The year 2025 is expected to bring significant challenges for the business environment and companies worldwide. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) highlights five of the most critical issues that nearly all business leaders will face this year. These challenges were identified based on discussions with over a thousand executives globally and are detailed in the report “Five Dynamics That Will Test […]

SoftServe, one of the leading IT consulting and digital services providers, implemented over 100 generative AI-based projects last year within its Gen AI Lab—a dedicated initiative for exploring and deploying GenAI solutions. The company now presents some of the most significant developments in this field. “In 2025, generative AI solutions will become the standard for optimizing business processes, emphasizing personalization, […]

BLIK has just turned ten and is now one of the most widely used payment methods in Poland. Over the past decade, users have completed 7 bn transactions, with their total value approaching one trillion PLN.  The year 2024 was another record-breaking period – the number of transactions exceeded 2.4 bn, marking a 37% year-on-year increase, while their total value […]

In Remote: Office Not Required by Jason Fried, the author explores the transformative potential of remote work, emphasizing that the traditional office space is no longer a necessity for productive and efficient teams. Fried’s key message is that with the right tools and mindset, companies can unlock the full potential of their workforce, no matter where they are located. This […]

The semiconductor industry has been on a meteoric rise, with market revenues surging by an astonishing 75% since 2019. This rapid growth has helped the largest players in the market, including Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung, and Intel, to add trillions to their stock values. And the momentum isn’t slowing down, with 2025 set to push the market to new […]

Early Game Ventures, the most active investment fund in Romania and among the most active VC funds in Central and Eastern Europe, according to Vestbee and ROPEA, announces the first major investment raised by a Romanian startup this year: Bible Chat closed a $14 million investment round today, February 19th. The Series A round was led by True Ventures, a […]

Xiaomi maintains its second position on the Romanian market, in terms of number of units, at the end of the January-December 2024 period, according to the latest report by the technology market analysis company Canalys. In the CEE region, Xiaomi leads the ranking in terms of number of units, with a market share of 31%, for the entire 2024. In […]

In 2024, the global automotive color landscape continued to evolve as consumers move away from traditional favorites like white and silver. This shift is paving the way for increased popularity of vibrant hues, warm neutrals, and a more diverse palette across the industry, as stated by BASF Coatings in the latest Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings. Specifically, while white […]

Limitless Agency, one of the main digital marketing agencies on the Romanian market, reported a turnover of approximately 6.4 million euros (31,938,356.73 RON) in 2024, a 51% increase from the 4.25 million euros recorded in the previous year. According to the Emarketer report, the global digital marketing market grew by about 10% in 2024, a trend that was also observed […]

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today released the third edition of its consumer survey in a white paper titled Evolving home energy consumption: Intentions, actions and hurdles to greater home energy efficiency. It surveyed 13,000 people from 11 countries across the world uncovering global attitudes toward household energy efficiency, sustainability and smart […]

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, ended 2024 on a high note. The tech giant’s net income skyrocketed by 86.8% to $55.5 billion, the biggest increase in the GAFAM group, proving that aggressive investments in AI-driven ad technologies and a rebound in digital ad spending paid off. But while its core business soared, Meta’s metaverse division continued mounting losses at an alarming […]

Despite rising awareness about cyber scams, fueled by media coverage, cybersecurity education, and real-life experiences, scammers continue to stay ahead of the game. With advanced tactics like deepfakes, AI-driven fraud, and social engineering, they are pulling off more effective scams and causing more financial damage than ever before. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, cyber scams cost the world a […]