This presentation covers the following subjects:
- Innovation cycles and universal evolvement of technology
- Iran's entrepreneurial opportunities
- Iranian startup and venture investments scene
Cybersecurity Market 2020 - Bring the NoisePhil Agcaoili
The cybersecurity industry had another record-breaking year in 2019 with $27.6 billion in M&A volume and $8.9 billion in VC investments. While the IPO market remained active with companies like CrowdStrike and CloudFlare going public, maintaining relevance in the crowded vendor landscape and keeping up with the changing technology as a CISO becomes increasingly difficult. The future of the industry depends on stopping "FUD" and overcomplicating programs, and getting back to the basics of simple and measurable cybersecurity.
Israel High Tech is on Fire - You can participate tooiAngels
With close to 4,000 innovative companies emerging in Israel and several high-profile exits such as Viber, Waze and Wix, “Startup Nation” has received increased attention from hi-tech heavyweights. Until now, however, it has been extremely difficult for investors worldwide to participate due to remote access and a lack of guidance. Mor and Shelly will take you through the trends and industry dynamics making Israeli high tech an attractive asset class and will then present you with the opportunity to join the exclusive network of Israel’s leading angels in their early stage investing activities.
Turkey, a bridge between two great continents, with its young and connected population of 82 million, offers the right environment for startups to launch, test and go global. Here find our own Strategy Report for Turkey collaboration with @Velox Partner and @Startups.watch.
This document provides an overview of Ukraine's growing tech ecosystem. It discusses Ukraine's status as a digital state with nearly universal public services online. Ukraine has over 5000 IT companies and 240,000 IT specialists, representing 10% of the country's GDP. Kyiv is ranked as the number one outsourcing destination in Eastern Europe. Ukraine also has initiatives like DIIA City that provide a special legal framework to attract IT businesses with benefits like tax incentives and IP protections. The document highlights several Ukrainian tech companies that have found success, as well as organizations supporting the ecosystem like the European Business Association and Ukrainian Startup Fund. It argues that Ukraine has strong potential for future growth in the tech sector due to its talented workforce.
infoShare 2013: Wim De Waele - Creating Digital Innovation clusters in Europe...Infoshare
Wim De Waele / iMinds
Creating digital innovation clusters in Europe.
Nagranie z konferencji infoShare 2013 w Gdańsku.
Recorded at infoShare 2013 conference in Gdańsk, Poland.
The Rise of The African Tech Scene by Orange Digital VenturesBilal Djelassi
The document summarizes the growing African tech ecosystem, including:
- Africa is experiencing strong economic and digital growth with large markets and young populations.
- Venture capital funding to African startups has increased significantly in recent years, with over $366 million invested in 2016.
- Key sectors attracting investment include fintech, e-commerce, off-grid energy, and education technology. Countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa capture the majority of funding and exits.
Cybersecurity Market 2020 - Bring the NoisePhil Agcaoili
The cybersecurity industry had another record-breaking year in 2019 with $27.6 billion in M&A volume and $8.9 billion in VC investments. While the IPO market remained active with companies like CrowdStrike and CloudFlare going public, maintaining relevance in the crowded vendor landscape and keeping up with the changing technology as a CISO becomes increasingly difficult. The future of the industry depends on stopping "FUD" and overcomplicating programs, and getting back to the basics of simple and measurable cybersecurity.
Israel High Tech is on Fire - You can participate tooiAngels
With close to 4,000 innovative companies emerging in Israel and several high-profile exits such as Viber, Waze and Wix, “Startup Nation” has received increased attention from hi-tech heavyweights. Until now, however, it has been extremely difficult for investors worldwide to participate due to remote access and a lack of guidance. Mor and Shelly will take you through the trends and industry dynamics making Israeli high tech an attractive asset class and will then present you with the opportunity to join the exclusive network of Israel’s leading angels in their early stage investing activities.
Turkey, a bridge between two great continents, with its young and connected population of 82 million, offers the right environment for startups to launch, test and go global. Here find our own Strategy Report for Turkey collaboration with @Velox Partner and @Startups.watch.
