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Strategic Intelligence
Strategic insights on artificial intelligence, electric mobility, and digital assets, with a perspective rooted in the realities of the Indian Ocean and Africa.
21 articles
March 12, 2026
EVCI: How to Choose the Right Charging Operator Based on Your Property and Host Site Activity
Not all sites are equal, and neither are all charging operators. The success of an EVCI installation fundamentally depends on the fit between the property type, the host site's activity and the operator's business model. A poor match means an underused station and a partnership that runs out of steam.
Read article →March 10, 2026
EVCI Market Studies: Why the Sector's Complexity Demands Specialised Expertise
Conducting a market study for electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not a generic exercise. Between technical specifications, grid constraints, a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and a multi-stakeholder competitive environment, only deep sector expertise can produce reliable, actionable analysis.
Read article →March 5, 2026
Market Studies in Franchising: A Strategic Tool for Both Candidates and Franchisors
Too often seen as a mere formality to secure bank financing, the market study is in reality the most decisive strategic tool in a franchise project — both for the candidate investing their savings and for the franchisor entrusting their brand.
Read article →February 10, 2026
Agentic AI in 2026: Toward the Enterprise Driven by Autonomous Agents
Generative AI was the first act. In 2026, agentic AI (systems capable of planning, executing, and self-correcting autonomously) is redefining what it means to run a business. An overview of this revolution and its concrete implications.
Read article →January 8, 2026
Artificial Intelligence in the Indian Ocean: AI as a Lever for Economic Diversification
The islands of the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles, Madagascar) share the same urgency: diversifying economies that are too dependent on tourism and raw materials. AI offers a unique path to diversification, provided it is approached methodically.
Read article →September 18, 2025
EV Charging Infrastructure in East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania and the Transition to Sustainable Mobility
East Africa presents a fascinating paradox for EVCI: cities like Nairobi suffer from severe automotive pollution, yet the EV base is virtually non-existent. In 2025, several dynamics are converging to create an embryonic but promising market.
Read article →August 12, 2025
Electric Mobility in the Gulf: EVCI, Vision 2030 and Opportunities for Investors
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have launched large-scale transport electrification programmes. In a region long synonymous with oil culture, the transition to electric vehicles has become a strategic issue and a matter of national image.
Read article →July 5, 2025
AI in East Africa: Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, a Booming Tech Ecosystem
Nairobi is often called 'Silicon Savannah.' In 2025, East Africa is asserting its status as a pioneering continent for AI adoption in high social and economic impact use cases. An overview of opportunities and regional specificities.
Read article →June 20, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in the Gulf: Vision 2030, Massive Investments, and Opportunities for Businesses
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are investing tens of billions of dollars in AI. In 2025, the Gulf has become one of the most active regions in the world for AI deployment, creating considerable opportunities for international businesses and consultants.
Read article →May 15, 2025
AI for French SMEs and Mid-Sized Companies in 2025: Structuring Your Transformation Without Getting Lost
In France, 78% of SMEs say they want to adopt AI but only 12% have moved beyond the pilot stage. How to structure a successful adoption in a particularly favorable regulatory (AI Act) and fiscal (CIR, France 2030) context?
Read article →April 10, 2025
AI and Digital Transformation in Mauritius: Opportunities and Challenges for Mauritian Businesses
Mauritius has established itself as the leading digital hub of the Indian Ocean. In 2025, artificial intelligence is becoming the next competitiveness lever for Mauritian businesses, from financial services to tourism, including BPOs and the real estate sector.
Read article →March 25, 2025
Digital Assets in the Gulf: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Race for the Regional Crypto Hub
The United Arab Emirates has become one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the world for crypto-asset players. Between VARA in Dubai and ADGM in Abu Dhabi, the Gulf offers a structured regulatory framework, attractive taxation, and a connection to the emerging markets of Asia and Africa.
Read article →March 18, 2025
Charging Stations and Solar Energy: The Winning Combination for Decarbonising the Indian Ocean
In island territories with exceptional sunshine and a dependence on hydrocarbon imports, the combination of photovoltaics and EVCI offers a particularly attractive economic model. Analysis of the solar-charging synergy in 2025.
Read article →February 14, 2025
EVCI in France 2025: Market, Regulation and Opportunities in a Fast-Accelerating Sector
France is now the 3rd largest European EVCI market with over 130,000 public charging points. The AFIR directive, parking obligations and cascading calls for tenders are creating a multi-billion euro market. An overview for investors and operators.
Read article →January 20, 2025
Intelligent Automation: The 5 Processes to Transform First with AI
In 2025, companies no longer ask whether they should automate, but what to automate first. Here are the 5 processes that offer the best impact-to-complexity ratio and how to approach them with the AI tools available today.
Read article →September 5, 2024
Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA): A Revolution for Emerging Markets
In 2024, tokenization of real-world assets (Real World Assets) has moved from the experimental stage to institutional deployments: BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Franklin Templeton have launched their first tokenized funds. For emerging markets in Africa and the Indian Ocean, the implications are considerable.
Read article →April 8, 2024
EVCI in the Indian Ocean: Regulatory Framework and Investment Opportunities 2024
The Indian Ocean islands (Mauritius, Réunion, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros) present highly contrasting regulatory situations regarding EV charging infrastructure. Analysis of opportunities and constraints for investors in 2024.
Read article →February 15, 2024
Generative AI in Business: How to Structure Your Adoption in 2024
ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot, and Claude crossed the organizational threshold in 2023-2024. For SMEs and mid-sized companies, the question is no longer whether generative AI is useful, but how to integrate it in a structured, secure, and profitable way.
Read article →January 15, 2024
MiCA 2024: The New European Regulatory Framework for Crypto-Assets and Its Impact on Africa
Fully applicable since December 2024, the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation of the European Union constitutes the most comprehensive regulatory framework ever adopted for crypto-assets. Its impact extends beyond EU borders and directly concerns African and Indian Ocean players.
Read article →June 12, 2023
Electric Mobility in Mauritius: Current State and 2023-2025 Roadmap
With fewer than 500 electric vehicles in circulation in 2022 and an almost total dependence on fossil fuels for transport, Mauritius is at a turning point. The government has set ambitious targets for 2025, but the reality on the ground poses considerable challenges.
Read article →March 22, 2023
Blockchain and Decentralized Finance in East Africa and the Indian Ocean: 2023 Opportunities
In a post-FTX context marked by distrust of centralized exchanges, blockchain and DeFi continue to gain ground in East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Concrete use cases such as remittances, financial inclusion, and land tokenization are leading the way.
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