8 simple questions inspired by 20 years of celebrating Canada's Best Managed ...Deloitte Canada
Applications are now open for the 2013 Best Managed Companies program. Learn more: http://www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca
Thinking like one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies is surprisingly simple…and that’s what so hard! But simplicity leads to clarity. And clarity leads to focus which leads to success.
That’s what twenty-plus years of working with Canada’s Best Managed Companies teaches us in Power of the Best.
We’ll show you how Canada’s Best Managed Companies responded to their challenges with simplicity, discipline and focus and by asking themselves questions about eight aspects of business, questions about innovation, talent, productivity and more.
Our “8 simple questions” were inspired by stories in the best-selling business book, Power of the Best: Innovative Strategies from Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
www.deloitte.com/ca/growthenterprises
Canadian banking and lending 2013: A mid-year pulse checkDeloitte Canada
Early 2013 data indicates that we’ll see a strong Canadian credit market this year. Business lending is on the rise. Canadian banks are increasingly keen to lend, while Canadian companies are looking for additional funds to boost liquidity and seize investment opportunities. It’s a good sign for Canada’s banks — and Canada’s economy overall.
Data analytics for the mid-market: myth vs. realityDeloitte Canada
Every mid-market company has data. Data that offers insight to help solve the business issues that matter most.
So why have so few mid-market companies taken the first step? Lack of comfort? Unclear outcomes? Not sure where to start? Analytics helps mid-market companies make smarter business decisions leading to increased productivity, profitability and competitiveness.
Dispel the myths. Recognize the possibilities. Squeeze more out of your data.
Applications close Friday May 31, 2013! Apply now: http://fast50.ca
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ is a ranking of the country's 50 fastest-growing technology companies based on percentage revenue growth over five years.
The Technology Fast 50™ program celebrates technological innovation, entrepreneurship, rapid growth and leadership in Canadian technology companies. And to recognize a wider variety of companies, the program has grown over the last 15 years to include the Companies-to-Watch and the Technology Green 15™ categories. Be they small or large, public or private, Technology Fast 50™ companies are industry leaders in emerging clean technologies as well as hardware, software, telecom and digital media.
Canada occupies an enviable place in the world: we’re among the top 5 in social progress, we rank 6th in life satisfaction and 11th in GDP per capita. But we face some tough challenges.
• Canadian governments spent $57B on interest payments last year.
• The gross national debt is growing 9% annually while GDP is growing at less than 2%. According to OECD estimates, close to 20% of our GDP – $345B annually – goes to public social expenditure.
• While employers face chronic skills shortages, 1.3 million Canadians are out of work.
• And despite government’s best efforts, Canadian productivity continues to fall relative to our largest trading partner.
From social services to education to employment, Canadians are at a crossroads.
What can we do differently?
Where tough societal problems persist, citizens, business and social enterprises are relying less and less on government-only solutions. They’re more likely to be crowd funding, ride-sharing, app-developing or impact-investing to design lightweight solutions for seemingly intractable problems.
A solution economy exists where traditional sectors overlap, where bottom lines are measured in social value, and where inventive, imaginative new business models create public value. The solution Economy is estimated by Deloitte to be worth at least $50 billion per year in Canada in 2013. In an era of fiscal constraint and unmet needs these public innovations promise lower costs and better results.
Problem solvers can accelerate the solution economy by using 6 strategies:
• Change the lens
• Target gaps
• Rethink constraints
• Embrace lightweight solutions
• Buy differently
• Measure what matters
There are several key traits that Canada’s Best Managed Companies share, enabling them to excel in the marketplace. How do you build a Best Managed company? Read further to learn the strategies that private companies have adopted to thrive in today’s changing conditions.
Upping your game: Realigning the four faces of financeDeloitte Canada
Upping your game: Realigning the four faces of finance provides a four-part strategy where you’ll learn how your finance function can be realigned to create greater value for the organization.
Mobile technology: The ‘anytime, anywhere’ enabler of customer loyaltyDeloitte Canada
It might not be a stampede quite yet, but more and more customers want to be able to pay for their purchases by smartphone. More than that, they want to have access to a complete customer experience anytime, anywhere – right from their mobile device.
Smart retailers and service providers know an opportunity exists to build something unique in the world of ‘retail by mobile.’ Putting customers’ needs first, staying up-to-date on technological capabilities and forging partnerships to deliver solutions is key to staying ahead of the crowd.
Read more about it in Mobile technology: The ‘anytime, anywhere’ enabler of customer loyalty.
8 simple questions inspired by 20 years of celebrating Canada's Best Managed ...Deloitte Canada
Applications are now open for the 2013 Best Managed Companies program. Learn more: http://www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca
Thinking like one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies is surprisingly simple…and that’s what so hard! But simplicity leads to clarity. And clarity leads to focus which leads to success.
