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Drones Help New Industries Take Flight

Tom Spencer

This post explores three areas where drones are currently being used, the data they generate, and how they are being used to increase efficiency and maximise profits. Drones are a useful tool for farmers, and the agricultural drone market is expected to be worth $1 billion by 2024 ( Margaritoff, 2018 ). Agriculture.

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Cybersecurity 101: How to defend against cyber-attacks

Tom Spencer

Large organisations use technology to store data for accessibility and efficiency but because of this, can be brought to their knees and resort to using pen and paper after a deadly cyber-attack. All organisations should run on secure operating systems, at least Windows 10. So, why is data on devices prone to attack? Zero-day exploits.

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Transformational Leadership: Changing Culture to Fuel Financial Success

Organizational Talent Consulting

The purpose includes creating value for customers, investing in employees, dealing fairly with suppliers, and supporting the communities where corporations operate. Leaders must be able to operate both within and upon the organization's culture. Modern leaders are asking, can organizational culture be changed?

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Growth of Fintech and Disruption of Brick-and-mortar Financial Institutions

Tom Spencer

The idea that technology can be configured to drastically improve the delivery and usability of finance began taking off following the financial crisis of 2008, when consumer distrust for traditional banks combined with the increasing popularity and functionality of smartphone apps. Statista (2018) Mobile Banking in the United States.

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What are the potential risks of digital currency?

Tom Spencer

In 2017, initial coin offerings (ICOs) were also banned in China as a form of “public financing without approval”. Many small businesses, like family owned restaurants, operate on a cash only basis. trillion in 2018 and around 37% of that revenue was captured by banks. Loss of privacy. Centralization of goods markets.

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Every Organizational Function Needs to Work on Digital Transformation - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM GARTNER

Harvard Business

Digital business reached a tipping point in 2018 as organizations scaled their digital capabilities. Other enterprises and their functions are looking to leverage technology to optimize and augment existing operations. Transform Your Digital Future with Gartner’s Top C-Suite Insights for 2018-19.

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3 Questions About AI That Nontechnical Employees Should Be Able to Answer

Harvard Business

But I think we get closer to the heart of AI in 2018 when we think about small and mundane ways in which AI makes work just a little easier. Instead, employees throughout the organization will be able to spot the low-hanging fruit where AI could make your organization more efficient. Insight Center. Adopting AI. Sponsored by SAS.

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