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WelcometothelatestissueofTheEnterpriseWorld,wherewehighlightthemost impactfulbusinessleaderstowatchin2024.Intoday'srapidlyevolvingbusiness landscape,leadershipplaysacrucialroleindrivinginnovation,fosteringgrowth,and navigatingchallengeswithresilienceandvision.
Inthisissue,wefeatureadiversegroupofvisionaryleaderswhoaremakingwavesacross industriesandgeographies.Fromseasonedexecutivesatmultinationalcorporationstodynamic entrepreneursleadingdisruptivestartups,theseindividualsexemplifythequalitiesofeffective leadership–strategicvision,adaptability,andarelentlessdriveforexcellence.
Asweembarkonanewyearfilledwithbothopportunitiesanduncertainties,itismoreimportant thanevertorecognizeandcelebratethecontributionsofinspirationalleaderswhoareshapingthe futureofbusiness.Whethertheyarespearheadingdigitaltransformationinitiatives,championing sustainabilityandcorporatesocialresponsibility,orrevolutionizingtraditionalbusinessmodels, theseleadersaredrivingpositivechangeandleavingalastingimpactontheirorganizationsand communities.
Amidstthechallengesofarapidlychangingworld,theroleofleadershiphasneverbeenmore critical.Byshowcasingthestoriesandinsightsoftheseinfluentialbusinessleaders,wehopeto inspireandempowerourreaderstoembraceinnovation,embracechange,andleadwithpurpose intheyearahead.
ThankyouforjoiningusonthisjourneyaswecelebrateTheMostImpactfulBusinessLeadersto Watchin2024.Weinviteyoutodelveintotheirstories,learnfromtheirexperiences,andbe inspiredtomakeyourmarkontheworldofbusiness.
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Asoneofthemostimpactfulbusinessleaders,ChannadeSilva,CEOof LankaPay(Pvt)Ltd,standsoutforhisexceptionalachievementsand contributionstotheindustry.Withdecadesofexperience,Mr.deSilvahasheld numerousglobalCXOrolesinesteemedorganizations,showcasinghisversatile leadershipcapabilities.
Hisgroundbreakingworkasatechnologypioneer,recognizedbytheInternet Society,underscoreshisinnovativemind-setandforward-thinkingapproach.Mr. deSilva’sstrategicacumenandcommitmenttoexcellencehaveearnedhim prestigiousawards,includingCircleofExcellenceandShareFighterChampionat Microsoft.
Furthermore,hisacademicachievementsandmembershipsinrenownedhonour societieshighlighthisdedicationtoacademicexcellenceandlifelonglearning. Throughhisvisionaryleadershipanddedication,Mr.deSilvacontinuestodrive growthandtransformation,leavinganindeliblemarkonthebusinesslandscape.
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Channa de Silva
Leaders wield immense inuence over the growth and dynamics of organizations and the cities or countries in which they operate. Through their strategic vision, leadership prowess, and innovative thinking, these individuals shape the direction and trajectory of businesses, driving them toward success and sustainability. Effective business leaders inspire and motivate their teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration that fuels productivity and innovation. Moreover, they play a pivotal role in fostering relationships with stakeholders, government entities, and the wider community, contributing to economic development, social progress, and the overall wellbeing of the region.
As one of the most impactful business leaders, Channa de Silva, CEO of LankaPay (Pvt) Ltd, stands out for his exceptional achievements and contributions to the industry. With decades of experience, Mr. de Silva has held numerous global CXO roles in esteemed organizations, showcasing his versatile leadership capabilities. His ground breaking work as a technology pioneer, recognized by the Internet Society, underscores his innovative mind-set and forward-thinking approach. Mr. de Silva’s strategic acumen and commitment to excellence have earned him prestigious awards, including Circle of Excellence and Share Fighter Champion at Microsoft. Furthermore, his academic achievements and memberships in renowned honour societies highlight his dedication to academic excellence and lifelong learning. Through his visionary leadership and dedication, Mr. de Silva continues to drive growth and transformation, leaving an indelible mark on the business landscape.
Mr.deSilva’sjourneyspansoverthreedecades,transitioning fromamedicalcareerpursuitinSriLankatoengineering studiesintheUnitedStatesduetocivilunrestinthecountry OptingforelectricalandcomputerengineeringattheState UniversityofNewYork,Buffalo,heobtainedbachelor’sand master’sdegrees,pivotinghiscareertowardstechnology.Inthe mid-1990s,amidsttheriseofinternettechnology,Mr.deSilva specializedincomputernetworking,aligningwiththeera’s advancements.Thisinterestwassolidifiedduringhisfinal semesterwhenheengagedwiththefoundersofSriLanka’sfirst InternetServiceProvider,shapinghiscareertrajectoryin technology
Inaprojectbeforecompletinghismaster’sdegree,Mr.deSilva waspivotalindesigningSriLanka’sfirstcommercialwebsite, www.lanka.net,in1994.Thisendeavourmarkedthecountry’s forayintothedigitalworldandsetthestageforMr.deSilva’s returntoSriLanka.Uponcompletinghismaster’sinDecember 1994,hetookonthechallengeofsettingupthecountry’sfirst dedicatedInternetconnectionin1995,amilestonethatlaidthe groundworkforSriLanka’sdigitalinfrastructure.
Mr.deSilva’searlycareerwascharacterizedby significantachievements,includingintroducingthe firstonlinenewspaper,launchingthefirstradiostation online,andestablishingthecountry’sfirstWi-Fi network.Hisleadershipandtechnologicalexpertise eventuallyledhimtotheroleofCEO,apositionhe heldforseveralyears,duringwhichhemade substantialcontributionstothecountry’sdigital landscape.