This document provides an overview of Ukraine's growing tech ecosystem. It discusses Ukraine's status as a digital state with nearly universal public services online. Ukraine has over 5000 IT companies and 240,000 IT specialists, representing 10% of the country's GDP. Kyiv is ranked as the number one outsourcing destination in Eastern Europe. Ukraine also has initiatives like DIIA City that provide a special legal framework to attract IT businesses with benefits like tax incentives and IP protections. The document highlights several Ukrainian tech companies that have found success, as well as organizations supporting the ecosystem like the European Business Association and Ukrainian Startup Fund. It argues that Ukraine has strong potential for future growth in the tech sector due to its talented workforce.
infoShare 2013: Wim De Waele - Creating Digital Innovation clusters in Europe...Infoshare
Wim De Waele / iMinds
Creating digital innovation clusters in Europe.
Nagranie z konferencji infoShare 2013 w Gdańsku.
Recorded at infoShare 2013 conference in Gdańsk, Poland.
The Rise of The African Tech Scene by Orange Digital VenturesBilal Djelassi
The document summarizes the growing African tech ecosystem, including:
- Africa is experiencing strong economic and digital growth with large markets and young populations.
- Venture capital funding to African startups has increased significantly in recent years, with over $366 million invested in 2016.
- Key sectors attracting investment include fintech, e-commerce, off-grid energy, and education technology. Countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa capture the majority of funding and exits.
The digital startup ecosystem in the uae how to grow tech entrepreneursSaeed Al Dhaheri
This research was presented at the Smart SMB Summit and Awards 2019 in Dubai. It highlights the UAE efforts to grow tech entrepreneurs and the digital startup ecosystem in the UAE. It provides insight into the UAE competitiveness in Entrepreneurship and initiatives the country has taken to grow the digital startup ecosystem.
The IT startup industry in Indonesia has grown significantly in recent years. Some key points:
- Several major tech startups launched in Indonesia dating back to the 1990s, with the number of startups increasing since 2009. Notable early startups include the first ISP and largest online community.
- Indonesia has a large talent pool of IT professionals graduating from top universities, with lower living costs compared to Silicon Valley. However, the quality of computer science education is a concern.
- With a population of over 240 million and rising internet and smartphone penetration, Indonesia represents a huge emerging market opportunity. Its growing middle class and strong economic growth are driving demand for technology products and services.
IR 4.0 and IoT - Get Ready for Jobs of the Future Dr. Mazlan Abbas
The document discusses Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) and the Internet of Things (IoT). It begins with an overview of IR 4.0 and the key technologies enabling it like artificial intelligence, robotics, drones, etc. It then discusses the barriers to adopting IR 4.0. The next section focuses on IoT, explaining how it has grown from a ripple to a tsunami. It outlines the phases of IoT maturity and discusses business model transformations with IoT. The document concludes by discussing important areas of the IoT value chain and the traits needed for the new generation of IoT leaders.
In February 2014, the Michael Page Technology team delivered a presentation to clients which included insights on the economy, current industry trends, salaries and the evolving labour market.
Building bridges between Corporates and Start-uptswimdecraene
Presentation by @wimdecraene from Accenture Digital during Digital First 2015 about the need to change the nature of collaboration between Corporates and Start-ups.
Contents
I. ESG Introduction
ESG Management Matters?
ESG Investment Matters?
ESG Management Status
ESG Investment Status
ESG Investing Consideration Core Factors
ESG Reporting Frameworks & Guidelines
ESG Reporting Trends to Watch in 2021
ESG in S. Korea
My ESG Book Recommendation
II. AI & Blockchain Applications for ESG
AI Applications for ESG Investing Demos
ESG Knowledge Map (AI Topic Modeling)
ESG Performance Score - Materiality Comparisons Across Industries
ESG Incident (Risks) Analysis in S. Korea
Blockchain for ESG Management
Blockchain DeFi Based ESG Financing
DeFi Based ESG Financing Platform Development
DeFi Reference
III. ESG Digital Transformation
ESG Digital Transformation (DX)
The Fourth Wave of Environmentalism
AI Innovation State Of The Art
Blockchain State Of The Art: Issues with Public Chain
IoT Innovation State Of The Art: 5G & Edge AI
AI Blockchain IoT for ESG Digital Transformation AT A Glance
ESG DX Innovation Insights from Patents
AI Blockchain IoT Convergence for ESG DX Insights from Patents
ESG Cybersecurity & Privacy
ESG Cybersecurity & Privacy Reporting Standard
Global Standard for Reporting Cybersecurity & Privacy
Cybersecurity & Privacy Reporting Standard Development
ESG DX Framework Development
Issues with Current ESG Performance Evaluation
ESG DX for ESG Management & Investment
WEF/IBC Metrics & Disclosure Standard
SASB Materiality Map
How to Determine Materiality?
