Technocalypse: 5 ways technology can end the world as we know it The digital and physical worlds are merging, as every process and system in every sphere of life is being underpinned by digital technology, which we are becoming increasingly dependent on. When technology fails, either through human interference or due to intrinsic imperfections, the result can be a disaster of apocalyptic proportions.

Although developed with the intention of improving business operations, government processes, and human life in general, digital technology has now reached a point where it can potentially cause our downfall….

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Will blockchain really deliver as promised or will it be just another overhyped technology? Some think that blockchain will fix the trust gaps in organizations when they transact with anonymous identities, while also increasing transparency, productivity, and efficiency in business. But, others believe that it is just an overhyped technology. So, what’s the ultimate truth about blockchain?

Talking about its inception, blockchain was first invented in the year 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto. Since then, tech-savvies have deciphered the importance and potential of blockchain in different areas. If…

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Banking: the way it was and the way it will be. The evolution of banking shows a gradual shift from the analog to the digital, over the past few decades, with computers replacing teller machines and virtual data replacing the money in our wallets.

The e-commerce giant, Amazon, talked about getting into online banking this March. The Wall Street Journal reported of early stage talks between Amazon and leading financial institutions like J P…

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If you really care about your data, then care to switch to cloud-based data management systems too Ensuring data storage security has always been a priority for business and research organizations. So, here’s what we suggest - while building security policies, it is better to leverage decentralized cloud storage platforms rather than the local centralized ones.

To remain an active leader in a competitive market, organizations are adopting the changes necessary to thrive in today’s business landscape. This is where the concept of digital transformation comes…

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Convenience vs Privacy: why you shouldn’t be too worried As advances in technology have led to the permeation of communication devices deep into our private spaces, we have grown accustomed to, and even favorably inclined towards, trading privacy for convenience, which may not always be a bad thing.

With the amount of attention it’s been getting recently, and the continuous buzz that surrounds it, the question of privacy may seem like a modern-day ‘issue,’ and a consequence of…

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Digital colonization with Internet governance The Internet is shaping the world into a virtual colony, without altering the geographical boundaries. This digital colonization is being considered highly influential in shaping the future geopolitical scenarios.

Gone are the days when colonization meant dominating a weaker country by establishing power and control in its territory and over its people. Today, thanks to the digital times that…

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