Transitioningthroughrolesatglobaltechnologygiants suchasMicrosoftandIBMfurtherenrichedMr.de Silva’sexperience,embeddingadeepunderstanding oftechnologyanditsapplicationstowardsbusiness growth.Thisexperiencepreparedhimfora monumentalroleastheCEOofLankaPayin December2015.AtLankaPay,Mr.deSilvasawan opportunitytomakeanationalimpactby revolutionizingthefinancialsectorthrough technology.Hisextensivebackgroundintechnology andstrategicvisionenabledhimtosteerthecompany towardsintegratingvariousfinancialsystems,thereby enhancingthesector’sefficiencyandaccessibility
LankaPayoffersdiverse,innovativepaymentsolutionsthatcater totheevolvingneedsofSriLanka’sbankingandfinancialsector.Theseproductsinclude:
TransformingSriLanka’sPaymentLandscape LankaPay,astheoperatorofSriLanka’sNationalPaymentNetwork, standsattheforefrontofrevolutionizingthecountry’sbankingand financialservicessector,focusingoninnovationandadvanced technology.Establishedin2002,LankaPay’smissionistoinnovate paymentsolutionsthataresimpler,fasterandsecuretoempowerevery SriLankanandensurefinancialinclusivity.Functioningunderthe guidanceoftheCentralBankofSriLanka(CBSL),LankaPayis recognizedasoneoftheregion’smostsuccessfulPublicPrivate Partnerships(PPP).
OwnedbytheCBSLandlicensedpublicandprivateCommercialBanks, LankaPayhaspioneerednumerouscutting-edgetechnology-based paymentinnovations,transformingthefinancialserviceslandscapeinSri LankaandsettingbenchmarksfortheSouthAsiaregion.Theservices offeredundertheLankaPayNationalPaymentNetworkprioritizespeed, reliability,security,affordabilityandconvenienceforthegeneralpublic, ensuringaccessibilitytoessentialfinancialservices.Upholdingcore valuesofinnovation,collaboration,inclusivity,convenience, accessibility,andtrustworthiness,LankaPay’svisioncentersonvaluing people’stimethroughinnovative,simpler,faster,andsecuresolutions.
Mr.deSilvaencounteredformidable challengesinlaunchingSriLanka’sfirst commercialwebsite.Theabsenceoftoolssuch asGooglesearchandthescarcityofaccessible knowledgesignificantlycompoundedthese challenges.Mr.deSilvaandhisteamreliedon newsgroupsforinformation,postingquestions andpatientlyawaitingresponses,navigating throughuncertaintywithdetermination. Creatingawebsiterequiredmanualcodingdue tothelackofgraphicaluserinterfacetoolsthat arecommontoday Additionally,the infrastructureinSriLankawasnotconducive tosuchdigitalendeavours.Mr.deSilvahadto managethewebsiteonaserverlocatedinthe UnitedStates,furthercomplicatingtheproject. Thelackoflocalknow-how,informationand supportmadethetaskdaunting,yetthese obstacleshonedMr.deSilva’sskillsand resilience.
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EstablishingthefirstInternetconnectioninSriLanka presenteditsshareofnightmarescompoundedbythe primitiveinfrastructureatthetime.Theconceptofthe internetwasstillnewgloballyandtheexistingwebsites wereprimitive.Mr.deSilvahadtonavigatethrough codinginClanguageamongothers,tocreatethedesired
functionalityandimpact.Thisexperience,whilechallenging, wasultimatelyrewarding.Throughconfrontingand overcomingtheseobstacles,Mr.deSilvagainedinvaluable experienceandexpertise,layingthegroundworkforhis futuresuccessesinthetechnologysectorandcontributing significantlytoSriLanka’sdigitalevolution.
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Expandingitsnetwork,LankaPaypartnerswithfinancial institutions,fintechsandmerchantstoincreaseaccessibilityto digitalpayments.Incentivesandrewardsencourageusersto embracecashlesstransactions,whiletransparencyonfeesensures affordability.Stringentsecuritymeasuresbuildtrustamongusers. LankaPayalsofocusesondigitizingpaymentsforgovernment servicesandutilitiespayments,streamliningprocesses,and promotingfinancialinclusion.Leveragingdataanalytics,AI coupledwithmarketresearch,thecompanygainsinsightsto personalizeservices,drivingadoptionandengagement.
Mr.DeSilvaadherestoaleadershipphilosophyofleadingby example,perseveranceandhumility.Demonstratingacommitment tointegrityandaccountability,heemphasizestheimportanceof aligningactionswithwords,ensuringthatprinciplesarenotmerely spokenbutactivelypracticed.Byembodyingthevaluesand behavioursheexpectsfromothers,Mr.DeSilvasetsastandardof excellencethatinspirestrustandconfidencewithinthe organization.
Moreover,Mr.DeSilvabelievesinthepowerofperseverance, refusingtosuccumbtosetbacksorobstacles.Withamind-setof nevergivingup,heapproacheschallengeswithdeterminationand resilience,viewingfailuresasopportunitiesforgrowthand learning.ThispersistenceenablesMr.DeSilvatonavigate complexsituationsanddrivetowardsachievinglong-term objectives.
