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Guiding Principles for Digital Transformation are actually a thing!

Big Data
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Where to start with digital transformation. There are some Guiding Principles to help us mere mortals approach digital transformation.

Posted on October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 Digital Transformation

A successful digital enterprise knows the difference between Digital vs IT Transformation

Digital Transformation
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Today, most leading organisations are pursing some kind of digital transformation (DX). The question is no longer, “Should we pursue DX?” but rather, “How do we ensure DX’s impact and business value?”

Posted on October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 Digital Transformation

Businesses Approach to AI is Back-to-Front

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In a rush to adopt AI, the first thing companies often do, is hire a team of data scientists. This bottom-up approach often fails to drive meaningful results, as many projects are better suited for publishing research papers rather than creating value for the business.

Posted on September 28, 2024October 5, 2024 Artificial IntelligenceUncategorized

Blockchain Reshaping Trade Finance

Blockchain in Trade Finance
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Trade finance stands out as a crucial pillar, facilitating smooth transactions between buyers (importers) and sellers (exporters) across borders.

Posted on March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 BlockchainSupply Chain

What About DeFi?

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DeFi reshapes personal finance: it enhances accessibility; empowers individuals to control their own financial decisions — and introduces innovative investment opportunities.

Posted on March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 BlockchainDeFiUncategorized

Modernizing Global Trade Workflows

Blockchain Enables Supply Chain
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Supply chains are logical candidates for applying blockchain. I was reading a great application from Covantis who specialise in automating and making workflow way more efficient.

Posted on March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 Case StudiesSupply Chain

Make It So

IoT meets AI
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The integration of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things is enabling a new breed of smart applications that will revolutionize our digital experiences

Posted on February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 Artificial IntelligenceIoT

The case for taking short courses Before doing a qualification.

Short courses
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Why you need to do some short courses before you start your qualification.

Posted on February 13, 2024September 28, 2024 My Projects

The Surprise job that AI is likely to replace!

Creating Value with Generative AI
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Is Generative AI and ChatGPT taking jobs from hard-working, knowledge-economy peeps.

Posted on February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 Artificial Intelligence

How does a Multisig Wallet actually work?

multisig-wallet
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In my courses I teach to multisig in smart contracts. I do get asked many times about multisig […]

Posted on February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 Blockchain

AI – Can Generative Content be trusted?

AI Hallucinations
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Can we trust LLM Output? Well, that’s not guaranteed, so don’t throw out your fact checking just yet!

Posted on December 27, 2023December 29, 2023 Artificial Intelligence

AI – Ethical Responsibilities

AI Governance
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In the rush to adopt Generative AI applications, many users are unaware of their responsibilities in regard to […]

Posted on December 27, 2023December 29, 2023 Artificial Intelligence

CBDC “Central Bank Digital Currency”

So where are digital currencies at? What is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? A CBDC is virtual […]

Posted on August 27, 2023September 28, 2024 DeFi

How to select the right short course in applying blockchain

Where to start? One way to learn more about blockchain and how to apply it in your own […]

Posted on August 4, 2023September 28, 2024 BlockchainMy Projects

Does AirBnB use Blockchain: “Definitely!”

Blockchain for the Sharing Economy S
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Why does AirBnB use blockchain? AirBnB is a platform that connects travelers with hosts who offer accommodation and […]

Posted on July 29, 2023August 1, 2023 Case StudiesSharing Economy

What are Smart Cities: “The future of urbanisation?”

Blockchain for Smart Cities
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Why do we need Smart Cities? According to the United Nations, urbanisation continues to be one of the […]

Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 Case StudiesSmart Cities

The fight against counterfeiting: “Made in Italy” citrus fruits.

Blockchain Provenance
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Blockchain for food traceability is an increasingly important and popular use case. In this case study I investigated Blood Oranges […]

Posted on July 22, 2023July 23, 2023 Case StudiesProvenance

Twiga Foods: Micro financing powered by blockchain

Blockchain for Micro Financing
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Applying blockchain for good Nairobi-based Twiga Foods, a business-to-business logistics platform for kiosks and food stalls in Africa, […]

Posted on July 22, 2023July 28, 2023 Case StudiesDeFi

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