Posted on 27th Nov 2012 by Neville Pattinson
It’s no secret that fraud, waste and abuse is running rampant within the US Medicare system. It’s a serious problem no matter how you look at it, but especially in light of the debt situation this country is currently facing. Happily, there are solutions to impede Medicare fraud which would save US taxpayers billions of [...]
Posted on 13th Nov 2012 by Ray Wizbowski
Security or convenience? It’s an age-old question in the security world. But in parts of the USA people like you or me can have easy access to both. As part of our mini-series on Digital USA, I want to take a look at automotive innovation and how digital technology is transforming the transport industry to [...]
Posted on 12th Jun 2012 by Paul Beverly
The internet will only get bigger and better. Or, that’s an impression you get from reading some of the reports compiled by the likes of Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey and any of the organizations looking at the impact of the Internet on our future economies. These reports are looking at the future of our economies, [...]
Posted on 25th Apr 2012 by Tim Cawsey
Picture the scenario: you’re on a beach on an extended holiday lapping up the sun, your blood pressure level is back to normal, you can’t remember the last time you woke up before 8am, the stress of the office and everyday life is far behind you. How relaxing, right? Then your smartphone buzzes with a [...]
Posted on 2nd Apr 2012 by Ernesto Haikewitsch
In the second of our series on Brazil’s digital revolution, I take a look at the growth of digital financial services that are having a real impact on peoples’ lives and businesses in one of the world’s most vibrant nations. Brazil’s vast population consists of a young majority, including around a quarter under fifteen years [...]
Posted on 14th Mar 2012 by Gemalto
Facebook and Google have been under the spotlight recently for the way they deal with online identities. These are just some of the most high profile examples, but have helped drive heightened awareness of our online identities and privacy settings. This week’s SXSWi is understandably awash with debates about what the future might look like [...]