Posts by Catalunya Mobile

  • What is the metaverse?

    The metaverse is a very distinctive concept: a 100% virtual digital universe that takes technology and connectivity to a new level. Its reach is so broad that it extends to areas far beyond video games. In this article we explain what…

  • What is networking and what will it look like in the future?

    The term networking comes from computing, where a network is a set of computers and programs connected to one another to share resources and information. Applied to people, then, the concept lets us exchange knowledge that makes our work processes easier. In this article we will explain what networking is, why…

  • What is the Agile methodology?

    Despite the technological changes and digital transformation processes we have seen in recent years, there are still many companies and businesses that find it hard to manage and develop their projects. As we know, every project brings its own difficulties, which mean adding hours…

  • What is free software and what are its benefits?

    Nowadays, many people have heard of Linux as the free alternative to Windows. Many have also heard of free software or open source, but most people do not know exactly what it is, what benefits it brings to companies and how it differs from closed…

  • The importance of connectivity in business

    Today we live in a globalised, digital world in which connectivity has become an indispensable requirement for any business, because companies increasingly have to meet their customers’ needs in order to retain them. As we all know, more than half of…

  • What is the cloud?

    More and more companies are using cloud services because of the many advantages they offer. In addition, online methodologies and applications free us from having to work on the same computer, since this technology lets us access our data and documents from any device, as long as…

  • Meet Pegasus, the spyware that infects phones

    Lately, the Pegasus spyware has become one of the stories causing the biggest stir across the media, and it is putting the Spanish government under great pressure since it emerged that Catalan pro-independence leaders such as Roger Torrent and Ernest Maragall have been spied on through their mobile phones…

  • Augmented reality in online shopping

    Augmented reality has come a long way from concept to real-world application. Until recently, the costs of implementing this innovative technology were so high that companies could only imagine and weigh up the applications they might implement. Today, this has changed, as…

  • The importance of big data for businesses

    Today, one of the most popular concepts in the business world is big data, which has become an essential practice for all professionals. This methodology is present in much of the technology we use every day, such as GPS apps,…

  • What does data mining involve?

    In recent years, databases have become an essential tool that every company needs, giving us the chance to manage information far more precisely, improve data quality, and more. But, as we all know, today we have a huge amount…

  • How can AI help businesses?

    Artificial intelligence is becoming an ever greater part of our daily lives. It can be applied in many fields, such as customer service or the automation of mass mailings, where it provides fast and highly effective solutions. The market for this innovative technology…

  • Summary of Mobile & Beers: Offshoring

    On 24 March we once again had the opportunity to enjoy the Catalunya Mobile Association’s Mobile & Beers. This time we heard a talk on offshoring by Oscar Segura, founder of QualitiApps and its CEO for more than 5 years, in which we learned about his experience running a software factory in Sri Lanka and the importance of attracting talent in the IT sector.

  • What are 5G technologies?

    In recent years we have read a great deal about the advantages of 5G networks. Companies seized the opportunity to announce all kinds of technological innovations and future projects that would mark a turning point, both in the history of telecommunications and in that of the companies…

  • Fintech: innovative technology for finance

    We are currently living through a period of great change, in a society where the economy and consumption patterns are highly complex. Both the economy and consumption patterns have been greatly affected by the economic situation and the crises that have emerged. Of all the sectors, the financial sector is…

  • Summary of the Sinergia Catalunya MWC lunch

    On 3 March Ricard Soler, president of the Catalunya Mobile Association, attended the quarterly Sinergia Catalunya lunch, coinciding with the close of Mobile World Congress 2022. It was a pleasant gathering with several associations in the technology sector. On this occasion they were joined by Mr David…

  • Mobile & Dinner: MWC 2022 Dinner round-up

    On 2 March we held the Catalunya Mobile Association’s Mobile & Beers: MWC 2022 Dinner. We spent an enriching evening at Restaurant Cabrils with entrepreneurs from the mobile industry, where we all learned something new. We were delighted to welcome new non-member companies whose core business lies…

  • Smart cities: the cities of the future

    Today we are seeing zero-emission, environmentally friendly autonomous vehicles, efficient buildings and better automated management of urban waste. According to a study carried out by the European Commission, approximately 50% of the world’s population lives in cities, and this figure is expected to rise to 85% by 2050. We…

  • Visit Sinergia Catalunya at Mobile World Congress!

    As has become tradition, Sinergia Catalunya, an organisation of which Catalunya Mobile is a member and which represents the technology and innovation sector in Catalonia, will be present at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2022, running from 28 February to 3 March. MWC Barcelona is the world’s leading event for…