The 3DEXPERIENCE Magazine - 3DS Compass Mag

THE RISE OF PLATFORM BUSINESSHow digital networks are changing competition

Whether we have purchased a book through Amazon or watched videos on YouTube, most of us have used a digital platform – an online framework for social and marketplace interactions. From Alibaba to eBay to Google, platform dealings have become part of everyday life for consumers. Now businesses are creating these high-value exchange environments to facilitate interaction with one another and, in the process, a pivotal change in the way businesses compete.

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BIG PROFITS FROM BIG DATAPlatforms create another potential revenue stream with platform-generated data

Platforms collect data from many sources, with multiple benefits for the platform provider and member companies. The data they generate can enable the platform company to make smart business decisions, while opening new markets to its members. Whether a platform operator chooses to analyze the data itself or sell it to others for analysis, the data represents money to be earned.

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COMPLEMENTARY GROWTHOffering related products and services can help platforms keep expanding

A typical product line has linear growth – a direct result of a product or service sold to increasing numbers of consumers. A multisided business platform that connects customers or groups with multiple products or services, however, allows for complementary growth. By first creating a healthy ecosystem, multisided platforms are benefiting from additional revenues by expanding into unexpected areas.

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCEDale Wiggins, Vice President and General Manager, Philips HealthSuite

When Philips was in the planning stages for our digital platform HealthSuite, we also were in the midst of a dual transformation.

One transformation was from a conglomerate of multiple industries – consumer electronics, health care and lighting – into a health technology company that is focused on every phase of the health continuum.

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EXPERT OPINION Businesses are moving to platform-powered ecosystems

B2B platforms are very different to launch and to scale from B2C platforms. Ironically, 15 years ago, many people felt that B2B platforms would be more successful than B2C platforms. The opposite happened, partly due to the fact that many large firms were not prepared to relinquish control of their business relationships to a platform, or could not agree to governance principles. Small firms were rarely connected to the Internet at the time and, therefore, could not participate.

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DISRUPTIVE INNOVATIONFor future growth, CEOs increasingly look to experts outside their companies

With growth slowing and low-cost labor disappearing, CEOs can no longer count on emerging markets to dress up their balance sheets. Instead, many are refocusing on great innovations that people want to own – and what they cannot invent in-house, they are willing to buy or form partnerships to get.

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MATE RIMACYoung Croatian inventor aims to electrify the entire world of transportation

Starting as a young boy who wanted to build the world’s fastest car, Mate Rimac is now CEO and founder of Rimac Automobili, a Croatian technology company that manufactures high-performance electric vehicles and supplies electric propulsion systems to top global manufacturers of cars, ships and airplanes. Compass spoke with him about the challenges of a startup and his mission to change the future of transportation.

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MACHINES THAT LEARNArtificial intelligence may transform manufacturing, but adoption is slow

Manufacturers recognize that artificial intelligence offers an exciting future, enabling greater automation, improved predictive maintenance and a move to mass customization. While adoption so far remains slow, experts agree that the combination of human expertise and industrywide collaboration will pave the way for success.

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NANO MEDICINE Nano engineering delivers treatments to spaces too small for a standard molecule

One of the most exciting developments in medical research is nanomedicine, where highly targeted and personalized treatments are engineered to be so small they can treat disease in ways never possible before.

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SMART DUSTWhy the future’s big innovations are microscopic in size

From helping farmers monitor vast expanses of land to allowing amputees to control artificial limbs, solutions being worked on in multiple industries are linked by one innovation: smart dust. Compass examines why scientists and big businesses are betting big on computers the size of grains of sand.

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UNITING FOR RESILIENCECities are facing environmental and social threats through civic cohesion

Cities around the globe have networks of organizations, systems and processes in place to cope with threats such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters. But a new focus on civic unity – encouraging citizens, businesses and governments to work together to strengthen the community – also is helping cities become more resilient.

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CIRCULAR CITIES Reducing, reusing and repairing to eliminate waste

Cities consume 75% of the world’s natural resources and produce 50% of its waste, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK-based nonprofit organization that promotes the reduction, reuse or recycling of everything. As urban populations grow and the challenges of supply and removal get bigger, policymakers, educators and businesses are working toward a “circular economy,” which seeks to minimize consumption and maximize reuse of products, components and materials.