Inadditiontoperseverance,humilityiscentraltoMr.DeSilva’s leadershipapproach.Recognizingthecollectivecontributionsof theteam,heacknowledgesthatsuccessisaresultofcollaborative effortratherthanindividualachievement.Byfosteringacultureof empowermentandrecognition,Mr.DeSilvamotivatesteam memberstoexcelandsurpasstheirpotential,ultimatelyfuelling theorganization’sgrowthandsuccess.
Mr.DeSilvaadvisesaspiringentrepreneurstostayinformedabout theevolvingbusinessandtechnologylandscape,emphasizingthe needtounderstandmarketdynamicsandpotentialthreats.With rapidtechnologicaladvancements,entrepreneursmustpossess brilliantideasandadeepunderstandingofemergingtechnologies tothrive.Hestressestheimportanceofsolvingreal-world problemswithtechnologyandleveragingdatatomakeinformed businessdecisions.Byaddressingpressingbusinessandconsumer challengesviatechnologyandofferinginnovativesolutions, entrepreneurscanincreasethelikelihoodofsuccessintoday’s dynamicenvironment.
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A G e m A l o n g t h e F r e n c h R i v i e r a
Where one can relax in the sun, feeling its warmth on your skin as a soft Mediterranean breeze carries the fragrance of sea salt and orange blossoms. Clear turquoise water gently laps a stony beach that invites you to take a cool swim inside it. The streets are charming with colorful houses, their bright colors enhanced by the fragrant blooming owers that overow from the window boxes. As you keep walking around, you will see a massive medieval castle on top of a hill that previews the city’s glorious past. It is not just in dreams; Nice is a delightful place on the French Riviera where every corner tells tales waiting to be discovered. However, what exactly creates such a lasting impact on this city? In this article, let’s explore why Nice is a gemstone along the Côte d’Azur.
Picturesque Landscape
Niceislocatedonthesoutheasterncoastof France,withabeautifulMediterraneanSea.Itis apartoftheProvence-Alpes-Côted'Azur (PACA)location,placedinsidetheAlpesMaritimesbranch.Thissought-aftervicinity placesNiceinthemiddleoftherenowned FrenchRiviera,additionallycalledtheCôte d'Azur Apartfromtheshimmeringsea,the lovelyAlpes-Maritimesmountainsloom dramatically,supplyingabeautifulbackdropto thetownandplentyofoptionsforoutside fanatics.Itislocatedclosetonumerous interestinglocations.It'sjustthirteenkilometers fromthehighly-pricedprincipalityofMonaco andaround30kilometersfromtheItalianborder Thismakesitawonderfulplacetobegin exploringthesurroundingarea.
Nicehasahot-summer Mediterraneanclimatewithmild wintersandmoderaterainfall. Summersarewarmtohot,dry,and sunny,withtemperaturesranging from26°Cto32°C.Thecityoften experienceshighertemperaturesthan theairportduetoitsproximitytothe sea.InJulyandAugust,thewarmest months,theaveragetemperatureis around27°C,withoccasionalpeaks ashighas37.7°CinAugust2006. AutumnstartssunnyinSeptember andgraduallybecomescoolerand rainierbyOctober,withtemperatures above20°CuntilNovember (around17°C).Wintersaremild, withtemperaturesrangingfrom11to 17°C(52to63°F)duringtheday and4to9°C(39to48°F)atnight.
NicehasadiverseculturalhistoryshapedbyitsGreek, Roman,andItalianroots.Thecityboastsnumerousart museums,suchastheMuséeMatisseandtheMusée Chagall,displayingmasterpiecesfromrenownedartists. Moreover,thisplacehonorsitslivelyheritagethroughyearly festivitiesliketheNiceCarnival,avibranttwo-weekevent featuringlivelyparades,music,andelaboratecostumes.
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Nice offers a delicious array of local specialties that will excite your taste buds:
SoccaisadeliciouschickpeaflourpancakethatcomesfromtheMediterranean region.Itismadewithamixtureofchickpeaflour,water,oliveoil,andsalt, thencookeduntilitbecomescrispy.Youcanaddyourfavoriteherbsand toppings,likecaramelizedonionsorolives,tocustomizeit.Thisdishisgreat forsnacksorappetizers,andit'sgluten-free.Itgoesperfectlywithaglassof wineorarefreshingsalad.It'sagreatchoiceforanyonelookingfortasty, versatile,andeasy-to-makerecipes.
SaladeNiçoiseisatastyFrenchsaladthatfeaturestuna,hard-boiledeggs, olives,andtomatoes.Themixofflavorfultuna,smootheggs,saltyolives,and ripetomatoescreatesadeliciousmedleyoftastes.Tossedwithfreshlettuceand drizzledwithabasicvinaigrette,itachievesagreatequilibriumoffreshness andfulfillment,capturingthespiritofMediterraneancuisineineverybite.
DaubeNiçoiseisadeliciousstewfromNice,France,featuringtenderbeef, vegetables,andaromaticredwine.Thebeefismarinatedinwineandherbs, thenslow-cookedwithonions,carrots,andgarlicuntilit'sincrediblytender. Foraddedflavor,youcanincludepotatoesorolives.Thisdishpairsperfectly withcrustybreadorpasta,makingitagreatoptionforgatheringsincold weather
PistouSoup:PistousoupisadeliciousdishfromProvence,France.Itbrings togetherfreshvegetableswithatastybasil-garlicpesto.Thisdishhasitsroots inthesouthernregionofFranceandinvolveschoppedveggiessimmeredin brothuntiltheyareperfectlytender.Thestandoutfeatureofthissoupisthe brightgreenpesto,amixofbasil,garlic,nuts,cheese,andoliveoil,drizzled overjustbeforeserving.Savorthistastyandcozymealwithasideofcrusty breadorParmesancheese,idealforenjoyingyear-roundwithitsinvigorating Mediterraneantaste.
