: Navigating the New Norm in Healthcare The global health crisis brought about by COVID-19 has irrevocably altered many facets of daily life, with one of the most significantshifts occurring in the healthcare and over-the-counter (OTC) product sectors. Jonathan Groves, Executive Chairman of Lanes, delves into these changes, highlighting the evolution of consumer behavior and the subsequent impact on the OTC market. The Shift to Home-Based Health Management Autonomy in Health: A New Consumer Paradigm The pandemic has catalyzed a move towards self-sufficiency in health management. Consumers, having adapted to the realities of lockdowns and self-isolation, are now more inclined The post Revolution in Self-Care: The Unexpected Power Shift in Health and Wellness appeared first on Business Today
: Public consultation on the draft BEREC Report on Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 yannick.stephan Tue, 17/03/2026 - 09:26 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline: Monday, 20 April 2026 (17:00 CEST) During the 66th BEREC plenary meeting (12-13 March 2026), the Board of Regulators approved the Draft BEREC Report on Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 (BoR (26) 39) for public consultation. The report in a nutshell Virtual worlds (VW) and web 4.0 are at the basis of a transition to the 4th generation of internet based services, leading toward industry 4.0 and smart society. This shift is driven by artificial intelligence (AI) integration in networks and services. Hence, web 4.0 and immersive services are meant to have a significant economic and social impact by transforming the way in which industrial production evolves and automates its processes. At the same time, they transform the fruition of online content and applications by users. This draft BEREC Report provides a fully-fledged analysis. The first [...]