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Public-private partnerships for better service experiences
Public-private partnerships for better service experiences

In order for government services to reach their potential, a deeper collaboration between governments and technology companies is one of the best places to start.

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Government ExperienceWisam AmidFebruary 12, 2019technology, smart government, data, GX, government experience
Is the services sector blockchain's next frontier?
Is the services sector blockchain's next frontier?

The next innovation for blockchain will be in technical applications using ledgers that facilitate the storage of massive amounts of data. All it takes is one major innovation in the services sector for other governments to quickly embrace blockchain.

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Government ExperienceWisam AmidFebruary 12, 2019technology, smart government, data, GX, government experience
Coming Soon: Hyper-personalized Government
Coming Soon: Hyper-personalized Government

In our fast-paced environment, users want to avoid barriers and are turning to predictive services to complete daily tasks, especially in government services.

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Government ExperienceWisam AmidFebruary 12, 2019technology, smart government, data, GX, government experience
AI and the Future of Government Service
AI and the Future of Government Service

Predictions based on big data and machine learning will define large parts of our lives including governments mapping journeys on how to provide enhanced services for residents and citizens

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Government ExperienceWisam AmidFebruary 12, 2019technology, smart government, data, GX, government experience
Are government services ready for 5G?
Are government services ready for 5G?

AI, machine learning, and 5G are all developments that will help government services by reducing friction in the customer service experience. 5G connectivity will profoundly impact the delivery of government services.

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Government ExperienceWisam AmidFebruary 12, 2019technology, smart government, data, GX, government experience
For better service design, turn to the crowd
For better service design, turn to the crowd

The beauty of using crowdsourcing models to supply labor and new ideas at the services level is that it allows for a nimble approach to change.

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Government ExperienceWisam AmidFebruary 12, 2019technology, smart government, data, GX, government experience
Analog is the hot new trend in service innovation
Analog is the hot new trend in service innovation

Adopting a holistic approach towards analyzing the entire customer journey beyond digital touchpoints could pave the way for happier lo-fi experiences

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Government ExperienceWisam AmidFebruary 12, 2019technology, smart government, data, GX, government experience
Are Bikes the Elegant Solution Smart Cities Need?
Are Bikes the Elegant Solution Smart Cities Need?

Driverless cars pollute less than standard models, but they still tax our infrastructure and our health. Bikes can offer a better solution.

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Opinion, UrbanismWisam AmidFebruary 11, 2019Governance, urbanism, future, sustainability, wellbeing, cycling, copenhagen, Human-centric cities
The Role Of Data For Government Experiences
The Role Of Data For Government Experiences

The intersection of data and government services allocation is a very defined system that is often overlooked by the public. This article touches on the importance of streamlining the collection and analysis of data towards enhancing government service design.

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Government ExperienceWisam AmidFebruary 10, 2019technology, smart government, data, GX, government experience
Government Experience Design: Gradually then Suddenly
Government Experience Design: Gradually then Suddenly

Three important buckets define the relationship between technology and government services: collection of data, storage of data, and use of data. This article touches on their specific relationships

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Government ExperienceWisam AmidFebruary 10, 2019technology, smart government, data, GX, government experience
This is What 50% of the Internet Looks Like
This is What 50% of the Internet Looks Like

Facebook and Google dominate more than half the world’s internet advertising market, wielding incredible power over how we engage online. But the regulation debate is heating up.

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Opinion, DataWisam AmidFebruary 6, 2019data, Facebook, Google, regulations, USA, China, EU, GDPR, Estonia
Is 4IR just Surveillance Capitalism by Another Name?
Is 4IR just Surveillance Capitalism by Another Name?

Professor Shoshana Zuboff sounds the alarm on “surveillance capitalism,” where data is packaged and commercialized, often outside the public eye.

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Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidFebruary 1, 2019Governance, surveillance capitalism, Shoshana Zuboff, Harvard, data, data privacy, regulations
4IR's Missing Ingredient is Trust
4IR's Missing Ingredient is Trust

One thing has become glaringly clear around the world over the last year: Trust is in short supply.

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Opinion, Data, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidJanuary 29, 2019Governance, Data, Business, data privacy, trust, Facebook, Google, public private partnership, Cyber Security
Dubai Can be the Silicon Valley of the Rest
Dubai Can be the Silicon Valley of the Rest

For the first time in decades, the lion’s share of global GDP growth has shifted from the West to emerging markets, bringing new nexus points of the global economy into sharp focus.

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Opinion, Smart CitiesWisam AmidDecember 16, 2018technology, government, Dubai, Knowledge economy, Investment, emerging markets
Where City Hall Drives Innovation Forward
Where City Hall Drives Innovation Forward

City leaders may prove more influential to driverless cars’ long term success in cities than an abundance of parking lots or four-way intersections.

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Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidDecember 13, 2018technology, government, Dubai, Waymo, Arizona, Autonomous vehicles, Driverless cars, automation, AI, Knowledge economy
Blockchain: The Next 10 Years
Blockchain: The Next 10 Years

10 years in, we are realizing the real power of blockchain smart contracts to streamline the process of governing, curb waste, and provide better services.

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Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidDecember 11, 2018technology, UAE, government, Blockchain, Dubai Blockchain Strategy, Emirates Blockchain Strategy, Dubai
Small States Can Chart a New Course for AI
Small States Can Chart a New Course for AI

The rise of small, wealthy, and technology-focused countries investing in emerging markets creates local expertise on artificial technology and emerging technologies that benefits everyone.

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Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidNovember 26, 2018technology, AI, UAE, Kenya, government
AI is a boon for the unbanked
AI is a boon for the unbanked

Financial technology has evolved to a point where millions of unbanked people can sign up for a bank account with little more than a smartphone. It is nothing short of a revolution.

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Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidNovember 11, 2018technology, data, fintech, banking, AI, India, South Africa, China, BRI
Smart Private Sector Engagement for Smart Cities
Smart Private Sector Engagement for Smart Cities

As more cities around the world invest in smart city projects, the role of the private sector in driving urban evolution is pivotal.

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Opinion, Smart CitiesWisam AmidNovember 6, 2018technology, Smart Cities, data, public private partnership, PPP
Google 101 for Better Public Services
Google 101 for Better Public Services

Governments can and should borrow a page from Google’s playbook when it comes to offering products and services that put residents’ and citizens’ needs first.

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Opinion, DataWisam AmidOctober 24, 2018technology, Smart Cities, Google, smart government, data, GX, government experience
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