PanBagnat:PanBagnatisatastysandwichoriginallyfromNice,madewith cannedtuna,olives,capers,andsometimesanchoviesonabreadrolldrizzled witholiveoil.Italsoincludesfreshtomatoes,lettuce,andonionsforcrunch andcolor,alongwithherbs,salt,pepper,andlemonjuiceforMediterranean flavors.EachbitecapturestheessenceoftheFrenchcoast,offeringaflavorful andfulfillingexperience.
PromenadedesAnglaisinthisplace isawell-knownbeachfrontwalkwith beautifulviewsoftheMediterranean Sea.It’sgreatforcasualstrolls,peoplewatching,andtakinginthelively atmosphereoftheFrenchRiviera.The roadhasbeautifulcafes,pathslinedby palmtrees,andrenownedsiteslike HôtelNegresco.Ifyouwouldliketo seebeautyaswellascultureonyour visittoNice,thenthisshouldbetopon yourlist.
CollineduChâteau:Collinedu ChâteauhillislocatedaboveNiceand offersincrediblecityandharborvistas. Ithasantiquatedruinsthatmakeit interesting.Forfamilies,theplaceis perfectforpicnics;couplesenjoy watchingwonderfulsunsets;tourists canspendsometimewithnaturewhile stillexperiencingcitylife.Itwillbea goodexperienceforyouwhetheritis duringthedayornightifyouwantto visitsomethingbeautiful,learn somethingfromhistoryandrelaxin Nice.
CoursSaleya:Thismarketistrulyvibrant;itsvibrancywillimmerseyouso completelythataftervisiting,onecanfeeltheyareactuallyinthistown. Whataboutwanderingthroughcolorfulflowerstandsexudingsweetsmells andtreatingyourselftoregionalspecialtiessuchasfreshseafooddelicacies, cheeses,orpastries?Theterrificambianceincludesnotonlymusicbutalso uniquehandicraftsthatembodythetruespiritofNice.Togetamulti-sensory experiencethroughtheheartofProvence-Alpes-Côted'Azurregionit’s necessaryvisitingthisplaceatleastoncealifetime.Ihopeyouhavean opportunitytoexperiencethisplacesoonenough.
CathédraleSainte-Réparate: CathédraleSainte-Réparateisfamous inNiceforitsbaroquearchitecture.Its intricatefaçadedesign,richly ornamentedinterior,andlonghistory drawnumerousvisitors,makingita must-seesite.Whenyouenterthis cathedral,you’llbestunnedby incrediblealtars,wallfrescoes,and vibrantstainedglasswindows,thereby creatingasereneandbreathtaking atmospherewithinit.Besidesbeing beautiful,though,thiscathedralstill servesasanactivereligious-cultural center,attractingpilgrimswhohavean interestinspiritualitycombinedwith artheritage.
MuséeMasséna:MuséeMassénainit holdsalargecollectionofartand historicalartifactsrepresentingthe storyofthecity’spast.Ithasworksby painterssuchasJulesChéret,among otherbeautifulancientobjectsand furniture,thatdepictNice’scultural journeythroughouttheages. Surroundedbydelightfulgardensin splendid19th-centurybuildings,it becomesanobligatoryplacetovisitfor thoseinterestedinthehistoryofthe cityoritsartisticheritage.
Relax on the beach
Explore the Old Town
Hike in the hills
Day trip to Monaco
Enjoy the nightlife
Nice boasts several beaches, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or trying out water sports.
Wander the charming streets of Vieux Nice (Old Town) with its colorful houses, art galleries, and boutiques.
Lace-up your boots and explore the scenic trails surrounding Nice, offering breathtaking views and a touch of nature.
Take a short trip to the glamorous principality of Monaco, known for its casinos, luxury yachts, and the Formula One Grand Prix.
Nice comes alive at night with a vibrant selection of bars, restaurants, and clubs.
Dependingonwhatyoulike,thebesttimeforadelightfulstaywillvary.Thespring,aswellas autumn,arefilledwithbeautifulweatherandfewerpeople;explorethecity,visitmuseums,and gooutforoutdooractivities.Ontheotherhand,summerfavorsbeachenthusiastsbecauseofits warmtemperatures;however,takecautionthatpricesmaybehigherduetotourism,thusmany peopletendtocrowdtheiridealspots.
Learn some basic French
Invest in a Nice City Pass
Adopt the walking culture
Beware of pickpockets
Relax and enjoy the pace of life
A few phrases go a long way in terms of communication and cultural appreciation.
It offers free public transportation and discounts on attractions.
Nice is a pedestrian-friendly city, so comfortable shoes are key.
Beware of pickpockets, especially in crowded areas.
Take your time exploring and savor the laid-back atmosphere of Nice.
Privacy-Focused
Whensigningupwithpaidproxyservice providerstoenableaccessingblocked internetcontentorhidingyourbrowsing identityandtraffic,oneoftenoverlooked butimportantpreparatorystepisinstalling anappropriatelysecurewebbrowsersuited forthepurpose.Beyondjustenablingthe necessarytechnicalconfigurations, browsersthemselvesvaryregarding underlyingprivacyconstructsdetermining protectionlevelswhenbrowsingvia proxies.Prioritizingalternativesoptimized safeguardinguserdataminimizesrisks associatedwithusingsharedpublic systems.
