October 9, 2024

Microsoft's newest app turns anyone into a programmer | Riding the wave of disruption: 8 tips for tech and business strategies and more...

Microsoft's newest app turns anyone into a programmer | Riding the wave of disruption: 8 tips for tech and business strategies and more...

> Get ready for a Tsunami of business apps with some help from Microsoft.
http://goo.gl/DaZA2b

> Digital technologies are rapidly altering the way businesses are conducted. Urbanization is spurring innovation to help cities cope with the pressure in infrastructure. Often, these innovations are led by micro-multinational companies located in another part of the world!
http://goo.gl/uQ4UvE

> Accenture Strategy recommends that companies acquire small digital Start-ups to help them plow ahead in a largely digital environment. This will add the necessary nimble culture to take larger, older organizations into the next era.
http://goo.gl/U8pOKR

> China's Renminbi has been accepted by the International Monetary Fund as a currency that can be used for counties to park their reserves. This will set up the Chinese currency as a competitor to the US Dollar.
http://goo.gl/0S2hPg

> No industry remains untouched by digital disruption, from the taxi industry to the hotel industry all have felt some impact. However the financial industry is seeing the latest wave of disruption by robo-advisers.
http://goo.gl/0y97mS

> Wall street firms have upped their maternity/paternity benefits for new parents in a bid to curb attrition, younger employees are heading to Silicon Valley where the perks and flexibility enable balancing work and family life.
http://goo.gl/JFqdTV

> Time and again studies have proved that greater diversity within the boardroom translates into more profits for shareholders. However this requires commitment from the entire board!
http://goo.gl/swm5Rh

> Petrobras Chairman Murilo Ferreira, steps down after differences with CEO Aldemir Bendineand, while the company is steeped in a corruption scandal.
http://goo.gl/TyHCFc