An automatic software update created global chaos and has raised questions about digital security, write TERRY MURDEN and BILL MAGEE For the millions of over-wrought tourists, hospital patients and bank customers among those disrupted by what has been described as a “digital pandemic,” the weekend IT outage has been a stark reminder of how vulnerable […]
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Employees must share the digital journey
TECH TALK: BILL MAGEE says workplace development is crucial in the new industrial revolution A Davos morning-after sinking feeling hangs over individuals who were not on the guest list. We’re talking about a company’s workforce urgently needing digital training and guidance to survive an era of downsizing, outsourcing and general workplace instability. Not that your […]
AI adoption means understanding the risks
TECH TALK: BILL MAGEE says boards are being encouraged to hire ‘ethicists’ to oversee the dangers and benefits of new tools Businesses fully expect an uncertain year ahead. Confused by conflicting reports about the benefits, or otherwise, of artificial intelligence they’re being urged to embrace a brand new role by hiring an “AI ethicist” at […]
Titans in a digital power battle
TECH TALK: BILL MAGEE Two multi-billionaire tech moguls who should know better. Slugging it out in the full public glare over who has the biggest social media site. As for businesses anxious to advance their cloud-based digital transformation plans, size doesn’t matter. They probably wish they could ignore, if not drop altogether, the mega egos of […]
Scotland needs EIE’s voice in the tech world
TECH TALK: BILL MAGEE says that calling off this year’s EIE investor showcase is a big mistake A year ago I wrote how an Engage Invest Exploit (EIE) London Innovation & Investment gathering had engaged investors from around the world. EIE worked hard at pressing home Scotland’s burgeoning position as the gateway to global investment and […]