Tag: OECD
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Why Promote ICT in SMEs?
At this point, when technology is no longer just a support tool but, in many aspects, a crucial part of our daily lives—are there still people who think it’s unnecessary to promote ICT in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? Information and communication technologies, given their importance, are embedded in the strategies of leading companies at…
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The Importance of Finance in Business Innovation
The role of finance is undergoing a major shift. As companies focus on growth and competitiveness in an increasingly complex environment, financial leaders face the challenge of delivering greater value without neglecting their traditional functions. Microsoft’s Economic Guardians of the Future report concludes that finance teams are evolving and increasingly need to find a balance…
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Alternatives for Online Sales in Your Business
Online sales refer to all types of commercial transactions carried out over the internet. While the term is generally used to describe the sale of products through an online store, there are actually many alternatives when it comes to building your eCommerce strategy. There are different types of eCommerce, depending on the analysis criteria we…
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What is the Cloud?
For some time now, “the cloud” has been a trending topic—but what really is the cloud? A large number of companies already consider cloud computing in their strategies, while many others still have serious doubts about it due to a lack of understanding. What is the Cloud? When we talk about “the cloud,” we are…
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What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things refers to the digital interconnection of objects with the internet, so that everyday items can be managed by other devices or people through the internet. It is one of the key technologies driving the Industry 4.0 revolution, both in the development of new products and in the management of production processes…
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9 Quotes to Keep in Mind About Communication
Communication skills are indispensable in business. Internal communication, as well as external communication (with clients, partners, media, etc.), is fundamental. Likewise, one-on-one communication—both oral and written—is essential when conveying strategies, needs, or any kind of ideas between people. For that reason, here’s a reminder of a series of quotes that highlight the essential role of…
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Small Data: The Reasons Behind the Causes
Small Data is the new buzzword in the world of data analytics. Discover everything you need to know about what lies behind this trendy term. What is Small Data? We could say it’s the data we’ve always worked with. The term emerged after the rise of Big Data in the 1990s to describe datasets that…
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Get Your Team Rowing in the Same Direction
“You need your team rowing in the same direction, and the only effective way to achieve that is by cultivating strong relationships where moving in the same direction is seen as the only option.” — Lewis Howes While reading Howes’ book The School of Greatness, this phrase stood out to me above all the rest.…
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Start the year off on the right foot in your company
With the turn of the year, it’s common in our personal lives to set a series of resolutions aimed at improving our lives. Exercising more, learning new languages, or breaking unhealthy habits are the classic staples of every January. Often, these resolutions end up falling by the wayside, since stating a goal doesn’t mean consistently…
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Achieving Goals
With the arrival of a new year, it is common to review everything accomplished in the previous year—to look back and see what was achieved, what was missing to make the year perfect, and what were the best and worst moments. We feel the need to check if we are making progress, if we are…
