Technology & IT
The rapid growth of the Big Data ecosystem has pushed the frontiers of technology, and our expectations, further than ever thought possible.

No Keys to the Kingdom: New Single Sign-On Algorithm Provides Superior Privacy
Researchers develop cryptographic scheme that completely hides your personal information from third parties when using single sign-on systems. Single sign-on systems (SSOs) allow us to login to multiple websites and applications using a single username and password combination. But these are third party systems usually handled by Big Tech companies

How can governments harness the power of volunteering
Assistant Volunteer, a project of Nable Solutions, was born during the HackCoronaGreece online hackathon to better coordinate the efforts of volunteers. Today, Assistant Volunteer’s platform is part of the Greek Ministry of Health’s official response to eradicating the pandemic. This year, online hackathons have proven to be a great source

Can AI-based smart messaging transform business?
Many enterprise tech solutions either struggle or fail at the “last inch” between the user’s finger and their smartphone. Read about how AI-based smart messaging can retain users and enrich their experience. Even as enterprises have automated the back-end systems, a critical prerequisite for the success of process workflows is

5 Data Sources That Ecommerce Companies Should Excavate for Their AI Efforts
Many e-commerce companies are looking to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to reach more customers, improve their products and boost their sales. The trend can already be seen in e-commerce websites that feature recommendation engines, chatbots and smart assistants. These types of AI technology adoptions are likely to continue. According to Gartner, 37% of

Why the back-end of business is behind digital transformation
Technology companies are under huge pressure to deliver faster and better experiences, so it’s not surprising that focus is centered on the front end of systems. With slick, friction-free services vital to outshine competitors in an ever-evolving market, backstage mechanics are often seen as a lower priority. The trouble is

How startup collaborations are boosting the Ruhr region
Corporations need to digitalize in order to overcome their challenges. That’s especially true for the large industrial corporations in Germany’s Ruhr region and its over 50 cities and municipalities. By collaborating with startups, they are able to drive the change forward, and that’s what the Data Hub program by Gründerallianz

How community-sourced tech targets coronavirus in Greece
From a shortage of medical equipment to caring for patients remotely, Data Natives’ global community tackled the most pressing problems Greece is facing due to COVID-19 during HackCoronaGreece online hackathon. Some weeks ago, here in Europe, we were looking at the news headlines about the coronavirus outbreak in China and

Three Steps to Using Sensitive Data for Facilitating M&A Scenarios
In 2020, companies face an operational environment that is unlike any seen before. Rapid globalization has created fierce competition, and digitalization is driving innovation in every direction. As a result, firms that fall behind are going out of business, and more than half of all Fortune 500 companies have left

Hackathons and action groups: how tech is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
The global COVID-19 pandemic has generated a wide variety of responses from citizens, governments, charities, organizations, and the startup community worldwide. At the time of writing, the number of confirmed cases has now exceeded 1,000,000, affecting 204 countries and territories. From mandated lockdowns to applauding health workers from balconies, a

#HackCorona 2.0: Open-source hardware, telehealth & pandemic forecasts
According to WHO, it took more than 3 months to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide, but only 12 days to reach 200,000, 4 days to reach 300,000, 3 days to reach 400,000 and another 5 to reach 700,000. China’s cases rocketed in the early weeks of