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Avasant is Proud to Sponsor Innovate@UCLA Distinguished Executive Leadership Awards

Avasant

Christina Ghaly, Director of LA County Health Services ; Skye Patrick, Director of LA County Library ; Jack Dangermond, Presient and Founder of Esri ; and Rich Pierson/Andy Puddicombe Co-Founders of Headspace. Dr. Ghaly previously served as Chief Operations Officer for DHS from 2016 until her appointment as Director.

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The Benefits of Brand Purpose (and Risks of Not Living Up to It)

Perficient Digital Transformation

In 2016, REI answered its customers’ search for attached meaning and made the decision to close all its stores on Black Friday. REI’s then-CEO stated , “For 76 years, our co-op has been dedicated to one thing and one thing only: a life outdoors. REI – Black Friday closing.

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Top 10 Data Labeling Companies Helping AI Move Forward

Pure Moderation

Robots, drones, and self-driving vehicles need AI trained on reliable data to achieve higher levels of autonomy and the truth is, firms are struggling to source enough high-quality data to fully develop these types of AI projects. They specialize in the healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, autonomous driving, and agri-tech sectors.

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Top APAC Countries for French Companies

Globalization Partners

Those companies have seen their revenues increase by 40 percent between 2010 and 2016. Potential: APAC countries are a source of considerable economic potential. Between 2016 and 2017, trade between the two countries increased by 7.5 The area is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6 South Korea.