MCI invested in Invia Group, a travel company operating in Central and Eastern Europe, in 2001. Over time, Invia expanded through acquisitions into additional markets like Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. By 2015, Invia had become the #1 player in the e-travel market in Central and Eastern Europe, with a 60% market share in Czech Republic and Slovakia. In 2016, MCI fully exited its investment in Invia, realizing a total return of EUR 69.3 million, representing an 11x return on its primary investment with an internal rate of return of 46%.
This document is the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2017, which analyzes data from surveys of over 70,000 people in 36 countries on their news consumption habits. Some of the key topics examined in the report include paying for news, polarization in the news media, news avoidance, the role of social media in news discovery and incidental exposure, participation with online news, and comparative brand analysis of news organizations across different countries. The report also includes in-depth analyses of digital news consumption trends in each surveyed country.
Ústavní soud zamítl stížnost společnosti T-Mobile Česká Republika a. s.: Mobilní operátor má při předčasném ukončení účastnické smlouvy nárok pouze na 20 % z částky zbývajících měsíčních paušálů
MCI invested in Invia Group, a travel company operating in Central and Eastern Europe, in 2001. Over time, Invia expanded through acquisitions into additional markets like Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. By 2015, Invia had become the #1 player in the e-travel market in Central and Eastern Europe, with a 60% market share in Czech Republic and Slovakia. In 2016, MCI fully exited its investment in Invia, realizing a total return of EUR 69.3 million, representing an 11x return on its primary investment with an internal rate of return of 46%.
This document is the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2017, which analyzes data from surveys of over 70,000 people in 36 countries on their news consumption habits. Some of the key topics examined in the report include paying for news, polarization in the news media, news avoidance, the role of social media in news discovery and incidental exposure, participation with online news, and comparative brand analysis of news organizations across different countries. The report also includes in-depth analyses of digital news consumption trends in each surveyed country.
Ústavní soud zamítl stížnost společnosti T-Mobile Česká Republika a. s.: Mobilní operátor má při předčasném ukončení účastnické smlouvy nárok pouze na 20 % z částky zbývajících měsíčních paušálů
How google fights piracy 2016 final e-reader versionHonza Beranek
Google takes piracy seriously and invests significant resources to fight it across its services like YouTube, Google Search, and Google Play. Some of the key efforts include Content ID on YouTube which has generated over $2 billion for creators, tools for copyright owners to efficiently submit high volumes of takedown notices to Google, and presenting legitimate purchasing options in Search results to provide alternatives to piracy.
The document provides an overview of the Future Today Institute and its trend forecasting methodology. The Future Today Institute is a forecasting and strategy firm that investigates emerging technology trends to advise clients. It uses a six-part forecasting methodology to answer "What's the future of X?" and ensure organizations are prepared for disruption. The trend report identifies 81 key trends over the next 1-5 years that will influence consumer behavior, society, and business strategies. A trend is defined as sustained change that leverages human needs and aligns with new technologies. Trends evolve from fringe developments and connect various changes occurring in the present.
The document summarizes key trends from the 2015 Internet Trends report by Mary Meeker. It outlines that while global internet and smartphone user growth is still solid, the growth rate is slowing as adoption increases. It also notes that incremental users will be harder to obtain as adoption depends more on developing markets. Internet usage and engagement growth remains strong, especially for mobile video. Mobile advertising is growing significantly faster than desktop, although desktop still accounts for most advertising spending currently. New advertising formats and payment options are optimizing the mobile experience. The re-imagining of enterprise technology continues to change business processes through companies like Slack, Square, Stripe, Domo, and DocuSign.
Connectivity has evolved dramatically over the past 30 years, starting with basic dial-up modems in 1990, followed by 3G and 4G mobile networks and broadband in 2010 providing faster data speeds. By 2020, 5G networks and the Internet of Things are transforming our world with near-infinite connectivity for people and devices, enabling real-time networks and applications like remote healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and smart wearables. This connected future will improve lives, benefit the environment, and create new opportunities through seamless integration of billions of connected people and objects demanding high performance, reliability and security.
The document summarizes cybersecurity trends from Q4 2014, including a significant increase in DDoS attacks compared to previous quarters. Nine attacks exceeded 100 Gbps, targeting mainly gaming and media companies. Most attacks used UDP floods, with reflection-based vectors also common. The average peak bandwidth decreased from Q3 2014 but remained higher than Q4 2013. The United States and China were the top sources of attack traffic.
