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Digital technology and the digital transformation of firmsDigital technology transforms firms’ capabilities, products, services, and key interrelationships within extended business networks (Bharadwaj et al., 2013). Some scholars view digital technology as a crucial resource that accelerates digital transformation processes (Kallinikos et al., 2013; Nambisan, 2017). From this perspective, the impact of digital technology on a firm’s core business during digital transformation has garnered significant attention (Hess et al., 2016; Aversa et al., 2020).Digital technology (DT) has been widely adopted by firms to improve their innovation performance (Cheng et al., 2023). The characteristics of digital technology drive firms to develop suitable…
August 8, 2024 – John McDonough, professor of public health practice at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, wrote in a July 29 opinion piece in the Commonwealth Beacon that profit-driven decisions by corporations like Steward Health Care, UnitedHealth Group and drugstore chains Walgreens and CVS are damaging health care in Massachusetts. Here, McDonough explains why the situation has gotten so bad and how it can be improved. John McDonough Q: Is for-profit health care inherently problematic? A: There have always been profit dynamics as well as conflicts of interest in American healthcare. For example, in the 19th century,…
Boston city officials announced Thursday that traffic flow at four intersections in the city changed today after the implementation of changes developed in partnership with artificial intelligence. “This provides traffic engineers with critical data to fine-tune traffic signals by the second, helping to alleviate congestion on corridors,” Boston Streets Superintendent Jascha Franklin Hodge explained in a statement. Boston is one of two cities in the country to partner with Google's Project Greenlight, according to officials. Since the partnership began in February, data from hundreds of intersections has been analyzed to make optimization recommendations, which are then evaluated by Boston Transportation…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive commission when you click our links and make a purchase. Learn more here. To help you navigate Amazon's fashion frenzy, the retailer's “Trending This Month” section gives you a quick rundown of the most popular styles on the site. Not surprisingly, many of the hottest items right now are designer-inspired styles at a fraction of the cost. So we've handpicked our top 16 luxury-looking items, with prices starting at just $6. Not only have these items already been vetted by thousands of Amazon shoppers, but they'll also help make your wardrobe…
The Yankees lost the second game of a doubleheader against the Angels yesterday, moving them into a tie with the Orioles in the American League standings. With two shaky pitchers today, MLB Predictions encourages you to consider the Over as your best bet. August 8, 2024 • 14:27 ET • 4 min read Following last night's doubleheader, this will be the final game of a three-game series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels. The Yankees split the two games, which was to be expected, as neither New York nor the Baltimore Orioles seemed keen to gain…
After a decade of uncertainty about the game's status, Wild Sheep Studio's creative director Steven ter Heide has confirmed that the PlayStation exclusive title Wild is no longer in active development and appears to have been canceled. It was thought the game would survive until 2021, but the inevitable has finally been confirmed as the studio has moved on to new projects. Wilde was stuck in development hell. Wild's development history is worthy of the game's name. Developer Wild Sheep Studio was founded by Rayman creator Michel Ancel. The studio announced its first project, the PS4-exclusive online survival adventure Wild,…
Tonight, two games will be played on the East Coast, giving us our first real taste of the NFL preseason.It's still preseason, but football is starting and we're excited. Tonight, the Lions take on the Giants after a tough week of practice, and then in New England, Patriots fans will get their first look at Drake Maye in action against the Panthers.Here's how I'm going to bet on tonight's game, along with a full QB preview and NFL predictions.Sean Koerner Predicts NFL TodayLions vs. Giants: Biggest advantage comes in the second halfThe Lions and Giants will hold two joint practices…
In this article, we will look at the 20 most industrialized countries in Asia. You can skip our detailed discussion and see the 5 Most Industrialized Countries in Asia here.Current State of Development and Outlook of AsiaAsia has observed phenomenal growth in industrialization and manufacturing, particularly in the first quarter of 2024, driven by strong domestic demand and export growth in electronics. Developing Asia’s growth forecast for 2024 is revised up to 5.0% which also speaks volumes about the highly stable performances across multiple sectors. Countries like China, with its recovery in services consumption and strong exports, have played a key…
India on Thursday said the situation in West Asia is of “great concern” to it and urged restraint amid fears that Iran may launch retaliatory attacks on Israel over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. West Asia has been rocked by rising tensions since Haniya's killing last week, with Iran blaming Israel for the assassination and vowing to retaliate “at the appropriate time”. There are concerns that the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group, known to be backed by Iran, could also be involved in retaliatory action. “The situation in West Asia is of extreme concern to us. There…
A new exhibit at the IYRS Maritime Library explores the rich history of America's Cup races held in Newport between 1930 and 1983. “The America's Cup and Newport, 1930-1983” features photographs, films, blueprints, documents, flags and more, providing a glimpse into life in the city during the 12 times these prestigious races were held in Newport. The free exhibition will run through the end of the year and is open to the public from noon to 5pm Wednesdays to Saturdays at the library, located at 449 Thames Street. Newport has been the site of America's Cup races for over 50…