Elon Musk laid off more staff in February, according to a report from The Verge. Elon Musk laid of dozens of staff across engineering and sales departments last week, The Verge reported. The publication said Musk also gave workers a one-week deadline to change Twitter’s ad business. Since taking over the company, Musk has laid off over half of Twitter’s workforce. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest tech news and scoops — delivered daily to your inbox. Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Elon Musk laid off dozens of Twitter staffers last week — including those who worked on ad products — right after giving them a one-week deadline to turn around the company’s ad business, according to a recent report from The Verge. The publication said that Musk laid off employees in sales and engineering, marking the third round of major lay offs since Musk took over at the company in November. […]

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Costco’s food court is known for cheap fast-food staples such as $1.50 all-beef hot dogs. A Reddit post went viral after someone posted a picture of a new menu item. But some are balking at the price of the $9.99 roast beef sandwich. Remember the uproar when Costco introduced a $4.99 Shake Shack-style burger in 2017? Many hard-core warehouse fans complained it was too expensive for Costco’s food court, known for cheap fast-food staples such as $1.50 all-beef hot dogs and $10 whole pizzas. Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But the cheeseburger is a bargain compared to the company’s latest food court experiment – a $9.99 roast beef sandwich. The sandwich was spotted at a Lynnwood, Washington warehouse – about 30 miles from Costco’s headquarters. It is made with sliced roast beef, onion relish, a mayonnaise and mustard […]

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Meet David Moorefield, owner of DAK Resources, Inc.! Please read about his business and experience in the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) Program. Business Bio: “Like with all veterans who are returning home, we ask ourselves what is next. For me, I started out as a subject matter expert for small business based in Charlotte North Carolina who was teamed up with a large DoD contractor for a project in Jacksonville, Florida. During this employment, I went to my boss Scott Russell and asked him if he would assist me in setting up a business in Jacksonville putting veterans and their family members to work first, and all others second. So, on December 1 st , 2007 we opened our doors.” JSEB Vendor experience: “I find the Jacksonville Small Emerging Business program was is a very helpful program to a small business owner. The program offers subject matter experts and training in many functions of the business. Some of the training takes place at the Florida State College downtown campus. While under the JSEB some of the training is provided at no cost to the business owner. One of the Best benefits of JSEB is the ability to […]

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Patrick McCarthy of Azione Unlimited outlines how cultivating the right relationship with your business can be the difference between success and disaster. A quote I heard once helped me differentiate working on your business vs. working in your business: “If your business depends on you, you don’t own a business—you have a job. And it’s the worst job in the world, because you’re working for a lunatic!” The tongue-in-cheek remark begs for self-reflection from any small business owner who has spent the last few years growing a business around the idea that “if you want it done right, do it yourself.” You are your most valuable employee, but without anyone focusing on the big-picture strategy and long-term growth to improve the business, you are also your most significant threat. Ready to take the plunge? Here are a few action items to propel yourself to the next plateau of success. #1: If It’s Not Written Down, It Didn’t Happen At the heart of a growing business is a rock-solid playbook of operations and processes. Have you ever seen a football team play without a playbook? Have you ever heard an orchestra play without sheet music? Have you ever driven on […]

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(PRNewsfoto/Circle Internet Financial, Inc.) Xavier University of Louisiana Students Complete Circle U: Digital Financial Literacy Pilot Program NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In partnership with Xavier University of Louisiana, Circle Internet Financial celebrates 55 students who completed Circle’s Circle U: Digital Financial Literacy pilot. The free, comprehensive blockchain-based financial services curriculum was launched via four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of a pilot program announced in September 2022 . "At Xavier, we believe in providing students with access to a wide range of content to help them make sound decisions personally and professionally as they develop into distinguished young professionals," said Dr. Shael Wolfson, assistant professor in Xavier’s Business Administration and Economics department. "Xavier was already working on blockchain projects when Circle U became available, and offering the content to our XCOR 3020 Blockchain, Crypto and Society students was a logical next step in our program’s progression. We are excited to share this content with more students as we move out of the pilot phase." Circle U, a component of the Circle Impact pilot program promoting digital financial literacy in underserved and marginalized communities, provides a comprehensive overview of blockchain-based financial services and e-learnings […]

