Business
From the evolution of startup culture to the fusion of different fields and technologies to create new industries—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of business.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2024/01/04/vector-technologies-files-bankruptcy.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
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A manufacturing technology company in Raleigh has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, joining a handful of local businesses reworking their finances going into 2024.4th Vector Technologies specializes in machine vision and deep-learning integration. It serves industries in North...
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https://hospitalitytech.com/news-briefs/2023-12-18?article=black-rock-oceanfront-resort-selects-agilysys-hospitality-technology
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Hospitalitytech
American consumers intend to travel more in 2024, but that doesn't mean rising travel prices and the increased cost of living aren't affecting how they view trip planning and travel reward programs, according to The Pathway to Program Profits, a preview of an upcoming survey report from arrivia,...
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https://ev-riders.com/news/this-new-innovative-chemical-element-could-replace-lithium-or-sodium-in-batteries/
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Ev-riders
Researchers have achieved a high energy density, so development cost is no longer a problem. Alternatives to lithium and sodium have been sought for years to build electric batteries with better properties. The latest we know is that Chinese scientists have achieved an essential evolution in what is known as a vanadium flow battery.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinomarah/2023/05/23/smart-sourcing-ai-can-amplify-cpo-led-human-intelligence/
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Forbes
Supply chain management is advancing faster now than at any time since the first internet boom. A lot of the buzz surrounds the impact of AI on planning, manufacturing, and logistics. Unfortunately, sourcing is mostly still missing out on the fun.
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Smart Sourcing is a system-enabled...
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https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/21/2885787/28124/en/Nigeria-Embedded-Finance-Business-Report-2024-Market-to-Grow-by-36-1-to-Reach-1-34-Billion-this-Year-Investment-Opportunities-to-2029.html
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Globenewswire
Dublin, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Nigeria Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 75+ KPIs on Embedded Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth Segments - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Embedded Finance industry in Nigeria is expected to grow by 36.on annual basis to reach US$ 1.34 billion in 2024.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC-REP-zAt4
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https://www.news24.com/citypress/business/mining-companies-reluctant-to-invest-in-south-africa-amid-ongoing-infrastructure-crises-20230607
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News24
Mining companies are reluctant to invest long-term in the domestic economy because of the lingering uncertainty as South Africa struggles to resolve its energy and water crises and the problems persist at Transnet's freight rail. The companies have consistently complained about how these challenges are affecting their profitability making South Africa, once a shining star, a less attractive mining jurisdiction for large firms that are also big employers. .
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https://www.practicalecommerce.com/ecommerce-product-releases-december-4-2023
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Practicalecommerce
Here is a list of new product releases and updates from companies offering services to ecommerce and omnichannel merchants. There are updates on website builders, supply chain tools, fulfillment services, ecommerce marketing, and artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms. Got an ecommerce product release?
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https://www.startribune.com/environmental-groups-reject-deep-sea-mining-as-key-un-meeting-looms/600314690/
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Environmental groups on Wednesday urged a moratorium on deep-sea mining ahead of a meeting in Jamaica of a U.body that conservationists fear will soon authorize the world's first license to harvest minerals from the ocean floor. More than 20 countries have called for a ban or moratorium on deep-sea mining ahead of Monday's opening of a nearly two-week meeting of the U.International Seabed Authority's council.
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https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/03/28/va-should-show-artificial-intelligence-tools-dont-cause-racial-bias-vice-president-says.html
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Military
U.S. federal agencies must show that their artificial intelligence tools aren't harming the public, or stop using them, under new rules unveiled by the White House on Thursday.
"When government agencies use AI tools, we will now require them to verify that those tools do not endanger the rights...
"When government agencies use AI tools, we will now require them to verify that those tools do not endanger the rights...
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https://www.accesswire.com/865906/unified-office-receives-2024-customer-magazine-voice-technology-excellence-award
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NASHUA, NH / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2024 / Unified Office, a leading managed services provider offering highly reliable, hybrid cloud-based business communications, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors/telemetry, AI, and business analytics services, announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named their AI-based Sentiment Analysis offering with Whisper Coaching as a 2024 CUSTOMER magazine Voice Technology Excellence Award winner.