That’s what twenty-plus years of working with Canada’s Best Managed Companies teaches us in Power of the Best.
We’ll show you how Canada’s Best Managed Companies responded to their challenges with simplicity, discipline and focus and by asking themselves questions about eight aspects of business, questions about innovation, talent, productivity and more.
Our “8 simple questions” were inspired by stories in the best-selling business book, Power of the Best: Innovative Strategies from Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
www.deloitte.com/ca/growthenterprises
Canadian banking and lending 2013: A mid-year pulse checkDeloitte Canada
Early 2013 data indicates that we’ll see a strong Canadian credit market this year. Business lending is on the rise. Canadian banks are increasingly keen to lend, while Canadian companies are looking for additional funds to boost liquidity and seize investment opportunities. It’s a good sign for Canada’s banks — and Canada’s economy overall.
Data analytics for the mid-market: myth vs. realityDeloitte Canada
Every mid-market company has data. Data that offers insight to help solve the business issues that matter most.
So why have so few mid-market companies taken the first step? Lack of comfort? Unclear outcomes? Not sure where to start? Analytics helps mid-market companies make smarter business decisions leading to increased productivity, profitability and competitiveness.
Dispel the myths. Recognize the possibilities. Squeeze more out of your data.
Applications close Friday May 31, 2013! Apply now: http://fast50.ca
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ is a ranking of the country's 50 fastest-growing technology companies based on percentage revenue growth over five years.
The Technology Fast 50™ program celebrates technological innovation, entrepreneurship, rapid growth and leadership in Canadian technology companies. And to recognize a wider variety of companies, the program has grown over the last 15 years to include the Companies-to-Watch and the Technology Green 15™ categories. Be they small or large, public or private, Technology Fast 50™ companies are industry leaders in emerging clean technologies as well as hardware, software, telecom and digital media.
Canada occupies an enviable place in the world: we’re among the top 5 in social progress, we rank 6th in life satisfaction and 11th in GDP per capita. But we face some tough challenges.
• Canadian governments spent $57B on interest payments last year.
• The gross national debt is growing 9% annually while GDP is growing at less than 2%. According to OECD estimates, close to 20% of our GDP – $345B annually – goes to public social expenditure.
• While employers face chronic skills shortages, 1.3 million Canadians are out of work.
• And despite government’s best efforts, Canadian productivity continues to fall relative to our largest trading partner.
From social services to education to employment, Canadians are at a crossroads.
What can we do differently?
Where tough societal problems persist, citizens, business and social enterprises are relying less and less on government-only solutions. They’re more likely to be crowd funding, ride-sharing, app-developing or impact-investing to design lightweight solutions for seemingly intractable problems.
A solution economy exists where traditional sectors overlap, where bottom lines are measured in social value, and where inventive, imaginative new business models create public value. The solution Economy is estimated by Deloitte to be worth at least $50 billion per year in Canada in 2013. In an era of fiscal constraint and unmet needs these public innovations promise lower costs and better results.
Problem solvers can accelerate the solution economy by using 6 strategies:
• Change the lens
• Target gaps
• Rethink constraints
• Embrace lightweight solutions
• Buy differently
• Measure what matters
There are several key traits that Canada’s Best Managed Companies share, enabling them to excel in the marketplace. How do you build a Best Managed company? Read further to learn the strategies that private companies have adopted to thrive in today’s changing conditions.
Upping your game: Realigning the four faces of financeDeloitte Canada
Upping your game: Realigning the four faces of finance provides a four-part strategy where you’ll learn how your finance function can be realigned to create greater value for the organization.
Mobile technology: The ‘anytime, anywhere’ enabler of customer loyaltyDeloitte Canada
It might not be a stampede quite yet, but more and more customers want to be able to pay for their purchases by smartphone. More than that, they want to have access to a complete customer experience anytime, anywhere – right from their mobile device.
Smart retailers and service providers know an opportunity exists to build something unique in the world of ‘retail by mobile.’ Putting customers’ needs first, staying up-to-date on technological capabilities and forging partnerships to deliver solutions is key to staying ahead of the crowd.
Read more about it in Mobile technology: The ‘anytime, anywhere’ enabler of customer loyalty.
Moderniser la fonction finance : Pourquoi il importe d’agir maintenant, et co...Deloitte Canada
Les chefs des finances ont besoin d’un plan qui aidera la fonction finance à faire la transition entre son rôle actuel et son rôle futur. Souvent, il faudra approfondir les compétences dans trois domaines clés : les perspectives financières, la clôture financière et les prévisions.
