Eight steps for better IT an opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada

There is also a need for reforms to ensure new trends are adopted and more preference is given to local industries, SMEs and startups. Pakistan aims for exponential growth in its IT exports, with the ambitious goal of reaching $15 billion in export earnings in the next few years. However, for this to be achieved, […]

Data-driven progress. An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada

Tax ecosystem will be transparent, and all stakeholders will be well-informed. To drive economic and tax growth in Pakistan, emphasis should be placed on utilizing data-driven techniques to a significant extent. The country has invested in data collection and analysis to find ways that can help in sustainable development. The main objective of this data-driven […]

IoBM Empowers 250+ Students asEntrepreneurs Through BBSHRRDB Project

The recently concluded four-month BBSHRRDB project, in collaboration with IoBM, witnessed 280 students earning their diplomas. This initiative holds the promise of transforming these students into knowledgeable individuals, budding entrepreneurs, and successful job creators. The graduating students showcased their viable business ideas at the Final Symposium for Batch XV of the BBSHRRDB program at IoBM. […]

The treasure of skills. An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada

People will be trained on skills that are relevant and leave out skills that are outdated or cannot be used in the current world. The national skill strategy is aimed at providing a way in which the public and private sectors will implement training for skill development in various ways. This will lead to the […]

What’s your 2024 career plan? An Opinion By IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada

Emotional intelligence skills is an interpersonal skill that fosters easy communication among colleagues If you feel stagnated in your work position, it is high time you learnt new skills. As we usher in 2024, you should set learning resolutions that will see you acquiring more skills that you can use either at work or as […]

Embracing change An Opinion By IoBM’sCTO Dr. Imran Batada

In this day and age, learning, unlearning, and relearning have become the norm. You may have learned something a while back, but it became irrelevant and you decided to forego it. But when the same thing is revolutionized, you may need to relearn it to have fresh skills. The kind of jobs that will exist […]

Virtual influencers: the new kids on the block An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada

Virtual influencers are AI-generated characters that are modified to imitate people. They are made using various technologies like AI, 3D, modelling, and animation. In as much as they are computer-generated, they have traits, characters, looks, and personalities like actual people. Therefore, their actions also depict human personalities, which is perfect for their roles as virtual […]

The how-to of Freelancing An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada

Freelancing gives people the freedom to work from anywhere at their convenience. With an increase in remote working, more people are opting for freelancing so that they can focus on different things at the same time. Read more: https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1101539-the-how-to-of-freelancing

Education reforms An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada

Education has revolutionized over time. Many reforms are being put in place to ensure that higher education remains relevant. Online institutions are teaching skills that are relevant in the current market. This is not only about IT courses but all other courses. Read more…

Is AI an emerging threat? An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of technological advancements, enabling remarkable progress in various fields. However, as AI continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, concerns about its potential dangers have grown significantly. In fact, some argue that AI poses a greater threat to humanity than even nuclear weapons. […]