Cloud Complexity: The need for resilience is an EIU report that looks into the critical shifts brought about by an increased organisational dependence on the cloud. In this survey, sponsored by Sungard Availability Services, and conducted by the EIU, 304 executives dispersed across France, the United Kingdom and the United States, were polled regarding their organisational resilience and technology adoption.
In this research programme, sponsored by CA Technologies, the EIU explores government actions, entrepreneurs’ interests and enterprise views through a series of interviews with subject-matter experts and a global survey among the three key stakeholder groups of start-ups, enterprises, and government.
In a recent report, sponsored by CA Technologies, The EIU surveyed 377 executives from start-ups, enterprises and governments to examine both the state of the app economy and the optimal role that governments have in growing app-based businesses.
Sharing the blame: How companies are collaborating on data security breaches, is an Economist Intelligence Unit research project, sponsored by Akamai Technologies, exploring the ways in which organisations are collaborating to deal with the disclosure of data security breaches. How are they co-operating with governments, other companies and third parties in areas such as requirements for the public disclosure of such breaches? Do they have consistent cyber security policies? To what extent are they sharing best practices?
Investors sharply reduce their post-close valuations of companies that have completed acquisitions when data breaches are revealed.
Brunswick’s third annual data valuation survey also found that investors raise their post-deal valuations for companies that have demonstrated preparation for cybersecurity issues.
The survey results, which reflect the views of 208 buy-side investors and sell-side analysts across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia, offered good news for companies taking steps to address cybersecurity issues.
For more information please contact our Washington DC office:
www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
The start of the school year is near. While there is still a need to get back to the basics with pencils and textbooks, digital influences continue to increase and device ownership is at an all-time high. Parents’ household financial situation is holding consistent with last year, and so too is families’ average spending on school supplies. In addition, cyber security continues to be top of mind, as the majority of consumers demonstrate concerns about the protection of their personal data. These trends and more are highlighted in our latest surveys: www.deloitte.com/us/2015Back2School.
This year’s survey found that the global investment community in the U.S., the UK, Europe, and Asia continues to place a premium on companies that are best able to monetize the data they collect even during a period of market instability. Since 2014, data monetization’s impact on investor decision has increased by seven percent, with 41 percent of those surveyed indicating an effect. In addition, almost a fifth of analysts surveyed believe that a company’s ability to monetize data is the single most important driver of investments, a four percent increase since 2014.
Key highlights include:
• Rise in investment decisions based on the data premium
• Cybersecurity’s importance to M&A
• Data protection increasingly crucial
• Financial services at greatest cyber risk
• Data premium lags in Europe
For more information please contact:
Mark Seifert: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/mark-seifert/
Sparky Zivin: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/sparky-zivin/
In this research programme, sponsored by CA Technologies, the EIU explores government actions, entrepreneurs’ interests and enterprise views through a series of interviews with subject-matter experts and a global survey among the three key stakeholder groups of start-ups, enterprises, and government.
In a recent report, sponsored by CA Technologies, The EIU surveyed 377 executives from start-ups, enterprises and governments to examine both the state of the app economy and the optimal role that governments have in growing app-based businesses.
Sharing the blame: How companies are collaborating on data security breaches, is an Economist Intelligence Unit research project, sponsored by Akamai Technologies, exploring the ways in which organisations are collaborating to deal with the disclosure of data security breaches. How are they co-operating with governments, other companies and third parties in areas such as requirements for the public disclosure of such breaches? Do they have consistent cyber security policies? To what extent are they sharing best practices?
Investors sharply reduce their post-close valuations of companies that have completed acquisitions when data breaches are revealed.
Brunswick’s third annual data valuation survey also found that investors raise their post-deal valuations for companies that have demonstrated preparation for cybersecurity issues.
The survey results, which reflect the views of 208 buy-side investors and sell-side analysts across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia, offered good news for companies taking steps to address cybersecurity issues.
