The metaverse to generate 4-5 trillion dollars in value by 2030
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It’s a tech quiz: What is too big to ignore—but its future is far from certain? Answer: The metaverse. It could generate $4 trillion to $5 trillion in value by
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European tech needs to recruit and keep more women
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To remain competitive in technological growth and innovation, Europe must recruit and retain women for the fastest-growing tech roles of the foreseeable future, consultancy McKinsey says in a report. To
Software, telecom, metaverse and games hotspots for M&A in 2023
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Global mergers and acquisitions continue to face headwinds but are expected to rise in the second half of 2023. Digitalisation for many businesses remains a key focus. Software deals will
Strong growth expected for IT consulting
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Global spending on IT consulting is expected to reach USD 264.9 billion in 2023, a 6.7% increase from 2022. As software spend continues to rise, the IT services market is
Businesses’ use of AI predicted to take off in 2023
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Businesses’ use of artificial intelligence could take off in 2023. It has so far been lower-than-expected as the private sector waits for governments to establish regulations. This is likely to
Economic downturn causing more big tech layoffs
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The slowing economy has over just a few weeks led to big tech companies announcing layoffs of 40 000 staffers with Alphabet, owner of Google and YouTube, being the most
The importance of planning for tomorrow’s metaverse
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There are big hopes for the emerging metaverse but forecasters and specialists differ when it comes to timing and importance. Two new reports from the World Economic Forum say the
Artificial Intelligence accused of violating creators’ rights
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Artificial intelligence producing pictures and text is creating conflicts around ethics and other rights. The latest case is international picture agency Getty Images that is protesting against an artificial intelligence
World Economic Forum urging business leaders to take cybersecurity more seriously
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Top executives are not taking cybersecurity seriously enough! This is the conclusion reading World Economic Forum report Global Cybersecurity Outlook. A WEF study reveals that cyber and business leaders still
Expected global recession and inflation lead to dramatic decline of PC sales
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Worldwide sales of PCs late last year saw the largest quarterly decline since the mid 90s. The decrease was 28.5% compared the fourth quarter in 2021 and total sales last