Microsoft has accused Google of building a lobby front in Europe to take action against Microsoft. In a blog post dated Oct. 28, Rima Alaily, Microsoft corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, described the recently founded Open Cloud Coali…
To build business value, leverage your company’s data with AI
Although we live in an increasingly data-driven world, most companies don’t operate data-driven business models. The virtuous circle of network effects driving the success of enterprises like Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon aren’t available to organizations…
CIOs look to sharpen AI governance despite uncertainties
As more generative AI projects move from proof-of-concept to production, CIOs will be shouldering the additional pressure of enacting AI governance policies to protect the enterprise — and their jobs. There is no dearth of AI governance frameworks avai…
German metalworkers’ trade union launches further strikes
One of Germany’s major industrial trade unions, IG Metall, has called for further strikes in the metal and electrical industry in two German states on Monday, in an attempt to ramp up pressure in the ongoing sector-wide collective bargaining talks. Emp…
Former Germany captain Popp renews Wolfsburg contract until 2026
Former Germany captain Alexandra Popp has renewed her Wolfsburg contract by one year until 2026, the Bundesliga club said on Monday. Popp, 33, has been at Wolfsburg since 2012 and won three Champions Leagues, seven Bundesliga titles and 13 German Cups …
Four injured in violent axe attack on train near Paris
Four people have been injured in a violent axe attack on a train in Paris on Monday, according to French media reports citing police sources. A fight involving several individuals, including minors, broke out on the RER E line at 8 am for an undetermin…
Here’s the richest country in Africa – No, it’s not South Africa or Nigeria
Did you know that the small island nation of Seychelles is the richest country in Africa? Seychelles has been ranked the richest country in Africa by Global Finance Magazine, ranking 56th out of 193 nations globally in 2023. Seychelles sometimes called…
German industrial energy use falls due to drop in output
German industrial energy consumption fell significantly last year, in part due to decreased production in energy-intensive sectors, the Federal Statistical Office reported on Monday. Consumption dropped by 7.8% to 3,282 petajoules in 2023. The previous…
Former Germany captain Popp renews Wolfsburg contract until 2026
Former Germany captain Alexandra Popp has renewed her Wolfsburg contract by one year until 2026, the Bundesliga club said on Monday. Popp, 33, has been at Wolfsburg since 2012 and won three Champions Leagues, seven Bundesliga titles and 13 German Cups …
German metalworkers’ trade union launches further strikes
One of Germany’s major industrial trade unions, IG Metall, has called for further strikes in the metal and electrical industry in two German states on Monday, in an attempt to ramp up pressure in the ongoing sector-wide collective bargaining talks. Emp…