ArcelorMittal France conceived 5G Steel, a private cellular network serving its steel works in Dunkerque, to support its digitalization plans with high-speed, site-wide 5G connectivity. But when it turned the network on in October 2022, the devices connecting to it were only 4G. French public network operator Orange built the private network, which covers a…
IT leaders looking to accelerate their innovation agendas have a partner-in-waiting in the startup ecosystem. By linking up with startups, CIOs can greatly expand their opportunities to experiment with emerging technologies and augment their in-house innovation programs. And the market for doing so remains robust for corporations looking to make the most of the model.…
The lack of diversity in IT doesn’t just leave underrepresented workers feeling alienated; it can also make them feel unsafe. That’s certainly true for the LGBTQIA+ community, with only 76% of LGBTQ+ workers reporting they feel safe in their workplace and 64% of trans and gender nonconforming (GNC) individuals saying the same, according to a report…
Nel picco della crisi pandemica e in piena digital transformation un’azienda italiana “della fabbricazione di poltrone e divani, con sede centrale in Puglia”, si è rivolta al Dipartimento di Scienze della Formazione, Psicologia, Comunicazione dell’Università degli Studi di Bari per una consulenza. L’obiettivo? Gestire lo stress da cambiamento monitorando la risposta dei dipendenti in termini…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has made waves across not only the tech industry but in consumer news the last few weeks. People are looking to the AI chatbot to provide all sorts of assistance, from writing code to translating text, grading assignments or even writing songs. While there is endless talk about the benefits of using ChatGPT, there is…
We’ve just wrapped up tax season in the United States and much of Europe. We all know that dealing with taxes can be a complicated and frustrating process, especially for those who have their own businesses or generate investment income. Though we know who’s paying your income taxes this April (sorry to rub it in:…
In networking today, complexity reigns. Tapping an app on a mobile device at home relies on many connections. Count them: the home Wi-Fi, the ISP, the Internet, a Domain Name System (DNS) provider, a content delivery network (CDN), applications distributed among multiple providers in multiple clouds, credit authentication companies, a private customer information database. This…
Digital transformation is indeed a cornerstone of business strategy today, as 89% of enterprises see digital businessas core to their growth, according to Gartner’s Board of Directors 2023 Survey. Equally telling is another statistic from that research: Just 35% of these enterprises have achieved their digital goals or are on track to do so. “This…
Research from Accenture shows that 48% of companies say technology-enabled sustainability initiatives lead to more competitive products and enhanced customer service, and contribute to attracting top talent—all of which help drive increased revenues. However, the latest and largest UNGC-Accenture CEO study revealed that 91% of CEOs report insufficient technology solutions as a barrier to seizing…
The pharmaceutical industry is a highly regulated one, especially for multinationals doing business across the globe. The regulatory process for pharmaceutical firms involves complex activities linked to various value chains — collecting data, applying for the right license, generating supporting documents for submission, and supply chain operations — that aid in the timely tracking of…