ESG DX Framework for Metrics Digitalization & Reporting Automation Exploiting Existing IT/Digital Technology System
ESG DX Framework for ESG Metrics Data Governance
ESG DX Framework for Business Innovation & Growth
ESG DX Framework based on AI+Blockchain+IoT Convergence
ESG DX Framework for New Deal Project in S. Korea
ESG DX Forum
The document discusses the global and European AI startup landscape based on a study of 3,465 AI startups. Key findings include:
- The US dominates with 1,393 startups (40% of total), followed by Europe with 769 startups (22% of total), though no single European country reaches critical mass.
- B2B services is the top sector for AI startups in both Europe and globally. However, some major European industries like energy, automotive, and real estate are underrepresented among European AI startups.
- Areas like core AI, robotics, IoT, and self-driving cars account for similar percentages of European startups as global startups, indicating
The document discusses 8 lessons learned from the hoverboard craze of 2016. It notes that the market moves faster than language can describe new products like hoverboards. It also discusses how commoditization happens at light speed, the challenges of inventing versus commercializing, and how lack of patents allowed Chinese manufacturers to thrive producing hoverboards. The document cautions buyers to do proper due diligence when purchasing hoverboards given issues of certification and potential fake components that could pose safety risks. It concludes that 2016 will determine the winners between brands like Ninebot and Razor.
The document is a report by Techsauce, Thailand's leading tech publication, summarizing Thailand's startup ecosystem and investment trends from 2012-2017. Some key findings include:
- Total funding raised by Thai startups grew from $3.1 million in 2011-2012 to over $86 million in 2016.
- Popular categories of startups receiving investment included e-commerce/marketplaces, fintech, logistics, and payments.
- Major acquisitions of Thai startups have totaled over $108 million, with companies being acquired by firms from Southeast Asia, China, and other regions.
Artifical intelligence and the future of gcc governmentsSaeed Al Dhaheri
This talk was presented during the 24th GCC smart government and smart cities conference in Dubai on 22nd April 2018. It discusses the impact of AI on the GCC economy, providing use cases for AI from the UAE government and what the GCC countries need to do to benefit from AI.
How to Envision the Digital Technology Strategy Industry LandscapeDoug Floyd
Digital technology has become a key differentiating factor and revenue driver for companies. A truly digital strategy is needed to address this changing landscape. Existing industries are being disrupted, and new industries are now emerging, based on these new digital technologies. Markets including FinTech, health technology, artificial intelligence, connected cars, Internet of Things, robotics, drones, and 3D printing are all leveraging emerging digital innovations.
The document discusses how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact future careers. It covers several key topics:
1. IoT is driving the 4th Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0) through technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence, drones, and more.
2. Businesses must constantly reinvent themselves to survive, and IoT enables new product/service-based business models and opportunities for transformation.
3. IoT is maturing from basic monitoring and control to optimization and autonomous systems. Pilot trials are needed to test technology, adoption, business models, and policies.
4. The document promotes Favoriot, an IoT platform that allows users to connect devices, visualize
- The mobile messaging market is large but facing pricing pressures, leading to industry consolidation through M&A and partnerships. Consolidation provides benefits like improved reliability, scalability, and diversity of integrations.
- VC funding for early stage mobile messaging companies has slowed, contributing to a more fragmented competitive landscape with subscale players experiencing stalling growth.
- Enterprises are increasingly leveraging mobile messaging to engage customers and employees through services like notifications, confirmations, surveys and alerts due to the ubiquity of mobile phones.
- Panelists discussed opportunities for companies to assess their position and either acquire competitors
The document discusses the state of global ICT readiness. It makes three key points: 1) The digital revolution is accelerating the need for continuous innovation and effective digital ecosystems. 2) Seven economies have a significantly higher digital innovation impact than others due to embracing digital interaction. 3) While the digital divide is growing, it is now defined more by the impact of ICT rather than just access to it. The document advocates for sound policies and investments to close gaps and ensure all can benefit from digital technologies.
