This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has published the first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label which gives more visibility to promising projects in clean and resource-efficient tech, and deep and digital tech. This label will help attract additional […]First list of STEP Seals to promote high-quality EU projects in strategic technologies
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has published the first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label which gives more visibility to promising projects in clean and resource-efficient tech, and deep and digital tech. This label will help attract additional […]Data volume is soaring. Here’s how the ICT sector can sustainably handle the surge
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bart Valkhof, Head, Information and Communication Technology Industry, World Economic Forum, Eleni Kemene, Lead, Industry Decarbonization, Chemicals Sectors, World Economic Forum One hundred and eighty-one zettabytes. That’s the amount of data expected to be created, captured, copied and […]Why we need business, operational and financial resilience to optimize cybersecurity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Eric Swalwell, Congressman, 15th District of California, U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee To drive down risk and improve resilience against malicious cyber activity, governments and the private sector must evolve their respective approaches to cybersecurity risk management.The private […]How is technology contributing to equity in the workplace?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Saemoon Yoon, Lead, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Geneva, Amara Amadiegwu, Community Specialist, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Technology has emerged as a powerful tool in shaping the modern workplace, driving significant advancements in promoting equity and inclusivity. […]This is how to find out which emerging technologies will next revolutionize our world
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Greta Keenan, Lead, Strategic Impact and Communications, World Economic Forum The Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report serves to help decision-makers and the public anticipate the next key technologies to harness their opportunities and mitigate their risks.Our latest annual […]How technology can help address the world’s water security crises
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sundararajan Mahalingam, President – Strategy, HCL Corporation With the global population expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, the need to preserve our natural resources has never been more urgent. Our global freshwater supply has been severely impacted by […]Frugal tech can make innovation affordable. Here’s how
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Phil Rowley, Head of Futures, OMG UK At the start of the year, the World Bank issued a stark warning that the global economy stands “perilously close to falling into recession”. But this doesn’t give the tech world permission […]3 ways technology is helping the world adapt to climate change
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content It’s now inevitable that we will have to learn to live with the effects of climate change. Despite the agreements made at the recent COP 27 summit, we are too far down the […]Pioneering the technology that could lead us to a waste-free world
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nivedha RM, CEO and Founder, Trashcon Over 90% of all the waste in most cities in developing countries is dumped or burned, causing all kinds of pollution. My street in Bangalore was no different. It was common to see […]3 ways payment technology can help make travel more sustainable
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jenifer Mundy, Global Head, Merchant Sales & Acquiring, Visa With international tourism now back at 60% of pre-pandemic levels, the need for more sustainability in the sector has never been more important. Whether travelling for work or vacation, […]Biotech can revolutionize healthcare. Here’s how to unlock its potential
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Valeria D’Amico, Specialist, C4IR Network and Partnerships, World Economic Forum Biotechnology, or biotech, and its applications are evolving at breakneck speed – revolutionizing industries, including medicine, agriculture, energy and chemical and materials through the creation of products and […]New technologies in healthcare: how they can help us to fill the workforce gap?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rawshan Saiyara Nawal, a Bangladeshi undergraduate medical student, now in her 3rd year at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College under University of Dhaka. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]Technology and the Future of Healthcare
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Fatima Farooq, a 4th year medical student from Pakistan. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]Trade in 25 technologies can help climate action. What’s needed to make it happen?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kimberley Botwright, Head, Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum, Joachim Monkelbaan, Lead, Climate Trade, World Economic Forum Recent extreme weather events are a painful reminder of the urgent need for climate action. Energy security concerns have also increased the […]Why decentralized finance is a leapfrog technology for the 1.1 billion people who are unbanked
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Stone, Corporate Social Responsibility, eToro; co-founder, GoodDollar Protocol, eToro No technology better exemplifies the “leapfrog technology” phenomenon than the mobile phone, whose adoption allowed even the most underserved communities to entirely forego the need to implement traditional […]How can ‘zero trust’ help secure the operational technology environment?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akshay Joshi, Head of Industry and Partnerships, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Mansur Abilkasimov, VP Cybersecurity Governance & Strategy Deputy CISO, Schneider Electric Recent developments and changes in cyberspace such as the rise in cyber threats, the […]5 technologies that will transform our lives
