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The Role of 5G in Online Sports Betting

Tom Spencer

5G networks are a promising wireless technology that online bookmakers and sports betting operators should factor into their business strategy. This article discusses what this wireless technology is about, some of the advantages 5G offers, and the future direction of 5G as it relates to online sports betting. But, what is 5G?

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Using IoT Data to Understand How Your Products Perform

Harvard Business

Since 2011, General Electric has publicly stated it would spend more than $1 billion on developing sensors, wireless devices, and related software to install on its aircraft engines, power turbines, locomotive trains and other machinery. Operations in a Connected World. The call center logs customer complaints. Insight Center.

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How do you balance productivity with technology and life balance?

Chad Barr

During the four hour drive I managed to: Conduct productive prospect and client conferences, listen to one of my business learning CDs, and enjoy my satellite radio with Jazz, classical, news and other selections. Dialing” answered my Bluetooth wireless phone connected into my sound system in my 645 BMW. Dial AmEX” I said.

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Sample Consulting Case Questions

Tom Spencer

How should it price this product? The company started making handheld wireless devices in 1999 and gained substantial market share in the initial smart phone market prior to the release of the iPhone in 2007. Operations. A leading financial services company is trying to reduce operating expenditures. Pricing Strategy.

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The #1 Office Perk? Natural Light

Harvard Business

Airbnb has pushed the limits of designing its customer call center operation in Portland, Oregon. In fact, CEOs are starting to focus on how the workspace can lead to improved productivity. With an annual payroll of over $100 million, even a 2% increase in productivity translates to a savings of $2 million.

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3 Kinds of Jobs That Will Thrive as Automation Advances

Harvard Business

And it’s not just low skilled, manual labor that’s at risk — “knowledge” work like operational analytics and marketing is also being taken over by sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms. But other changes are also afoot, changes that could allow the human dimension of work to become more important.

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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.