This document provides an overview of startup trends in Japan. It summarizes that:
1) Internet and mobile sectors are key drivers of Japan's economic growth despite an aging population.
2) More than 90% of people in Japan use the internet and mobile content markets are growing strongly, led by dominant apps like Line.
3) The smartphone market in Japan is led by Apple's iPhone and domestic manufacturers like Sharp and Sony.
This document discusses whether Europe can become a global leader in innovation. While Europe has pioneered many technologies, it has struggled to commercialize them, with companies in other regions dominating markets like consumer internet, mobile operating systems, and networking equipment. For Europe to succeed with new digital technologies like AI, it will need to keep talent from moving elsewhere, increase funding throughout the innovation process, overcome market fragmentation, and develop its own strengths in collaboration and industrial sectors rather than mimicking other models. Reasons for optimism include Europe's skilled workforce and potential to leverage data from public services.
In this webinar we review the global state of the telecom industry, in particular after the Mobile World Congress. We put a particular focus on growth opportunities around new technologies, new engagement models and also highlight specific revenue opportunities from the startup field.
We invited Mario Mayerthaler, Head of A1 Group Innovation Telekom Austria, as a guest speaker to outline how A1 is approaching the startup opportunity and what lessons were learned. A1 is actively engaging with startups through its Startup Campus as well as through different business units directly.
The digital startup ecosystem in the uae how to grow tech entrepreneursSaeed Al Dhaheri
This research was presented at the Smart SMB Summit and Awards 2019 in Dubai. It highlights the UAE efforts to grow tech entrepreneurs and the digital startup ecosystem in the UAE. It provides insight into the UAE competitiveness in Entrepreneurship and initiatives the country has taken to grow the digital startup ecosystem.
The IT startup industry in Indonesia has grown significantly in recent years. Some key points:
- Several major tech startups launched in Indonesia dating back to the 1990s, with the number of startups increasing since 2009. Notable early startups include the first ISP and largest online community.
- Indonesia has a large talent pool of IT professionals graduating from top universities, with lower living costs compared to Silicon Valley. However, the quality of computer science education is a concern.
- With a population of over 240 million and rising internet and smartphone penetration, Indonesia represents a huge emerging market opportunity. Its growing middle class and strong economic growth are driving demand for technology products and services.
IR 4.0 and IoT - Get Ready for Jobs of the Future Dr. Mazlan Abbas
The document discusses Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) and the Internet of Things (IoT). It begins with an overview of IR 4.0 and the key technologies enabling it like artificial intelligence, robotics, drones, etc. It then discusses the barriers to adopting IR 4.0. The next section focuses on IoT, explaining how it has grown from a ripple to a tsunami. It outlines the phases of IoT maturity and discusses business model transformations with IoT. The document concludes by discussing important areas of the IoT value chain and the traits needed for the new generation of IoT leaders.
In February 2014, the Michael Page Technology team delivered a presentation to clients which included insights on the economy, current industry trends, salaries and the evolving labour market.
Building bridges between Corporates and Start-uptswimdecraene
Presentation by @wimdecraene from Accenture Digital during Digital First 2015 about the need to change the nature of collaboration between Corporates and Start-ups.
Contents
I. ESG Introduction
ESG Management Matters?
ESG Investment Matters?
ESG Management Status
ESG Investment Status
ESG Investing Consideration Core Factors
ESG Reporting Frameworks & Guidelines
ESG Reporting Trends to Watch in 2021
ESG in S. Korea
My ESG Book Recommendation
II. AI & Blockchain Applications for ESG
AI Applications for ESG Investing Demos
ESG Knowledge Map (AI Topic Modeling)
ESG Performance Score - Materiality Comparisons Across Industries
ESG Incident (Risks) Analysis in S. Korea
Blockchain for ESG Management
Blockchain DeFi Based ESG Financing
DeFi Based ESG Financing Platform Development
DeFi Reference
III. ESG Digital Transformation
ESG Digital Transformation (DX)
The Fourth Wave of Environmentalism
AI Innovation State Of The Art
Blockchain State Of The Art: Issues with Public Chain
IoT Innovation State Of The Art: 5G & Edge AI
AI Blockchain IoT for ESG Digital Transformation AT A Glance
ESG DX Innovation Insights from Patents
AI Blockchain IoT Convergence for ESG DX Insights from Patents
ESG Cybersecurity & Privacy
ESG Cybersecurity & Privacy Reporting Standard
Global Standard for Reporting Cybersecurity & Privacy
Cybersecurity & Privacy Reporting Standard Development
ESG DX Framework Development
Issues with Current ESG Performance Evaluation
ESG DX for ESG Management & Investment
WEF/IBC Metrics & Disclosure Standard
SASB Materiality Map
How to Determine Materiality?
