The future is digital, but more inclusiveness is needed. UN Women and ISO are partnering to promote a more gender-inclusive world. New technologies are at their most transformative when they work for everyone. Digital technologies shape every aspect of our lives, and the digital future we are building will affect…
Language has been a defining characteristic of what makes us human and has served as a foundational tool for human expression, discovery, and invention. No one knows when spoken language first originated but estimates predict its first appearance among human tribes as far back as 150,000 years ago. However, the…
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a critical aspect of the internet. As such, it is on the very frontline of the cybersecurity battle against ever more determined hackers. Unfortunately, many businesses do not appreciate the importance of DNS security – and that exacerbates their vulnerability. This article will briefly…
No economy ever remains stable. If they did, we would not have to worry about developing a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plan for worst-case scenarios. One of these scenarios, which has become all too realistic recently, is a recession. As we have seen over the years, recessions are unavoidable.…
While the digital era has given businesses many advantages and new tools to use, it also comes with the risk of cybercrime and cyber-attacks. In fact, on average, a cyber-attack costs a staggering $4.35 million in 2022. Cybersecurity can be a never-ending game of cat and mouse; one side constantly…
Most of us have been hearing the term “digital transformation” pretty much everywhere for a few years now. It all started by migrating business processes to automation, e-services were introduced, and with the advent and usage of mobile phones, we saw mobile apps for almost every line of business. Entire…
The recovery of the world economy after almost 2 years of pandemic effects has made the business and corporate world eager to find answers and seize opportunities that were created by the challenges in a new ecosystem. The aim of this article is to encourage a reflection regarding the new…
The world of work is changing fast. Here are three key trends to watch across the turbulent twenties. The world of work connects employers, workers, governments and regulators, but it has fundamentally changed since 2019. The upheaval caused by the pandemic, energy crisis, war and the green transition have exposed…
Nowadays, cloud computing has emerged as one of the most important aspects of modern technology as it offers countless benefits to businesses. Its advantages are seen on many levels as this virtual way of collecting and managing data is more cost-effective, facilitates data recovery and backups, and improves agility and…
Distrust pushes us into self-limiting stigmas, but International Standards can help us be confidently vulnerable and resilient. What do Microsoft, Apple, Google, Intel and IBM have in common? As well as all being Fortune 500 companies, these tech giants are all using ISO/IEC 27001. With an increasing global uptake and on…