For more information please contact our Washington DC office:
www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
The start of the school year is near. While there is still a need to get back to the basics with pencils and textbooks, digital influences continue to increase and device ownership is at an all-time high. Parents’ household financial situation is holding consistent with last year, and so too is families’ average spending on school supplies. In addition, cyber security continues to be top of mind, as the majority of consumers demonstrate concerns about the protection of their personal data. These trends and more are highlighted in our latest surveys: www.deloitte.com/us/2015Back2School.
This year’s survey found that the global investment community in the U.S., the UK, Europe, and Asia continues to place a premium on companies that are best able to monetize the data they collect even during a period of market instability. Since 2014, data monetization’s impact on investor decision has increased by seven percent, with 41 percent of those surveyed indicating an effect. In addition, almost a fifth of analysts surveyed believe that a company’s ability to monetize data is the single most important driver of investments, a four percent increase since 2014.
Key highlights include:
• Rise in investment decisions based on the data premium
• Cybersecurity’s importance to M&A
• Data protection increasingly crucial
• Financial services at greatest cyber risk
• Data premium lags in Europe
For more information please contact:
Mark Seifert: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/mark-seifert/
Sparky Zivin: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/sparky-zivin/
Evalueserve and McAfee conducted this study in 2011 to highlight how IT decision-makers view the challenges of risk and compliance management in a highly regulated and increasingly complex global business environment. The research investigates how organizations address both risk and compliance, which are so inextricably interrelated. Research was aimed to forward looking, revealing companies’ plans for refining and automating their programs in 2011 and beyond. Significant portions of IT budgets is being spent on risk and compliance management and the spending is only expected to grow in the future.
Over the last few years, the federal government has begun realizing the promise of Big Data to enhance mission-effectiveness. Now, several prominent initiatives are pressing federal agencies to further invest in Big Data.
Edelman Privacy Risk Index Powered by PonemonEdelman
The Edelman Privacy Risk Index℠ is a global study that reveals many organizations lack the business behaviors and compliance practices necessary to adequately address growing consumer and regulatory concerns about data security and privacy.
Under cyber attack: EY's Global information security survey 2013EY
Under cyber-attack, EY's 16th annual Global Information Security Survey 2013 tracks the level of awareness and action by companies in response to cyber threats and canvases the opinion of over 1,900 senior executives globally. This year’s results show that as companies continue to invest heavily to protect themselves against cyber-attacks, the number of security breaches is on the rise and it is no longer of question of if, but when, a company will be the target of an attack.
For further information, visit: http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Services/Advisory/Cyber-security
2015 investor digital and social media surveyBrunswick Group
Brunswick Group releases findings of its fifth global investor survey, which tracks the changing trends in how investors use digital media.
Key highlights from this year’s survey include:
• Influence of information direct from companies continues to increase
• Of digital media, blogs and presentation sharing cited as most influential
For more information please contact:
Jason Golz: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/jason-golz/
Sparky Zivin: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/sparky-zivin/
The Exploring Consumer Attitudes & Actions on Key Tech Policy Issues 2014 study reveals a majority of respondents (59 percent) said either privacy or security had the biggest potential impact on their personal lives. This concern has led as many respondents (59 percent) to say they would take action related to security and privacy issues.
Conducted by Edelman Berland, the survey polled more than 1,000 U.S. consumers over the age of 18 to better understand their attitudes about major technology policy issues and their willingness to take action and engage in the political process on these issues.
Learn more: http://edl.mn/UGx2Ho
Health Services Tax Conference May 18-19, 2015, Presentations included: Mega Trends and the Impact on Healthcare, The Healthcare Industry: A View from Washington and The New Health Economy.
Infographic: Symantec Healthcare IT Security Risk Management StudyCheapSSLsecurity
Cybersecurity in Healthcare: While Cyberattacks and data breaches are rising across industries, healthcare is lagging behind in cybersecurity investment.
Pwc 2015 Technology Sector Sec Comment Letter TrendsPwC
PwC's technology industry publication provides a comprehensive analysis of recent SEC staff comments and disclosures to assist you in understanding the key trends relevant to companies in the technology sector.
