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Why governments should pick up the phone faster

According to a 2020 CFI Group survey, 31% of U.S. citizens give up on agency websites and turn to phone calls when they can't accomplish a task.

Sep 14, 2020

By Evan Macmillan

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Who's wrong on Bitcoin – The Simpsons or Warren Buffett?

Traditional investors have often been wary of the emerging asset class, questioning what underpins its value, while many millennials have rushed to add riskier cryptocurrencies to their younger portfolios.

Feb 29, 2020

By Brian Hankey

Bitcoin

High Seas Piracy Is Alive And Well. Can We Kill It?

Pirates who steal cargo or, increasingly, kidnap crews and hold them for ransom \"earn\" tens of millions of dollars a year. New developments in technology will hopefully put this scourge to a stop once and for all.

Feb 26, 2020

By Yarden Gross

Artificial Intelligence

How Amazon can deliver on its promise to reduce emissions

To reduce its carbon footprint, Amazon will need to do more than leverage its influence with suppliers and carriers, address operational issues and push for more renewable energy options.

Apr 10, 2019

By Wendy Tate

Amazon

Security token offerings can usher in efficient, global fundraising

Unlike initial public offerings, blockchain technology allows companies to directly engage with a large, global pool of investors and offers unique opportunities to reduce bottlenecks and fees.

Mar 28, 2019

By Adityo Prakash

Boeing is doing crisis management all wrong – here's what it should do

Boeing's response to the crisis over its 737 Max planes has made the company seem defensive and passive. A crisis management expert explains how Boeing could reclaim the narrative.

Mar 27, 2019

By Kelli Matthews

Tesla's meandering energy strategy is still killing solar

The energy business is lost under Tesla's leadership.

Mar 20, 2019

By Travis Hoium

Artificial intelligence must know when to ask for human help

When algorithms are at work, there should be a human safety net to prevent harming people. Artificial intelligence systems can be taught to ask for help.

Mar 11, 2019

By Sarah Scheffler

Artificial Intelligence

Business with Huawei: To do, or not to do, that is the question

Two indictments have been filed against China's Huawei Technologies, the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer, with criminal charge alleged by the United States of America.

Mar 4, 2019

By Peter Quinter

Crystal Ball Gazing or predictive analytics is becoming very important for all companies

Prescriptive analysis in manufacturing to boost profitability

Jeffrey D. Camm writes about how manufacturing managers can leverage their data with prescriptive analytics for increased profitability.

Feb 25, 2019

By Jeffrey D. Camm

Google Is The Biggest Factor Behind Apple's Services Revenue Growth

And that's not changing for the next few years still.

Feb 15, 2019

By Adam Levy

Apple Google

Why The $22 Trillion National Debt Doesn\'t Matter

Although US debt may be at eye-popping levels, an economist explains why it shouldn't keep you up at night.

Feb 15, 2019

By William D. Lastrapes

Russian Influence Operations Extend Into Egypt

Russia's efforts to sow discord, discontent and chaos extend far beyond the U.S., including into leading media outlets in the Arab world.

Feb 13, 2019

By Nathaniel Greenberg

Vladimir Putin Russia Egypt

Facebook Takes Another Step Into The 'Social Shopping' Market

The social media giant's latest acquisition isn't just about artificial intelligence.

Feb 12, 2019

By John Mackey

Facebook Amazon Virtual Reality

Cryptocurrency predictions for 2019: Where will Bitcoin and others go?

From the highs of 2017 to extreme volatility of 2018, from regulatory action around the world to increasing adoption among institutional players, it's been a wild ride.

Jan 31, 2019

By Rodrigo Marques

Bitcoin

Hiring with conviction: Give former prisoners a decent chance in the workplace

For those who wish to seek rehabilitation and contribute to society, we must think about how the crime has affected their lives and how we can support them back into work.

Nov 7, 2018

By James Reed

Unemployment

Do your employees need a workplace detox? Seven steps to improving a company's culture

The effects of a toxic workplace culture can range from deteriorating employee health and happiness levels, to decreased productivity and employee churn.

Nov 5, 2018

By Jonathan Richards