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Microsoft 365 gets new compliance and data privacy features
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 20:10
Microsoft today announced new compliance and data privacy features for Microsoft 365 customers, including a centralized dashboard and sensitivity labels.
The Guns Were Coming. In Kenya, Peacebuilders Stood Their Ground.
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 17:16
The story of a visit to to the famous Kenyan nonprofit, SHOFCO, as riots loomed in Kenya offered an inside look at the international peacebuilding movement.
Robotic Process Automation Just Got 'Intelligent' Thanks to Machine Learning
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 08:54
The fundamentals of robotic process automation combined with machine learning capabilities to robotize the mundane tasks, plus learning to do a job even better is what intelligent process automation all about.
New Film Challenges Social Entrepreneurs To Reinvent Humanity
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 04:22
Filmmakers Michael Shaun Conaway and Kate Maloney screened their film WeRiseUp in Park City today. The film advocates for a new, more socially conscious model for the world, calling on social entrepreneurs to change thin...
You can get 40+ hours of project management training for $69
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 17:50
With over 40 hours of content led by industry professionals, this bundle is ideal for both aspiring and existing team leaders to expand their skillset.
5 Tips To Not Just Survive, But Thrive, On Your Flight To Africa
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 16:47
The Founder of Tastemakers Africa and a wellness expert share tips on how to not just survive, but thrive on the long flight from the U.S. to Africa.
Hair Dye Disruptor Madison Reed Locks In $50 Million In VC: How Founder Amy Errett Gets To The Root Of Startup Success
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 16:40
Amy Errett gravitated toward the beauty industry after learning that while 75% of women dye their hair, the $50 billion industry, long-dominated by Clairol and L'Oreal, was in need of major touch-ups. The former venture ...
Verbit.ai raises $23 million to automate transcription and captioning
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 16:35
Verbit.ai, an AI-driven transcription and captioning service with over 100 customers, announced that it has raised $23 million in a Series A round.
Belgian data governance startup Collibra raises $100 million and joins unicorn club
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 16:34
Data governance technology startup Collibra has raised $100 million in venture capital, pushing the company into the ranks of unicorns.
U.S. announces criminal charges against China's Huawei
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 05:24
The Justice Department charged Huawei and its chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou with conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Purpose In Action: How Thistle Farms Leverages Its Core Business For Impact
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 23:57
Thistle Farms is building its organization and community around the belief that love has the power to heal. All 6 Thistle enterprises employs survivors of trafficking, prostitution, prison, addiction and abuse. Thistle F...
AMD's Q4 earnings of $87 million didn't crater as feared
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 23:35
Advanced Micro Devices met its reduced expectations for earnings and revenues in the fourth quarter, despite fears that it could be bad news.
Apple reports $84.3 billion revenue for Q1 2019 after historic downward revision
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 23:32
One quarter ago, Apple was a $1 trillion company with a sunny future, but concerns over iPhone sales have impacted its value and growth.
How We Sense Company Culture And Why It Matters
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 23:01
There are some companies that we want to work for, buy from, partner with, commit to and help succeed because they make it easy for us to sense and experience their culture.
5 Questions To Consider Before Launching a Business
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 22:21
If you're wondering whether your business idea has potential, and more importantly, whether it's the perfect venture for you, it's worth keeping in mind these five important questions.
Five Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Franchisor
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 22:03
Franchising a business is a rollercoaster ride. Here's five things that I wish I had known as I embarked on my franchise journey.
Dreaming Of A Career In Tech? Here's How To Get Hired
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 21:36
With a global average salary of $135,000 in an industry driving innovation, it is not a surprise that countless people want to land jobs in tech. Industry insiders share how to switch (no coding required)
Slack passes 10 million daily active users
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 21:32
Slack now has 10 million daily active users, up from 4 million in 2016, and hundreds of thousands of custom-made apps that have been made by organizations.
Apple reportedly left huge FaceTime privacy bug unaddressed for 6 days
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 21:25
An Arizona attorney and her son say Apple ignored reports of a bug allowing users to hear audio and see video from unanswered FaceTime devices.
Create custom email campaigns with this automation and analytics tool
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2019 20:50
Whether you're a professional digital marketer or a part-time freelance blogger, this service will draw more traffic to your site on a regular basis.
No Surprise Here: Experience Is Key To Unlocking Valentine's Day Retail Spending
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 20:27
Retailers can look to past Valentine's Day trends to keep ahead of this year's curve and capitalize on the holiday's marketing potential. Let's look at what has been working, and what hasn't.
3 Quick Ways To Turn Off Angel Investors
Forbes - 29 Jan 2019 20:03
There is lots of advice about what you should do to woo investors, but sometimes what NOT to do is just as important.