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ENGINEERING GENDER DIVERSITYFemale educators are inspiring women to study for and succeed in engineering careers

Demand for engineering skills is rising but women continue to avoid the field, representing only 20% of engineering students and 10%-20% of working engineers worldwide. To encourage the diversity that improves problem-solving, engineering educators are working to lower the barriers and inspire more women to choose careers in engineering.

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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN 3DLifelike learning helps students achieve while expanding the boundaries of knowledge

For decades, industries worldwide have steadily advanced their businesses with increasingly sophisticated 3D virtual models that accelerate discovery, enable collaboration and improve quality. Although 3D also is proven to help both students and researchers accelerate their quests for knowledge, the technology has been slow to permeate education and research. Compass looks at three new projects that are changing that trend, using 3D to help students succeed in school and improve their job prospects, as well as helping researchers accelerate the pace of medical discovery.

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LIFE SCIENCESFROM AUTOMATED TO SMART

Despite being highly automated in many of their operations, most life sciences companies have not embraced smart manufacturing. Bridging this gap, experts say, will help life sciences companies control costs and be more responsive to patient needs.

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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTCUSTOMIZE? NO, MODULARIZE!

Industrial buyers want equipment customized to meet their specific operational needs and requirements, but still demand competitive pricing. Modular product architectures are making it faster and more efficient to customize standard products for the mass market while avoiding the complexity and high costs traditionally associated with engineered-to-order processes.

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ENERGY, PROCESS & UTILITIESBATTLING DATA SILOS

While big data analytics, the Industrial Internet of Things and artificial intelligence are creeping into our homes, cities and industries, most utility companies have yet to see the full value of these technologies. Although leading utilities are experimenting on many fronts, experts caution that only a fully integrated approach that eliminates traditional data silos will provide the insights needed for effective management.

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYMOBILITY’S FUTURE

With a host of new power sources, rapidly increasing levels of computing power and growing numbers of consumers who would rather share a car than own one, automakers are rethinking every assumption about what cars of the future will be.

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYDIGITAL CONTINUITY

Having consistent data from concept to after-the-sale service is a long-time dream of manufacturers. As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) begins to automate operations in factories with increasingly machine-managed “smart” manufacturing environments, a unique, authoritative and consistent source of data across the entire product lifecycle – a concept known as “digital continuity” – becomes imperative.

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FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SERVICESREGULATORY ALCHEMY

Since the financial crisis of 2008, financial regulation has been expanding around the world. Far from putting a brake on innovation and a cap on profitability, however, the challenge of complying with complex regulations is inspiring improved efficiencies and an upgraded investor experience.

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FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SERVICESTHE HUMAN TOUCH

Technology is disrupting every industry, and asset management is no exception. In a highly customized industry like financial services, however, experts agree that new technologies are more likely to augment the work done by humans than to replace them.

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CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS & RETAILCONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION

Inspired by the passion of young consumers, buyers of all ages are demanding healthier ingredients in their foods, as well as more eco-friendly personal care and household products. Mainstream consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, increasingly pressured by Earth-focused competitors, are responding by reformulating old brands and launching trendy new ones.

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CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS & RETAILIN SILICO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Thanks to increases in computer speed and improved algorithms, in silico testing has expanded beyond the aerospace and automotive industries so that even lower-cost items like bottles can be virtually tested and quickly improved.

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ROB PARSONS AND ANDY BLOOD Hands on the wheel

Driverless vehicle technology promises improved transportation efficiencies and greater safety, but there is a tradeoff: removing the driver from the controls. For reasons that transcend transportation, Rob Parsons and Andy Blood are working to keep people with disabilities behind the wheel. Because for paraplegics, driving is not just about getting there: it is about getting there on their own.

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LEON LÖWENTRAUTTaking the art world by storm

The popularity of German artist Leon Löwentraut’s Picasso-inspired abstract paintings is surging. His canvases have been showcased in sell-out exhibitions worldwide. And he is just 19.

