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What the Finance Industry Tells Us About the Future of AI

Harvard Business Review

For a preview, look to the finance industry which has been incorporating data and algorithms for a long time, and which is always a canary in the coal mine for new technology. The experience of finance suggests that AI will transform some industries (sometimes very quickly) and that it will especially benefit larger players.

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Phasing the Energy Transition by Technology and Horizon Management

Paul Hobcraft

For this to happen, our focus today should be fully on low-carbon technologies and their technical realization. Transformative innovation from technologies has yet to fully emerge. Extending Mature and Established Technologies, 2. Those technologies in fundamental research or yet to be proven beyond the lab or small pilot scale.

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Marketing When Budgets Are Down

Harvard Business Review

The general rule of enterprise finance is that marketing budgets drop like a stone at the first sign of trouble and rise like a feather once the environment is more settled. It’s tough to see a significant increase in marketing budgets in the near term.

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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

TechEmpower Innovation

Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. At TechEmpower , we’ve used LLMs as part of marketing strategies where you can find and classify companies, personalize outreach campaigns and have personalized drip campaigns.

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Innovation comes in different forms and problems, all requiring financial support.

Paul Hobcraft

Financing game-changing investments, replacing something existing or simply providing something new have tough financial questions always to be answered. So far, we are doing a poor job of this as markets, solutions, opinions, and financial support are all highly fragmented. To achieve this, access to finance becomes essential.

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What to Look for in a Lending Partner as a Woman Business Owner

Business and Tech

Fortunately, today there are a range of funding options available, and finding a lending partner who champions women-owned businesses and helps them find the financing they need to succeed is the first step. . In today’s technology-driven world, business-banking relationships can become more computer-facilitated than relationship-driven.

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Exploring the Global Smart Cities Market: Software Opportunities

Tullio Siragusa

Exploring the Global Smart Cities Market: Software Opportunities According to recent market research reports, the global smart cities market is expected to reach a size of over $2 trillion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10%. Let’s explore the market opportunities by categories and regions.