Why Is There A Global Semiconductor Shortage And How Can We Solve It?

The fact that you may have recently had difficulty getting hold of the latest models of televisions, smartphones and games consoles is just the tip of the iceberg. Every industry is currently experiencing a severe shortage of semiconductor materials needed to build the chips that power everyday electrical gadgets and devices. Semiconductors – materials that …

The next-gen semiconductor technology is on its way: Meet our CS High-NA EUV team

Time and time again over the last 30 years, physical limitations have appeared to put a stop to Moore’s Law and looked certain to prevent the shrinking of devices any further. Every time ASML has proved this wrong. Now we’re preparing to introduce the most innovative semiconductor technology yet, and the most complex machines ever …

The Future of Semiconductors is UCIe

If you want to become a serious tech industry watcher or a hardcore tech enthusiast, then you need to start closely watching what’s happening in the semiconductor industry. Not only are chips at the literal heart of all our tech devices, but they also power the software and experiences we’ve all become so reliant on. …

Is Container Shipping Becoming ‘Digital-first’ Fast Enough?

At 5pm, I can order a pair of shoes from London, and by 2pm the next day, they’ll be at my front door in Geneva. Beyond all other considerations, this speed and efficiency is impressive – and it’s made possible by seamless digital integration. By automating manual processes, digitising bills of lading, integrating with customs, …

Maritime Tech – Beyond Just Counting Startups

While impressive, the sheer number of startups addressing Ports, Shipping and Logistics challenges does not tell the full story. Studies and articles demonstrate a significant increase in innovation addressing the maritime sector. That’s a fact all stake holders can attest to. It is time to present more in-depth analysis. Comparing DEMAND for new technologies with …

Is global shipping a technology problem or a data problem?

It’s been Day 3 since officially launching SKUteam and the support I’ve received so far has been overwhelming – especially from folks in the shipping community. Call me nostalgic, but the last few days have made me think a lot about the incredible challenges that face the shipping industry. The spark for SKUteam came out …

Cost-Effective Cloud Migration with VMware Cloud on AWS

The use of the public cloud as a deployment platform for new applications and services has exploded in the last half-decade. However, most organisations are just not adopting a cloud-only approach to new deployments, they are using a hybrid cloud model that combines infrastructure from private data centres with services in the cloud. The proportion …

Dedicated VMware vSphere in the Cloud

VMware vSphere gives you maximum flexibility to build your own IBM-hosted environment using VMware-compatible hardware and the right set of VMware components that fit your business needs and expertise. You can design your hosted VMware environment any way you want: from a single ESXi cluster to a robust software-defined data center (SDDC) architecture. The VMware …

Travel and Hospitality: Adapting to the “Next Normal” with Blockchain Technology

In May 2020, Deloitte mapped out 4 potential scenarios for the global travel and hospitality industry to get to the “next normal.” Each scenario evaluated known unknowns such as disease severity, government collaboration, healthcare response, economic consequences, and social cohesion. Its conclusion arrived at several overarching themes, which would need to be addressed in order …

The Road Ahead: Ushering in the Next Era of Mobility

The hallmark of Summer 2022 might have been the return of travel. It came back fast and strong with innovation emerging from everywhere across the mobility ecosystem. Put simply, the new tech that arrives with every season is astounding. Looking in the rearview, the definition of “mobility” has evolved in tremendous ways over the years, …