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Technology as Enabler for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

Overview Technology is integrated in many aspects of our daily lives, promoting inclusivity, including education, transportation, employment, recreation, and social interaction. For instance, it can support young people and professionals in the workplace with special educational needs and disabilities. It helps them to communicate, access learning, and express themselves creatively. To fully…

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The Unsung Hero of Business: Information Technology's Paradoxical Role

In the dynamic world of modern business, Information Technology (IT) is the quiet force driving efficiency and innovation. Despite its pivotal role, IT is often viewed as a support function rather than a core component of business success.

Introduction In the dynamic world of modern business, Information Technology (IT) is the quiet force driving efficiency and innovation. Despite its pivotal role, IT is often viewed as a support function rather than a core component of business success. This perception is challenged whenever IT systems experience even a brief downtime, thrusting the department into the spotlight and highlighting…

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The Internet We Want in Ghana: A Narrative on Current Realities

Introduction: In the heart of West Africa, Ghana stands as a beacon of hope and potential, yet its digital landscape tells a story of disparity and struggle. As the nation strives for a more connected future, the reality of internet access reveals a complex tapestry of high costs, inadequate services, and stark inequalities that challenge the vision of an inclusive digital economy. Ghana’s…

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Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) Technology: Benefits and Implementation in Banking

Banking Technology Technology and digitalisation are helping lots of businesses grow. In the post Covid-19 era, people can still perform their business without physically going to the shop or bank. Financial institutions are finding innovative ways to offer their products and services to their customers. These customers do not need to come to the banking halls. One such innovations is the Remote…

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Building a Thriving GBS Ecosystem - A Collective Effort

Global Business Services (GBS) has become a significant driver of economic growth, job creation, and diversification. Building a successful GBS ecosystem needs a collective effort through diverse effective units and strategies like fostering collaboration, leveraging technologies, focusing on innovation, building strong external partnerships, adapting to changing environments, and more. This…

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Unveiling the economic impact of GBS: A window of opportunity for Ghana

Introduction Global Business Services (GBS) in recent years has emerged as an economic powerhouse, driving job creation, revenue generation, and economic diversification across the globe. From bustling metropolitan hubs to emerging markets, GBS is reshaping the economic landscape, bringing prosperity and growth to many regions. As a sequel to the first article on the ‘GBS focus series,’ put…

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Telecom Tariff Setting in Ghana: Understanding the Complexity

In recent months, the topic of data bundle costs in Ghana has sparked vigorous discussions across social media platforms. This debate has brought to light a critical fact that has often been overlooked: telecom companies in Ghana have not reviewed their tariffs since November 2023. Despite widespread perceptions of high data prices, this stability in pricing amidst significant economic pressures…

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Ghana's GBS Potential - Untapped Opportunity

Introduction: Global Business Services (GBS) adopts a centralized and shared service model that provides support for a range of business functions to organizations that have business operations in different geographical locations across the globe. The concept has evolved over the years mainly due to factors like advancement in technology, globalisation of business operations, and ever-changing…

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Unveiling the economic impact of GBS: A window of opportunity for Ghana

Introduction Global Business Services (GBS) in recent years has emerged as an economic powerhouse, driving job creation, revenue generation, and economic diversification across the globe. From bustling metropolitan hubs to emerging markets, GBS is reshaping the economic landscape, bringing prosperity and growth to many regions. As a sequel to the first article on the ‘GBS focus series,’ put…

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Driving Economic Growth: Ghana's GBS Journey and Global Competitiveness

Introduction In today’s globalized economy, the success and efficiency of businesses no longer rests on the provision of services from one location. Fuelled by the transformative power of the technology and the internet, various business operations and Information Technology (IT) – enabled services can be delivered to clients across the globe. These services fall under the term Global Business…

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Ghana Police Service: Challenges and Reforms for Better Security

A couple of incidents that occurred recently paint a very unfortunate and disappointing picture of the Ghana Police Service. Two suspected armed robbers who attacked a bullion van in Donkorkrom in the Eastern Region were identified as Policemen. Then, two other Policemen were involved in a six-member car-snatching syndicate in Accra. It may be recalled that in 2009, there was a proposed…

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The Dynasty Neymar

As of today, the 8th of the 8th month…, with the number eight on display connotes a new beginning. I strongly believe that beginning of another era, one the world will savor for long. It’s boldly labeled Neymar, the era that belongs to another phenomenon of our beloved game. A year down the timeline by the eighth day of the eighth month of two thousand and eighteen, this beginning will have fully…

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor: The Last Dance in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather Jr. for sure had his last good dance in a dancing bout against Conor McGregor. Although many thought it was going to be a fierce fight, it turned out being a good dance. Many are of the view that these two fighters made millions to not throw one hard punch. Good business anyway! The fight took place on August 27, 2017 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Being his 50th, he…

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Evolution of Facebook: From Thefacebook to Global Phenomenon

There are very few apps that is as popular and used daily as the Facebook app. For many people it’s the next app to check after a weather app in the morning to see what’s up with the friends, family, countless number of brands they follow, and of course, news. Millions of people use Facebook every day to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and…

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Cybersecurity Trends in West Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Until recently, cybersecurity has lagged the exponential growth of mainstream technology. The trend is however changing with countries adopting measures to track, minimize and control these disreputable activities. We live in a connected world made smaller each day by the exponential growth of technology. Individuals, companies and countries rely heavily now on cyberspace for everything from…

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Understanding Internet Fraud: Schemes, Warning Signs, and Protection Measures

The issue of Internet fraud is more holistic than we ever thought. Online/Internet fraud is the use of Internet services or software with Internet access to defraud victims or to otherwise take advantage of them. Internet crime schemes steal millions of dollars each year from victims and continue to plague the Internet through various methods. Inasmuch as we rebuke the individuals involved, we…

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Revolutionizing the Banking Industry: Embracing Digital Technology

Banking today rides on the power of technology, and there’s no doubt that the digital or convergence world seem to be moving at a fast pace, compelling banks and financial institutions to take a more preemptive tactic to stay relevant and meeting consumer demand. Technology is revolutionizing the banking industry and driving customer demands, hence the need to be digital. Those that adapt and…