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https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/googles-gemini-ai-can-now-handle-bigger-prompts-thanks-to-next-gen-upgrade
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Techradar
Google's Gemini AI has only been around for two months at the time of this writing, and already, the company is launching its next-generation model dubbed Gemini 1.The announcement post gets into the nitty-gritty explaining all the AI's improvements in detail. It's all rather technical, but the main takeaway is that Gemini 1.5 will deliver "dramatically enhanced performance." This was accomplished with the implementation of a "Mixture-of-Experts architecture" (or MoE for short) which sees multiple AI models working together in unison.
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https://www.mappingmegan.com/travel-companies-using-qr-codes-get-attention-tourists/
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Mappingmegan
There's no denying that have become a common sight in the travel industry. As a traveler, you've likely noticed just how often they are popping up these days, from airline boarding passes and hotel contactless check-in, to public transport ticketing and ordering/paying for restaurants meals. Many types of travel-related businesses are using QR codes to as it is proven to be an effective marketing strategy.
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https://www.thestar.com/business/opinion/companies-are-now-recruiting-artificial-intelligence-to-help-with-hiring-but-bias-issues-still-exist/article_cadedec4-eaf5-11ee-b226-57a2923c7357.html
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Thestar
If I were the kind of person prone to telling tall tales, I would say that my career has been a product of hard work, talent and ambition. In truth, though, it's mostly been luck — and knowing the right people. The reason you are reading these words right now is not because I am the second coming of Proust, but because I said hello to an editor at a Christmas party in the late 2000s.
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https://wasteadvantagemag.com/tipa-compostable-packaging-begins-local-production-in-the-us/
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Wasteadvantagemag
TIPA, a global leader in compostable packaging solutions for food and fashion announced its partnership with two of the largest packaging manufacturers in the US, PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging, to start using TIPA's technology to produce compostable packaging for their respective...
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https://wccftech.com/nvidia-ship-half-a-million-blackwell-gb200-ai-chips-this-year-2-million-in-2025/
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NVIDIA's Blackwell GB200 AI servers are anticipated to see major traction, reaching 2 million units shipped in 2025 & utilizing new packaging tech.
NVIDIA To Overcome CoWoS Supply Chain Bottlenecks By Shifting To The Newer "PFLO" Standard, 420K Units Shipping This Year With Up To 2 Million...
NVIDIA To Overcome CoWoS Supply Chain Bottlenecks By Shifting To The Newer "PFLO" Standard, 420K Units Shipping This Year With Up To 2 Million...
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-12679203/The-new-tool-landing-cheap-5-star-hotel-stays-world-prices-just-90.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
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Revealed: The new tool for landing cheap 5-star hotel stays around the world - with prices from just £90 By Jessica Hamilton Published: 05:21 EDT, 27 October 2023 | Updated: 06:59 EDT, 27 October 2023
If you're dreaming of a luxury holiday but funds are limited, you're in luck - a...
If you're dreaming of a luxury holiday but funds are limited, you're in luck - a...
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https://www.livetube.tv/news/video-steps-being-taken-to-reskill-supply-chain-management-workforce-to-prepare-for-future-jobs
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Livetube
To provide the best experiences, LiveTube uses technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect...
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https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/09/13/durable-and-sustainable-zinc-roofing-and-cladding
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Finehomebuilding
When Canadian architect Graham McNally needed to decide on a material for a roof whose design would feature prominently from the ground, he chose prePatina EcoZinc from German manufacturer Rheinzink. The zinc would integrate well aesthetically with the other prominent materials of the building—slate, brick, and stone.
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https://warehousenews.co.uk/2023/11/ukwa-welcomes-revised-funding-for-apprenticeship/
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The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has welcomed news that the Funding Band for Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeships has been revised upwards to Band 8 (up to £5,000). The revision, confirmed by Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan, represents a positive step forward for the industry, according to UKWA CEO, Clare Bottle.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/episode-323-carlos-villagran-discusses-23307/
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Carlos Villagrán is the Director of Compliance at CMPC, a 100 years' old Chilean-based holding company, one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of pulp, paper, packaging, personal care and other forest products. Carlos Villagrán is the Director of Compliance at CMPC, a 100 years' old Chilean-based holding company, one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of pulp, paper, packaging, personal care and other forest products.
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https://techhq.com/2023/10/how-to-keep-your-job-safe-in-a-world-of-ai-and-robots/
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Techhq
When people see workplace AI and robots in action for the first time, two things tend to happen. Firstly, the audience is mesmerized. Tools such as generative AI, which can turn a text prompt into a photorealistic image, are mind-blowing for new users. More so, when it's possible to edit those...