Such stores are being hailed as one of the Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2013.
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This strife is really about strategic technology and modern protectionism.
In his new role, Pagano will lead all of ESPN's core technical functions and operations including distribution, transmission, engineering, IT, software development, technology innovation and strategic technology forecasting across all areas of the company.
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But without understating any of those difficult and strategic technology choices, the massive potential of sweeping Big Data initiatives are forcing CIOs to be fully capable business leaders who can collaborate with other leaders to map out the strategic vision and intent, and imagine some of the competitive disruptions that are likely to result.
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There are plenty of modern books to help them answer that question, but most of them fall into one of three broad categories: the strategic guide, a technology focus, or career advice.
It will be our smart choices for investments in space technology and strategic collaborations between the public and private sectors that will leverage the value of the Moon and its asteroid-rich resources to safeguard our planetary home for future generations.
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This is an extraordinary time in the business-technology world as customers are being given a wide range of new and distinctive strategic approaches to evaluate, and as technology vendors are rushing to deliver not only new generations of products but even radically different long-term philosophies.
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Prior to that he was the senior vice president of engineering and technology from 1995 to 1999 where his duties included spearheading ESPN's technology-related strategic planning.
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He will pursue strategic partnerships to share Fisker Automotive technology and create manufacturing alliances.
"Within a couple of years we'll see eye-tracking in consumer products, like consumer computing and cars, " says Jenny Grant, strategic business development manager for Tobii Technology.
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The use of private aircrafts is currently limited in China, but if and when regulations are loosened, this strategic investment would give China Aviation the technology to expand in a potential growth market.
"Through this acquisition, IV was able to acquire a portfolio that is both strategic and relevant in a variety of technology areas, " said Loria Yeadon, executive vice president of the Invention Investment Fund (IIF) at Intellectual Ventures.
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CIOs need to be just as strong at strategic planning and execution as they are at technology.
Merriman Capital analyst Eric Wold this morning suggests the 3D movie technology company could be a potential strategic acquisition or go-private candidate.
She is the founder of Kayyem Solutions, LLC, providing strategic advice to a range of companies in technology, risk management, mega-event planning, venture capital and more.
He also diversified into digital technology, data analytics, and strategic consulting.
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And of course, the strategic element of building bases, researching alien technology and keeping terrified nations onside and funding your shadowy transnational organization is really the heart of the game.
Catamaran organizes itself around five market segments: employers, health plans, strategic markets, fee for service Medicaid, and technology customers.
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Commerce Secretary Mosbacher to Moscow with an entourage comprised of captains of American industry, bent on selling the Soviets high technology and know-how for their strategic energy and other economic sectors.
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The UNESCO-Microsoft Task Force on Higher Education and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will create a strategic plan of action to identify how ICT can be used by governments as a catalyst for change.
The electronic design automation and IP industries are increasing in importance, and Synopsys in particular is well-positioned to accelerate innovation due to its combination of financial strength, technology leadership, global support, and strategic vision.
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All three are strategic areas with enormous potential for growth, profitability, technology-infusion and employment for our people.
They progressed from their origins as technology production houses and are becoming well-rounded strategic and creative entities.
Lexmark said it is working with its strategic advisors to explore the sale of its inkjet-related technology.
In addition to the new hardware technology, OLPC has been very active in strengthening strategic partnerships with world-class educational content developers, including Sesame Street Workshop, UNESCO and Little Pim, to provide content for the XO laptops and tablets.
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The questions about the initiative's privacy policies also apply to its role in surveying government networks, says Jim Lewis, a former foreign service official and director of the Technology and Public Policy Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Executives all make big decisions, about hiring, company valuations, product launches, investments, strategic direction, building new facilities, mergers, acquisitions, changing technology, new approaches to doing business, and more.
Mr. Salem said the NFL partnership is different because it allows Providence to help bring the NFL in on media and technology deals where it believes the league could help play a strategic role.
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We consider free cash flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business that, after the acquisition of property and equipment, including information technology infrastructure and land and buildings, can be used for strategic opportunities, including investing in our business, making strategic acquisitions, and strengthening the balance sheet.
The company is working with its strategic advisors to explore the sale of the company's inkjet-related technology.
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