With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft aims to accelerate the growth of its gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud. In addition, Activision has the content necessary to generate engagement and revenue for Microsoft’s move into cloud gaming. Furthermore, the acquisition would strengthen Microsoft’s Game Pass portfolio as it plans to launch Activision… Continue reading MICROSOFT ACQUIRES ACTIVISION BLIZZARD FOR USD 68.7 BILLION TO BECOME THE WORLD’S THIRD-LARGEST GAMING COMPANY BY REVENUE
IBM’S RECENT SPIN-OFF — MOVING TOWARD A LEANER ORGANIZATION
With the market shrinking, is Competitive Intelligence converging into Market Intelligence?
While it may seem competitive intelligence (CI) and market intelligence (MI) are the same and they serve a similar purpose i.e., aid decision-making, but they are different in practice and make a great equation for the success of any business. In today’s rapidly changing market dynamics, no business is unaffected from the developments happening in… Continue reading With the market shrinking, is Competitive Intelligence converging into Market Intelligence?
Challenges in Competitive Intelligence and Best Practices to overcome them
Every task comes with its own set of challenges. Creating a competitive intelligence (CI) plan can be daunting, even for experienced CI professionals. In Crayon’s SCIP report, it was found that 95% of CI professionals struggled with at least one of the following areas –
What does the future of Competitive Intelligence look like?
Competitive intelligence (CI) has a huge contribution to a company’s growth when implemented and executed correctly. The three key areas in which it contributes the most is revenue growth, ability to quickly adapt to market changes, and the ability to holistically impact the company. As per the SCIP survey, the foundation of CI does matter.… Continue reading What does the future of Competitive Intelligence look like?
Digital Sealing – Future of Automotive Paints
In a recent development, Audi, a German luxury automobile manufacturer, tested a new automated method of body sealing known as digital sealing at the Gyor paint shop in Hungary. Post the paint process, a final paint finish is applied using a robot-guided applicator. This robot deposits ultra-fine droplets of paste-like sealing material in areas such… Continue reading Digital Sealing – Future of Automotive Paints
Volocopter Launches Its First Autonomous Flying Taxi
Air Taxi of the Future
NGS Data Analysis Made Easy Through Menarini’s Cloud Based ‘Msbiosuite Bioinformatic Platform’
On September 19, Menarini Silicon Biosystems announced the launch of new cloud-based data analysis solution, MSBiosuite. MSBiosuite automated data analysis platform processes NGS data generated from research in liquid biopsy area and formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue analysis.
Pfizer-Mylan Merger: The Making of The Pharma Giant
Pfizer, Inc., is one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies whose portfolio includes medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. During the last decade, the company has been focused to strengthen their global position in branded prescription drugs through internal restructuring and divestments. Similarly, Mylan NV, is a global giant that has a strong geographic presence… Continue reading Pfizer-Mylan Merger: The Making of The Pharma Giant
Seattle Port Clean Green Shore Power Energy Plans Underway
The Port of Seattle in Washington, US is working on plans to extend shore power to more piers. It is the first port in North America to provide shore power in its 2 Seattle cruise berths located at Terminal 91. The port has further planned to connect shore power to other major facilities at its… Continue reading Seattle Port Clean Green Shore Power Energy Plans Underway