Businesses’ readiness to adopt anything-as-a-service1 (XaaS) models has risen dramatically since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the technology sector leading the way and others gaining momentum. While today only 9% of surveyed businesses have completed XaaS transformations, most (85%) are at the progress stage – either piloting or operating at scale. This is according to EY report, As-a-Service […]

One of the latest buzzwords in the cyber security industry is a ‘Zero Trust’ security model. In short, a zero-trust model basically means you do not leave any room for errors at all and do not trust anyone or anything.   Owing to a hybrid workplace led by the after-effects of the pandemic and several emerging technologies such as the […]

A new study by Juniper Research has found that total operator-billed revenue generated from 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) services will rise from $515 million in 2022 to $2.5 billion next year. This staggering growth will be driven by 5G’s advanced network capabilities, such as ultra-low delay and increased data processing to provide connectivity services that were previously unachievable with […]

The boundary between online and offline shopping is becoming increasingly vague. There is an evident retail trade trend towards the omnichannel, i.e., combining various sales channels tailored to the consumer’s individual needs. This requires a development of e-commerce which has significantly accelerated recently. In the last 5 years, share of online sales in Central and Eastern Europe grew by 9 […]

The new changes made in the Fiscal Code, including the overtaxing of part-time employment contracts, the obligation of the employment of at least one full-time person and the increase of the profit tax to 16% for consulting companies, represent an obstacle to the development of the business environment, but especially with a huge impact on micro-enterprises, with a high chance […]

So often in the technology industry we talk about how data can benefit businesses. And rightly so, because data is arguably the most valuable asset a business has. However, we don’t always talk enough about how data makes life better for people. When ultimately, this is its purpose. The outcomes data is making possible can have a real human impact […]

The total investment volume in Romania reached EUR 323 mln. in the first half of 2022, 6% higher compared with the amount transacted in the same period of the previous year, according to the Romania Real Estate Market Outlook 2022 research special report, launched by CBRE Romania, the leader of the real estate consultancy market. In the first six months, […]

A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of tokenised payment transactions will exceed 1 trillion globally by 2026; rising from 680 billion in 2022. This represents growth of 58% over the next 4 years. It attributed this growth to the rise of ‘one-click’ solutions, such as Click-to-Pay, using card-on-file tokenisation to store a customer’s payment credentials; […]

With approximately 0.5 million sq m under construction and 44% of the area under construction being already pre-let, the modern stock of industrial spaces in Romania reached 5.9 million sq m in the first semester of 2022, according to the Romania Industrial Destinations research special report, launched by CBRE Romania, the leader of the real estate consultancy market. “2022 is […]

Following a digital home boom established during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, consumers are prioritizing financial and mental well-being. This is according to the latest EY Decoding the digital home study, which surveyed more than 20,000 households to analyze consumer attitudes toward technology, media and telecoms experienced in the home across eight countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the UK and […]

Maintaining morale across distributed teams can be a challenge. For all the positives of working from home, it can also lead to communication issues, divides between in-office and remote staff, and general feelings of isolation and disconnection, all of which can serve to erode morale and community for employees. It doesn’t help that the COVID pandemic threw many companies into […]

As the number of wireless carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) shrink in the US, companies are trying to increase revenue and phone sales and retain and poach customers. For this, smartphone deals are increasing in importance for consumers, found GlobalData. According to the leading data and analytics company’s latest report, ‘Smartphone Promotions: US Market – Q1 2022,’ US wireless […]