Proxyusershavediversequalitybrowser optionstochoosefromin2023basedon technicalcapabilitiesadvancinganonymity whenassessedacrossmetricslike:
Built-in tracking prevention –Blocks third-party website trackers from profiling online activity even via proxies for stronger privacy.
No data retention – Refrains from collecting, logging or sharing any private browsing data like Google Chrome does, restricting exposures.
Supports proxy extensions – Easily installs essential add-ons for specialized functions like switching proxy identities, masking locations etc.
Encryption readiness – Supports connectivity options like HTTPS, TLS 1.3, DNS over HTTPS across sites keeping communication secured.
Open source code – Publicly visible code enables greater transparency regarding gaps bad actors could exploit compared to proprietary browsers.
Basedontheabovecriteria,topprivacycentricpicksincludeFirefoxFocus,Tor BrowserandBrave–alloptimized safeguardingusers.However,traditional bigtechoptionslikeChromedoprovide sufficientflexibilityaccommodating proxiestoowhenconfiguredcarefully.
Tobestharnessproxiesacrossdevices andnetworks,targetbrowsersproviding:
Cleanarchitecture:Thecoreengineis designedtoprotectanonymityrather thancollectanalyticsdata.Limits exposuresthroughproxies.
Customization:Supportsinstalling nichesecurityextensionsadding specializedproxyfunctionalitybeyond defaultsneededbypowerusers.
Protocolflexibility:Connectsacross diversesystemslikeSOCKS,HTTP/S, SSL,etcallowingadaptingbasedon purchasedproxyservicecapability permutations.
Accessibility:Availableacrossmajor desktopandmobileplatformslike Windows,MacOS,iOS,andAndroid deviceswithsynchronization simplifyingusageforaconsistent experience.
User-friendly:Verycustomizableyet simpleenoughinterfacesallownovices toenablerequiredconfigurationsneeded toworkwithproxieswithoutdemanding overlytechnicalproficiency
WhenenabledbytheBestBrowsersfor Proxychoicealignedwithusage aspirations,proxiesrobustlyelevate onlinesecurityandaccesscapability
Tofurtherboostprivacy,anonymity, andcircumventioncapability,target installingvaluablebrowserextensions like:
SwitchyOmega–Simplifies dynamicallyswitchingbetween multipleproxyprofilesand connectionsavoidingtediousmanual profileactivationfordifferenttasks.
FoxyProxy–Loadbalancesproxy trafficacrossapoolofIPaddresses providedbyaproxyprovider enhancingreliability.Helpfulin avoidingcurrentproxyIP-based blocks.
ProxySwitcher–RotatesproxyassignedIPidentitieswithjustaclick allowinginstantlocationspoofing helpfulforunlockinggeo-restricted content.
IP-Tag–DisplaysthecurrentpublicIP addresstheproxyserviceassignsyour connectionaidingtroubleshooting connectivitydropsthrough misconfiguredsystems.
HTTPSEverywhere–Auto-enables secureHTTPSencryptionacrossmore sitestopreventmalicioustraffic sniffingevenwhenproxieshideyour identity.
Withtailoredpluginsreinforcing inherentprivacysafeguards,users controlbrowsersastheultimate personalizedprivacyworkbenchwhen relyingonBestBrowsersforProxy
However,fewcommonpainpoints plagueeffortsusingBestBrowsersfor Proxy:
Browserversionoutdated–Using datedunsupportededitionslimits proxyfeaturesupportlike WebSocket/WebRTCneededfor streamingsitesandapps.Regular updatesaremandatory.
Incorrectaccountconfiguration–SimpleIP/passworderrorsduring proxyactivationsetupoftensnowball intotediousdiagnoses.Account credentialstyposabound.
Platformrestrictions–iOSandMacs tendtostrictlylimitfulltrafficrouting flexibilityviaproxies. Android/Windowsismore customizableforpowerusers.
Securitysoftwareconflicts–Many anti-virusandfirewalltoolsprevent unfamiliarproxiesforcautionexposing newattacksurfaces.Whitelistingand tweakshelp.
Gettingthefundamentalsrightavoids commonfrustratingissuesusing proxiesacrossthespectrumofdevices andnetworks.Patienceperseveres.
AchievingResponsibleAnonymity Online
Asrisingdataexploitationfuels demandforprivacypreservationtools likeencryptedproxies,proactively self-educatingonsafelyharnessing suchservicesforachievingresponsible anonymityfosterspositiveoutcomes allaround:
Usersbenefitfromenjoyingamore secure,unrestrictedinternetclosely safeguardingpersonalinterests. Privacypaysdividendsloweringrisks fromunsavoryactorsthrivingon identities,locations,andusage patterns.
Businessesgainopportunitiesbyresponsiblytappingglobalworkforces,safely collaboratingacrossborders,andethicallyreachingcustomersgeo-blockedby technicalitiesratherthanregulatoryintentsusingrightfullyanonymousaccess technologies.
Societyprofitsfrompreservingcivildiscoursequalitybypromotingaccountability tiedtoideasthemselvesratherthanidentitiesorattributesthatencourage prejudice.Anonymityfacilitatesmeritocracy.
Silicon Valley, known as one of the hubs of innovation, a story began to spread. It was the story of an accidental encounter between two great people who talked about planning the future. Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, whose names are forever etched in tech history, met by chance. The talk, directed by a mutual interest in exploring the limits of the impossible, sparked a revolution. This is the story of Intel—a living example of how a seed of idea, constant progress, and microprocessors made the impossible come true.
