Glam Radio from Pristina, with a business model that is different from other radios in Kosovo and region (quality over quantity in ads air time) is steadily establishing itself as an innovative, creative and reliable radio station. Since its establishment, the focus of Glam Radio was to provide as many digital services to its listeners […]
Tag Archives: digital transformation
insights, News
Fancy bags made from recyclable materials in Prizren, seen by millions in Torino Fashion Week
16
Jun
Jun
Alida, a young Bosnian lady from Prizren whose products have been fashioned for two years in Torino fashion weeks in Italy. What started as a small business in 2018 in Prizren, turned out into something that would be seen by millions in Torino fashion week. Using her talent in creating unique bags and gifts, Alida […]
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 3, insights, News
Today’s kids are growing up in the “digital era” with “Hello Academy of Education”
31
Mar
Mar
People have forsaken the handshakes and hugs that enrich daily interactions to prevent the spread of the pandemic. Similarly, for months, groups of children with backpacks and chatter did not troop into schools of Kosovo. With school doors remaining closed, a magnified demand for remote learning was noticed. As a result, new platforms and software […]
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 4, News
“ICT Sector in Kosovo – Opportunities and Incentives” event takes place in Vienna
09
Nov
Nov
Vienna hosted the “ICT Sector in Kosovo – Opportunities and Incentives” event to marks the beginning of new potential partnerships for Kosovo and Austrian businesses. The event, facilitated by ACCESS project in cooperation with Kosovo Investment and Enterprise Support Agency – KIESA, and funded by Austrian Development Agency, which provided an opportunity for Kosovo ICT […]
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 2, News
Launching of digital services platform for Kosovar businesses – “Biznesi im”
15
Apr
Apr
A new online service has been introduced containing services required in the digital age by Kosovar start-ups and existing companies. The digital platform “Biznesi im” will serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for Kosovo’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), granting them access to a variety of digital tools and services that will be instrumental in improving […]
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 5, News
Kosovo entity becomes the 2nd accredited institution in the world to provide digitalization certification
01
Feb
Feb
The Business Consultants Council (BCC) has achieved international accreditation and becomes only the second organization in the world to provide training and certification for digital transformation consultants. This accreditation was Issued by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). In preparation for this achievement, ACCESS program has assisted BCC since 2019 in developing […]
23
Dec
Dec
Garments of fashion are sold at Rita Saraçi’s shop in downtown Prishtina. She curates in style all ready-to-wear items at FAR Clothing, from blazers to pants, to evening tops and dresses. Since most of her clients are internet-savvy and users of digital platforms, Rita is convinced that digital transformation is a business opportunity to increase […]
23
Dec
Dec
Rudina Qosja has introduced to cake lovers in Prishtina a taste since 2017. But, with the new reality imposed by the pandemic, “Rudi’s Cake Factory” turned to digital solutions to compensate for the losses caused. She is currently developing a modern website via Digital Empowerment Initiative (DEI), a subsidized scheme financed by KIESA that support digital transformation […]
22
Dec
Dec
The Digital Empowerment Initiative (DEI) to support Kosovo companies towards their digital transformation has been launched today. Kosovo’s Investment and Enterprise Support Agency (KIESA), with support from ACCESS Project aims to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in their digitalization efforts to increase performance, competitiveness and market access. Companies will be supported by […]
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 2, News
“Biznesi im” – the Austrian concept of digital services for businesses
09
Nov
Nov
The latest initiative is the digital platform “Biznesi im” to be launched in the upcoming days. With all digital services needed by start-ups and existing companies found in one place, the “Biznesi im” platform will serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for Kosovo’s micro, small and medium enterprises, granting them access to a variety of digital tools […]
28
Sep
Sep
Kosovo SMEs have been severely hit by the COVID-19 crisis and they do not expect a speedy recovery. Meanwhile, companies seem to be somewhat hesitant with further digitalizing their businesses, mainly due to lack of funds. These are some of the main findings of a recent study about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on […]
11
Mar
Mar
The adoption and adaption to new technologies is no longer a ‘whether or not’ option for businesses. To stay relevant and remain competitive in the market, it’s a must for businesses to begin their transition toward digital transformation. That means integrating new technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, etc. into […]
04
Mar
Mar
Event name:Development cooperation between Austria and KosovoDIGITALIZATION AND COMPETITIVENESS Venue:Hotel Sirius, Prishtina Date:5 March 2020 About the event:The conference will provide a brief introduction to main activities of the ACCESS project and introduce the new digital consultants certified within the project’s Digital Certification Program. #digitaltransformation #AustriaInKosovo
03
Feb
Feb
While most of the Eastern European countries are racing to keep up with the latest trends and remain competitive in the ICT sector, Kosovo is the one leading the race. According to the latest study done by the Kosovo Statistics Agency, access to the internet across Kosovo has greatly grown in the last years, making […]
21
Jan
Jan
The ongoing acceleration of digitalization around the world has had an unparalleled impact in almost any sphere of our lives. Undoubtedly, technology has become an integral part of modern society and its use is affecting every aspect of our daily routines. The majority of the services and resources that we use are now exclusively delivered […]
13
Dec
Dec
For the past twenty years, digitalization has changed societies and economies, and its evolution is only gaining momentum every passing day. The breakthrough and transformative power of these new technologies, namely AI, blockchain, internet of things, robotics, etc., are leading the pace towards the fourth industrial revolution. Obviously, this revolution is having a positive […]
09
Dec
Dec
Within the activity of Digital Transformation of MSMEs, the ACCESS project initiated a market assessment of digitalization services in Kosovo. This is the first step towards building the Digital Empowerment Initiative, a mechanism that will support MSMEs in digital transformation. The market assessment is based on a quantitative survey of 400 MSMEs across Kosovo, complemented […]
18
Nov
Nov
Technology, digital transformation, and digitalization are becoming quite well-known concepts to our generations. It has become a daily routine for almost everybody to use some sort of digital tools to perform daily tasks or request products or services. In this highly demanding and complex environment, businesses are often put at a disadvantage if they don’t […]
