Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] The National Development Program Bulgaria 2030 introduced a priority 8 Digital connectivity aiming at building a modern and secure digital infrastructure as a basis for offering more digital services. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] Softlines, Hardlines & Toys (46% of divisional revenue) saw high-single digit organic growth in the first quarter of 2024, due to the end of destocking and early shipments, in response to logistics delays from the Red Sea shipping lanes disruptions. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Critical infrastructure will be replaced by moving customer records from regime-based legacy systems onto HMRC HMRC's new strategic IT platform, enabling more effective customer service and reducing risk for HMRC HMRC. GOV.UK
• [New] For Google's core advertising business, we expect YouTube to remain a key beneficiary of demand tailwinds for AVOD platforms - particularly in the back half of 2024 ahead of the upcoming Summer Olympics and November presidential elections. Seeking Alpha
• [New] In 2024, individuals and organizations alike will prioritize cyber security courses in London to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to combat emerging threats and protect digital assets effectively. IPS Inter Press Service Business
• [New] We offer over 1,000 km of high-speed fiber along the eastern corridor of Ghana, a secure Tier 3 data center infrastructure with backup and disaster recovery, as well as digital solutions that enable businesses and government institutions reali s e their true digital potential. Business & Financial Times
• [New] Accelleran will present two use cases, showing private 5G deployments for digital transformation: 1) Humber Wind Farm and 2) BMW Autonomous Vehicle Warehouse. European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
• [New] Expanded partnership will leverage Microsoft Copilot and Cognizant's advisory and digital transformation services to help employees and enterprise customers operationalize generative AI and realize strategic business transformation. News | Cognizant Technology Solutions
• [New] The powerful combination of Red Hat's Ansible Automation Platform's configuration management and Terraform's automation will simplify provisioning and configuration of applications across hybrid cloud environments. IBM Newsroom
• [New] Social media platforms have the potential to enhance global collaboration and facilitate the dissemination of surgical knowledge and expertise. MDPI
• [New] Led by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, 'Create Apps in Dubai' aims to triple the number of app developers by 2025, as well as support 100 new national projects for the development of innovative applications that will be made available in digital app stores. Emirates24|7
• [New] In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 230 million jobs will require digital skills by 2030, and in Ghana alone, more than 9 million jobs will require digital skills by 2030. CitiNewsroom.com
• [New] Recognizing the transformative potential of AI in shaping tomorrow's computing platforms and devices, Google is establishing a new division called Platforms & Devices. GizChina Media
• [New] As the local threat landscape regulations surrounding cybersecurity disclosure tighten, companies across Africa are realizing the critical importance of safeguarding their digital assets while also adhering to compliance requirements. IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Star
• [New] As enterprises seek to thrive in the digital business era, the next focus will be on leveraging technology to scale the digital business. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• New offers like Ubisoft's Uplay + gaming flat rate or technical innovations like Google Stadia's game streaming platform might attract even more casual gamers and revolutionize the way consumers play video games in general. Statista
• Thomson Reuters will use its GenAI platform to create even more GenAI skills, and they will be introduced into products across every business segment it serves under the CoCounsel brand. Thomson Reuters Corporation
• To win opportunities from China's US$ 2 trillion ICT spending in the next four years, ICT vendors should partner with ICT industry leaders to leverage technology to scale their digital business. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• The digital modernization of South African mines is a significant shift towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution with mining companies creating value and envisioning the future of work as they mature digitally. IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Star
• With the potential for significant growth, the best new cryptocurrencies of 2024 hold the promise of reshaping industries, empowering users, and unlocking new possibilities in the digital asset space. Coinpedia Blockchain Fintech News
• Green finance has the potential to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and the global community is gradually shifting from an industrial economy to a new era of digital economy. MDPI
• The banking sector, as a major part of China's green financial system, undertakes significant responsibility for green finance while also confronting the opportunities and requirements of digital transformation. MDPI
• Digital banking is on the horizon, with the first digital banking licenses slated to be issued by mid-2025 and expected to bring about enhanced customer experiences, heightened competition and increased innovation. Fintech Singapore

Last updated: 28 April 2024