Inthespringof1968,RobertNoyceand GordonMoore,whowereveteransofthe electronicsindustryinSiliconValley,met viachanceintheformofasummer afternoon.Thiscasualtalkinthebackyard inspiredanideaaboutthefutureof technology.Itwasaphenomenonthat sparkedtheideaofIntel,acomputer companydedicatedtothedevelopmentof technology
RobertNoyce,GordonMoore,andAndy Grovehavegonethroughcommon problemsthateverysmallbusinesshas bothinitialfundingandthespaceoftheir garagetobeginexperimentswith. Althoughthesebarriersexisted,they remainedreadyforinnovationandto developmentofnoveltechnologies.They didnotstrayawayfromthefightwhen theyovercamethechallenge,andthey wererewardedwiththeworld'sfirst microprocessor,theIntel4004,whichwas releasedin1971.Theintroductionofthe advancedchipbroughtsweepingchanges tothecomputerindustry Thankstothese chips,PCsbecamecheaperandentered people'slives,beinganaturalpartofhow thesepeopleusedtechnology.
Intelendearedeverybodytoitselfby providingchips,suchasthe8086andthe "IntelInside"advertisingcampaignduring thecomputerera.Nevertheless, smartphones'risingpopularitywasoneof theissuesAMDhadwithitschips,and reshapingwasoneofthecriticaldecisions thatthecompanyhadtotake.Theymoved theirattentiontoARMSchipsformobile devices,tookatryonAItech,and cooperatedwithothercompaniesaswell. Today,whileitmaintainsapowerful industrypositionduetocontinuous innovationandtechnologyinvestments, Intelbelievesthepotentialforfuture competitionovertakes.
StiffCompetitionfromAMD:
Thesteepeningcompetitionthathas occurredbetweenAMDandIntelhas provokedInteltostayaheadofthe curvebydesigningnewerproductsas wellasestablishingcompetitiveprices. Thiscompetitionisthemostopen betweencompetitorsintheCPUor CentralProcessingUnitfront.Forquite along,ithadthepredominantposition amongthechipmanufacturers; however,thisdecade,AMDhas equallyledthemarketasits advancementsliketheZenarchitecture haveseriouslychallengedit's superiorityinperformance.This situationhasresultedinapricewar whichhashadanimpactonitsprofit marginduetothecompany'slowtwist intheshareratiochoice.
MobileComputingRevolution:
Thetransitionfromdesktopstosmall handhelddevicessuchassmartphones andtablets,whichareincreasingly becomingpopular,hasaffected significantlythedemandfortraditional PCs,whichusedtoformitscore market.Thefast-growingmarketof smartphonesandtabletshasinfluenced thesalesofPCsinanegativeway whichisnotgoodfortheIntel
business.Ithasmadequitegood itsprocessors(AtomSeries)–thoughisnotassuccessfulin mobileCPUsasitisinPCCPUs. Theydidn'thaveanyotherchoice buttodiversifytheirproductsand enterintoothermarketsaside fromthemainstreamcomputing market.
Theriseincomplexityinchip manufacturingduetothe tighteningofprofitmarginsis deprivingmanufacturersof healthyaprofit.Thevery refinementofchiptechnology andtheimplosionof miniaturizationconstantly complicatesandmakesthe productionprocessmore expensive.Thisinvolvesthehigh expensesofconductingnew processdevelopmentand constructionofhigh-cost facilities(e.g.,transitioningfrom 7nmor5nmtechnologiestochipqualitydevices).Theseescalating costsmountpressureonIntelto devisesystemsthatcanyield betterproductiontechniqueswith highefficiencyforthebusinessto remaincompetitive.
Like Meltdown and Spectre security vulnerabilities pulled down the trust and to deal with the issue a huge effort is required. These major security issues of its processors that could lead to cyberattacks are just examples of how these products can be used and misused in detrimental ways for the users and the brand. This is caused by a loss of condence and a bad name for the brand. Dealing with such weaknesses required both a great deal of engineering efforts and chip design redesign which in turn, had an even bigger implication on the loss of prot margin and further postponement of launching the products. The fallout of these vulnerabilities also signicantly impacted consumer perception while largely undermining its reputation. So, the company was forced to invest in xing this issue.
AMD(AdvancedMicroDevices):AMDstandsinIntel'splace,byintroducingtheirproductswhicharecomparably performantbutatacheaperprice.Duringtheseyears,AMD’smarketsharehasrisenduetothecost-effectiveandinnovative technologiesincludingmulti-coreprocessorsandenergyefficiencyinthedesignedchips.Consumershavearatherfavorable opinionaboutAMD'sRyzenseriesprocessorswhichhavebecomequiteacoupforthefieldofPCprocessorindustryand presentedIntelwithaverytroublesomerival.
Samsung:Samsungisamajorplayerinthesemiconductorcartel,wherethemobileprocessorsandmemorychipsare LEDs.SamsungnotonlyproduceschipsforitsproductsbutalsocompeteswithIntelacrossvariousproductsincluding SSDsandmemorytechnologies.Theirissuesonthelevelofmobilechipsetsandmemoryarchitectureshavemadethem Intel'smostseriouscompetitorsbytakingoversomesignificantmarketsegments.