Moving beyond multichannel: A Deloitte perspective on customer experience in ...Deloitte Canada
Think like a retailer: Multiply your multichannel returns
Is it a café? A financial genius bar or an app? The financial institution (FI) of tomorrow is already here, giving customers countless new ways to carry out their financial transactions.
Consumers are driving this transformation. They’re connected, knowledgeable, tech-savvy and very demanding. They don’t just compare one FI’s services to another, but to the best customer service they’ve had anywhere.
There’s much at stake. Some studies show Millennials count banks among their least-loved brands. Others show disruption in the FI space could impact existing market share dramatically in just five years.
However, FIs are adapting to these shifts. They are borrowing the best ideas from other businesses to create an intimate customer experience—especially from retailers.
But there’s more to be done.
• FIs need to structure themselves around customers. Not products or services.
• They need to understand each customer’s path to purchase.
• They need to make interactions simple and enjoyable.
• They need to evolve their internal structure: P&L, culture and their real estate strategy.
To learn more about how outstanding customer service is the key to delivering long-term business value, view our Slideshare, the second piece in our series, Making Change: Creating the financial Institution of the future.Then ask yourself, what opportunities are you going to take hold of, and what kind of FI do you want to be. Please get in touch with us for more information.
The last mile: The next battleground for businesses adapting to changing cons...Deloitte Canada
With online shopping in Canada poised to surge, the last mile is quickly becoming the next major opportunity for brand differentiation. From offering drive-through pick-up services to easy returns, it’s the perfect time to think big if you want to stand out.
Is your organization ready? View our presentation on the last mile to discover how improving the last mile, improves the customer experience.
Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions offer insights that will help you and your business succeed in the year ahead.
The annual report is based on global research – including in-depth interviews with clients, industry analysts, global industry leaders and more than 8,000 Deloitte member-firm TMT practitioners.
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BIBLIOGRAFIA
VGA PS2 DVI
LPT1 HDMI
ETHERNET USB 3.0 USB 2.0
3. D'EIXIDA DE VIDEO:VGA
● Sistema gràfic de pantalles per PC
desenvolupat per IBM. VGA es
va convertir en un estàndard de
facto per PCs Les targetes
gràfiques VGA estàndards
portaven 256 KB de memòria de
vídeo.
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4. D'EIXIDA DE VIDEO:HDMI
● Es tracta d'una interfície molt més petita
que el conegut Euroconnector, capaç de
transmetre senyal de vídeo estàndard,
millorat o d'alta definició, així com àudio
d'alta definició (de fins a 8 canals de
1bits).
● No hem de confondre la connexió HDMI
(multimèdia d'alta definició, imatge i so)
amb els connectors DVI-D (digital visual
interface), que són els que estan utilitzant-
se en les noves targetes gràfiques.
● Aquests dos tipus de connexions són
compatibles, és a dir, podem treure una
imatge per un connector DVI-D i aplicar-
la a un televisor de plasma o TFT
mitjançant HDMI, però només la imatge Index
5. D'EIXIDA DE VIDEO:DVI
● Interfície estàndard digital
creat per DDWG per
convertir senyals analògics
en senyals digitals per
satisfer monitors analògics i
digitals. Les dades són
transmesos usant el
protocol TMDS, donant un
senyal digital d'un
subsistema gràfic de PC a la
pantalla. Permet obtenir la
màxima qualitat de
visualització en pantalles
digitals com LCDs i
projectors digitals.
Index
6. USB 2.0
●
80 MbiUSB 2.0 és
un cable extern que
suporta fins a 4ts / s
de transferència de
dades. Es tracta
d'una extensió del
USB 1.1, per tant
utilitza els mateixos
cables i connectors,
i és compatible amb
aquest.
Index
7. USB 3.0
● És la segona revisió important de la Universal Serial Bus (USB)
estàndard per a la connectivitat informàtica. USB 3.0 té una velocitat
de transmissió de fins a 5 Gbit / s, que és 10 vegades més ràpid que
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit / s). USB 3.0 redueix significativament el temps
requerit per a la transmissió de dades, redueix el consum d'energia, i és
compatible amb USB 2.0.
Index
8. EIXIDA/ENTRADA DE AUDIO:PS2
● Tipus de connector
que és generalment
utilitzat per
connectar el teclat i
el ratolí en les PC.
Index
9. EIXIDA/ENTRADA DE
AUDIO:LPT1
● El LPT1 és un port
paral·lel usat en
ordinadors antics per
connectar un
dispositiu,
generalment
d'impressió. Les
sigles LPT
signifiquen Line Print
Terminal. És curiós
que Line Print era el
nom genèric que es
donava a les velles Index
impressores
10. EIXIDA/ENTRADA DE
AUDIO:ETHERNET
● Ethernet també conegut com estàndard IEEE 802.3
és un estàndard de transmissió de dades per xarxes
d'àrea local.
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