New research from Accenture and Girls Who Code shows that the gender gap in computing is getting worse and has severe implications for the U.S. economy. If we act now, we can triple the number of women in computing by 2025. Let’s #CrackTheCode. Learn more at www.accenture.com/CrackingTheGenderCode.
Global consumers want similar things when it comes to personal data. In this slideshow, we explore the sentiments about data privacy expressed by people across countries, industries, and data types.
For more information, please check out the BCG report, "The Trust Advantage" (http://on.bcg.com/1gr9j5P) and visit the "Big Data and Beyond" section of bcg.perspectives (http://on.bcg.com/1g7tpgc).
By taking a ‘rapid-fire’ directional approach, public service organizations can quickly identify key issues and insights that reveal new potential value or even suggest a beneficial change in strategic direction. Learn more about Unplanned Analytics and the FASTT Methodology
European public and policy elite views of US tech companies
This presentation explores consumer attitudes to US tech companies in France, Germany, the UK and Brussels, how that interacts with media coverage, and what is driving the European regulatory agenda towards the internet and technology companies.
For more information please contact:
Chris Blundell: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/chris-blundell/
Philippe Blanchard: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/philippe-blanchard/
Driving forces: Over the next 10 years the world of work is set to rapidly change, with the World Economic Forum predicting that disruptive changes to business models will have a profound impact on the employment landscape in the coming years
Although relatively new on the scene, social media has become a powerful force –
growing fast in scope, audience and influence. There are the classic social networking
sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Bebo. There are product/service
review sites, such as Yahoo! Travel, HotelShark.com, CNET.com and others. There
are media sharing sites, such as YouTube, Flickr and Picasa. And sites that publish
consumer-generated content, such as HotelChatter, Review Centre, Los Angeles
Times online (latimes.com), The New York Times online (nytimes.com) and
many others. Learn more at: www.nafcu.org/sas
Calendars that expresses more than the brand's identity but also its value. The calendars are thoughtfully designed so that they create a lasting impression whenever they are seen & used. The calendars also provide useful information that are relevant to brand or campaign.
Evalueserve and McAfee conducted this study in 2011 to highlight how IT decision-makers view the challenges of risk and compliance management in a highly regulated and increasingly complex global business environment. The research investigates how organizations address both risk and compliance, which are so inextricably interrelated. Research was aimed to forward looking, revealing companies’ plans for refining and automating their programs in 2011 and beyond. Significant portions of IT budgets is being spent on risk and compliance management and the spending is only expected to grow in the future.
Over the last few years, the federal government has begun realizing the promise of Big Data to enhance mission-effectiveness. Now, several prominent initiatives are pressing federal agencies to further invest in Big Data.
Edelman Privacy Risk Index Powered by PonemonEdelman
The Edelman Privacy Risk Index℠ is a global study that reveals many organizations lack the business behaviors and compliance practices necessary to adequately address growing consumer and regulatory concerns about data security and privacy.
Under cyber attack: EY's Global information security survey 2013EY
Under cyber-attack, EY's 16th annual Global Information Security Survey 2013 tracks the level of awareness and action by companies in response to cyber threats and canvases the opinion of over 1,900 senior executives globally. This year’s results show that as companies continue to invest heavily to protect themselves against cyber-attacks, the number of security breaches is on the rise and it is no longer of question of if, but when, a company will be the target of an attack.
For further information, visit: http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Services/Advisory/Cyber-security
2015 investor digital and social media surveyBrunswick Group
Brunswick Group releases findings of its fifth global investor survey, which tracks the changing trends in how investors use digital media.
Key highlights from this year’s survey include:
• Influence of information direct from companies continues to increase
• Of digital media, blogs and presentation sharing cited as most influential
For more information please contact:
Jason Golz: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/jason-golz/
Sparky Zivin: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/sparky-zivin/
The Exploring Consumer Attitudes & Actions on Key Tech Policy Issues 2014 study reveals a majority of respondents (59 percent) said either privacy or security had the biggest potential impact on their personal lives. This concern has led as many respondents (59 percent) to say they would take action related to security and privacy issues.
