Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today unveiled a new platform designed to empower developers and enterprises to harness real-time information and data insights so they can accelerate their digital transformation programs. The Qualcomm Aware Platform seeks to address the issue wherein ecosystem fragmentation and system design complexity often prevents “internet of things” deployments from meeting their full potential. Qualcomm Aware combines silicon and an extensive ecosystem of hardware and software partners with a developer-friendly cloud framework to offer services for managing assets that require critical, accurate and time-sensitive decision-making, according to the company. The platform provides ubiquitous global connectivity, intelligently optimizing and fusing location technologies with sensor alerts, critical device management and control features. The combination is said to provide a new baseline for IoT and assist enterprises in driving operational efficiencies. Critical use cases that can be served by Aware include cold chain distribution, utility asset monitoring, cargo shipment tracking and warehouse and inventory management. The Aware service rests upon three key pillars: technology leadership, enablement of an expansive ecosystem of hardware and software partners, and application programming interface-first architecture and developer-friendly tools that enable interoperability with partner clouds and leading enterprise software tools. The platform extends beyond silicon, incorporating […]

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BTS, a world-leading strategy implementation firm based out of Stockholm, Sweden, has joined the Cincinnati Innovation District as a corporate partner. The company will locate its global innovation, digital transformation, and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) center within the University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub, the nerve center of the CID. Using this as a base, BTS plans to host clients for field immersions, coordinate learning programs for 1819 partners, and engage in interdisciplinary projects with faculty and students to advance the transformation efforts of their clients. “At BTS, we believe that strategy and culture can be mutually reinforcing. Our partnership with the Cincinnati Innovation District furthers our capabilities to provide our clients with powerful leadership experiences to imagine the future of their business,” said Bhavik Modi, a director at BTS who will lead the partnership. “We look forward to showcasing the Cincinnati story globally and bringing our ‘big hearted and high performing’ culture to the community.” BTS joins several Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including Kroger, Fifth Third Bank and Procter & Gamble, as corporate partners in the Cincinnati Innovation District. “The Cincinnati Innovation District offers a wealth of new opportunities for BTS,” said Peter Mulford, chief […]

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New Midtown office to help increase focus on US market NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ValueBlue , a leading provider of innovative SaaS solutions in the digital transformation market, today announced the opening of its newest office in New York City, located at 228 East 45th Street. The new Manhattan office will help ValueBlue prepare to expand its focus on the US market. Continue Reading ValueBlue ValueBlue "We are truly ecstatic to finally open an office in New York City," said Wilko Visser, Founder and CEO of ValueBlue. "ValueBlue was founded in the Netherlands 12 years ago and we’ve since grown exponentially. In our efforts to expand our global presence to the US, we placed great value on the talent pool, access to various markets, and cultural diversity, making New York our ideal destination. It has been a surreal transition and we are excited to help more businesses realize digital transformation from our new home in the US." ValueBlue has been addressing the growing need for agile business transformation since 2011 and has been rapidly expanding their global footprint, with offices in London, Hong Kong, and its headquarters in Utrecht. Their newest location in New York provides […]

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Fuentes will define the company’s digital and sales strategy in the US and Canadian markets and drive adoption of digital solutions in the financial industry MIAMI, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Veritran , a leading global financial technology solutions provider, today announced the promotion of Greynier Fuentes to VP of Sales & Digital Strategies. In this role, Fuentes will continue to focus on furthering the adoption of digital solutions within the financial industry and pioneering Veritran’s digital strategy and will be additionally responsible for identifying sales opportunities to generate revenue and overseeing the US and Canadian sales team. Additionally, Fuentes will support banking and credit union clients with the agile building of business applications for digital channels. Continue Reading Fuentes will define the company’s digital and sales strategy in the US and Canadian markets Tweet this Greynier Fuentes – VP of Sales & Digital Strategies "Veritran’s mission is to help financial institutions embrace digital transformation," said Marcelo Fondacaro, CCO at Veritran . "Greynier’s deep industry expertise and passion for all things digital will allow him to help banks in the US and beyond adopt innovative new solutions, better serve their clients and tech-enable their businesses to become industry pioneers. […]

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In today’s increasingly digital world, fashion brands and businesses are looking to stay ahead of the curve by utilizing new technologies to keep up with rapid changes in customer preferences. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that technology is now playing a major role in revolutionizing every segment of the fashion industry. At the forefront of this process is apparel software that enables businesses to take advantage of their full potential by providing them with powerful tools for production planning, inventory management, and sales tracking. In the following article, we’ll take a look at how this software changed the way this $1.7 trillion industry operates. Let’s begin! Source: Unsplash Better Track of Inventory and Trends Having the right products on hand is critical for any apparel business. But it’s not always easy to keep track of inventory levels, current trends, and customer preferences. Having apparel software in place can help businesses stay organized and informed so they can make sound decisions quickly. With this software, businesses benefit from being able to see beyond the present moment and anticipate future market needs. This helps them optimize their purchasing, stocking levels, and sales strategies for both long-term growth and short-term success. […]

