Biometric authentication systems are now commonplace in everything from smartphones to smart locks, moving far beyond simple face and fingerprint scans. Their growing adoption creates a pressing need for continual, rigorous protection. Data science drives this need, revealing how biometric verification can fortify privacy while streamlining access. The pressing question is how these scans translate […]
Breaking Language Barriers in Podcasts with OpenAI-Powered Localization
Author: Rustam Musin, Software Engineer Introduction Content localization is key to addressing broader audiences in the globalized world of today. Podcasts, as a rapidly emerging medium, present a unique challenge which is maintaining tone, style, and context while translating from one language to another. In this article we outline how to automate the task of […]
What is finance transformation?
Finance transformation isn’t just one thing; it’s a blend of people, processes, and technology that comes together to help a business’s finance team work better, faster, and with greater purpose. When a company decides to move forward with a transformation, it usually starts by stepping back and asking how day-to-day finance tasks can better support […]
Why hyper-personalised UX is the future – and how AI powers it
Author: Victor Churchill, a Product Designer at Orb Innovations. He is an exceptional Product Designer with over 7 years of experience identifying and simplifying complexities with B2B, B2C and B2B2C solutions. Victor has a proven track record of conducting research analyses utilising these insights to drive business growth and impact. *** After taking the world […]
How AI Detects Fraud in Banking
What is AI fraud detection for banking? AI in fraud detection focuses on using ML technologies to reduce fraudulent activities in the banking and financial services sector. By leveraging data, AI models are trained to distinguish between concerning activities and normal transactions, which aids financial institutions in mitigating the chances of fraud – detecting patterns […]
15 Best Practices for Code Review in Product Engineering Teams
A well-defined code review process within product teams is a powerful enabler for achieving high-quality software and a maintainable codebase. This allows for seamless collaboration among colleagues and an effortless interplay between various engineering disciplines. With proper code review practices, engineering teams can produce a collaborative culture where learning happens organically, and where improvements to […]
AI in Cybersecurity: Principles, Mitigation Frameworks, and Emerging Developments
What is AI in Cybersecurity? The use of intelligent algorithms and multitasking models to AI determining the cyber threat scenarios deals with electronic warfare intelligently. It is called Artificial Intelligence (AI). The sophisticated cybersecurity frameworks powered by AI are not only capable of preemptively analyzing and responding within split seconds but also detecting massive volumes […]
IT vs OT Cybersecurity
Defining Operational Technology (OT) Operational technology (OT) refers to the use of software and hardware to control and maintain processes within industries. OT supervises specialized systems, also termed as high-tech specialist systems, in sectors such as power generation, manufacturing, oil and gas, robotics, telecommunication, waste management, and water control. One of the most common types […]
IT Sector Sees Mass Layoffs as Automation and Profitability Pressures Mount
The global IT industry is undergoing significant workforce reductions, with over 52,000 employees laid off in the first months of 2025 alone. According to Layoff.fyi – which tracks publicly reported job cuts across 123 technology companies – nearly 25,000 of those layoffs occurred in April 2025. Intel has announced plans for the year’s largest downsizing: […]
Zuckerberg Predicts AI Will Replace Mid-Level Developers in 2025
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes artificial intelligence is quickly advancing to the point where it can handle the work typically done by mid-level software developers – potentially within the year. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Zuckerberg noted that Meta and other major tech companies are developing AI systems capable of coding at a […]