Conducted by Edelman Berland, the survey polled more than 1,000 U.S. consumers over the age of 18 to better understand their attitudes about major technology policy issues and their willingness to take action and engage in the political process on these issues.
Learn more: http://edl.mn/UGx2Ho
Health Services Tax Conference May 18-19, 2015, Presentations included: Mega Trends and the Impact on Healthcare, The Healthcare Industry: A View from Washington and The New Health Economy.
Infographic: Symantec Healthcare IT Security Risk Management StudyCheapSSLsecurity
Cybersecurity in Healthcare: While Cyberattacks and data breaches are rising across industries, healthcare is lagging behind in cybersecurity investment.
Pwc 2015 Technology Sector Sec Comment Letter TrendsPwC
PwC's technology industry publication provides a comprehensive analysis of recent SEC staff comments and disclosures to assist you in understanding the key trends relevant to companies in the technology sector.
New research from Accenture and Girls Who Code shows that the gender gap in computing is getting worse and has severe implications for the U.S. economy. If we act now, we can triple the number of women in computing by 2025. Let’s #CrackTheCode. Learn more at www.accenture.com/CrackingTheGenderCode.
Global consumers want similar things when it comes to personal data. In this slideshow, we explore the sentiments about data privacy expressed by people across countries, industries, and data types.
For more information, please check out the BCG report, "The Trust Advantage" (http://on.bcg.com/1gr9j5P) and visit the "Big Data and Beyond" section of bcg.perspectives (http://on.bcg.com/1g7tpgc).
By taking a ‘rapid-fire’ directional approach, public service organizations can quickly identify key issues and insights that reveal new potential value or even suggest a beneficial change in strategic direction. Learn more about Unplanned Analytics and the FASTT Methodology
European public and policy elite views of US tech companies
This presentation explores consumer attitudes to US tech companies in France, Germany, the UK and Brussels, how that interacts with media coverage, and what is driving the European regulatory agenda towards the internet and technology companies.
For more information please contact:
Chris Blundell: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/chris-blundell/
Philippe Blanchard: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/philippe-blanchard/
Driving forces: Over the next 10 years the world of work is set to rapidly change, with the World Economic Forum predicting that disruptive changes to business models will have a profound impact on the employment landscape in the coming years
Although relatively new on the scene, social media has become a powerful force –
growing fast in scope, audience and influence. There are the classic social networking
sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Bebo. There are product/service
review sites, such as Yahoo! Travel, HotelShark.com, CNET.com and others. There
are media sharing sites, such as YouTube, Flickr and Picasa. And sites that publish
consumer-generated content, such as HotelChatter, Review Centre, Los Angeles
Times online (latimes.com), The New York Times online (nytimes.com) and
many others. Learn more at: www.nafcu.org/sas
Calendars that expresses more than the brand's identity but also its value. The calendars are thoughtfully designed so that they create a lasting impression whenever they are seen & used. The calendars also provide useful information that are relevant to brand or campaign.
De bvba Sofie Dumont heeft de jaarrekening over het laatste boekjaar neergelegd. Dat jaar liep van 1 april 2015 tot 31 maart 2016.
Verrassend genoeg werd het boekjaar afgesloten met een verlies.
De bvba werd in 2010 opgericht.
Health IT Data Security – An Overview of Privacy, Compliance, and Technology ...M2SYS Technology
Radical advancements in health IT development and implementation have pushed the issue of health data security to the forefront of the collective healthcare provider mindset as they attempt to strike a balance between patient access to electronic health record protected health information (PHI) and data protection. The fact that so many health IT vendors now have access to and possess protected health information necessitated shift changes in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 which was enacted to establish ground rules for the privacy protection of individually identifiable health information.
We invited Mac McMillan, Chair of the HIMSS Privacy and Security Task Force to discuss what these new changes are, define their parameters, the mission of the HIMSS PRivacy & Security Task Force, his definition of what “privacy” actually is, comments on new technology that are viable options for healthcare providers to implement as a way to protect access to sensitive patient data, and his thoughts on the increased adoption of PHI management applications such as Microsoft HealthVault.
