Massive venture rounds into fintech companies have ballooned this year, pushing up total dollars invested — in just the first three quarters of 2021 — to nearly double the amount in all of 2020, per new PitchBook data. Why it matters: The maturing of fintech startups means a growing number of companies are able to raise
If your association has an events app but no in-person events these days, all is not lost—as long as you utilize them for ongoing engagement. This state of affairs might sound familiar: A few years ago, you spent thousands or tens of thousands of dollars on a mobile application intended to boost engagement at your
Most IT leaders are all too aware of the troubling rise in ransomware and other cyberattacks on K–12 districts. Remote and hybrid learning during the pandemic made schools more vulnerable as classes moved online, and the reliance on digital devices and remote networks for education continues to grow. READ MORE FROM THE ORIGINAL SOURCE HERE
HR tech is booming off the back of the pandemic and over the next 12 months, it shows no sign of slowing down. From virtual onboarding to fully automated payroll systems, the sudden move to remote work has accelerated the speed of change at a pace no-one could’ve predicted. READ MORE FROM THE ORIGINAL SOURCE
Launching a business can feel like an act of rebellion against more traditional professional paths, but that doesn't mean entrepreneurs and small business owners have to do it alone. Business books are one way to learn from seasoned experts and get help guiding your business to success. READ MORE FROM THE ORIGINAL SOURCE HERE
It’s no secret that the world is buzzing about what 5G means for the consumer – any ad you see from a major mobile network operator these days confirms that. But what about what this next-generation network means for businesses? 5G offers a tremendous opportunity for enterprises to transform their business, but many might not yet recognize
It seems like that everything in today’s day & age is getting the word “smart” added to its name. Most of these smart things are just marketing gimmicks without any real-world benefits. So, are smart buildings the same? No. Quite the opposite, actually. A Smart Building is the biggest innovation to human-carrying structures ever since
It’s no news that the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on the nation’s mental health. Charity Mind UK have called the last year a ‘mental health emergency’, with worrying stats indicating that more than half of adults (60%) report their mental health has deteriorated. New figures from Lime show that many women now value mental health more than
Financial services are — once again — being totally reimagined, this time to meet end-users at the point of need. Early fintech innovation helped reduce the time and effort associated with accessing financial services: digitization and automation made it possible to pay bills, make investments, and send money internationally, all from a smartphone. READ MORE
Thanks to AI, automation isn’t just for factory floors and drudge work. Executives can use that as a nudge to improve their soft skills. This week marks the start of Major League Baseball’s playoff season. My favorite team didn’t make the cut, but I’ll still watch the games, and during the slow parts, I’ll wonder
