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Ten Modern Examples of Bad Assumptions

Destination Innovation

Year 2000 Computer Bug: There were dire predictions and anticipation of widespread computer failures at the turn of the millennium due to the Y2K bug led to massive expenditures and preparations, but the actual impact was minimal. Iraq War 2003: The U.S. It failed to adapt to the digital streaming revolution, leading to bankruptcy in 2010.

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Solar energy adoption barriers: a vicious cycle?

Christensen Institute

Technical issues worsen social perceptions on solar energy. This lack of financial resources can then be blamed for the technical faults in the first place. From technical to social Technical barriers to solar energy adoption include both infrastructural and personnel issues. GW of power to the grid.

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Tech innovation trends for 2017

Wazoku

With 2016 behind us, it’s time to look forward and embrace the new, positive things 2017 will bring. Technology is constantly evolving and changing the way we see, think and react to the world. 2017 will be no exception, considering the tech trends that emerged in 2016 and will continue to develop in the new year.

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Tech innovation trends for 2017

Wazoku

With 2016 behind us, it’s time to look forward and embrace the new, positive things 2017 will bring. Technology is constantly evolving and changing the way we see, think and react to the world. 2017 will be no exception, considering the tech trends that emerged in 2016 and will continue to develop in the new year.

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I Miss You! A Well-Being Crisis on the Horizon

Business and Tech

That’s 81 percent of us having something we miss or find essential being reduced dramatically or removed altogether due to the pandemic. A Well-Being Crisis on the Horizon appeared first on Business and Tech. For many, it won’t return. For the record, I founded Inspiring Workplaces as a fully remote organization. Be inspired.

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Tech Disruptor – The Process Mining Unicorn Celonis

ITONICS

Imagine losing hours of productivity each day due to unnecessary steps in business processes. Europe’s newest tech unicorn – Celonis has developed a process mining solution to address those issues. The startup was founded in 2011 and soon became one of Germany’s fastest-growing tech firms headquartered in Munich, Germany.

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Interview#4: Bridging Deep Tech and the Internet of (Sex!) Things (Ola Miedzynska)

Innovation Walk

CEO and Founder of SxTech , the only conference where deep tech connects to the Internet of (Sex!) Researcher in technology trends like decentralization, AI, VR, the blockchain, and biotech in relation to the Sex-Tech industry. What is the sex-tech industry and what opportunities does it bring for the future of sex?