TSMC(TaiwanSemiconductorManufacturingCompany):TSMCbeingafamouscontractproducerofsemiconductors iswellknownforfabricatingthechipsformanyleadingcompaniessuchasIntelandAMD.InadditiontoIntelwhichhas internalproductioncapacityformanyofitschips,thecompanyhasTSMCasitspartnerforotherproductsortechnologies. AdvancesinsemiconductormanufacturingbyTSMCandthecompany'ssemiconductorprocessingcapabilitieshavemadeit possibleforbothIntelandAMDtohavebest-in-classsemiconductorcomponentsandimprovetheirofferings.
NVIDIA:NVIDIAisfamousintheworldbecauseofitsGPUs(graphicsprocessingunits),anditspowerfulpresencehas beenmarkedbythegamingandprofessionalgraphicssectors.Meanwhile,NvidiaisalsodiversifyingintoAIand autonomousdrivingtechnologies,whichcanevenbecomegroundsforcompetitionwithIntelinAIacceleratorsaswellas autonomousvehiclecomputingplatforms.TheirmasscapabilitytoproduceAI-specifichardwareandGPU-accelerated computinglargelymakesthemaninterestingcompanytobeconsideredasacompetitorintheoverallsemiconductor industry
Qualcomm:Qualcommtopsasthemarketleaderinmobileprocessors,especiallytheSnapdragonseriesthatismostusedin smartphoneswheretheypowermostmobilephonesaroundtheworld.IntellargelyfacedrivalryfromQualcomminthe domainofmobilecomputing,especiallyinthedomainofpowerefficiencyandbindingtogetherofmodemtechnologyinto thechipset. Qualcomm'soutstandingmobileconnectivityandsystem-on-chip(SoC)designsmadeitakeynoteinthe mobilesemiconductormarket,butalsostrongcompetitionagainstIntelinmobileoperations.
PERFORMANCE FOCUS
Intel emphasizes the performance and processing power of its processors, targeting gamers, content creators, and professionals.
BRANDING AND RECOGNITION
The "Intel Inside" campaign has created lasting brand recognition, associating Intel with high-quality computing.
Intel collaborates with major PC manufacturers and software developers to ensure compatibility and optimize performance.
Increasingly, Intel highlights its commitment to sustainability in manufacturing and resource management.
Well-known Marketing Campaigns:
IntelInside"(1991-Present): ThisiconiccampaignsuccessfullypositionedIntelasthebrainsbehindpersonal computers.
"SponsorshipsofMajorSportingEvents": ItsassociationwithmajorsportingeventsliketheOlympicsshowcasesitstechnological prowess.
"TheVerge"InfluencerCampaign: Partneringwithtechinfluencersbroadenedit'sreachtoayounger,tech-savvyaudience.
InnovationrunsinthebloodofIntel.FromtheaccidentalbeginningtotheconquestofthePCmarketbyIdeaand itsre-imagingasaproviderofthemostadvancedprocessors.Ontheotherhandconsideracasewheretechnology isadvancingdaybydayThecompetition,thespreadofmobilecomputing,theincreaseofproductioncost,andthe existingcybersecurityproblemaretheongoingchallengesthatitneedstoaddresscontinually.
Thoughthesestrugglesappear,ithasamajoredgeinthedigitalworld.Anintegralpartoftheirsuccessistheir solidresearchanddevelopmentactivitiesandalsothestrategicpartnershipscoupledwiththegreenagendaguide themformoreaccomplishments.Throughaccentuatingregionssuchasartificialintelligence(AI),Internetof Things(IoT),andnext-generationmobileprocessors,itcantaketheedgeandshapetheeventuallyheavily technologicalfield.
- Exploring the
As we navigate through the digital landscape of the 21st century, blockchain technology continues to evolve and disrupt traditional industries across the globe. From nance and supply chain management to healthcare and beyond, blockchain's potential for innovation is virtually limitless. In this blog, we'll delve into the top nine current trends in blockchain technology that are shaping the future in 2024 and beyond.
1.DecentralizedFinance (DeFi)ContinuestoFlourish:
Decentralizedfinance,orDeFi,hasemergedasoneofthemostsignificanttrendsinblockchaintechnology.In2024,wecan expectDeFitocontinueitsrapidgrowth,offeringinnovativefinancialservicessuchaslending,borrowing,andtrading withouttheneedfortraditionalintermediaries.Withtheriseofdecentralizedexchanges(DEXs),liquidityprotocols,and yieldfarming,DeFiisdemocratizingaccesstofinancialservicesandreshapingtheglobalfinanciallandscape.
Non-fungibletokens(NFTs)havetakentheworldbystorm, enablingdigitalartists,creators,andcollectorstobuy,sell, andtradeuniquedigitalassetsonblockchainplatforms.In 2024,we'llwitnessthecontinuedexpansionoftheNFT market,withnewusecasesemergingingaming,virtualreal estate,andintellectualpropertyrights.NFTsare revolutionizingtheconceptofdigitalownershipand creatingnewopportunitiesforcreatorstomonetizetheir work.
Enterprisesacrossvariousindustriesareembracingtrends inblockchaintechnologytostreamlineoperations,enhance transparency,andreducecosts.In2024,we'llseeincreased adoptionofblockchainsolutionsinsupplychain management,healthcare,identityverification,andbeyond. Asmoreenterprisesrecognizethepotentialofblockchain todriveinnovationandimproveefficiency,wecanexpect toseeaproliferationofenterprise-gradeblockchain platformsandsolutions.
