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IT leaders: check out how 2D barcodes and RFID are reinventing retail

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But major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Dollar General are starting to phase out self-check in some locations because they’ve contributed to higher rates of shoplifting and inventory loss. In an industry that saw inventory management related losses estimated at $94.5 But is this the beginning of the end for self-checkouts?

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What is predictive analytics? Transforming data into future insights

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The technology helps adopters in fields as diverse as finance, healthcare, retailing, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. DC Water drives down water loss The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is using predictive analytics to drive down water loss in its system.

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How CIOs overcome the challenges of leading IT in smaller cities

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“If we want to beat competition in the pharmaceutical industry, we must make use of next generation of technologies such as cloud, big data, and analytics. However, skilled resources don’t want to shift from a metro to a smaller city as they tend to look at it as demotion,” says Jitender Mishra, CIO at pharmaceuticals company Akums Group.

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AI Tools Make Short-Selling Possible with Algorithmic Trading

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You can make a lot of profit from short-selling and, on the other hand, a lot of losses. In contrast, the amount of losses you can incur is unlimited because the price of an asset can climb to infinity. In fact, you’re more likely to lose than gain, so be careful. Short-selling is a common practice in global markets.

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CIOs recalibrate multicloud strategies as challenges remain

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She also notes that not relying on a single cloud provider reduces the risk of downtime and data loss, while also fostering better business opportunities. Bob McCowan, CIO of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, says taking a cloud-native approach can help ease some multicloud challenges.

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What is Spam? The Truth About Unsolicited and Cold Email

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Spam refers to those impersonal solicitations for pharmaceuticals, weight loss products, or investment opportunities. Good sales and marketing teams target specific people for specific reasons and with specific messages. But is Spam Legal? Every one of us has found them in our inboxes, or more likely our spam folders.

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New Weight Loss Drugs: Overview and Implications

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Since the rise of Ozempic , a diabetes medication turned off-label obesity drug, unprecedented demand for weight loss drugs has sparked around the globe. This surge in popularity can be attributed to the ever-increasing, publicized risks associated with excess body weight and the growing desire for quick and effective solutions for fat loss.

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