Insights on Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Tourism, Regions and Cities
L’attacco informatico subito il mese scorso da uno dei fornitori della Toyota ha costretto l’azienda ad interrompere la produzione di quasi 13 000 veicoli in Giappone. Il costo globale degli attacchi informatici ammonta a 6 000 miliardi di dollari l’anno ed aumenta ogni anno.
City governments play a vital role in ensuring public safety. People and their property need to be protected from crime and violence, natural and man-made disasters and – increasingly – cyberattacks. Yet, over recent years, cities have been scarred by many tragedies.
After six decades of consistent growth, the unprecedented shock of the global COVID-19 pandemic saw tourism come to a near complete standstill. Two years on, there’s still huge uncertainty for the tourism sector. What lies in store for tourism in 2023 and beyond?
The rise of remote work could still entice people to move out of big cities. But as a general trend, the price of housing in and around cities has continued to rise since 2020. What should policy makers do?
Cities will be central to getting the SDGs back on track. Their proximity to local businesses, residents, and civil society also means they are uniquely placed to mobilise collective action towards the SDGs. But 70% of OECD cities have still not achieved more than two SDGs.
Cyberattacks can spell disaster for businesses of all sizes, but especially smaller firms. The median cost of a ransomware attack can amount to up to USD 1.2 million, and up to USD 1.6 million in the case of computer data breach. Urgent action is needed to support SMEs in better preparing and managing digital security risks.
Cyberattacks can spell disaster for businesses of all sizes, but especially smaller firms. The median cost of a ransomware attack can amount to up to USD 1.2 million, and up to USD 1.6 million in the case of computer data breach. Urgent action is needed to support SMEs in better preparing and managing digital security risks.
A number of barriers, notably uneven access to data, technology and skills hold too many SMEs back from making the most of new opportunities created by the data economy. Outdated data infrastructure, management practices and cultures are a factor.