Ant Group Announces Leadership Transition as Cyril Han Takes Over CEO Role

Ant Group has announced significant leadership changes, with Cyril Han, the company’s current president and CFO, set to take over the role of CEO from Eric Jing, who will continue to serve as the company’s chair. The leadership shift, which will take effect on March 1, 2025, was revealed on the occasion of the company’s […]

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The Impact of Predictive Analytics on Decision-Making, Governance and Organizational Performance

Predictive analytics is revolutionizing decision-making processes across various industries by transforming how organizations analyze data, anticipate trends, and make strategic choices. At its core, predictive analytics leverages historical data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to forecast potential outcomes and inform decisions. While human intuition and judgment remain integral to decision-making, predictive analytics provides an […]

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Transforming Nigeria’s Economy: The Path to Sustainable Economic Growth and Improved Living Standards

Nigeria, endowed with vast natural resources, a young and growing population, and considerable financial potential, has the capacity to achieve significant economic transformation. However, for decades, the country’s economic progress has been stymied by inefficiency, corruption, and mismanagement of resources. Despite these challenges, there is a clear opportunity for change — one that prioritizes innovation, […]

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Saudia Group announces Saudiathon challenge to elevate CX

[ad_1] Saudia Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced plans for the Saudiathon challenge (Jeddah, 23-26 January 2025) and is accepting applications. Saudia Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced plans for the Saudiathon challenge, taking place in Jeddah […]

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Amazon and Google Must Keep Their Promises on Project Nimbus

[ad_1] When a company makes a promise, the public should be able to rely on it. Today, nearly every person in the U.S. is a customer of either Amazon or Google—and many of us are customers of both technology giants. Both of these companies have made public promises that they will ensure their technologies are […]

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TikTok’s Legal Battle in the U.S.: National Security Concerns vs. Free Speech and Business Implications

TikTok, the wildly popular Chinese-owned social media app, has been at the center of a growing legal and political battle in the United States. The app, which has amassed 150 million active users in the country, faces potential banishment following its recent court loss, marking a significant moment in the ongoing debate over privacy, national […]

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Let's Answer the Question: "Why is Printer Ink So Expensive?"

[ad_1] Did you know that most printer ink isn’t even expensive to make? Why then is it so expensive to refill the ink on your printer?  The answer is actually pretty simple: monopolies, weird laws, and companies exploiting their users for profit. If this sounds mildly infuriating and makes you want to learn ways to […]

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The Emerging Opportunity in Europe’s VC Secondary Market

As the venture capital landscape grapples with a downturn marked by record down rounds and liquidity struggles, Europe’s secondary market for venture capital (VC) investments is quietly growing. While secondary markets in the U.S. have matured with major funds like StepStone Group closing a $3.3 billion fund in 2023, Europe’s market remains in its early […]

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World News in Brief: Human rights in Ukraine, multilateralism gets airborne, enforced disappearances in Colombia

[ad_1] Addressing the conference in Kyiv on reclaiming human rights and preserving dignity, High Commissioner Volker Türk once again voiced his “full solidarity” with the Ukrainian people and concern over the latest wave of attacks on energy facilities as temperatures plummet. “Children, older people and those with disabilities will suffer most,” he added. Relentless assault […]

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FTC Rightfully Acts Against So-Called “AI Weapon Detection” Company Evolv

[ad_1] The Federal Trade Commission has entered a settlement with self-styled “weapon detection” company Evolv, to resolve the FTC’s claim that the company “knowingly” and repeatedly” engaged in “unlawful” acts of misleading claims about their technology. Essentially, Evolv’s technology, which is in schools, subways, and stadiums, does far less than they’ve been claiming.  The FTC […]

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