Further development of AI and DARQ
Experts are confident that the technologies of distributed ledgers (the blockchain system), artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality, and quantum computing (DARQ) will indeed change all industries. Many market participants believe that one of these four pacing technologies, namely artificial intelligence, will have the most significant impact on business.
Customer-focused digital transformation
Analysts estimate that in the near future, new technological devices which take into account individual peculiarities of each customer are put in place. This will be of key importance for consumers. About 83% of top executives consider that digital demography will help their companies identify customer needs as accurately as possible and find new market opportunities.
Dramatic change in working environment
With the active use of new technologies, the opportunities for each employee are increasing. Innovation requires companies to adapt new approaches to their businesses, experts say. At the same time, 71% of managers believe that individual staff members get comfortable with technologies faster than an organization as a whole.
Safety comes first
In a digital ecosystem, all processes are interrelated. This makes organizations more vulnerable. Analysts believe that security issues must be given particular attention. At present, not all companies can boast of a high security level.
More new opportunities for each market
According to experts, innovation creates a new reality for an individual approach to people, companies, their products and services. Each of the new opportunities is regarded as a separate market. In the post-digital era, companies are taking their first steps in a new direction where products and services are personalized. In order to offer customers the most appropriate goods or services, companies should take into account their individual characteristics in every aspect of their life and work.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
