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Topgolf Callaway tees up digital transformation for global expansion

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Its acquisition of Topgolf International, completed in March 2021, added technology and tech-enabled entertainment to the mix, pushing the company toward digital transformation. The PGA Tour uses the technology to help broadcasters present information to fans about a shot’s rise, speed, arc, and distance.

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How AI is helping the NFL improve player safety

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“We’re running millions of simulations on in-game scenarios to tell teams which players are at the highest risk of potential injury, and they use that information to develop individualized injury prevention courses,” says Julie Souza, global head of sports at AWS. You’re not building a model, setting it, and going, right?

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IOWN and the Next Internet

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That is where the Innovative Optical Wireless Network (IOWN) Global Forum comes in. A consortium of more than 110 companies, including NTT, Sony, Intel and other partners, the IOWN Global Forum is leading the movement from electronics to photonics-based technology ecosystems. Read an in-depth report about IOWN here. Innovation

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Data Analytics Helps Assess the Global Pandemic’s Impact on Marketing

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Internet usage has skyrocketed since the start of the global pandemic. With more people spending time at home, they turn to their computers, laptops, and mobile devices for information, business, social interaction, and entertainment. The global market for analytics in ecommerce is expected to grow to be worth $22.4

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What’s Next for the Future of Work?

CIO

Continuing the professional development conversation, Tom Graham, partner and global head of technology at the executive search firm Stonehaven , shares his perspective on the talent landscape as well as tips for how tech leaders can make themselves attractive candidates for their next position. National Labor Relations Board.

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13 go-to podcasts that inspire IT industry leaders today

CIO

One of the best ways for CIOs and IT leaders to absorb information is by tuning in to tech and leadership podcasts. Additionally, they have a sense of humor that keeps the show entertaining. I always find universal nuggets of wisdom in just 20 minutes that can inform all types of businesses, not just the ones starting out.

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Allstate’s cloud-first approach to digital transformation pays off

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Allstate’s global IT team, with staff based in Illinois, Northern Ireland, and India, developed the infrastructure and new processes, deploying them first in Allstate’s home state of Illinois for nine months to determine how customers would react to the new digital experience before rolling it out in Tennessee.