A survey of 400 developers across key global markets by STL Partners highlights a significant disconnect between software developers and telecom network capabilities, with 55% not associating the term “network APIs” with telecom services. The survey reveals a need for better education regarding network APIs. The findings indicate that while developers often link network APIs … Read more
For insurers, “customer” is one word that encompasses individual policyholders, business owners, risk managers, agents and brokers, and others, all with different (often divergent) priorities. For reinsurers – whose primary customers are insurers themselves – “understanding the customer” is particularly challenging. This was part of the motivation behind RiskScan 2024 – a collaborative survey carried … Read more
Amongst the many legal issues arising from the ICJ advisory proceedings in Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, the erga omnes nature of the obligations involved has a particular significance. This nature comprises not only strictly environmental obligations, but also human rights obligations related to climate change. The issue presents a singular opportunity … Read more
Java, C, and C++ are the most widely used programming languages for constrained devices. Developers indicate that Java is the preferred language for IoT gateways and edge nodes. MQTT continues to be the most widely used IIoT communication protocol, though there seems to be increased fragmentation. HTTP/HTTPS and REST show slight decreases in IIoT usage … Read more
Thailand’s main opposition party leader has overtaken incumbent Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a prominent opinion poll as the most preferred leader of Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party, was selected by 29.9 per cent of 2,000 respondents as the person they “would support to become prime minister today,” according … Read more