ESG DX Framework for Metrics Digitalization & Reporting Automation Exploiting Existing IT/Digital Technology System
ESG DX Framework for ESG Metrics Data Governance
ESG DX Framework for Business Innovation & Growth
ESG DX Framework based on AI+Blockchain+IoT Convergence
ESG DX Framework for New Deal Project in S. Korea
ESG DX Forum
The document discusses the global and European AI startup landscape based on a study of 3,465 AI startups. Key findings include:
- The US dominates with 1,393 startups (40% of total), followed by Europe with 769 startups (22% of total), though no single European country reaches critical mass.
- B2B services is the top sector for AI startups in both Europe and globally. However, some major European industries like energy, automotive, and real estate are underrepresented among European AI startups.
- Areas like core AI, robotics, IoT, and self-driving cars account for similar percentages of European startups as global startups, indicating
The document discusses 8 lessons learned from the hoverboard craze of 2016. It notes that the market moves faster than language can describe new products like hoverboards. It also discusses how commoditization happens at light speed, the challenges of inventing versus commercializing, and how lack of patents allowed Chinese manufacturers to thrive producing hoverboards. The document cautions buyers to do proper due diligence when purchasing hoverboards given issues of certification and potential fake components that could pose safety risks. It concludes that 2016 will determine the winners between brands like Ninebot and Razor.
The document is a report by Techsauce, Thailand's leading tech publication, summarizing Thailand's startup ecosystem and investment trends from 2012-2017. Some key findings include:
- Total funding raised by Thai startups grew from $3.1 million in 2011-2012 to over $86 million in 2016.
- Popular categories of startups receiving investment included e-commerce/marketplaces, fintech, logistics, and payments.
- Major acquisitions of Thai startups have totaled over $108 million, with companies being acquired by firms from Southeast Asia, China, and other regions.
Artifical intelligence and the future of gcc governmentsSaeed Al Dhaheri
This talk was presented during the 24th GCC smart government and smart cities conference in Dubai on 22nd April 2018. It discusses the impact of AI on the GCC economy, providing use cases for AI from the UAE government and what the GCC countries need to do to benefit from AI.
How to Envision the Digital Technology Strategy Industry LandscapeDoug Floyd
Digital technology has become a key differentiating factor and revenue driver for companies. A truly digital strategy is needed to address this changing landscape. Existing industries are being disrupted, and new industries are now emerging, based on these new digital technologies. Markets including FinTech, health technology, artificial intelligence, connected cars, Internet of Things, robotics, drones, and 3D printing are all leveraging emerging digital innovations.
The document discusses how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact future careers. It covers several key topics:
1. IoT is driving the 4th Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0) through technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence, drones, and more.
2. Businesses must constantly reinvent themselves to survive, and IoT enables new product/service-based business models and opportunities for transformation.
3. IoT is maturing from basic monitoring and control to optimization and autonomous systems. Pilot trials are needed to test technology, adoption, business models, and policies.
4. The document promotes Favoriot, an IoT platform that allows users to connect devices, visualize
- The mobile messaging market is large but facing pricing pressures, leading to industry consolidation through M&A and partnerships. Consolidation provides benefits like improved reliability, scalability, and diversity of integrations.
- VC funding for early stage mobile messaging companies has slowed, contributing to a more fragmented competitive landscape with subscale players experiencing stalling growth.
- Enterprises are increasingly leveraging mobile messaging to engage customers and employees through services like notifications, confirmations, surveys and alerts due to the ubiquity of mobile phones.
- Panelists discussed opportunities for companies to assess their position and either acquire competitors
The document discusses the state of global ICT readiness. It makes three key points: 1) The digital revolution is accelerating the need for continuous innovation and effective digital ecosystems. 2) Seven economies have a significantly higher digital innovation impact than others due to embracing digital interaction. 3) While the digital divide is growing, it is now defined more by the impact of ICT rather than just access to it. The document advocates for sound policies and investments to close gaps and ensure all can benefit from digital technologies.
