The Smart 2020 report found that the full life cycle carbon footprint of the ICT industry represents around 2% of worldwide emissions, and is projected to grow at a 6% annual compound growth rate. Although the sector’s emissions are rising, its largest...
Across the world, national governments and regional economies are putting considerable effort into digital start-ups in the hope of accelerating economic growth. This trend is driven by the clear recognition that start-ups – and particularly high-tech...
Cities and municipalities across the globe are increasingly looking at digital innovation to tackle the dual challenge of economic growth and sustainable development. The Smart City concept, a confluence of the Internet of Things and Big Data, holds...
Unemployment is a blight on this generation of youth: around 1 million unemployed in the UK in the 16-25 age cohort, while unemployment is in the 40-50% range in this cohort in southern Europe and the Americas. What makes this generation of unemployed...