The rapid advancement of technology is pushing the world into an unexplored digital age where the variety of devices and applications provides both businesses and consumers with a plethora of advantages as they go about their days. There are, however, two sides to the metaphorical coin of digital transformation, a.k.a. the consequences that arise from the swift onset of technology along the way. The most notable of these consequences currently observable has been a significant increase in energy demand...

iLOQ is a technology disruptor that has transformed mechanical locking into highly functional, secure and sustainable digital access management. Our battery-free smart locks and keyless cellphone-based solutions provide benefits for building owners, property managers and residents alike by maximizing security, minimizing maintenance, administration and lifecycle costs, and creating smart living in multifamily properties. This year, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. That’s two decades of innovating battery-free solutions that have completely revolutionized the landscape of the locking industry. What better...

On August 28, 2023, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released a proposed rule (https://www.regulations.gov/document/BIS-2023-0021-0001) that would revise the existing Section 232 exclusion process for steel and aluminum. If finalized, this would mark the sixth change (https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/232-steel) (https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/232-aluminum) to the exclusion process since its start in 2018. BIS could finalize the rule as well as changes to the process this winter. The changes could impact importers and users of steel and aluminum. Over the past five years,...

Overview: The dollar remains offered and our ideas about it stalling as central banks push against the timing and extent of the easing the market is anticipating are being challenged. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of England both warned higher rates may still be needed. Still, the momentum may be slowing. Meanwhile, the short squeeze continues to lift the Japanese yen, which is trading at its best level in two months. The PBOC has...

Firm’s new AI+ Digital Transformation Strategy to Advance CRE, Enabling AI at Scale while Furthering Operations, Client Delivery and Data Stewardship CHICAGO (November 20, 2023) – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global commercial real estate (CRE) services firm, today announced it intends to embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its commercial real estate transaction lifecycle, to enhance client and employee outcomes. As part of AI+ – the firm’s new, exclusive digital transformation strategy, powered by AI and underpinned by proprietary...

Welcome to our little Swiss Dish. Where we give you insights of Switzerland’s economy in a cheesy way. Wear your safety vest and sunscreen, as in this publication we travel on water. Travelling by boat: Switzerland’s infrastructure offers many varieties to travel to work or for leisure. Did you know that many Swiss citizens take the fairy to cross from one end of the lake to the other to commute to work? Many use the opportunity to avoid the rush...

EU reaches milestone deal to curtail methane emissions Earlier this week, the European Commission welcomed a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and Council on a groundbreaking EU regulation designed to mitigate methane emissions both within Europe and globally. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas and a major contributor to climate change, is targeted by the accord as a crucial element in achieving the European Green Deal's commitment to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. Keep reading. EU negotiators reach provisional agreement...

Coalition across sectors seeks to position the United States to more effectively attract a greater and more diverse population of international students and ensure their success Washington, D.C., November 14, 2023 — Last week, 11 education organizations, think tanks, and advocates launched the U.S. for Success coalition to foster international student success in the United States through a coordinated national effort. The coalition will work in partnership with the U.S. government, higher education institutions, the business sector, and other key partners...