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CMC Chairman, ITU Secretary-General discuss strengthening Iraq’s digital transformation

CMC Chairman, ITU Secretary-General discuss strengthening Iraq’s digital transformation

+A -A Baghdad – INA Ali Al-Moayyed, Chairman of Communications and Media Commission-CMC, invited Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to visit Iraq in a move aimed at strengthening international cooperation and advancing Iraq’s digital transformation agenda. Al-Moayyed underscored the critical importance of the ITU’s strategic support in Iraq’s ongoing efforts to modernize its telecommunications infrastructure and align with global technological trends. According to a statement issued by CMC , received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the meeting between Al-Moayyed and Bogdan-Martin took place on the sidelines of Iraq’s participation in the Future Summit in New York. Discussions centered on Iraq’s institutional efforts in key areas such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cyber security, electronic payments, and banking sector reforms, all of which are essential to integrating with the global digital economy. A focal point of the dialogue was Iraq’s persistent digital divide and strategies to close this gap. Both parties explored the potential of universal service projects and the recent advancements within Iraq’s telecommunications and information technology sectors, with Al-Moayyed reiterating the need for enhanced international cooperation to achieve comprehensive digital inclusivity. Al-Moayyed highlighted Iraq’s unique demographic advantage, particularly its dynamic and tech-savvy youth […]

“Let’s Talk Beauty”: Innovation, Digital Transformation and Sustainability Are Strategic Priorities for L’Oréal

“Let’s Talk Beauty”: Innovation, Digital Transformation and Sustainability Are Strategic Priorities for L’Oréal

What’s Inside Discover how beauty company L’Oréal is driving innovation and achieving sustainability with our insights from the company’s “Let’s Talk Beauty” strategic presentation. The virtual session took place on September 12, 2024, and was delivered by COO Antoine Vanlaeys. Other relevant research: Read our Earnings Insights report for management commentary on L’Oréal’s performance in its latest fiscal quarter What’s Happening in US Beauty Retail?: Inclusivity and Wellness Lead the Way All our coverage of beauty retailing More research reports on sustainability and GenAI Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options – Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or

How to build a transformation path with modern platforms

How to build a transformation path with modern platforms

This article is published in collaboration with the Digital Transformation and AI Awards and Summit . These are two separate B2B events organised by 31 Media. If you wish to exhibit your tech solutions or to advertise your brand at the event, please get in touch at +44 (0)203 931 5827. In this article, you’ll learn how to build a transformation path for your business using modern platforms . Author: Aron Ezra, Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Plan A Technologies . From legacy systems to modern platforms: the path to transformation There’s only so long you can go without meaningfully updating your software and technical infrastructure…make sure you don’t wait until it’s too late. It’s hard to argue with that statement. Yet you’d be surprised how many organisations not only ignore opportunities to modernise and use modern platforms but wait until they’re in serious trouble before even beginning to address major legacy technology issues. (And this is trouble with a capital T: a major security breach discovered, a crash that shuts down everything, massive data loss, and more.) Sadly, I’ve seen it many times. Regardless of the location or the industry, we all too frequently encounter legacy […]

G20 ministers pledge AI transparency and digital inclusion with DPI at the core

G20 ministers pledge AI transparency and digital inclusion with DPI at the core

DIGITAL ID for ALL NEWS The Quad should take up digital public infrastructure as one of its goals: Carnegie MOSIP takes on identity management challenges with hackathon, uni partnership Nigerian leader pledges support for digital ID expansion amid DPI investment plans Nigerian digital ID startup Regfyl raises $1.1M to address Africa’s AML compliance challenges Fees for failed biometric verification enforced as Pakistan makes process mandatory Maldives outlines plan to upgrade digital ID system with $10M from World Bank Philippines plans to complete universal digital ID registration in 2025 Digital rights, inclusion primordial for Africa’s DPI pursuits: Paradigm Initiative Experts outline risks Zambia must overcome to advance its DPI implementation Fayda digital ID critical to Ethiopia’s 2025-2030 digital govt strategy: official Daily Biometrics News Featured Company Innovative Technology offer a range of non-intrusive, AI-powered biometric solutions. Using facial analysis to intelligently identify people more efficiently and securely, their solutions allow customers to easily add age estimation and facial recognition functionality to their existing equipment or premises. Learn More More Biometrics Companies ID for ALL FEATURE REPORTS Nigerian leader pledges support for digital ID expansion amid DPI investment plans Digital rights, inclusion primordial for Africa’s DPI pursuits: Paradigm Initiative Fayda digital […]