This document provides an overview of startup trends in Japan. It summarizes that:
1) Internet and mobile sectors are key drivers of Japan's economic growth despite an aging population.
2) More than 90% of people in Japan use the internet and mobile content markets are growing strongly, led by dominant apps like Line.
3) The smartphone market in Japan is led by Apple's iPhone and domestic manufacturers like Sharp and Sony.
This document discusses whether Europe can become a global leader in innovation. While Europe has pioneered many technologies, it has struggled to commercialize them, with companies in other regions dominating markets like consumer internet, mobile operating systems, and networking equipment. For Europe to succeed with new digital technologies like AI, it will need to keep talent from moving elsewhere, increase funding throughout the innovation process, overcome market fragmentation, and develop its own strengths in collaboration and industrial sectors rather than mimicking other models. Reasons for optimism include Europe's skilled workforce and potential to leverage data from public services.
In this webinar we review the global state of the telecom industry, in particular after the Mobile World Congress. We put a particular focus on growth opportunities around new technologies, new engagement models and also highlight specific revenue opportunities from the startup field.
We invited Mario Mayerthaler, Head of A1 Group Innovation Telekom Austria, as a guest speaker to outline how A1 is approaching the startup opportunity and what lessons were learned. A1 is actively engaging with startups through its Startup Campus as well as through different business units directly.
Extreme Digital Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund focused on investing in companies working in augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, robotics, and internet of things technologies. The fund aims to invest in approximately 20 companies, primarily providing seed and Series A funding. It will target raising $50 million Australian dollars and invest via convertible notes or equity. The fund is backed by an experienced team with deep expertise in technology industries and a global network to support portfolio companies.
The document is an agenda and information for the Big Data World Show conference taking place on November 9-10, 2015 in Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi. The two-day conference will have two streams - Internet of Things and Big Data for Public Sector. It will feature over 40 speakers and is expected to attract over 150 senior level attendees. The agenda outlines the schedule of keynotes, presentations, panels and discussions covering topics such as smart government, data analytics, data security, marketing with big data, and more. Sponsoring and participating organizations are also listed.
Keynote address channel middle east 2013Meera Kaul
The document discusses recent trends in IT spending and opportunities in the Middle East region. It notes that after a period of stagnation, businesses have regained confidence and begun reinvesting in IT. This has provided opportunities for small and medium IT companies to resume revenue growth. Key areas seeing investment include security, storage, virtualization, and analytics. Government initiatives are also driving IT education. Overall, the sentiment in the region is bullish as backlogs are cleared. The document identifies opportunities for channels partners in areas like SMB solutions, infrastructure, open source, cloud computing, mobility, security, and addressing skills shortages.
The document discusses digital transformation and the changing IT landscape. It notes that most organizations are just beginning their digital transformation journey, with 65% being "digital explorers" or "digital players". It also finds that 67% of organizations have an IT transformation stage of 2nd platform IT or 3rd platform IT, showing they need to accelerate their transformation to keep up with competitors. The document emphasizes that digital transformation requires moving outside your comfort zone to create IT-enabled products and cultivate new IT talent.
Show slides cio summit monaco vernon turnerbibhuashish
This document discusses digital transformation and the future IT landscape. It notes that by 2020, technologies like artificial intelligence, big data analytics, mobile devices, and industry clouds will fuel transformed customer experiences. Most organizations have only begun their digital transformation journey, and IT budgets are constrained by existing infrastructure costs, so business innovation funding will come more from line-of-business budgets. Accelerating transformation will require IT to deliver technology how the business wants, cultivate new skills, and move outside its comfort zone into new areas like creating IT-enabled products. A skills gap is emerging, with some roles like data science becoming more difficult to hire for. Innovation is also expected in unexpected areas driven by new technologies.
The document summarizes trends in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region regarding technology entrepreneurship and innovation. It notes that MENA's youth are increasingly connected, spending significant time on social media, and open to new technologies and self-employment. The number of startups and entrepreneurship events in the region is growing exponentially. While many early startups copied existing global models, the ecosystem is maturing and startups are now addressing local problems and expanding globally. However, the region still lacks growth capital available in other markets, constraining startups' potential. With more available financing, the MENA region could produce globally successful exits and establish itself as a global innovation hub.