Listen in to this podcast for more information on the latest health IT industry developments and regulations that govern PHI and for insight from Mac on why healthcare providers and third party vendors should pay close attention to compliance with recent HIPAA changes.
STEM: Building a 21st Century Workforce to Develop Tomorrow's New MedicinesPhRMA
Continued scientific and technological innovations are critical to fostering sustained economic growth, global competitiveness, and most importantly, helping patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The U.S. innovative biopharmaceutical industry is committed to building on new scientific discoveries and technological advances, relying on a workforce with education and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
How designers and retailers can harness the power of design to differentiate their offer through engaging with customers in more meaningful ways.
In a constantly connected world obsessed with the next ‘update’ or ‘filtered selfie’, customers are seeking experiences that are more meaningful, products that represent their values and brands that create a positive impact on the neighborhood around us. The anti-prototype is a push for more authentic and active spaces where customers can engage with one another. Creating a destination requires a more anthropological approach to store design - one that harnesses the collective strength of retail’s combined disciplines to satisfy our converging lifestyles. This session will explore ways to create localized destinations by unleashing the power of design and transforming the communities where shoppers, workers and students live.
Economist Intelligence Unit: Preparing for Next-Generation CloudHitachi Vantara
Preparing for next-generation cloud: Lessons learned and insights shared is an Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) research programme, sponsored by Hitachi Data Systems. In this report, the EIU looks at companies’ experiences with cloud adoption and assesses whether the technology has lived up to expectations. Where the cloud has fallen short of expectations, we set out to understand why. In cases of seamless implementation, we gather best practices from firms using the cloud successfully.
Over the last decade, cloud computing has transformed the market for IT services. But the journey to cloud adoption has not been without its share of twists and turns. This report looks at lessons that can be derived from companies' experiences implementing cloud computing technology.
Cloud computing has clearly become a driving force in the information technology world. Over 90% of global enterprises report using cloud as part of their business. With over $33 billion in projected 2015 spend, cloud is now the largest category in IT infrastructure budgets.
But every industry has its unique technology dynamics. Therefore, to understand the future of cloud computing you need to understand its dynamics in key industries.
In this report, we will first present some brief observations on the role of cloud across these verticals. The focus will be on the pace of cloud adoption and its subsequent impact on key sectors within each industry.
In addition, our research showed that manufacturing plays a special role in global development—and so the report will take a deeper dive into that unique sector. In doing so, the report will highlight digital trends that have a broader impact as cloud moves from the digital to the “cyber-physical”.
How are organizations in the United Kingdom & Ireland using cloud-enabled business models to innovate at scale? What is cloud’s role in sustainability? Learn these answers and other findings in this brief.
How do organizations in Europe view their cloud investments? Are they realizing the true potential of cloud to drive innovation at scale? Learn these answers and other findings in this brief.
Protecting Corporate Information in the CloudSymantec
Keeping Your Data Safe: Protecting Corporate Information in the Cloud is an insights-driven thought leadership study conducted by WSJ. Custom Studios in collaboration with Symantec Corporation. The goal of this research is to better understand worldwide cloud adoption across leading organizations and the challenges associated with its use. This survey also explores attitudes toward security as well as the behaviors that can lead to potential data loss and security breaches.
An online survey was conducted from February to March 2015 among 360 global business and IT executives with 180 respondents from the United States, 60 from the United Kingdom, 60 from Germany and 60 from Japan. Of these, 15% are CEOs, presidents or owners; 14% are CIOs/CTOs/CSOs; 5% are other C-level executives; 13% are heads of business units or EVPs/VPs/directors; 23% are IT/security professionals; and 30% are managers or other business professionals (e.g., engineering, research and development, sales, legal and compliance, etc.).
