Update: Aug 21, 2020 | 11 min read
On February 19, the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, released two communications and one White Paper. These were: “Shaping Europe’s Digital Future“, “White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: A European Approach to Excellence and Trust” and the other “A European strategy for data”. In this post, we condense the 14,000 word white […]
Update: Aug 21, 2020 | 7 min read
Agritech or AgTech is a thing. Using technology in agriculture to increase yield and efficiency of farming processes is not necessarily a novel concept. Internet of Things devices, drone technologies and satellite geo-mapping have all contributed to the advancement of this industry. What is a new concept is the implementation of distributed ledger technology in […]
Update: Aug 20, 2020 | 4 min read
Mobile World Congress Barcelona may have been cancelled, but business travel is not entirely out of the question. Those keen to meet partners and clients face-to-face can still venture a business trip to Europe to a less crowded venue. To make business travel enjoyable and slightly less stressful, Smart IT has compiled a list of […]
Update: Aug 13, 2020 | 6 min read
Cloud and edge computing have allowed internet-connected appliances to create and permeate many industries. From smart home devices to the factory floor, the Internet of Things encompasses a myriad of application fields. Industrial process automation with the use of cloud computing gave birth to a new definition of IoT, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Update: Mar 19, 2021 | 7 min read
Insurance operators have been the slowest in adopting information technology and digital transformation. All the while the fintech space is bustling with innovative ideas and insurance development companies. Lemonade is one such new kid on the blog that has taken a technology-first approach in its business model. Something that older players lack. What exactly makes […]
Update: Jul 26, 2021 | 8 min read
This post aims to summarize the key statements and results, as well as the proposals put forth in the World Economic Forum’s report Unlocking Technology for the Global Goals. The report zooms in on inclusivity, sustainability, and human-centered development against the backdrop of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Anyone who is not indifferent to how technology […]
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