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IMMERSIVE VIRTUALITY GETS REAL As VR and AR become affordable to all, business finds powerful ways to use them

With the introduction of low-cost viewers, 2016 has been awash in hype about virtual reality, augmented reality and other immersive virtuality (iV) technologies. Less hyped, however, is that many of the world’s biggest companies have been using high-end versions of these technologies for decades.

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PRODUCT DESIGN ENTERS A NEW REALITY Immersive virtuality helps companies design better products faster and more economically

Seeing a virtual product in 3D on a computer screen is good, but the small screen makes it easy to miss the fine details of complex products – details that could be expensive to fix later. The arrival of low-cost head-mounted displays is eliminating that challenge.

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ERROR-FREE MANUFACTURING Immersive technologies reduce errors and detect them faster

Errors made in product design can easily be replicated in the design of manufacturing processes. Virtual reality (VR) helps to find them before manufacturing begins and production suffers. On the factory floor, meanwhile, augmented reality (AR) is helping workers to assemble parts in less time with fewer errors while helping quality control inspectors catch those errors that do occur.

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WITH VR, SEEING IS BELIEVINGFrom automobiles to real estate, VR helps marketers show consumers what they’re buying

For decades, buying something that doesn’t exist yet – a car configured to your precise specifications or a pre-construction apartment, for example – required consumers to make a major leap of faith.

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VIRTUALIZING MEDICINE AND SCIENCEImmersive virtuality gives researchers the power to explore hidden realms

For centuries, medical and scientific discoveries have been constrained by what researchers could actually see. With advanced computing power and immersive virtuality, however, modern researchers have the tools to watch a beating human heart from inside its chambers, or discover how never-before-seen biological processes build a cell and evolve its properties.

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCEKevin Hallock, Visualization and Modeling Scientist, Pfizer

It could be the start of a bad joke: a chemist, a biologist and a clinician walk into a room and try to agree on how to describe a protein.

At Pfizer, however, that room is a virtual reality (VR) lab where scientists can immerse themselves in massive visual 3D representations of proteins,human physiology and more, and the payoff is no joke.

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EXPERT OPINIONImmersive technology’s future implications for business

After 50 years of being almost exclusively confined to academic, corporate R&D, and military research labs, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR), known collectively as immersive virtuality (iV), are now available at a consumer-friendly price.

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KENGO KUMALeading Japanese architect foresees computers unleashing an era of design freedom

Kengo Kuma’s architectural designs range from the whimsical (Asakusa Cultural and Tourism Center, a wildly stacked pillar of houses) to the dramatic (the steamshipshaped Victoria and Albert Museum rising in Dundee, Scotland), to the deceptively simple (Great (Bamboo) Wall, a house in China).

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INTEGRATING INNOVATIONExperts suggest practical steps to build a creative culture in business

Large, long-established organizations can find it difficult to foster the innovative spirit associated with small and dynamic startups. Experts highlight five simple things leaders can do to stay ahead of the curve.

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CLUSTERS OF INDUSTRYGovernments worldwide nurture ecosystems to stimulate economic innovation

States, regions and nations are pursuing different methods to create industry “clusters,” concentrations of one-industry, technology-based economic activity that spawn innovative startups, attract private investments and give the entire area an economic boost.

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CRISPR RESEARCHGene-editing technique offers a promising tool for medicine and agriculture

Like a pair of microscopic scissors, the gene-editing technique known as CRISPR offers scientists the opportunity to snip away the genetic codes that cause many hereditary diseases. As human trials begin in the US and China, however, excitement for the technique’s medical potential is tempered by concern about its long-term implications for evolution.

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TOWARD A HOLOGRAPHIC FUTUREHolographic displays are projecting themselves into the world of business

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Dennis Gabor developed the theory of holography in 1947, and its use grew following the invention of lasers in 1960. Today, an explosive volume of rich data, coupled with advances in immersive virtuality, are on track to make holography a part of daily life.