In September-October 2015, The Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by VMware, asked a panel of 360 senior executives and thought leaders their views on the future of cloud computing. These were decision-makers—all directors or above, including half from the C-Suite or board of directors of their companies or non-profit organisations and approximately one-third with an IT background. Collectively they present a strong global perspective, and were drawn equally from developed and developing nations.
How are organizations in Asia-Pacific using cloud to drive business innovation? How are they balancing the rising demand for data-intensive technologies with overall business objectives? What’s driving the move to industry cloud? Find out in this brief.
Top 5 trends impacting multicloud management.pptxDianaRAICU2
This presentation from InterCloud uncovers the top five trends that will impact multicloud management in 2023, with expert insight on how businesses can unleash the full potential of their digital transformation strategies by successfully managing growing complexities to harness the inherent advantages of the cloud.
To what extent has cloud become a continual source of innovation for organizations? Have they significantly altered their cloud outlook in the face of economic pressures? In what ways are cloud and artificial intelligence coming together?
Despite having been one of the first industries to use data processing on a large scale, insurers have acquired a reputation of lagging technologically over the past decades. However, recent innovations around Big Data and analytics allow insurers to reassert themselves as leaders.
To gain greater insight into future changes in the insurance industry, the EIU surveyed over 300 executives at life and property/casualty insurers.
How crucial is cloud as a catalyst for innovation for organizations in North America? Are investments in line with business objectives? To what extent is cloud fueling artificial intelligence? Learn these answers and other findings in this brief.
In January-February 2016, the EIU, surveyed 1,100 senior executives on data security practices within their firms. The survey’s primary objective was to analyse the differences, if any, between the C-suite and senior IT executives on data security.
The survey sample was recruited from companies with between $500 million and $10 billion in revenues, and is equally representative of the Americas, Asia-Pacific and European regions. The panel came from 20 industries, with no single industry accounting for more than 14% of the total.
This was a survey of senior executives. The C-suite segment, sometimes referred to herein as senior management or corporate leadership, consisted exclusively of C-suite executives (eg CEOs, CFO, COOs). The security segment, sometimes referred to herein as the security executives, consisted of the CIO and those who identified themselves as Chief Data Officers or Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).
Each panel was asked an identical set of 20 questions, and the results have been reviewed for insight and commentary by a panel of independent experts.
Cyber-security is the number one technology issue in the C-suite and Board Room. No wonder that many senior executives are asking what they can be doing to stem the tide of cyber-attacks on their firms.
Decades of economic growth and development along with better governance and nutrition-specific programmes had lifted hundreds of millions of people in Asia out of poverty, as well as starvation and malnutrition. However, due to the uneven development, while a large segment of Asian's population had changed their eating habits to over-nutrition diets and worrying about lifestyle diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart diseases, there are still some countries and regions suffering from lack of nutrition. For example, childhood malnutrition and stunting is still prevalent in South Asia, one Indian survey found that 21% of children suffer wasting, and a further 7.5% of children suffer it severely.
For more details, please visit: https://eiuperspectives.economist.com/sustainability/fixing-asias-food-system/white-paper/food-thought-eating-better?utm_source=OrganicSocial&utm_medium=Slideshare&utm_campaign=Amundi&utm_content=Slideshare_whitepaper
Digital platforms and services stimulate economic growth and development. Countries are looking to the “internet economy” to provide new market opportunities and help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as promoting economic growth and sustainable industralisation, a process often relying on an increase in online access rates and smartphone penetration.
For more details, please visit: https://eiuperspectives.economist.com/technology-innovation/digital-platforms-and-services-development-opportunity-asean?utm_source=OrganicSocial&utm_medium=Slideshare&utm_campaign=Amundi&utm_content=Slideshare_whitepaper
The world’s top 100 asset owners (AOs) represent about US$19trn in assets under management. The largest, and potentially most influential, proportion is in Asia—more than a third of the total. Out of the top 20 largest funds, three out of the first five and nearly half of the total are in Asia.
