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Futurist conversations: Ross Dawson and Gerd Leonhard on Open vs Closed Systems

Trends in the Living Networks

Here are a few of the points we make in the video: * Many executives want to know whether and why they need to open up their business models and customer interactions. Being too open can make things slower to progress, for example with quality assurance issues. * APIs have provided a huge boost to the Internet economy.

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5 Factors to Consider Before Choosing an eBook Distributor for your Publishing Needs

Kitaboo

Royalty calculation is one of the most complex parts of eBook distribution as there are various business models, percentages, and definitions of net/list price to take into account. This factor will help you to cut down your time on contracting new markets, quality assurance, and pricing discrepancies if any.

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As funding and demand align, Nori CEO Paul Gambill is ready to grow his carbon removal startup

GeekWire

After working in quality assurance engineering and consulting, in 2014 he launched The Happy Crate, a monthly subscription box of marijuana-related activities, snacks and smoking accessories. I made a conscious decision last year to start playing more video games to get more non-work intellectual stimulation.

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Return on investment for unified communications

Spearline Testing

Proactive identification of technical issues has led to improved service quality and reliability, and to considerable cost savings for UC providers around the world. The ROI achieved by these organizations highlights the value of a strong quality assurance program.

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The Multiplier Effort of Edge Computing

CIO Business Intelligence

The following examples showcase the power of the multiplier effect in action: Foxconn , a large global electronics manufacturer, moved from a cloud implementation to high-resolution cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled at the edge for a quality assurance application. The net profit, then, is $1,200.

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Parlay insights from the edge across your enterprise for real business value

CIO Business Intelligence

The following examples showcase the power of the multiplier effect in action: Foxconn , a large global electronics manufacturer, moved from a cloud implementation to high-resolution cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled at the edge for a quality assurance application. The net profit, then, is $1,200.