By adopting a Big Data model, the analysis of massive data sets will create actionable information, eliminate blind spots where threats can lurk undetected and, ultimately, help to shrink our windows of vulnerability.

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Using US data, we find that adopting say-on-pay, a regular non-binding shareholder vote on executive compensation (similar to issue 1 in the Swiss referendum, although it will be a binding vote in Switzerland) and removing staggered boards (similar to issue) along with other corporate governance improvements unambiguously improves firm value on average, as reflected by the stock market.

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The objective of the Commission in adopting the amendments is to have fund financial data more accurately reflect the expenses of the fund.

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Businesses adopting these guidelines would generally need to keep such data confidential, and notify and obtain consent from their customers for the collection, use and transfer of this data.

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This aggressive transformation will be accomplished by virtualizing data centers, consolidating IT operations, and ultimately adopting a cloud-computing business model.

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To receive the funds, the states had to prove that they were progressing in specific areas including turning around low-performing schools, adopting college- and career-ready standards, and using data systems to support student achievement.

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