Asthetrendsinblockchaintechnologyecosystemcontinue toexpand,interoperabilityhasbecomeakeyfocusareafor developersandblockchainprojects.In2024,we'llseethe emergenceofinteroperabilitysolutionsthatenableseamless communicationanddataexchangebetweendifferent blockchainnetworks.Interoperabilitybridgeswillfacilitate cross-chaintransactions,assettransfers,andsmartcontract interoperability,fosteringcollaborationandinnovation acrosstheblockchainecosystem.
Privacy-enhancingtechnologies(PETs)suchaszeroknowledgeproofs(ZKPs)andsecuremulti-party computation(MPC)aregainingtractionasconcernsabout dataprivacyandsecuritycontinuetogrow.In2024,we'll seeincreasedadoptionofPETsinblockchainapplications, particularlyindecentralizedfinance,identitymanagement, andhealthcare.PETsenableuserstoprotecttheirsensitive datawhilestillparticipatinginblockchaintransactionsand interactions.
6.EnvironmentalSustainabilityandEnergyEfficiency:
Astheenvironmentalimpactoftrendsinblockchain technologycomesunderscrutiny,thereisagrowingfocus onenvironmentalsustainabilityandenergyefficiency.In 2024,we'llseeeffortstoaddresstheenergyconsumption ofblockchainnetworksthroughtheadoptionofmore energy-efficientconsensusmechanismsandtheuseof renewableenergysources.Sustainableblockchain initiativesandcarbonoffsetprogramswillbecome increasinglyprevalentastheindustryseekstominimizeits ecologicalfootprint.
7.IntegrationofArtificialIntelligence(AI)and MachineLearning(ML):
Theintegrationofartificialintelligence(AI)andmachine learning(ML)withblockchaintechnologyhasthepotential tounlocknewcapabilitiesandinsights.In2024,we'llsee advancementsinAI-poweredblockchainanalytics,fraud detection,andpredictivemodeling.AIandMLalgorithms willbeusedtoanalyzeblockchaindata,detectpatternsand anomalies,andoptimizeblockchainoperationsinrealtime.
Astrendsinblockchaintechnologymature,regulatory frameworksandcompliancestandardsareevolvingto addresslegalandregulatoryconcerns.In2024,we'llsee increasedregulatoryclarityandguidanceforblockchainbasedprojectsandcryptocurrencies.Governmentsand regulatorybodieswillworktoestablishclearguidelinesfor blockchaingovernance,taxation,andconsumerprotection, fosteringgreatertrustandconfidenceintheblockchain ecosystem.
9.DecentralizedAutonomousOrganizations(DAOs) EmpowerCommunities:
Decentralizedautonomousorganizations(DAOs)are emergingasanewparadigmfororganizationalgovernance anddecision-making.In2024,we'llseetheproliferationof DAOsacrossvarioussectors,enablingcommunitiesto collaborate,govern,andmanageresourcesina decentralizedmanner.DAOswillempowerindividualsand communitiestoparticipateincollectivedecision-making, fundingallocation,andprojectgovernance,driving innovationandinclusivityintheblockchainecosystem.
10.Cross-ChainCommunicationandInteroperability SolutionsStrengthen:
In2024,wecanexpecttoseefurtheradvancementsin cross-chaincommunicationandinteroperabilitysolutions. Asthetrendsinblockchaintechnologyecosystemcontinue toexpandwithamultitudeofnetworksandprotocols, interoperabilitybecomesincreasinglycrucial.Projects focusedonenablingseamlesscommunicationbetween differentblockchainswillgainmomentum,facilitatingthe transferofassetsanddataacrossdisparatenetworks. Interoperabilityprotocolsandstandardswillplayapivotal roleinfosteringcollaborationandintegrationwithinthe blockchainspace,drivinginnovationandefficiency
11.TokenizationofReal-WorldAssetsSurges:
Thetokenizationofreal-worldassetsispoisedto experiencesignificantgrowthin2024.Trendsinblockchain technologyenablethedigitizationandfractionalizationof physicalassetssuchasrealestate,artwork,commodities, andintellectualproperty.Bytokenizingtheseassets,they canbeeasilybought,sold,andtradedonblockchain platforms,providingliquidityandaccessibilitytoinvestors globally.Assettokenizationunlocksnewinvestment opportunities,lowersbarrierstoentry,andincreasesmarket efficiency Asregulatoryframeworksevolveto accommodateassettokenization,we'llseeanexpansionof tokenizedassetofferingsandinvestmentvehiclesacross variousassetclasses.
12.EnhancedSecurityandScalabilitySolutions Emerge:
In2024,therewillbeacontinuedfocusonenhancingthe securityandscalabilityofblockchainnetworks.Security remainsaparamountconcernintheblockchainspace,with high-profilehacksandvulnerabilitiesposingsignificant riskstousersandassets.Trendsinblockchaintechnology projectswillinvestinrobustsecuritymeasuressuchas multi-signaturewallets,encryptiontechniques,andthreat detectionsystemstosafeguardagainstcyberthreatsand attacks.
Additionally,scalabilitysolutionssuchaslayer2protocols, sharding,andsidechainswillbedevelopedanddeployedto addressthescalabilitylimitationsofexistingblockchain networks.Thesesolutionswillenableblockchainnetworks toprocessagreatervolumeoftransactionsandsupport massadoptionwithoutcompromisingonsecurityor decentralization.
As we look ahead to 2024 and beyond, trends in blockchain technology are brimming with promise and potential. From decentralized nance and NFTs to enterprise adoption and privacyenhancing technologies, the blockchain landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. By staying abreast of these top trends and developments, businesses, developers, and enthusiasts can harness the transformative power of blockchain to drive innovation, create value, and shape the future of the digital economy.
