Get in touch with one of our experts Pandemic is defined by the dictionary as “(of a disease) prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world; epidemic over a large area.” Much of 2020 saw one of the worst global pandemics we have faced. The medical situation this raises with respect to testing,…
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The restaurant industry is experiencing an unprecedented transformational change. Business disruptions from the global health crisis prompted the restaurant industry to restructure and diversify its operating model and digital portfolio in response to the shift of market trends and customer preferences. Elevated expectations for cleanliness, health, and safety are accelerating the adoption of contactless technologies,…
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A letter of credit (LC) in financial terms is a contractual agreement between a bank, customer, and beneficiary. The bank issues the overall process on behalf of its applicant and authorizes the beneficiary’s bank to complete the money transfer. In global trade, a letter of credit is a commonly used financial instrument that ensures the…
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The traditional supply chain has a lot of inefficiencies and bottlenecks that can lead to losses and pilferage. There are losses because of logistical inefficiencies, or because perishable goods or drugs may not be transported in the required time period. There can also be losses due to environmental excursions, as many drugs are sensitive to shock,…
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Recognizing a user’s signature is an essential step in banking and legal transactions. The process involves relying on human verification of a signature to establish a person’s identity. However, this can be error prone, time consuming, and limits the automation for many banking applications that require human verification. The challenge can be solved using image…
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The human population is predicted to reach around 10 billion by 2050. To sustain the exponential needs of this growth in terms of food and nutrition, our existing farming methods will be stressed to increase yields within the limited supply of available land. Current methods to increase farming yields include the application of chemical fertilizers…
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DetailsIf you’re like many of the customers I encounter, one thing is clear – data is the lifeforce that drives your business. Yet, the reality is that only a small percentage of businesses are out in front when it comes to being data-first. It’s an urgent directive for IT organizations, with the opportunity for positive…
DetailsImagine being able to order an in-flight meal by scanning a QR code as you board and seeing the available catering inventory. Or having flight attendants carry iPads that allow them to quickly input notes on a passenger such as their preferences, compliments or complaints. That’s the vision at Canada Jetlines, a startup airline that…
DetailsIssues around supply chain, often driven by semiconductor shortages, remain the top concern for most industry sectors despite talks of the pandemic slowing down, according to a report from electronic components and semiconductor distributor, Avnet Silica. The report, which is based on a study conducted by Avnet consultants after reviewing 30,111 earnings call across different…
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