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AI is moving beyond conversation and into action. Techmag looks at how AI agents are beginning to perform real work — and what that means for businesses.
AI can understand documents, but that’s only the beginning. Nick Camilleri explains why integration and automation are what turn artificial intelligence into real business value.
Religa CTO Renzo Vella reveals the engineering behind real-time live gaming, from low-latency infrastructure and global scalability to customisation, compliance and AI.
Nobel laureate Demis Hassabis believes AI could do far more than automate our lives. From AlphaFold to AI-designed medicines, his mission is to use machine intelligence to understand biology, accelerate science and tackle humanity’s biggest diseases.
EBO CFO Nichola Portelli argues that raising capital is only the beginning. The real challenge is building technology companies with the discipline, resilience and commercial foundations to scale sustainably.
Rockets can take us to Mars. Keeping humans alive when we get there is the harder problem. Prof Joseph Borg charts Malta’s remarkable journey from orbital biology to the frontier of autonomous medicine in deep space.
Malta has embraced digital transformation, but digitising services is only the beginning. JP Fabri argues that the next challenge is building a genuinely smart nation.
As AI gets better at providing answers, Manuel Delia argues that the smartest organisations will be those that preserve human judgement, conversation and the courage to disagree.
Palantir wants Silicon Valley to embrace hard power, national defence and Western supremacy. Anthony P. Bernard investigates the ideology, political networks and billionaire survival plans surrounding one of technology's most powerful companies.
Business travel is about more than booking flights and hotels. Planit helps companies save time, control costs and keep travellers supported wherever business takes them.
Europe wants digital sovereignty, but Simon Azzopardi argues that chips, cloud infrastructure and AI investment will not be enough without a truly functioning single market.
From factory workers to household helpers, meet 10 humanoid robots moving rapidly from science fiction into the real world.
AI innovation is entering a new phase. Stephen Mallia looks at how the EU AI Act is changing product compliance, cybersecurity and accountability — and why trust could become a competitive advantage.
AI is evolving faster than business strategy. Theo Dix explains why CEOs should focus less on today’s tools and more on the decisions that will shape their companies for years to come.
AI-powered attacks, ransomware and supply-chain vulnerabilities are changing the economics of cybercrime. Vanessa Macdonald looks at why businesses of every size need to rethink their defences.
International business has outgrown traditional banking. JP Fabri, Chairman of VCFC, discusses cross-border finance, technology and why trusted relationships still matter.
Malta’s surveillance network is growing—CCTV cameras, biometric ID cards, and facial recognition trials—yet there’s little debate or oversight. Manuel Delia investigates how rapid digital transformation is reshaping governance, redefining citizenship, and eroding privacy under the guise of convenience, safety, and technological progress.
AI, quantum, and blockchain are converging faster than regulation can keep up, creating an era of Techplexity where innovation, governance, and leadership collide. Prof André Xuereb and Angele Giuliano share their insights on thriving in a world where technology evolves exponentially—and why visionary leadership matters more than ever.
Edgar Portelli, CEO of Religa, is redefining live casino gaming with a bold, boutique approach that blends innovation, scalability, and regulatory expertise. In this exclusive Techmag cover story, he shares Religa’s journey, growth strategy, and how the company is shaping the future of RegTech and live gaming experiences.
AI is no longer just a tool—it’s becoming a partner. Theo Dix explores how intelligent agents are reshaping business models, unlocking new opportunities, and giving small nations like Malta a competitive edge in a world where execution, scale, and growth are no longer tied to headcount.
As the EU pushes ahead with its Digital Decade goals, Vanessa Macdonald speaks to MDIA's leadership about Malta's progress, challenges, and ambitions—from AI and cybersecurity to digital literacy and innovation hubs. Is the island keeping up with Europe's tech transition, or still playing catch-up?
Discover how Prof Joseph Borg and his team at the University of Malta are redefining medicine through space bioscience. From the Maleth Trilogy to space anaemia studies and DNA sequencing in Ladakh, Malta is pioneering research with NASA, SpaceX, ESA, and ISRO.
Our digital addiction is costing us our health, focus, and happiness. Discover why digital detoxing in 2025 isn’t optional—it’s essential for survival.
Can a small island become a global digital powerhouse? Economist JP Fabri believes Malta can — but only if we move fast and think smarter. He maps out a bold roadmap where digital transformation isn’t just an upgrade, but the very engine driving Malta’s economic future.
The anti-ageing industry is booming, but is it science or snake oil? Techmag cuts through the hype to uncover the tech that genuinely helps you age smarter. From NMN supplements to AI-powered longevity diagnostics, here's what works, what's a waste of money, and how to choose wisely.
Manual document processing is costing Maltese businesses time and money. Nick Camilleri of Avantech explains how Scan2x utilises AI-driven automation to reduce costs, minimise errors, and drive growth in Malta’s digital economy.
Mo Gawdat believes that AI will change everything within the next 15 years. Techmag explores whether we’re heading for collapse or a second human enlightenment.
As regulatory demands grow more complex, technology has become indispensable for ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counterfinancing of terrorism (CFT) regulations. The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) advocates for advanced solutions like machine learning and AI to navigate the challenges of data analysis, transaction monitoring, and identity verification.
As digital payment solutions evolve, BOV mobilePOS stands at the forefront of this transformation. This innovative SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) technology, recently introduced to the local market by Bank of Valletta, offers merchants a seamless and cost-effective way to accept contactless payments.
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AI is moving beyond conversation and into action. Techmag looks at how AI agents are beginning to perform real work — and what that means for businesses.
As AI optimises more of our lives, Adrian Galea argues that lived experience, taste, judgement and human connection could become our most valuable competitive advantages.