Insights from Jon Shamah: A Global Perspective on Digital Identity and Transformation
This podcast series, as a series of discussions based on Jon Shamah’s Linkedin blogs, offers a thought-provoking exploration of key topics shaping the digital world today. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience and a strategic viewpoint, Jon delves into the evolving landscape of Digital Identity, the emergence and implications of Digital Wallets, and the broader currents driving digital transformation.
While much of the analysis is rooted in developments across Europe, the series adopts a truly global lens—examining international policy frameworks, technical standards, and cross-border interoperability challenges. Whether addressing the urgency for unified digital identity ecosystems or highlighting innovations that are reshaping user trust and data sovereignty, each episode offers practical insight informed by expertise and critical reflection.
By bridging strategic vision with real-world implementation, The podcasts invite listeners and readers alike to engage with the future of digital trust architecture—one informed by experience, enriched by collaboration, and poised for global relevance.
[Note that the discussions are by Jon Shamah's favourite AI friends.]
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
This is a common English phrase, used in other languages too, and means that whatever I say or consent to, can be trusted. So, what is the history and how relevant is it in today’s digital age?We must not confuse this phrase with identity verification ‘per se’. Whilst the two are closely related, the verification of an identity does not imply consent or a signature. However, a signature must be linked to the person that signs, for it to be meaningful or legally valid to any degree. So how did “My Word is My Bond” first be a valid phrase?
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Money, Money, Money, must be funny.......
I’ve begun to question whether this assertion remains entirely true. Traditionally, money has been divided into two distinct forms:
•Anonymized money—banknotes, cash, micropayments, coins.•Larger identifiable sums, typically transferred via bank transactions, drafts, PSD2 mechanisms, etc.
While considerable effort has been invested into securing physical assets, the same level of diligence has not been applied to digital assets in their entirety.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
The Global Digital Conference in Geneva – Some Thoughts
We have a vast dependence of Digital Signatures and resilience is everything. More and more processes are needing to become Qualified Trusted Service Providers, and implicit in that is becoming reliant on qualified digital signatures to sign attestations, documents, and almost every important communication with probative value.
Resilience is everything
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
This is a tongue-in-cheek approach to thinking about cyber-security for SMEs, using the analogy of the three little pigs and their houses of straw, sticks, and bricks.
Its a simple introduction for non-professionals.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
The European Business Wallet
In the Euro area alone, there were over 66 billion non-cash transactions last year, equating to approximately 21 transactions per capita annually. Additionally, the value of online B2B transactions exceeded 1.5 trillion euros, so it is no surprise that attention is now turning to the European Business Wallet.
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
The increasing convergence of new technologies is reshaping the digital landscape in ways that often go unnoticed. A key development within this transformation is Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI)—systems designed to operate autonomously, make decisions, and achieve predefined objectives without constant human intervention. g tasks, making decisions, and adapting to changing environments.
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
☀️ Summer might suggest relaxation, but it's a critical time for digital vigilance. With rising cyber threats and the push for secure digital identity solutions across Europe, strategizing and safeguarding infrastructures can't take a holiday. As competition and regulatory pressures grow, consistency and trust must be prioritized—even when the sun’s out. There's no rest when digital resilience is at stake.