Tag: tech

Credit Access in Nigeria

Nigeria is a business-oriented economy, with an estimated 37 million micro, small and medium-sized companies (MSMEs). The entrepreneurial economy contributes roughly 48 percent of the country’s gross domestic product and employs over 60 million people, making […]

Technology11 June

Alibaba’s Plan to End Poverty in China

Alibaba is a Chinese multinational tech, e-commerce and artificial intelligence conglomerate that was founded in 1999 and has since become one of the ten largest companies in the world. Alibaba’s plan to end poverty in China stems […]

Technology10 June

The Power Of ‘Social Ratings’ …and the stressful addiction of ‘being Liked.’

The dystopian future showcases our desire to stay connected to technology which eventually disconnects us from the ‘real’ world. TV shows often attempt to capture the imaginary depictions of the futuristic world. But while many […]

Technology8 June

Big Automakers & Top Ride sharing Startups Seal Pacts For Next-Generation Technology

If you thought that startups like Uber and Lyft have changed the world of technology then there’s more. According to The Wall Street Journal, a recent funding sent a secret startup, Zoox’s valuation to a […]

Technology7 June

Banking with Artificial Intelligence

Faced with unprecedented challenges, banks have started racing to embrace AI to gain a competitive advantage. With the advent of chatbots, personal assistants, and robo-advisors, it may not be too hard to imagine that the next wave […]

Technology3 June

HydroIQ Intends to Solve Africa’s Water Problem

To address Africa’s water problem, tech startups like HydroIQ are stepping in to digitize the water accessibility and billing system for consumers. According to the U.N., two-thirds of the world’s population could be living in water-stressed conditions by 2025, […]

Technology26 October

The Starbucks Story – From being Local to Going Local

When Starbucks (SBUX) announced the closure of all of its 379 Teavana stores by the spring of 2018, it came as a warning signal to many analysts. But for long-term investors, Starbucks future growth prospects […]

Technology8 August

Facebook’s Social Virtual Reality – Spaces

Through Facebook Spaces, the company is set to enhance the VR experience for its Oculus Rift users. Recently, the social media giant dropped prices for Oculus Rift. According to a report by IDC, AR/VR market […]

Technology14 February

All That There is to a Startup

With venture capitalists pouring money into start-ups, the industry has been thriving since 2009. Many have crossed $1Billion-mark but have shied away from going public, raising concerns that many such huge startups may indeed be […]