For more insights, please visit: https://eiuperspectives.economist.com/sustainability/sustainable-and-actionable-study-asset-owner-priorities-esg-investing-asia?utm_source=OrganicSocial&utm_medium=Slideshare&utm_campaign=Amundi&utm_content=Slideshare_whitepaper
Internet connectivity has proven to be one of the most profound enablers of social change and economic growth of our time. Beginning with fixed narrowband internet connections and moving through successive generations of increasingly pervasive and powerful networks, connectivity has come to underpin our working and personal lives, empowering businesses to operate more efficiently and with wider reach. In turn, connectivity has sparked and fuelled countless new industries, products and services that are coming to define our modern age. Connectivity has proven to be a vital ingredient for business success.
This report examines the burden of lung cancer in Latin America and how well countries in the region are addressing the challenge. Its particular focus is on 12 countries in Central and South America, chosen for various factors including size and level of economic development: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.
In the cyber world, many are attacked but not all are victims. Some organisations emerge stronger. The most cyber-resilient organisations can respond to an incident, fix the vulnerabilities and apply the lessons to strategies for the future. A key element of their resilience is governance, a task that falls to the board of directors.
To learn more about the challenges of governing a cyber-resilient organisation, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) conducted a global survey, sponsored by Willis Towers Watson, of 452 large-company board members, C-suite executives and directors with responsibility for cyber-resilience.
Among the findings:
-In the past year, a third of the companies surveyed experienced a serious cyber-incident — one that disrupted operations, impaired financials and damaged reputations — and most placed high odds on another one in the next 12 months.
-Many companies lack confidence in their ability to source talent and develop a cyber-savvy workforce.
-Executives cite the size of the financial and reputational risk as the most important reason for board oversight.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will profoundly affect the ways in which businesses and governments engage with consumers and citizens alike. From advances in genetic diagnostics to industrial automation, these widespread changes will have significant economic, social and civic implications. As such, Intelligent Economies explores the transformative potential of AI on markets and societies across the developed and developing worlds.
This report, developed by The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Microsoft, draws on a survey of more than 400 senior executives working in various industries, including financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing,
retail and the public sector. Survey respondents operate in eight markets: France, Germany, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Thailand, the UK and the US.
As businesses generate and manage vast amounts of data, companies have more opportunities to gather data, incorporate insights into business strategy and continuously expand access to data across the organisation. Doing so effectively—leveraging data for strategic objectives—is often easier said
than done, however. This report, Transforming data into action: the business outlook for data governance, explores the business contributions of data governance at organisations globally and across industries, the challenges faced in creating useful data governance policies and the opportunities to improve such programmes.
It wasn’t long ago that a work meeting meant gathering around a table to discuss an agenda. These days you may be using Slack, Hangouts or other digital collaboration platforms that blend messaging with video and allow real-time editing of
documents. Even with these tools, communication at work can still break down, potentially endangering careers, creating stressful work environments and slowing growth.
A survey from The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Lucidchart reveals some of the perceived causes and effects of these communication breakdowns. The survey, conducted from November 2017 to January 2018, included 403 senior executives, managers and junior staff at US companies divided equally and from companies with annual revenue of less than
US$10m, between US$10m and US$1bn and more than US$1bn. The survey research provides insights about what employees see as the biggest barriers to workplace communication, the causes of the barriers and their impact on work life. Complete survey results are included at the end of
this report.
Successful young entrepreneurial innovators have achieved something akin to rockstar status. They grace magazine covers and keynote global conferences, inspiring burgeoning
start-ups and Fortune 50 companies alike.
Collectively, young entrepreneurs are innovative by nature and their thinking is an important source of growth and job creation across the world. Today, with digital tools in hand, leaders are better positioned to expand their businesses across borders, seize niche opportunities and shape the global economic future.
Yet, most of today’s young entrepreneurs want more than status and a global corporate footprint. Their ideas of success arise from powerful social, political and economic convictions.
To find out what really makes young innovators tick, The Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by FedEx, surveyed more than 500 of these young entrepreneurs around the globe about their motivations, ideals and priorities. Our survey respondents were between 25 and 50 years of age and all founders, owners or partners of firms with fewer than 500 employees. They are living in North America, Europe, Middle
East, India and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. We surveyed them on matters of globalization, technology and social values.
