Financial services in 2023
It’s hard to imagine a more turbulent year than we experienced in 2022. There is a bit more stability as we enter 2023, but in speaking with KPMG financial services clients, across banking, asset management, private equity (PE) and insurance, they are anticipating more volatility.Nearly all expect a recession this year, at least in the US, the EU...
Google, Meta Bid Millions for Hollywood Content as AI Licencing Race Heats Up
Google and Meta have reportedly joined OpenAI in the artificial intelligence (AI) content licensing war. OpenAI has been making numerous deals with news publishers and other websites to access their data to train its AI models. As per a report, Google and Meta have also entered the market to strike content licensing deals with Hollywood studios. It...
Microsoft says Teams and Xbox fixed in UK and Europe
Microsoft has said problems with accessing its Teams messaging app and XBox gaming platform across the UK and Europe have now been resolved.More than 1,500 people in the UK reported issues with Teams, according to outage tracker Downdetector.A similar number also said there were problems with Xbox Live.It left some who have bought the latest game i...
Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested
In a warehouse building in a quiet town in Northern Ireland, a robot arm is opening and closing an airplane meal table over and over again.It has been programmed to carry out this mundane task no fewer than 28,000 times, day and night, for more than a week. And it won’t even get a bag of peanuts.“We can measure the force that the robot’s havi...
Navigating the Future of Agile: Data-Driven Insights
IntroductionThis report delves into the current state and future trajectory of Agile methodologies, drawing insights from the 17th State of Agile report. Agile practices continue to gain prominence in the market, offering businesses a robust framework for improving outcomes and enhancing customer satisfaction. The data presented herein provides a n...
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Because crime in South Africa is an ongoing concern. Sadly, our country takes up four spots in the world’s top 10 most dangerous cities (Numbeo’s 2021 crime index). The unemployment rate is around 30% and the socioeconomic pressures our country faces make for a volatile situation. People and high-value assets continue to be targeted for cr...
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Custody battles test patience, strength, and love all at once.Those words often ring true for parents navigating child custody disputes in California. Between emotional stress, legal formalities, and court timelines, it can feel overwhelming to balance what’s right for your child with what the law requires. But understanding the process can help ...
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A new games innovation zone aims to showcase Guildford as the UK’s "Hollywood for video games".The hub, part of a £2.3m program to promote the town's gaming legacy, includes areas for collaborative working and testing, and playing games. Major gaming companies EA, Epic and Sledgehammer are located in Guildford.The project's organizers, whic...
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