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Early Realizations and the Tech Paradigm Shift As I transitioned into a leadership role in IT, I observed a striking paradox: the more crucial technology became to business, the more the traditional role of a corporate IT Director was being questioned. For years, I served as an IT Director (Chief Information Officer, or CIO) in […]
(Based on In-Building Security: Making TSCM 24/7 | CRFS and other industry sources) Modern eavesdropping devices pose a serious threat to the confidentiality of business negotiations. Incidents of industrial espionage and leaks of sensitive data have surged throughout the 2020s. Compact bugging tools have become widely available and inexpensive—purchasable online through mainstream marketplaces at just […
(Burnout: A chronic epidemic in the IT industry | CIO) An exhausted IT professional at his desk, representing the widespread fatigue and stress many in the industry face. Chronic stress and employee burnout have become pervasive in the IT industry, affecting everyone from front-line developers to CIOs. The World Health Organization now classifies burnout as […]
Below is an expanded, reader-friendly overview of a three-party deal involving Transcapitalbank (TKB), a private investor group (GFB), and the F2B fintech project. The goal is to illustrate how this collaboration emerged, how it is structured, and what potential it holds for each participant—and for the broader factoring market. The text is tailored for an […]
Corruption in IT projects and procurement is a pervasive issue with deep historical roots and modern ramifications. In some countries, the problem is culturally entrenched – for example, a 19th-century inquiry in Imperial Russia found only 2 out of 56 top officials were not taking bribes, and a recent 2024 audit of a major ministry […]
Every year, hundreds of mountaineers set out to conquer Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world at 8,848 meters (29,029 ft). Despite the lethal hazards—ranging from unpredictable weather to altitude sickness—this annual pilgrimage continues unabated. Since 1953, when Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made the first successful ascent, more than 9,000 people have reached […]
Partnership in business can become a powerful growth driver: a good partner expands your opportunities to develop a company and break into new markets. However, the wrong choice of partner or poorly structured collaboration can end in collapse. Statistics are discouraging: one in three entrepreneurs eventually breaks ties with a business partner, and according to […]
(File:Signing partnership agreement between Academy of Digital Technologies and Wikimedia Saint Petersburg 1.jpg – Wikimedia Commons)Alt text: Two business partners holding signed collaboration agreements. On the second stage of a business partnership, the focus shifts from informal discussions to formal documentation. If you have already identified a potential partner and discussed core collaboration details at […
Stage 1: Personal Alignment and Initial Introduction “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This proverb perfectly captures the value of a good business partner for any entrepreneur. When you team up with a reliable co-owner, you combine your experience, talents, and resources, share responsibilities, and […]
If someone claims “I’ve sent you a SWIFT transfer” but the money is mysteriously AWOL, you might be dealing with more fiction than finance. Scammers love to flash official-looking SWIFT payment confirmations – often PDF forms or screenshots – to prove they’ve paid you. Spoiler alert: many of these documents are fake, conjured up to […]