostering innovation. According to research conducted by[...]

While VUCA describes the present time and possesses an insistent effect, “BANI”, which stands for Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible, envisions the chaotic dystopian future which must be accepted to prepare for it (MJV, 2021). BANI better illustrates the COVID-19 world of 2020. Th[...]

The digital advertising market is becoming increasingly inundated with contemporary clientele craving instant gratification. The buying cycles are now being described as messy middle and no longer linear. Advanced marketing tools are required to reshape brands and provide creative variety which matc[...]

In the past, MBA degrees were restricted to on-campus learning. Prospective students had to put their careers on hold and spend quite a lot of money to begin their full-time MBA journey. Due to a surge in the popularity of remote learning methods during the pandemic, digital MBAs became commonplace.[...]

Agility: The Emerging Strategic Imperative As BANI becomes the commonly accepted outlook for our world, it is time to accept that chaos has become the norm. The COVID 19 pandemic, the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, the collapse of the Sri Lankan economy, a stagnation of global economic growth, interru[...]

Portugal: The new land of opportunity A country blessed with unique culture and history; this European country has massive potential. According to the OECD, Portugal ranks consistently high across various dimensions of the Better Life Index. In housing safety and environmental quality, Portugal outp[...]

Among the many technological breakthroughs of the 21st century, none have been met with as much optimism as blockchain. Created in 2009 by an anonymous user/users going by the pseudonym of Satoshi Nakamoto, blockchain has been viewed by many as a disruptive technology. Blockchain is a shared ledger [...]

With job markets stabilizing, global MBA programmes are making a comeback. Due to the vast array of executive education programmes on offer, choosing the one which suits you may be quite a challenge. Competition between international MBA programmes from European countries and the United States is st[...]

The Paris Climate Agreement of 2015 was a major landmark in the fight against climate change. 195 countries had signed the agreement and had pledged to limit the rise in global temperatures by a realistic 1.5C. All countries, developed and developing, unanimously agreed to cut emissions and achieve [...]

Technological advancements have led to the massive growth in the edtech sector. According to Valuates Reports, the edtech industry was valued at US$ 85 billion in 2021 and is expected to be valued at a whopping US$ 230 billion by 2028 thanks to a 15% CAGR (Valuates Reports, 2022). The metaverse is h[...]

During the COVID 19 pandemic, the need for a stable work environment, security and empathy has grown paramount in the workforce. In 2020, SHRM conducted a survey to measure employer response to the pandemic. They found that 67% of employers surveyed were discussing steps to transition to a work from[...]

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has drastically affected our global outlook on the world. One of the many things that this invasion has affected is education. According to UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report, the invasion is a stark reminder that the education systems of countries ne[...]

At a glance, being a boss and being a leader seems like the same job position. But the qualities that make you a boss don’t necessarily make you a leader. Even though both individuals are trusted to lead a group and the terms boss and leader are often interchanged, they carry different meanings. T[...]

The concept of machines functioning and thinking like humans isn’t new. The roots of our fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) can be noticed in ancient history, with myths, stories, and rumours of mechanical men being bestowed with human-like intelligence or consciousness.  Eventuall[...]

Productive teamwork can’t just be magically turned on when it’s needed. It requires the team to develop as a whole unit. Team development is a rapport-building exercise for a new team to bond, understand each other’s social and working styles and work to its full potential. When your team [...]

There are three factors that influence the efficiency of a team. Teamwork, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving, all play a role in success. A leader should ensure that his team has the right tools to address these instances. Trust plays a vital role in how member’s of a team comm[...]

Delegation as a term has been widely used in various spectrums from philosophies to modern leadership books. While everyone who has ever talked about delegation has had different approaches towards it, everyone seems to agree on one main point: that delegation is important for an organization and it[...]

When we look at a typical workplace, we can effortlessly notice the diversity present among its workforce. Diversity can exist in various forms such as the location where the people come from, their ethnicity, their emotional well-being; but also in terms of how they function with other people, thei[...]

Since the Industrial Age, the journey of how a product comes into existence has been the same – conceptualization, research and development, manufacturing, and then its distribution. This process is filled with numerous trial and error attempts, which often result in the requirement for a high[...]

With the sudden increase in businesses incorporating Artificial Intelligence in their models, it’s natural to think of AI as this bright new technology that’s suddenly changing the way humans function. But, Artificial Intelligence is not a recent innovation.  The term ‘Artific[...]