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getty Digital transformation is indispensable for businesses that intend to remain relevant in the near future. Given the prevailing macroeconomic conditions, businesses will likely continue facing unique challenges and opportunities to evolve in 2023. Amidst inflation, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, they can expect to tackle issues on multiple fronts, including the supply chain, increasing customer expectations and sustainability, to name a few. The fact that digital transformation will help businesses maintain their competitive edge and sustained revenue models is not debatable. What they need to prioritize stepping into 2023 is focusing on digital technologies to build speed, innovation and agility across functions. Time is of the essence, and as customer demands change rapidly, so must the ability to drive growth and navigate the disruption. Having said that, digital transformation is about more than just technology—it’s about the shift in mindset that enables organizations to reimagine their business models and processes to take advantage of the opportunities created by emerging technologies. A strategic approach to digital transformation is, therefore, key. While every business has specific needs and every journey to a digital future is unique, certain aspects of digital transformation are likely to see more traction in 2023. Composability […]

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Articles What digital business acceleration means for Gulfstream Aerospace’s CIO Sheryl Bunton, SVP and CIO of business jet aircraft manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace, spoke during a recent CIO Leadership Live session about digital business acceleration, intentional progression, and IT’s agility layer.

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COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation in Fiji. Permanent Secretary for External Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs, Shaheen Ali says the country is experiencing a digital revolution as it has made significant in-roads in creating a platform for the digital economy to rapidly evolve. Ali says the pandemic has brought to the fore the importance of a resilient and adaptable economy that can quickly pivot to meet new challenges. “As we speak, there is a digital revolution happening in the Pacific Region — giving us a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional development pathways and catch up with the rest of the world.” Ali says the digital economy journey has its own challenges, one of which is digital inclusion. He says Fiji recognizes that the benefits of a digital economy can only be realized when there is widespread digital inclusion. Ali says to bridge the digital divide through regional cooperation, Fiji has joined other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to promote economic cooperation and integration in the Indo-Pacific region. He says IPEF provides a high-level platform for Fiji to represent the Pacific and leverage the regional initiative to accelerate digital transformation and business operation in Fiji and the […]

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Digital Transformation Week North America Tradeshow & Exhibition Alongside the packed conference agenda & tradeshow, Digital Transformation Week will host an exclusive Networking party following Day 1 of the conference The networking party allows you to share your experiences of the day and provides the opportunity to meet with business partners in a more relaxed setting, with free food and drinks provided” — Megan Davis, Head of Marketing, TechEx Events SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 22, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / — Digital Transformation Week North America returns to the Santa Clara Convention Center in California on 17-18 May 2023. The next edition will explore the critical technologies and approaches needed to improve customer engagement and drive your organisation’s digital culture. Digital Transformation Week North America is not another talking shop for digital transformation, but a senior level forum for enterprise-level decision-makers seeking to explore and evaluate new technologies and strategic approaches to drive innovation in their business. OFFICIAL NETWORKING PARTY AT LEVI’S STADIUM Alongside the packed conference agenda , innovative tradeshow and exhibition, Digital Transformation Week will host an exclusive Networking party following the first day of the conference. The event will be hosted at the prestigious Levi’s […]

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Rise of A2P SMS shaping Africa is currently experiencing the golden era of digital transformation and e-commerce growth, which was enabled by the rise of A2P SMS (Application-to-Person Short Message Service). With mobile subscription penetration on the rise across the continent, businesses are looking for new and innovative ways to communicate with their customers. This has made A2P SMS a critical tool in helping businesses effectively reach their customers and enhance their communication strategies. According to a recent study, the A2P SMS market in Africa is projected to reach $14.2 billion by 2025, a significant increase from its current valuation of $6.6 billion. This growth is driven by the high demand for mobile messaging services across various industries, including banking, healthcare, and retail. The state of digital transformation in Africa has also contributed to the rise of A2P SMS. E-commerce has taken the continent by storm, with an estimated 21% of Africans shopping online. This figure is expected to grow to 40% by 2025, according to a report by McKinsey & Company. As more Africans turn to e-commerce, the need for secure and reliable communication between businesses and customers becomes more critical. This is where A2P SMS comes in, […]

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