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A comparative assessment of digital transformation in Italy

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“We’re looking at established AI technologies that allow us to streamline internal processes, create a lean back office and lean production management, and verify workflows. The goal is not true e-commerce, which is very difficult for the type of product we sell,” Roero says, “but a more effective model of online channel management.”

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Seattle vanlife gurus see tech and AI’s potential as a copilot, to boost human connections on road trips

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The two have strong tech chops that date back to stints at Microsoft, where Sitner was a senior product manager for five years and Schwartz spent more than 10 years as a program manager. The startup built mobile apps for conferences, pivoted early in the pandemic to focus on virtual events, and was acquired in 2020.

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Orange's goal-getting VP targets digital innovation

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Orange Business Services’ operations span 50 countries and rely on technological experts in fields such as networking, cybersecurity and data science, as well as project managers, program managers and customer relationship managers. Automation, however, is changing how many people work.

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2021 GeekWire Awards revealed: Big winners, surprise guests, and the best in Pacific NW tech

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Some of the winners at the 2021 GeekWire Awards during their virtual acceptance speeches on Thursday. In another virtual event — which everyone hopes will be the last of the pandemic — GeekWire recognized more than 60 finalists and honorees across 14 categories, from Startup of the Year to CEO of the Year and lots in between.

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Techie-turned-lawmaker uses his Microsoft chops to challenge the status quo as a state senator

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Washington State Democrats Photo) After a decade working in the tech sector, Joe Nguyen tackled his new role as a state senator like any good program manager. Nguyen’s tech-related efforts include lead sponsor of: Senate Bill 5838 , which created the state’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force.

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List of the world’s top female futurists (Update #5)

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Since 2015, her company’s goal has been to morph entertainment into “edutainment” with digital worlds that exist inside the realms of virtual, mixed, and augmented realities. Konovalenko blogs on aging-related topics on her website , such as artificial intelligence, cell therapy, and regenerative medicine. Cathy Hackl.

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