Analyses
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Digitalization is Driving Adoption of Electronic Signature Services in the UK and EU
Increasingly, we are living in a digitally connected world. The global pandemic has had an incredible impact on fast-tracking organizations into digital transformation.Digitalization has gained enormous momentum, largely out of necessity, causing technology transformations years ahead of predicted schedules. Organizations and individuals, during the pandemic, were forced into navigating a remote working environment and it’s… Read more
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Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS)
The Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) facilitates the use of developing technology such as distributed ledgers in the issuance, trading and settlement of securities in the UK. The DSS is a regulated live environment that has been created to explore how developing technologies could be used by firms to undertake the activities of notary, maintenance and settlement for financial securities either… Read more
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White Paper Cross-Border Multimodal Digital Corridors for Regulatory-Related Movements of Consignment Data and Consignment Status Information for Trade Facilitation
This white paper has been created under the purview of the UN/CEFACT cross-border management domain and focuses on improving the cross-border flow of all types of freight consignments by applying digital solutions. A digital corridor is an electronic platform that connects multiple trade ecosystems (e.g. air/ocean/land community systems or single window systems) to share the… Read more
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This pioneering document, commissioned with the primary objective of ensuring that blockchain systems align with and promote European values, marks a pivotal moment in the realm of blockchain technology and its ethical implications within the EU framework. It represents a dedicated year-long collaborative effort by a panel comprising ten distinguished blockchain experts. The guidelines comprehensively address… Read more
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Blockchains for Industrial Internet of Things in Sustainable Supply Chain Management of Industry 4.0
The fourth industrial revolution, characterized by the incorporation of automation, digital technology, and data interchange in production environments, is referred to as “industry 4.0”. It is characterized by the use of cutting-edge technologies, including automation, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and data analytics, to enhance processes in industry and manufacturing. Blockchains are distributed, decentralized digital ledgers that safely log transactions via… Read more
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Accounting for 99% of all digital companies in the Single Market, small andmedium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are Europe’s best hope for achieving andmaintaining digital sovereignty through upskilling and reskilling activities. Theyhave long been among Europe’s most innovative and dynamic companies, playinga crucial role in creating innovative digital training solutions for the SMEworkforce. They also implement concrete… Read more
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Trust lies at the foundation of all commercial and administrative transactions, which for centuries have relied upon the handwritten signature for authentication. As transactions are digitalized, the signatures that provide trust in them must also become electronic. The lack of trusted and legally recognized means of authenticating electronic transactions has forced a continued reliance on… Read more
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In its twelfth edition, the ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) report offers a broad overview of the cybersecurity threat landscape. Over time, the ETL has served as a crucial tool for comprehending the present state of cybersecurity within the European Union (EU), furnishing insights into trends and patterns. This, in turn, has guided pertinent decisions and… Read more
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The State of the Industry Report 2024 – Insights on Digital Evolution in Container Shipping
Discover ‘The State of the Industry 2024 – Insights on Digital Evolution in Container Shipping’ report, a milestone in the industry’s digital transformation journey. This comprehensive study explores the progress made, the challenges faced, and the role of standards in driving change. Through insights from 400 senior decision-makers and 35 in-depth interviews, the report provides a… Read more
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In Wallet We Trust: Bypassing the Digital Wallets Payment Security for Free Shopping
Digital wallets are a new form of payment technology that provides a secure and convenient way of making contactless payments through smart devices. In this paper, we study the security of financial transactions made through digital wallets, focusing on the authentication, authorization, and access control security functions. We find that the digital payment ecosystem supports… Read more