5 Steps Companies can Take to Capitalize on Adversity
Sometime during the first week of March, Michael Schmidtmann got a call from a client whose customers had stopped paying their bills. Schmidtmann, a peer group facilitator, business coach and sales consultant, was surprised by the news. He was aware that COVID-19 had worked its way to the U.S., but he wasn’t expecting this particular […]
Land O’Lakes and Microsoft form strategic alliance to pioneer new innovations in agriculture and support rural communities
Land O’Lakes Inc. and Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced a multiyear strategic alliance to pioneer new innovations in agriculture and enhance the supply chain, expand sustainability practices for farmers and the food system, and close the rural broadband gap. As one of the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives with 150 million acres of productive cropland in […]
Nine leading businesses launch new initiative to accelerate progress to a net zero future
The heads of nine companies today announced the establishment of a new initiative to accelerate the transition to a net zero global economy. The initiative, known as Transform to Net Zero, intends to develop and deliver research, guidance, and implementable roadmaps to enable all businesses to achieve net zero emissions. The Initiative will be led […]
Microsoft and the city of Atlanta lead coalition of partners to close the digital skills gap and build a more inclusive workforce
Microsoft Corp. announced “Accelerate,” a new program designed to address economic recovery through both skilling underserved communities and re-skilling the many Americans impacted by COVID-19. Accelerate: Atlanta is the first of many city-focused digital skills and employment partnerships designed to upskill and increase employability. Accelerate: Atlanta is the first U.S. implementation of Microsoft’s global skills […]
Microsoft launches initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire the digital skills needed in a COVID-19 economy
Around the world, 2020 has emerged as one of the most challenging years in many of our lifetimes. In six months, the world has endured multiple challenges, including a pandemic that has spurred a global economic crisis. As societies reopen, it’s apparent that the economy in July will not be what it was in January. […]
Salesforce Debuts AI-Powered Learning with Einstein Recommendations for Trailhead
Salesforce launched Trailhead in 2014 to empower anyone, from any walk of life, to skill up for the future of work. Since then, more than 2.2M Trailblazers have used the free online learning platform to learn the skills necessary to transform their careers. Today Salesforce is announcing Einstein Recommendations for Trailhead, bringing AI-powered learning to […]
Siemens and Salesforce Partner to Deliver the Future Experience for Safe Workplaces
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) and Siemens announced a strategic partnership to develop a new workplace technology suite that will support businesses globally to safely reopen and deliver the future experience for physical workplaces. The partnership will combine Salesforce’s Work.com, powered by Customer 360, and Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure solutions, including Comfy and Enlighted, to orchestrate the processes, […]
You’re Still #OpenForBusiness — and NetSuite is Here to Tell Your Story
Amidst the upheaval and unprecedented change around the world today, people are showing resilience, compassion and grit. Many businesses, and NetSuite customers in particular, are stepping up to the challenge. The answers often pour out of creative minds in the middle of the night. They are born sometimes out of necessity — out of goodness […]
Survey: How Business Leaders Are Managing Through COVID-19
By Jason Maynard, SVP Global Field Operations It’s a tough time for businesses. Leaders are faced with managing critical short-term priorities as they try to ensure their business survives the global pandemic, while also having to determine how they can set their business up for a faster rebound and long-term success. To learn more about […]
Women’s History Month 2020 at Oracle: Christina Cavanna on Trust and Community
This month at Oracle we’re celebrating the women who have shaped our lives, our communities, our workplaces, our neighborhoods, and our society. Hear from our employees, partners, and customers and share your own story on social media by using the #HerStory hashtag and tagging @Oracle. Christina Cavanna is Vice President of Global Marketing Operations and […]