Tag: technology

Five Industries Benefiting from The Chatbot Disruption

Chatbots arrive to disrupt multiple industries. Here’s a look at some of the sectors that are most effected and demonstrate how chatbots continue to make businesses more cost effective and responsive. 1. Human Resource Space Chatbots […]

Technology12 April

Bots Got you Covered as AI disrupts Insurance

For long, insurance firms have been relying on traditional virtual assistants. But with the advent of improved analytics, insurance technology startups (better known as Insurtech)are paving way for smarter and more innovative platforms.

Technology6 September

Machine Learning uses facial expressions to detect suicidal behavior

Suicide is extremely difficult to predict, especially in depressed individuals. But AI- algorithms could soon help doctors differentiate between patients who are depressed and those who are suicidal. Joseph Franklin, Ph.D. from Harvard University and […]

Technology20 August

Spotlight on African Women in Tech: An Interview with Ivy Barley

Over the past few years, major tech companies like Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Alibaba have been providing solutions to bridge the skills gap in the region. But while there is a huge attempt to transform […]

Technology17 August

Can the Retail Industry go Fully-AI after ‘Amazon Go’?

In the heart of downtown Seattle lies Amazon Go — a store concept that grabbed headlines after its beta phase opened to the public this year. Its concept could mean that the retail industry could slowly be powered […]

Technology16 August

Wall Street looks towards Silicon Valley for automation

Wall Street is looking towards Silicon Valley for a more automated environment and a tech-driven approach. A July 2016 report by CB Insights showed that 41 startups may be introducing AI to fintech. Of the […]

Technology10 August

Five Ways to Unleash the Power of a Marketing Chatbot

From advertising and promotion to selling and feedback, marketing chatbots are reducing the cost for companies, saving time, increasing efficiency and creating larger awareness for brands. Here are five reasons why chatbots are a perfect companion for […]

Technology25 July

3 Fin-tech Startups in Africa

Financial technology, or fintech, refers to innovations aimed at new ways of delivering financial services. With the goal of changing lives, fintech startups in Africa are moving people forward on a digital route. Fortunately, such […]

Technology26 June

Here’s why Banks Need to Collaborate (and Not Compete) with FinTech Startups

Originally Published on Digitalist Magazine With the advent of robo-advisors, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual assistants, the next wave of the financial technology revolution could arrive sooner than anticipated. A report by EY, “Unleashing the Potential […]

World Economy25 June

Starbucks Just Made Your Coffee Experience More Innovative

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 […]

Technology20 June

Is Augmented Reality the Next Wave of Digital Disruption?

Apple Inc.’s next breakthrough may be powered by Augmented Reality (AR). A recent report by Bloomberg outlines Apple’s ‘big step’ towards the AR space through talented hires and acquisitions in the related field. According to the […]

Technology18 June

Here’s How Big Data is Helping Community Banks

Big Data tools not only simplify lengthy analytical procedures in any industry, but they also provide a competitive advantage to banks. With new regulations, banks are looking at ways to make compliance procedures more effective […]

Technology14 June

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 […]