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Business Ecosystems: Building Stronger Connections

Tom Spencer

If you are an iPhone user, can you imagine moving to a mobile phone than runs on an Android operating system? Getting used to the new operating system would take weeks. Consultants are understandably eager to stay at the forefront of these ecosystem developments. Not likely. Such a change would pose a myriad of inconveniences.

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WannaCry Cyber Attack Hits 99 Countries, FedEx, Nissan, Hospitals, Universities with NSA Developed Malware: Five Questions

MishTalk

The NSA found holes in the Windows operating systems and instead of alerting Microsoft it chose to exploit those holes for its own benefit. FedEx, numerous hospitals, the UK National Health Service, Chinese universities, Spanish telecommunication firms, and Nissan are among the targets. Operations had to be canceled.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in the Middle East

Management Consulted

Bain’s major industries of importance in the Middle East include Airlines & Transportation, Media, Mining, Oil & Gas, Retail, Private Equity, Social & Public Sector, Technology, Telecommunications, Utilities and Alternative energy (the oil will run out one day!). bravo Deloitte!).

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IoT Disruptions in 3 Industries and What You Can Learn From Them

Tom Spencer

The massive benefits seen in Australia from the development of digital technology include increased living standards, shrinking distances through telecommunications, improved efficiency for businesses and government, as well as a larger workforce. These systems can broaden operational efficiencies and improve public and road safety.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in San Francisco

Management Consulted

The San Francisco office is focused mainly (but not exclusively) on technology & telecommunications, private equity, healthcare, retail & consumer goods, and utilities & energy. McKinsey’s Bay Area operation consists of two offices: San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The firm was ranked No. San Francisco, CA, 94105.

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5 keys to putting a Total Experience into action

1 to 1

Total Experience in action: When a telecommunications provider wanted to reduce customer churn, proactive solutions helped. Do an honest assessment of the customer experience operating model. Evaluate your current operating model with brutal honesty. The right partner can help.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business

This isn’t all that surprising given the level of innovation activity in these sectors, but directors operating in similarly disrupted sectors should take note. Just over one-fifth (22%) of boards operating in the IT and telecom industry sought tech expertise when filling their most recent board seat, higher than in any other industry.