Special Report: 4th Industrial Revolution
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Publisher : The Business Year
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 18,13 MB
Release :
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Author : Klaus Schwab
Publisher : Crown Currency
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 35,17 MB
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1524758876
Book Description
World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolution, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work. Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developments are affecting all disciplines, economies, industries and governments, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is already all around us, from supercomputers, drones and virtual assistants to 3D printing, DNA sequencing, smart thermostats, wearable sensors and microchips smaller than a grain of sand. But this is just the beginning: nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than a strand of hair and the first transplant of a 3D printed liver are already in development. Imagine “smart factories” in which global systems of manufacturing are coordinated virtually, or implantable mobile phones made of biosynthetic materials. The fourth industrial revolution, says Schwab, is more significant, and its ramifications more profound, than in any prior period of human history. He outlines the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses the major impacts expected on government, business, civil society and individuals. Schwab also offers bold ideas on how to harness these changes and shape a better future—one in which technology empowers people rather than replaces them; progress serves society rather than disrupts it; and in which innovators respect moral and ethical boundaries rather than cross them. We all have the opportunity to contribute to developing new frameworks that advance progress.
Shaping the Future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Author : Klaus Schwab
Publisher : Currency
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,33 MB
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1984822616
Book Description
World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab offers a practical companion and field guide to his previous book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Today, technology is changing everything--how we relate to one another, the way we work, how our economies and goverments function, and even what it means to be human. One need not look hard to see how the incredible advances in artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, biotechnologies, and the internet of things are transforming society in unprecedented ways. But the Fourth Industrial Revolution is just beginning, says Schwab. And at a time of such tremendous uncertainty and such rapid change, he argues it's our actions as individuals and leaders that will determine the trajectory our future will take. We all have a responsibility - as citizens, businesses, and institutions - to work with the current of progress, not against it, to build a future that is ethical, inclusive, sustainable and prosperous. Drawing on contributions from 200 top experts in fields ranging from machine learning to geoengineering to nanotechnology, to data ethics, Schwab equips readers with the practical tools to leverage the technologies of the future to leave the world better, safer, and more resilient than we found it.
The 4th Industrial Revolution
Author : Mark Skilton
Publisher : Springer
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 31,40 MB
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3319624792
Book Description
This book helps decision makers grasp the importance, and applicability to business, of the new technologies and extended connectivity of systems that underlie what is becoming known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution: technologies and systems such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, 3D printing, the internet of things, virtual and augmented reality, big data and mobile networks. The WEF, OECD and UN all agree that humanity is on the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As intelligent systems become integrated into every aspect of our lives this revolution will induce cultural and societal change of a magnitude hitherto unforeseen. These technologies challenge the values, customer experience and business propositions that have been the mainstay of almost every business and organization in existence. By redefining and encapsulating new value structures with emerging intelligent technologies, new innovative models are being created, and brought to market. Understanding the potential and impact of these changes will be a fundamental leadership requirement over the coming years. Skilton and Hovsepian provide decision makers with practical, independent and authoritative guidance to help them prepare for the changes we are all likely to witness due to the rapid convergence of technological advances. In short, bite-sized, nuggets, with frameworks supported by a deep set of practical and up-to-the-minute case studies, they shine light on the new business models and enterprise architectures emerging as businesses seek to build strategies to thrive within this brave new world.
Special Report: Colombia Insurance
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Publisher : The Business Year
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 20,68 MB
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1912498758
Book Description
This 58-page special report, featuring interviews, articles, and analysis, seeks to paint an in-depth portrait of Colombia's insurance sector at a critical point in its development.
Special Report: Veneto-Italy
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Publisher : The Business Year
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 39,45 MB
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1912498413
Book Description
Long one of Europe's most-storied economic engines, Veneto continues to lead Italy in a wide variety of sectors. From its centuries-old textiles, machinery, and sophisticated manufacturers to its world-famous wine and agribusiness firms, Veneto's nearly half-million small- and medium-sized companies help the region account for 10% of Italian GDP, still the world's eighth-largest economy, making its EUR162-billion economy the envy of the country. Sectors under the microscope in this 48-page report include industry, viticulture, sports equipment, transport, health, and education.
Systems Engineering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Author : Ron S. Kenett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 38,74 MB
Release : 2019-12-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1119513898
Book Description
An up-to-date guide for using massive amounts of data and novel technologies to design, build, and maintain better systems engineering Systems Engineering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Big Data, Novel Technologies, and Modern Systems Engineering offers a guide to the recent changes in systems engineering prompted by the current challenging and innovative industrial environment called the Fourth Industrial Revolution—INDUSTRY 4.0. This book contains advanced models, innovative practices, and state-of-the-art research findings on systems engineering. The contributors, an international panel of experts on the topic, explore the key elements in systems engineering that have shifted towards data collection and analytics, available and used in the design and development of systems and also in the later life-cycle stages of use and retirement. The contributors address the issues in a system in which the system involves data in its operation, contrasting with earlier approaches in which data, models, and algorithms were less involved in the function of the system. The book covers a wide range of topics including five systems engineering domains: systems engineering and systems thinking; systems software and process engineering; the digital factory; reliability and maintainability modeling and analytics; and organizational aspects of systems engineering. This important resource: Presents new and advanced approaches, methodologies, and tools for designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining advanced complex systems Explores effective evidence-based risk management practices Describes an integrated approach to safety, reliability, and cyber security based on system theory Discusses entrepreneurship as a multidisciplinary system Emphasizes technical merits of systems engineering concepts by providing technical models Written for systems engineers, Systems Engineering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution offers an up-to-date resource that contains the best practices and most recent research on the topic of systems engineering.
Special Report: The Future of Dubai-Africa Ties
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Publisher : The Business Year
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 45,23 MB
Release : 2019-11-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Book Description
In The Business Year's first special report exploring inter-regional ties, we identify and expand on areas for economic collaboration that will drive the trajectories of Africa and Dubai, highlighting the forward momentum that will allow stakeholders—be they public sector entities, large multinational companies, or SMEs—to capitalize on the untapped potential. This special report comes in a series of online publications, focusing on a certain aspect or industry in one of our 35 global markets. Our reports are consumed by investors, analysts, and decision makers around the world.
Electronic Finance
Author : Stijn Claessens
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 25,60 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821351048
Book Description
Technological developments in electronic finance have changed the nature and delivery of financial services in recent years, especially through the use of online banking, online trading and brokerage services. This report reviews the developments in e-finance and analyses the implications for consumers, financial service providers and governments. Issues discussed include: the impact on competition within the financial services industry; how financial sector policies in emerging markets are affected; public policy and regulatory requirements.
Higher Education in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Author : Nancy W. Gleason
Publisher : Springer
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 24,2 MB
Release : 2018-06-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9811301948
Book Description
This open access collection examines how higher education responds to the demands of the automation economy and the fourth industrial revolution. Considering significant trends in how people are learning, coupled with the ways in which different higher education institutions and education stakeholders are implementing adaptations, it looks at new programs and technological advances that are changing how and why we teach and learn. The book addresses trends in liberal arts integration of STEM innovations, the changing role of libraries in the digital age, global trends in youth mobility, and the development of lifelong learning programs. This is coupled with case study assessments of the various ways China, Singapore, South Africa and Costa Rica are preparing their populations for significant shifts in labour market demands – shifts that are already underway. Offering examples of new frameworks in which collaboration between government, industry, and higher education institutions can prevent lagging behind in this fast changing environment, this book is a key read for anyone wanting to understand how the world should respond to the radical technological shifts underway on the frontline of higher education.