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Karthik Krishnan, Venture Chair, Redesign Health Technology is developing rapidly and innovations that were once the stuff of science fiction are now an everyday reality.AI, VR, gene-editing, blockchain and nanotechnology are the five foundational technologies that will transform […]How next-gen technology in agriculture can make food safer in India
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Taranjeet Bhamra, Co – Founder, AgNext Food adulteration in India is a persistent problem.The COVID-19 pandemic inadvertently put a spotlight on the importance of monitoring and addressing food safety issues, which were previously common in the value chain.Many […]How new technologies create a pathway to financial inclusion
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Salim Arda Ermut, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board, Turkey Wealth Fund Financial inclusion is key to creating a fair, equitable society, as well as a thriving economy.However, there are challenges to fostering financial inclusion, particularly […]17 ways technology could change the world by 2027
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Saemoon Yoon, Community Lead, Technology Pioneers, World Economic Forum Innovation is critical to the future well-being of society and to driving economic growth.The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneer community is composed of early to growth-stage companies from around […]8 technology trends for innovative leaders in a post-pandemic world
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: James Forsyth, Community Lead South Asia/ASEAN and Member Relations, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum COVID-19 has profoundly altered the way we live and work, and the way we consume.These changes have led to an explosion of new […]How low-earth orbit satellite technology can connect the unconnected
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Claudia Marquina, Specialist, Strategic Communications, World Economic Forum Low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites can help connect the unconnected and bridge the digital divide.The race to deploy LEO satellite constellations is increasingly competitive and will require multi-stakeholder cooperation to deliver […]How “dig once” can democratize digital connectivity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Corey Glickman, Global Head, Sustainability and Design Consulting Services, Infosys Reliable access to digital services should not be viewed as a privilege, but a necessity for social and economic well-being.Boosting digital connectivity requires governments, citizens, utilities and internet […]Lessons Africa can teach us about building the digital future
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michael Miebach CEO, Mastercard Africa has much to teach us about how to ensure everyone shares in a bright digital future.Existing business models and research often won’t translate, while services need to be curated from the ground up […]This technology can improve the eyesight of the visually impaired. Here’s how
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mark McCord, Writer, Formative Content Gene-editing technology was tested on seven volunteers to see if it could treat severe visual impairment.Some experienced a marked improvement in their eyesight, enabling them to see colours for the first time in […]These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2021
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mariette DiChristina, Dean, College of Communication, Boston University & Bernard Meyerson, Chief Innovation Officer, IBM The 10th anniversary edition of the World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report lists new technologies poised to impact the world in […]What does the future hold for quantum computing? Experts explain
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Formative Content A World Economic Forum issue briefing on quantum computing explored the technology, where it’s come from and where it’s heading.Experts from academia and industry discussed the challenges, next steps and where we might […]How to bring digital inclusion to the people who need it most
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Govind Shivkumar, Director, Responsible Technology, Omidyar Network, Kevin O’Neil, Associate Director, Strategic Insights, Rockefeller Foundation & Liv Marte Kristiansen Nordhaug, Co-Lead, Digital Public Goods Alliance, NORAD , Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) solutions can improve the lives of citizens’ […]A robust cybersecurity culture is critical to the energy industry’s resilience. Here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Øyvind Eriksen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aker & John Markus Lervik, Chief Executive Officer, Cognite & Karl Johnny Hersvik, Chief Executive Officer, Aker BP ASA The scale and impact of cyber attacks is rising exponentially due to […]How innovations in energy storage technology support climate goals
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Luiz Avelar, Strategy Director, Envision Digital, Envision Group Blackouts due to climate change related events are becoming commonplace.Energy storage can provide grid stability and eliminate CO2 but it needs to be more economical to achieve scale.We explore the […]The secret of productivity growth is not technology
August 3, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Global Chief Economist, Boston Consulting Group & Paul Swartz, Director and Senior Economist, BCG Henderson Institute Technology fuels productivity growth but tight labour markets provide the spark for this growth because firms typically need to make […]The gender gap in science and technology, in numbers
July 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natalie Marchant, Writer, Formative Content Women are still under-represented in fields such as computing, engineering, mathematics and physics, finds a UNESCO report.A workforce highly qualified in science and tech disciplines is vital to filling the skills shortage as […]As the world’s waste mounts, technology is helping communities reduce, reuse and recycle
May 5, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mark McCord, Writer, Formative Content India-based Recykal is using cloud-based web and mobile applications to track waste and promote recycling.The initiative wants to reduce the amount of recyclable material that ends up burned, dumped or in landfill.Growing levels […]