The document discusses the concept of "Youth Mode" and how notions of youth and individuality are changing in modern society. It argues that the internet and globalization have made it impossible to sustain unique differences over time. Additionally, generational branding strips youth of their ability to assert individuality. The document proposes that "Youth Mode" is an attitude of being youthfully present at any age rather than reliving your youth. It discusses how the pursuit of individuality through differences has become scarce, and how acting normally or basic can paradoxically be a way for some to confirm their unique status. Overall, the document examines changing ideas around age, individuality, and community in the current environment.
This document provides an executive summary of a study analyzing crowdfunding in the Visegrad countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia). Four organizations - the Aspen Institute Prague, Creative Industry Forum, Res Publica Foundation, and Budapest Observatory - collaborated on the study. They organized meetings in each country to gather data through interviews with local crowdfunding experts. The study found that while crowdfunding totals are not large, the amounts raised have been growing. Local platforms primarily fund arts and social projects, while technology startups use global platforms like Kickstarter. No country comprehensively regulates crowdfunding, and taxation of funds raised is unclear. The study concludes by recommending the establishment
How google fights piracy 2016 final e-reader versionHonza Beranek
Google takes piracy seriously and invests significant resources to fight it across its services like YouTube, Google Search, and Google Play. Some of the key efforts include Content ID on YouTube which has generated over $2 billion for creators, tools for copyright owners to efficiently submit high volumes of takedown notices to Google, and presenting legitimate purchasing options in Search results to provide alternatives to piracy.
The document provides an overview of the Future Today Institute and its trend forecasting methodology. The Future Today Institute is a forecasting and strategy firm that investigates emerging technology trends to advise clients. It uses a six-part forecasting methodology to answer "What's the future of X?" and ensure organizations are prepared for disruption. The trend report identifies 81 key trends over the next 1-5 years that will influence consumer behavior, society, and business strategies. A trend is defined as sustained change that leverages human needs and aligns with new technologies. Trends evolve from fringe developments and connect various changes occurring in the present.
The document summarizes key trends from the 2015 Internet Trends report by Mary Meeker. It outlines that while global internet and smartphone user growth is still solid, the growth rate is slowing as adoption increases. It also notes that incremental users will be harder to obtain as adoption depends more on developing markets. Internet usage and engagement growth remains strong, especially for mobile video. Mobile advertising is growing significantly faster than desktop, although desktop still accounts for most advertising spending currently. New advertising formats and payment options are optimizing the mobile experience. The re-imagining of enterprise technology continues to change business processes through companies like Slack, Square, Stripe, Domo, and DocuSign.
Connectivity has evolved dramatically over the past 30 years, starting with basic dial-up modems in 1990, followed by 3G and 4G mobile networks and broadband in 2010 providing faster data speeds. By 2020, 5G networks and the Internet of Things are transforming our world with near-infinite connectivity for people and devices, enabling real-time networks and applications like remote healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and smart wearables. This connected future will improve lives, benefit the environment, and create new opportunities through seamless integration of billions of connected people and objects demanding high performance, reliability and security.
The document summarizes cybersecurity trends from Q4 2014, including a significant increase in DDoS attacks compared to previous quarters. Nine attacks exceeded 100 Gbps, targeting mainly gaming and media companies. Most attacks used UDP floods, with reflection-based vectors also common. The average peak bandwidth decreased from Q3 2014 but remained higher than Q4 2013. The United States and China were the top sources of attack traffic.
The document discusses the concept of "Youth Mode" and how notions of youth and individuality are changing in modern society. It argues that the internet and globalization have made it impossible to sustain unique differences over time. Additionally, generational branding strips youth of their ability to assert individuality. The document proposes that "Youth Mode" is an attitude of being youthfully present at any age rather than reliving your youth. It discusses how the pursuit of individuality through differences has become scarce, and how acting normally or basic can paradoxically be a way for some to confirm their unique status. Overall, the document examines changing ideas around age, individuality, and community in the current environment.
This document provides an executive summary of a study analyzing crowdfunding in the Visegrad countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia). Four organizations - the Aspen Institute Prague, Creative Industry Forum, Res Publica Foundation, and Budapest Observatory - collaborated on the study. They organized meetings in each country to gather data through interviews with local crowdfunding experts. The study found that while crowdfunding totals are not large, the amounts raised have been growing. Local platforms primarily fund arts and social projects, while technology startups use global platforms like Kickstarter. No country comprehensively regulates crowdfunding, and taxation of funds raised is unclear. The study concludes by recommending the establishment