World Economic Forum stories

As International Women's Day prompts reflection on female achievement, stark statistics reveal that true gender parity could take until 2158 to realise.

As International Women's Day highlights gender equality struggles, leaders like Hope Wang and Ghazal Asif stress the need for inclusive tech environments and mentorship.

Governments worldwide are ramping up efforts to combat the surge in ransomware, focusing on enhancing cyber resilience and imposing stronger penalties on perpetrators.

As artificial intelligence accelerates in Southeast Asia, demand surges for energy-efficient data centres, spotlighting BDx's sustainable innovations under CEO Mayank Srivastava.

A study by HCLTech reveals a stark contrast between enterprises' awareness of responsible AI and their readiness to implement it, with 87% recognising its importance.

The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.

Tata Consultancy Services has become the second global IT services brand to surpass a staggering brand valuation of USD $21.3 billion, marking an 826% growth since 2010.

A recent survey reveals a significant AI confidence crisis in the UK workforce, with 74% of employees worried about integrating AI into their roles.

Gaspard Maldonado of Superprof predicts that AI, gamification, and microlearning will transform education by 2025, enhancing personalized learning experiences.

Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.

New Zealand has launched TEAM Cloud, its first onshore hyperscale cloud, enhancing local data sovereignty and supporting innovation across sectors.

A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.

Logpoint and G'Secure Labs partner to boost cybersecurity, addressing talent shortages, regulatory demands, and rising cyber threats with enhanced SOCaaS offerings.

Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.

Ross Thompson, CEO of Greenbox, targets a global shift in e-waste management, leveraging AI and sustainability to drive future growth in the circular economy.

Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.

Experts are calling for AI integration in the national curriculum, highlighting its necessity to prepare Generation Alpha for future digital landscapes.

AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand is fuelling a surge in energy use, warns a new report, highlighting a critical disconnect between rapid tech growth and environmental sustainability.

Lumify Group, Australasia’s ICT training leader, launches a standalone division, Digital Solutions, led by Luci Setoue, to meet growing digital learning demands.

Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.