The document is a report on FinTech ventures in the MENA region from 2019. It finds that FinTech has seen immense growth and is now the top industry in the region by number of deals in 2018 and 2019. Payments and remittances make up the largest sub-industry within FinTech. The growth has been driven by factors like high internet penetration, growing payment adoption, regulatory sandboxes established by governments, and FinTech funds and accelerators set up to support startups. The UAE has emerged as the largest FinTech hub in the region.
On-switch: Applied Lessons on Moving up the Digital Maturity CurveCognizant
What separates digital beginners from leaders? No matter what your starting point is, our recent research sheds light on where and how much to invest, and the ROI and performance gains to expect.
#Confare Talk: A CDO Perspective to ERPThomas Kunz
#Confare #InnovateCIO invited me for a perspective on ERP in light of the current trending technologies and (r)evolutions. Here's the presentation slides I used for it.
G20 “Digital Economy” Task Force Meeting - Andrew Wyckoffinnovationoecd
The OECD report identifies 10 key policy challenges for digital transformation in G20 countries and provides policy recommendations. The challenges are: 1) access to digital technologies, 2) digital infrastructure, 3) financing infrastructure, 4) developing standards, 5) regulating ICT, 6) digital security, 7) skills, 8) supporting SMEs and startups, 9) consumer rights, and 10) legal frameworks. For each challenge, the report outlines key areas for G20 policy action, such as developing national digital strategies, improving broadband access, fostering competition, and enhancing cross-border cooperation. The report aims to help the G20 coordinate digital policies and priorities related to issues like the future of work, fintech, and
DIGITAL & IoT: A TALE OF THE HAVES AND HAVE-MORES- McKinsey & CompanyTiE Seattle
The document discusses how digital technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) are transforming business across sectors. It notes that digitization is having different impacts based on a sector's level of asset digitization, use of digital tools, and labor digitization. While IoT potential is large, value will vary by industry vertical. Infrastructure, public sector, and utilities could see the greatest economic benefits from IoT, while its impact will be smaller for industries like aerospace and defense.
ACTUALIDAD DE LA INDUSTRIA 4.0 - START-UP NATION CENTRAL: FINDER INSIGHTS SERIES
ISRAEL’S INDUSTRY 4.0 SECTOR IN 2018
Si estás interesado en la Industria 4.0 y especialmente en la Robótica, compartimos con vos información de primer nivel publicada por Start-Up Nation Central :
Start-Up Nation Central is pleased to present its annual industry 4.0 sector report, Start-Up Nation Central Finder Insights Series: Israel’s Industry 4.0 Sector in 2018, which offers a comprehensive overview and analysis of the state of the Israeli high-tech innovation ecosystem in 2018.
The Finder Insights Series provides an overview of the Industry 4.0 ecosystem in Israel, its history, and global context, highlighting financial trends (investments, M&As, IPOs) and details of the various players that constitute the sector (companies, MNCs and hubs).
Learn more about:
How the global market for Industry 4.0 solutions are expected to grow annually by 20% for the next five years.
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The document discusses the rise of financial technology (fintech) companies and trends in Asia. It provides an overview of what fintech is, categories of fintech, and global industry trends such as increasing investments, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings. It then discusses factors driving growth of fintech in Asia, including high mobile phone and internet penetration, large unbanked and underserved populations, fragmented markets, and government support. Specific Asian opportunities and Marvelstone's plans to launch a fintech platform called FundEast focusing on Asian markets are also mentioned.
MENA Technology and VC Overview (23Apr2018)Andrew Lim
The document discusses the emerging technology startup ecosystem in the Middle East region. It notes that the Middle East has a large addressable market and population, with governments pursuing initiatives to create fertile ground for innovation. Venture capital funding in the region has increased significantly in recent years, though it remains smaller than Southeast Asia, with most funding going to e-commerce and logistics startups. Dubai has emerged as a major hub for startups and venture capital in the region. Foreign companies and investors are also increasingly active and betting on the potential of the Middle East technology sector.
Explore the key differences between silicone sponge rubber and foam rubber in this comprehensive presentation. Learn about their unique properties, manufacturing processes, and applications across various industries. Discover how each material performs in terms of temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and cost-effectiveness. Gain insights from real-world case studies and make informed decisions for your projects.