Super Needs, Superior Computing
With the launch of Fugaku, the next generation of super-powerful supercomputers is here – the ramifications would be extensive. With the world of AI and data science becoming more and more computationally intensive, the need for greater computing power for carrying out high-level simulations is peaking. The new Japanese-engineered Fugaku supercomputer may just turn out […]
Why This Quantum Rush?
It is part of a larger strategic approach for the future of Big Tech – comprising quantum computing, AI, and the Cloud The world suddenly seems to be doting on the idea of quantum computers. Big names like IBM, Google, Baidu, and Amazon are rushing in search of that Holy Grail in new-age computing. However, […]
The Four Horsemen of Apocalypse
Four major inequalities stemming from the pandemic threaten to destroy economic gains that we had accumulated over the past decades. Should we rethink? Triggered by the pandemic, the world hit the pause button almost a year ago to stop the spread of the virus. This unprecedented crisis has created in its wake, four major challenges, […]
Big, Bigger, Biggest…What Next?
What happens when Big Tech firms get too big for a government’s comfort? A storm is brewing, none is willing to yield, and the coming days will witness an intense battle Alibaba, the US$72-billion revenue Chinese conglomerate and pride of the communist nation was on a roll and preparing for a mega IPO (initial public […]
Jubilation Regulation
Is a biblical-style debt forgiveness plan the way forward? The COVID-19 crisis, which dealt a massive blow to the existing debt levels, has brought forward several who believe a mass debt forgiveness programme must be the way forward if we are to avoid future economic shocks and facilitate the growth of hard-struck nations. Yet, simply […]
The Game is Afoot
What could be the common thread that binds global MNCs like KFC, Starbucks, Nike, Duolingo and M&Ms, in 2021? Gamification, of course. While the above may seem to be slightly counterintuitive, it is, in fact true. Digital games across multiple platforms have become more norm than novelty, generating billions of dollars in sales each year. […]
The Transformative Power of Digital Realities
An enabling environment and carefully thought out mainstreaming could be key for Augmented and Virtual Realities According to the most recent statistics released from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), approximately 3.7 billion people –accounting for almost half of the global population – remain offline. This statistic is especially alarming in the least developed countries, where […]
The Quantum Race is On
A super-cool control chip, information teleportation at the speed of light… innovations in quantum computing are gaining speed indeed! As the quantum computing race gains speed, we see developments pouring forth every passing week – and big names like IBM and Microsoft are regularly breaking fresh grounds. New age physics, electronics and computing are converging […]
A Cool House for Mr Quantum
IBM builds a giant fridge for the world’s first one-million-qubit quantum computer under development As the race for the perfect quantum computer gets hotter and hotter, scientists are looking for cooler and cooler places to keep it in! Yes, they are going to physically put the world’s largest quantum computer till date inside a massive […]
‘Degrowth’ for Growth?
Sustainability in business models is set to be the key for an inclusive Digital Revolution The COVID-19 pandemic has not only created new economic demands and tested business’ resilience to its core but has also forced businesses to innovate, alter and sometimes even entirely upend their existing business models. Experts worldwide now agree that while […]