12Oct/22

New Stellar Anchor Platform Bridges Businesses to the Blockchain and to a Global Network of Wallets and Exchanges

October 12, 2022InnovationBlockchains, Computing, Cryptocurrencies, Data, Digital technology, Payment systems, Stellar, Stellar Development Foundationadmin

Today at Stellar’s 4th annual Meridian conference, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), the non-profit that supports the growth and development of the Stellar network, announced the launch of the Anchor Platform, an out-of-the-box solution that makes it easier and faster than ever for businesses to connect to the blockchain. In just three steps, companies such as banks and money transfer operators may access the Stellar network with reduced development cost and time. Continue reading

12Oct/22

Wayfair Selects Google Cloud in Shift from Hybrid Cloud to Unified Public Cloud Strategy

October 12, 2022Innovation.google, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Cloud computing, Cloud infrastructure, Digital technology, Technology, Wayfairadmin

Google Cloud today announced that Wayfair (NYSE: W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, has completed a full migration of its data center applications and services to the cloud, with Google Cloud as the foundation of its overall cloud strategy. The move helps the retailer increase business agility and technical innovation, handle burst capacity, and scale new uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for scenarios ranging from fraud detection to personalized customer outreach. Continue reading

12Oct/22

Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft collaborate to boost efficiency, resilience and sustainability in car production

October 12, 2022TransportCar classifications, Cars, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Motor vehicles, Stuttgart, Supply chain, Supply chain managementadmin

Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft Corp. collaborate to make vehicle production more efficient, resilient and sustainable. With the new MO360 Data Platform, Mercedes-Benz is connecting its around 30 passenger car plants worldwide to the Microsoft Cloud, enhancing transparency and predictability across its digital production and supply chain. The MO360 Data Platform is the evolution of Mercedes-Benz’ digital production ecosystem MO360 and allows teams to identify potential supply chain bottlenecks faster and enable a dynamic prioritization of production resources toward electric and Top-End vehicles. Continue reading

12Oct/22

New Book, “The Unicorn Within: How Companies Can Create Game-Changing Ventures at Startup Speed,” from Founder and CEO of Mach49, the Growth Incubator for Global Businesses

October 12, 2022BusinessArticles, Business, Business incubators, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Harvard Business Review, Linda Yates, Manitoba Provincial Road 272, Meir Joe, Private equity, Startup company, Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railwayadmin

Mach49, the leading growth incubator for global businesses, announces the upcoming release of the book The Unicorn Within: How Companies Can Create Game-Changing Ventures at Startup Speed, authored by its founder and CEO, Linda Yates. Harvard Business Review (HBR) Press will publish the book on October 25, 2022. Continue reading

12Oct/22

How many work projects are too many? Here’s why you should tell your boss to stop at five

October 12, 2022BusinessAnatoli Colicev, Articles, Creative Commons, Economic growth, Economy, Management, Manufacturing, Productivity, Resource management, SHUTTERSTOCK, Tuuli Hakkarainenadmin

Anatoli Colicev, University of Liverpool and Tuuli Hakkarainen, University of Liverpool

Working across several projects is the norm for most jobs these days. In fact, more than 80% of employees juggle multiple work projects at once, according to recent research.

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12Oct/22

Horrible bosses: how algorithm managers are taking over the office

October 12, 2022InnovationAcademic disciplines, Algorithm, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Creative Commons, Cybernetics, Fields of mathematics, Formal sciences, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Machine learning, Management, Mathematical logic, Peter, Robert Donoghue, SHUTTERSTOCK, Theoretical computer science, Tiago Vieira, Uber, United Statesadmin

Robert Donoghue, University of Bath and Tiago Vieira, European University Institute

The 1999 cult classic film Office Space depicts Peter’s dreary life as a cubicle-dwelling software engineer. Every Friday, Peter tries to avoid his boss and the dreaded words: “I’m going to need you to go ahead and come in tomorrow.”

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12Oct/22

Zambia Diesel Genset Market Size and Share Analysis Report 2022-2030 Featuring Atlas Copco, Kohler, Cummins, Caterpillar, & Aggreko – ResearchAndMarkets.com

October 12, 2022BusinessAggreko, Aggreko Ltd., Atlas Copco, Atlas Copco AB, Caterpillar Inc., Companies, Cummins Inc., Diesel locomotive, Dublin, Economy of Sweden, Electrical grid, Genset, Kohler Co., Laura Wood, Lusaka, ResearchAndMarkets.com, Zambiaadmin

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Zambia Diesel Genset Market Size and Share Analysis by Power Rating, Application – Forecast to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

“Zambia Diesel Genset Market Size and Share Analysis by Power Rating, Application – Forecast to 2030”

In 2021, the Zambia diesel genset market accounted for $13,762.1 thousand revenue, which is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.9% from 2021 to 2030. Continue reading →

11Oct/22

Artemis Aerospace discusses the skills gap in the aviation industry

October 11, 2022TransportAirline, Airlines, American Airlines Group, Aviation, Aviation in Virginia, Human activities, US Airwaysadmin

Earlier this year there was much furore when airlines were forced to cancel numerous flights due to a shortage of staff. While the shortage was in the most part due to staff illness, much of the blame was laid squarely at the feet of the airline carriers, who were accused of creating packed flight schedules they knew they couldn’t fulfil. Continue reading

11Oct/22

Prudential plc and Google Cloud Announce Strategic Partnership to Make Healthcare and Financial Security More Accessible Across Asia and Africa

October 11, 2022FinanceCompanies, Holborn, Prudential, Prudential Financial, Prudential plcadmin

Leading insurance group, Prudential plc (Prudential) and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to enhance health and financial inclusion for communities across Asia and Africa. Continue reading

11Oct/22

How the UK press is failing victims of miscarriages of justice

October 11, 2022CrimeAdnan Sayed, Baltimore, Birmingham, Bob Woffinden, Cardiff, Creative Commons, Criminal Cases Review Commission, Criminal law of Northern Ireland, David Jessel, David Schiff, English criminal law, English law, Jon Robins, Justin Webb, Law, Law enforcement in Northern Ireland, Legal error, Miscarriage of justice, Richard Nobles, Stefan Kiszko, Trials, United Kingdom, United States, Wales, Wrongful convictionsadmin

Jon Robins, University of Brighton

On September 20 2022, Adnan Sayed had his murder conviction overturned by a Baltimore judge after spending nearly 23 years in jail. His case had featured in the groundbreaking true crime podcast Serial.

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