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A KPMG survey has revealed the continuing preoccupation of many CEOs across the world with technology, both in terms of potential threats and the benefits it can provide. The 2022 CEO Outlook draws on the perspectives of 1325 CEOs across 11 markets, providing insights into their outlook on the prospects for their industry and also the wider economic landscape. The survey looks at CEOs’ concerns and priorities in terms of a broad range of issues which affect their businesses, of which digital transformation is a very important one. Advancing digitalization is one of the two main areas seen by many of the CEOs as a top operational priority to achieve growth over the next 3 years, scoring approximately equally with attracting and retaining talent. By Inga Țîgai, Associate Partner KPMG, Co-Head Technology, Media, Telecom The survey reveals concern about getting left behind by technological advances. Disruptive technology is seen as the top risk and greatest threat to organizational growth over the next 3 years, and takes third place in terms of concerns over the next six months (below pandemic fatigue and economic factors like rising interest rates and inflation). The solution is to keep up to date, and hence […]

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FedEx, a global logistics player, has undertaken several digital transformation initiatives to improve their service delivery to customers. Robert B Carter is the Chief Information Officer of FedEx responsible for managing digital transformation plans. He is a member of the five-person Executive Committee, which plans and executes the corporation’s strategic business activities. Carter is also co-president and co-CEO of FedEx Services, which provides sales, marketing, information technology, communications, customer service, technical support, billing, and collections services. Rob Carter is the winner of the Forbes CIO Innovation Award . Rob Carter and his team designed a partnership with third party retailers to receive packages. The innovation called FedEx OnSite has expanded FedEx’s reach by 9,000 stores, and enabled the company to receive over 10 million packages as a result. Software giant Microsoft and FedEx recently announced they will bring together FedEx network intelligence with capabilities from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to introduce a “logistics as a service” for retailers, merchants and brands. Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, said: “We’re bringing data and insights from the FedEx network together with the Microsoft Cloud, starting with Dynamics 365, to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation across their business operations.” Digital transformation […]

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Illustration—There is a need to harmonize digital transformation-related regulations created by the central and regional governments to avoid overlapping regulations, the Law and Human Rights Ministry has said. (ANTARA/Pixabay/FR) Sentences within the law should not be ambiguous to prevent multiple interpretations Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Law and Human Rights Ministry has underlined the importance of the harmonization of digital transformation-related regulations created by the central and regional governments to avoid overlapping regulations. Regulations issued by regional governments should be aligned with the regulations created by the central government, ministry official Ferry Gunawan said during the "Mapping Indonesia’s Digital Infrastructure Challenges" event, which was streamed online on Tuesday. He did not deny that there is disharmony between the regulations created by the regional governments and the regulations issued by ministries or institutions at the central government level. This disharmony is one of the causes behind over-regulation, he opined. In addition to vertical harmonization, harmonization should also be undertaken in relation to regulation content, division of authorities, and technical aspects. Moreover, the central and regional governments should involve related parties, such as associations and communities, when creating regulations, he said. "This is done so that we know where we will bring […]

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Since 2005, productivity growth has been lackluster, averaging 1.4% a year, compared to the post-World War II average of 2.2%. That is a problem. Increasing productivity–economic output per unit of input–maintains U.S. competitiveness and improves our quality of life. It is also essential to meet challenges like inflation, debt loads, entitlements, and the energy transition. Regaining historical rates of productivity growth could generate a total of $10 trillion for U.S. GDP by 2030, or $15,200 per U.S. household that year. It won’t be easy–but productivity is growing fast in some sectors and geographies. Since 2007, the information sector has grown at 5.5% annually. North Dakota’s economy has grown at nearly 3.5% and Washington’s at 2.3%. We need to improve productivity more broadly. To get the U.S. economic engine humming, we need to overcome four challenges. Workforce shortages and skills gaps There are two separate but linked workforce challenges. One is the lack of workers. U.S. workforce participation rate has fallen to 62.3% , down from 67% in the late 1990s. Only part of this is due to an aging population: More than 5 million Americans are not in the workforce but say they want […]

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Assistant Professor Kai Swanson and 17 Elon students traveled to Park City, Utah, and Hollywood during Winter Term for an immersion experience into the film and entertainment industries. Seventeen Elon students, ranging from bright-eyed first-year students to upperclassmen on the cusp of graduation, traveled west during Winter Term to participate in The Sundance Film Festival Experience, studying the history and culture of the mainstream film industry and the independent film markets across the globe. As part of their Sundance Experience course, Elon students visited the popular Egyptian Theatre, an official screening venue of the Sundance Film Festival. Led by Kai Swanson, assistant professor of cinema and television arts, and supported by Cierra Seawright ’18, program coordinator for Elon in Los Angeles, students kicked off the short-term Isabella Cannon Global Education Center program in Los Angeles, delving into the city’s history and community. The class took tours of the timeless Sony Pictures Studios and The Studios at Paramount, where they received an up-close look at the soundstages where many of the major motion pictures of the last century have been filmed. The students also met with Elon alumni working in the film and entertainment industry, picking their brains on their […]

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