LabVantage Solutions Partners With Henkel on New Integrated Platform To Drive R&D Digital Transformation

LabVantage Solutions Partners With Henkel on New Integrated Platform To Drive R&D Digital Transformation

Two scientists looking at a computer screen. Read time: 1 minute LabVantage Solutions , announced a collaboration with Henkel AG & Co. KGaA ("Henkel"), to integrate LabVantage LIMS and SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions into Henkel’s core R&D 4.0 platform for its consumer businesses. This strategic decision for LabVantage Solutions was driven by Henkel’s commitment to advancing innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation within its organization. Henkels’s new integrated platform will leverage LabVantage LIMS and SAP PLM for end-to-end business integration, data sharing, and reporting. Enhanced with automation, data mining, and knowledge-sharing technologies, it aims to drive breakthroughs in product development and consumer insights. Want more breaking news? Subscribe to Technology Networks ’ daily newsletter, delivering breaking science news straight to your inbox every day. Subscribe for FREE “Seamlessly bridging innovation and operational processes is a key competitive advantage. Digitizing R&D with a data and AI-driven software platform is at the heart of such a transformational journey which is a massive undertaking, requiring trusted and leading-edge technology partners,” says Michael Nilles, Chief Digital & Information Officer of Henkel. “In LabVantage, we found the transformative partner we were looking for to co-innovate digital R&D. Their deep understanding of data management, […]

Google drives $16 billion in economic growth, $700 million in revenue for developers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Google drives $16 billion in economic growth, $700 million in revenue for developers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Google’s new report, titled " The Digital Opportunity of Sub-Saharan Africa , " shows the company generated an estimated $16 billion in economic activity across Sub-Saharan Africa for businesses. Report reveals Google products and services drive $16 billion in economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa Google’s products and services generated $16 billion in economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023. The Android App Economy generated over $700 million in revenue for developers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Digital transformation in the region could unlock more than $2 in broader economic value for every $1 invested in digital technologies by 2030. ADVERTISEMENT Recommended articles markets Meta faces legal action in Kenya over layoffs of content moderators markets 5 major factors driving positive perceptions of China in Africa markets Coca‑Cola is planning to invest $1 billion to support long-term, sustainable growth in Nigeria You might not think about it while scrolling through YouTube or searching for the best local restaurant on Google, but those everyday actions contribute to something much bigger. In 2023, Google’s suite of products and services, such as Search, Ads, Google Play, YouTube, Google Cloud and Google advertising tools generated an estimated $16 billion in economic activity across Sub-Saharan Africa for […]

Digital Transformation Accelerates, But Gaps Underscore Need for New Framework

Digital Transformation Accelerates, But Gaps Underscore Need for New Framework

Image credit: UN – Photo: 2024 Share: By Ramesh Jaura BERLIN | NEW YORK | 21 September 2024 (IDN) — A new UN report has found a significant upward trend in the development of digital government worldwide as a result of increased private investment in resilient infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies. But the African region, least developed countries, and Small Island Developing States (SIDs) remain below the global average, which underscores the need for targeted efforts to bridge existing gaps and enabling them achive the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2024 edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey – Accelerating Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development, released at the UN headquarters in New York on 17 September shows on a global average the proportion of the population lagging in digital government development decreasing from 45.0 per cent in 2022 to 22.4 per cent in 2024. At the local level, the Survey continues to assess city portals using the Local Online Services Index (LOSI). The LOSI findings reflect steady progress but also highlight persistent disparities between national and local e-government performance, pointing to the need for focused initiatives to strengthen digital government at the municipal level. This 13th edition introduces the new […]