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  • Digital Public Infrastructure: Why Governments Must Act Now

    Digital Public Infrastructure: Why Governments Must Act Now

    As the digital era reshapes economies and societies, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has issued a clear call to action: governments must move fast to implement secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital public infrastructure (DPI). The technology already exists — what’s needed is decisive action and strong governance. The OECD’s 2024 report,…

  • The Software Development Market: What’s Next—and How to Win

    The Software Development Market: What’s Next—and How to Win

    2026 will be a big-spend, big-shift year. Global IT investment is projected to top $6 trillion, with software and data center systems buoyed by AI initiatives. Buyers will reward vendors that combine AI-native engineering, platform efficiency, airtight supply-chain security, and business-outcome GTM. (Gartner) Demand signals you can bank on Where growth will concentrate The…

  • When Clouds Collapse: The Day the Cloud Went Dark

    When Clouds Collapse: The Day the Cloud Went Dark

    Another week, another outage — but this one hit differently. Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a widespread service disruption that rippled across the digital world, taking down consumer platforms like Fortnite, Snapchat, and Prime Video — and interrupting operations in healthcare, logistics, and other critical industries. The root cause? A Domain Name System (DNS)…

  • Achieving IIoT at Scale: From Pilot Wins to Enterprise Value

    Achieving IIoT at Scale: From Pilot Wins to Enterprise Value

    Industrial IoT (IIoT) has moved from proof-of-concept to board-level priority. Manufacturers, energy operators, logistics providers, and utilities are connecting assets at scale to unlock predictive maintenance, real-time visibility, and autonomous operations. Forecasts differ by methodology, but momentum is unmistakable: multiple analysts project strong double-digit growth through the next decade, and some estimates peg the…

  • Verizon Strengthens FWA Push via Starry Acquisition

    Verizon Strengthens FWA Push via Starry Acquisition

    The past week, Verizon made a bold move: just days after announcing a surprise CEO transition, the company revealed it will acquire Starry — a fixed wireless broadband provider — for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Verizon doubles down on its fixed wireless access (FWA) strategy and deepens its ability to serve multi-dwelling…

  • Mental Health Day 2025: Shaping Workplace Well-Being

    Mental Health Day 2025: Shaping Workplace Well-Being

    October 10, 2025 — On Mental Health Day, we at 3Rivers Global pause to reflect on an essential truth: mental well-being is not just an individual matter, but a shared, systemic one. As a firm whose mission is to empower organizations in digital transformation, strategic growth, and human-centered design, we see every day how…

  • Sustaining the AI Boom in Telecom: A Blueprint for the Future

    Sustaining the AI Boom in Telecom: A Blueprint for the Future

    The telecom industry stands at the epicenter of a data-driven revolution. Generative AI is radically transforming how networks are built, optimized, and monetized — from enabling intelligent automation and predictive analytics to enhancing customer experiences in real time. But as AI workloads surge, so does something less celebrated: data center power consumption. If telecoms…

  • NTN NB-IOT Explained: Is Satellite IoT Right for Your Architecture?

    NTN NB-IOT Explained: Is Satellite IoT Right for Your Architecture?

    The arrival of standards-based satellite IoT (Internet of Things) — often referred to as Device-to-Device (D2D) connectivity — has sparked significant interest. Among the emerging options, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) NB-IoT stands out for promising low power, wide-area connectivity, global reach, and potentially lower costs than proprietary satellite services. However, as with most technologies that…

  • The Internet of Things Is Reshaping Health and Well-Being

    The Internet of Things Is Reshaping Health and Well-Being

    In a world where wellness meets innovation, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how we live, move, and care for ourselves and others. The convergence of connected devices and data-driven insights is unlocking groundbreaking solutions that reach far beyond the boundaries of traditional healthcare—ushering in a more inclusive, empowering, and connected future. At…

  • How Automated PKI Mitigates Risks Outages and Audit Failures

    How Automated PKI Mitigates Risks Outages and Audit Failures

    In today’s complex, always-on business landscape, a single missed certificate renewal can cause a catastrophic outage or trigger a failed audit. For organizations striving to protect their systems, customers, and brand, eliminating these risks is no longer optional — it’s mission-critical. Yet too many still rely on outdated, manual processes for managing their Public…