We then compared their views with a similar survey of the general public in the same regions. Side by side, these surveys enabled us to differentiate the outlooks of today’s young and innovative entrepreneurs.
Our surveys identified four key mindsets that guide young entrepreneurs: leading with passion; thinking globally; embracing social responsibility; and banking on connectivity. This report explores the similarities and divergences of today’s young entrepreneurs and the general public. It seeks insights into the elements of the business environment that matter most to entrepreneurs, as well as their views on a variety of issues including free trade and social responsibility.
Education systems across the world are grappling with the challenge of preparing their students for the rapid changes they will experience during their lifetimes. To this end, schools have a critical role in equipping students with the requisite skills and
competencies that will be in demand, particularly as digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly transform businesses and influence economies. In this report, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) discusses the results of a study that explores how to best prepare primary and
secondary school (referred to in this report as “K-12”) students for the 21st century workplace (“the modern workplace”), where
a mix of hard and soft skills are crucial for success. The research, sponsored by Google for Education, draws on a survey of 1,200 educators in 16 countries.1 It looks at the
strategies most effective in developing 21st century skills and how technology can support such efforts.
Gone are the days when marketing chiefs focused solely on the classic 4Ps: Product, Price, Promotions and Place - they now must take an integrated approach to drive company goals.
Corporate and shareholder sentiment towards MA has rebounded since the dark days of 2008. Low borrowing costs have coaxed many new buyers, including acquisitive Chinese conglomerates, into the market. The prices of prized assets have risen accordingly. It remains a sellers market in technology-driven deals, particularly in the consumer-goods, financial services, and media and telecommunications sectors.
Corporate treasury is now a top target for cyber-criminals. Treasury’s trove of personal and corporate data, its authority to make payments and move large amounts of cash quickly, and its often complicated structure make it an appealing choice for discerning fraudsters.
Corporate treasury is now a top target for cyber-criminals. Treasury’s trove of personal and corporate data, its authority to make payments and move large amounts of cash quickly, and its often complicated structure make it an appealing choice for discerning fraudsters.
In today’s low-yield and regulated environment, many Asia-Pacific investors are more actively monitoring their portfolios with a willingness to increase turnover and shift asset allocations for higher returns.
Asia-Pacific institutional investors are struggling to balance long-term liabilities with the need to secure yield in a world where it is increasingly scarce. They are also in the world’s fastest-growing region that has no shortage of volatility. How are they achieving returns while managing risks?
How are institutional investors in North America adapting to increasingly complex risks? Are these risks driving investors to make portfolio changes based on short-term goals or are they making tactical moves to stay focused on long-term objectives?
Political risks and the search for yield are pushing some North American institutional investors toward more tactical decisions. Investors are focused on reallocating to equities and using alternative investments to mitigate risks.
How are EMEA investors responding to changing macroeconomic and regulatory environments, stakeholder objectives and pressures, and market conditions? Based on a survey of 200 institutional investors in the region, this report takes a detailed look.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Kubernetes & AI - Beauty and the Beast !?! @KCD Istanbul 2024Tobias Schneck
As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
Let me take this questions and provide you a short journey through existing deployment models and use cases for AI software. On practical examples, we discuss what cloud/on-premise strategy we may need for applying it to our own infrastructure to get it to work from an enterprise perspective. I want to give an overview about infrastructure requirements and technologies, what could be beneficial or limiting your AI use cases in an enterprise environment. An interactive Demo will give you some insides, what approaches I got already working for real.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
"Impact of front-end architecture on development cost", Viktor TurskyiFwdays
I have heard many times that architecture is not important for the front-end. Also, many times I have seen how developers implement features on the front-end just following the standard rules for a framework and think that this is enough to successfully launch the project, and then the project fails. How to prevent this and what approach to choose? I have launched dozens of complex projects and during the talk we will analyze which approaches have worked for me and which have not.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
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