August 2017 - There Next Silicon Valley

The impact of robots and industry 4.0 in Latin America

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Richard Wallace |

New technology presents opportunities in terms of productivity, but also has potential drawbacks in terms of the profile of jobs and available employment. A new publication explores the impact of…

Smart infrastructure is focus for Smart Cities Week in Washington D.C.

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

Smart infrastructure is the theme for Smart Cities Week 2017, which takes place in Washington D.C. in October 2017. It brings together North America’s visionary leaders and thinkers from all…

Online course to address technology-led economic development

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Richard Wallace |

An online course for economic developers taking place during October will look at various aspects of technology-led economic development. It will look at the dynamics of the new global knowledge…

Women in STEM: more role models being showcased, and UAE shows that women can lead innovation economy

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

by Nitin Dahad We are living in times where equality and diversity are now top of the agenda in many discussions. In particular, the role of women in technology and…

Startups may drive fintech innovation, but big tech will be winners in financial services

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

A detailed report on innovation in financial services has found that while fintech startup companies maybe disrupting and influencing the direction of the banking and insurance services industry, it is…

All that glitters is not Silicon Valley

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Richard Wallace |

By Richard K. Wallace Looking to jump start your career in high technology? You are probably thinking: check the online job site listings, jump on a plane, and head straight…

Industrial parks have multiplier effects to help grow ‘edge cities’ in China

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Richard Wallace |

The creation of industrial parks does not just add to growth within the areas designated for manufacturing; it also significantly increases economic production and consumption of many kinds for more…

Five companies chosen to operate Israel Innovation Authority tech labs

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Richard Wallace |

As part of the Israel Innovation Authority program to encourage innovation, the authority has chosen five companies to operate technology innovation labs that will help tech entrepreneurs to help establish…

US, UK lose out as immigration policy impacts tech hiring and talent availability

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

by Nitin Dahad As time goes on, changes in immigration policy are starting to have an impact on tech hiring and tech talent availability. A recent report on hiring trends…

Europe needs to do more to invest in innovation ecosystem to stem loss of talent and IP to the U.S.

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

by Nitin Dahad Earlier this year, we published an article entitled, “Europe is starting to feel more like Silicon Valley”, an observation that is emerging as a result of good…