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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] Apple's embrace of used parts in its repair process will have ripple effects across the technology sector, influencing other companies to reconsider their approach to product repairability and sustainability. Times of Oman
• [New] With global economies showing signs of normalising and optimism over Fed interest rate cuts in 2024, analysts expect companies across key markets to spend more on technology that will drive higher growth forecasts by Indian software services firms. The Straits Times
• [New] 51% of employees surveyed in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region said they could tell a deepfake from a real image. Islamabad Post
• [New] The Government of Canada has a significant opportunity to lead by example by making its operations low-carbon and strengthening the resilience of its assets, operations and services. Transport Canada
• [New] Rather than being limited to 'micro-businesses' with fewer than 10 employees, the free Ombudsman scheme will be extended to encompass small organizations with fewer than 50 employees - thereby covering 99% of all businesses in Great Britain. Legal Futures
• [New] Comic Relief Launches New Youth Homelessness in the UK Fund Comic Relief has announced that it expects to launch a new funding opportunity in April for organizations that specialise in providing support to young people aged 16-25 in the UK, who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. LDCVS - Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Soluti
• [New] The UK will continue to work closely with international governments, AI AI companies and civil society, to ensure people across the globe can safely realise the transformative benefits of AI AI to unlock new opportunities, transform productivity and public services, and power economic growth. GOV.UK
• [New] With Google's enterprise AI platform, Vertex AI, and its Gemini models, PwC will help customers set new benchmarks for digital transformation and improve their businesses for growth and efficiency. Google Cloud Press Corner
• [New] PwC will apply Google Cloud's gen AI technology to its own business practices to improve complex and time-consuming processes, specifically in the legal and tax domains. Google Cloud Press Corner
• Over 850 organizations were signatories of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism committing to accelerate climate action, to halve emissions by 2030 and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050. ETHospitalityWorld.com
• Fragrance sales have been on the rise in recent years, and a report from McKinsey & Company projects that consumers will continue to spend in the fragrance category, trading up for more luxury products in the coming years. Insider
• The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience: In an era of global disruptions, supply chain resilience has become a top priority for organizations. Analytics Insight
• Fixed broadband service revenue will grow at a five-year CAGR of 1.2% over 2023-2028, driven by steady growth in fiber optic access lines, on the back of fiber rollouts by operators and government. Research and Markets
• Companies that want to be successful in the long-term should ensure they do not rely too heavily on unhealthy products and heed the growing consumer demand for healthier food, which will help deliver better health outcomes globally. ShareAction
• Nestle is currently heavily reliant on the sales of less healthy foods, exposing it and its shareholders to significant business risks while harming people's health. ShareAction
• As the first university in the world to house an IBM Quantum System One on its campus, RPI has a unique opportunity to develop new quantum curriculum and educational programs aimed at upskilling the quantum workforce. insideHPC
• There is a warning that fees for new border checks of plants and animal products could leave supermarket shelves empty and lead to small business closures in the UK. Euronews.com
• The landscape of international business opportunities in South Africa, particularly in Cape Town and the Western Cape, is witnessing a significant transformation, driven by strategic investments from global technology giants. I by IMD
• For international businesses, the burgeoning AI talent pool in South Africa and the Global South represents a frontier of opportunity. I by IMD
• Whilst China has its Made in China 2025 strategy for upgrading its manufacturing sector, India has its Make in India initiative to boost investments and improvements across its various industrial sectors. SpringerLink
• As Atlanta continues to embrace the electric vehicle revolution, businesses face both challenges and opportunities. Big News Network.com

Last updated: 15 April 2024