Shawne Applebee

Excited to announce that Shawne Applebee is a proud sponsor of the 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit. This event provides a fantastic platform for us to share our expertise and connect with industry leaders. Looking forward to valuable discussions and collaborations with our peers. #banking #openbanking #cybersecurity #digitalfinance #conference #sponsor

#GenerativeAI exposed the incomplete nature of #digitaltransformation investments, emphasizing the pressing need to transform for an entirely new future of business. Digital transformation represented among the largest investments in technology to modernize businesses starting in the early 2000s. But the call for digital transformation really gained popularity after 2011 when Capgemini, in partnership with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, officially coined the term, defining it as “the use of technology to radically improve performance or the reach of businesses.” From there, the phrase went viral among practitioners, media, researchers, and executives as it described strategic plans for competitiveness and growth. With the rise of generative #AI, #CEOs recognize an opportunity to shift from technology-led #digital #transformation to executive-led business reformation.

Whatever your industry, it seems like there’s no topic more pervasive—or speculative—than the subject of AI and the impact it will have on us all. As the technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new and varied use cases emerging constantly and countless buzzy news articles dedicated to the topic, it can be overwhelming to interpret the volume of information, and what it really means for your business. Read more from Janine S. CEO BeyondTrust

While there are millions of cybersecurity job openings worldwide, employers are finding it extremely difficult to fill these positions. Amid a global deficit of nearly 4 million cybersecurity workers, there is an increasing disparity between organizations that are cyber resilient and those that are not, according to the World Economic Forum.

In an era of constant disruption, CIOs and technology leaders are seeking new ways to not just weather the storm but thrive. Deep automation emerges as a powerful weapon in the CIO's arsenal. This article helps CIOs turn disruption into opportunity with deep automation's adaptable nature.

Despite the tight #venturecapital market, #unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly minted unicorns so far this year. The list includes #ElonMusk’s xAI, which is already valued at a staggering $24 billion, as well as a good number of other #AI startups. But #cybersecurity, #healthtech and #fintech have also done well. This list will be updated throughout the year, so check back and see the powerhouses raising this year!

Microsoft stands out from the #authenticator crowd by annihilating accounts when new accounts are introduced via QR code. Despite user complaints for years, no fix has been issued, leaving IT experts wondering, ‘Why would you pick Microsoft?’

David Puente has been heading up Client Solutions at BBVA for five years. It is an area which, in his words, “drives growth and innovation” at BBVA. He is tasked with developing the value proposition for private and corporate clients, as well as non-clients. His remit includes overall product design, customer experience, relationship and distribution model, as well as building new capabilities and exploring new business opportunities.

One of the most significant barriers to entry for many aspiring entrepreneurs is securing the necessary funding to get started. Without adequate capital, even the most innovative and promising business ideas can remain unrealized.

‘Smart cities’ are on the rise, laying out technical foundations for data-driven decision-making, efficiencies, and services to the benefit of their citizens. Smart cities are springing up around the country. These technologically modern municipalities use a variety of systems, devices, and sensors to enhance services and operations, manage assets, and increase efficiency — fueled by the power of data.