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DIGITAL PRESERVATIONSaving the past with tools of the future

Earthquakes, floods, war, the ravages of time — even the careless trampling of everyday human life — threaten precious cultural heritage sites. Armed with new tools to capture the physical in digital form, preservationists are working to save some of the world’s most important sites for future generations.

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GENERATIONAL STEREOTYPES Experts doubt that Millennials, ‘Silents’, Boomers and Gens X and Z are incompatible at work

For the first time in modern history, the employment pool is a mix of five generations: the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Millennials, Generation X and Generation Z. To get the most out of this diverse workforce, experts urge businesses to ignore each group’s negative stereotypes.

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FACTORY OF THE FUTUREEducators focus on teaching skills to help students master both physical and virtual worlds

Manufacturers are increasingly using new technologies, including the Industrial Internet of Things, robotics and additive manufacturing, to eliminate waste and raise productivity. But educators are challenged to train the new workforce and retrain existing ones.

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LEADING LEARNINGProcesses borrowed from business help educators to serve students better

Educational organizations around the world are challenged to improve efficiency and control costs while ensuring that learners and educators have the resources and support they need to succeed. To help achieve those goals, more universities are adopting processes and tools originally developed for businesses.

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ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONEFFICIENCY BY DESIGN

For nearly 120 years, US based A. Zahner Company has been at the forefront of technology and innovation within the architecture, engineering and construction industry. Recently, the company implemented a cloud-based design system to improve communication in what is oftentimes a fast-paced, fragmented industry.

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ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONPROFITING FROM UNITY

The rapidly growing global construction industry suffers from fragmentation, which increases risks, leads to wasteful practices and negatively affects project delivery and stakeholder interests. But now, cloud-based collaborative tools are replacing traditional industry practices with new business models that imagine, design and construct better buildings.

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MARINE & OFFSHOREDATA DRY SPELL

With nearly 91,000 vessels, the global maritime industry crosses social, economic and geographic frontiers, but it has not yet crossed the data boundary by embracing big data. With connectivity options and speeds improving, ships are beginning to join a data revolution that promises efficiency and cost savings. However, the question remains: what will be the trigger to push the majority of maritime into the digital age?

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MARINE & OFFSHOREBUREAU VERITAS

Every industry faces digital transformation, and extreme cycles in the economics of marine and offshore sectors makes the industry ripe to harvest the benefits of digitization. Compass spoke with Philippe Donche-Gay, President of the Bureau Veritas (BV) Marine & Offshore Division, about how this premier ship classification society is leveraging digitization to increase efficiency and expand its renowned customer responsiveness.

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CONSUMER GOODS & RETAILLIBERATING DESIGN

Early adopters praise 3D printing for enabling greater design freedom, cost savings and faster production times. These advantages are now starting to move beyond the shop floor, and into the shop.

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CONSUMER GOODS & RETAILTHE RIGHT FIT

Many shoe designers use of 3D printing to experiment with prototypes and help visualize new designs. But more attention is being paid to how the technology could be used in other parts of the industry, such as manufacturing and production.

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HIGH-TECHHIGH-TECH GROWING PAINS

Founding any startup is a challenge, but founding a startup in the rapidly changing world of high-tech takes a special measure of stamina and flexibility. To discover their common hurdles and strategies, Compass spoke to the founders of four high-tech startups about what they’ve learned and what they might do differently.

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HIGH-TECHTECHNOLOGY + DESIGN + INVESTMENT

When Youngse Kim arrived in Silicon Valley, California, as a young designer, the region’s top high-tech companies knew Korea mainly as a manufacturer of low-cost products – not a producer of great design. Today, after winning dozens of major design awards for iconic high-tech products, Kim is launching an incubator to help more of Korea’s young designers make their impact on the world of high-tech products.

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NATURAL RESOURCESCOMPETING FOR WATER

Climate change, overuse, population growth, increased demand for food and energy and mismatches between where water is available and where people live are all contributing to growing global concern about water resources. While agreement about the challenges is almost universal, however, solutions are in short supply.

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AEROSPACE & DEFENSEA HERITAGE OF INNOVATION

Brazil’s Embraer has gone from a newcomer in the business jet marketplace to one of the aerospace industry’s dominant share leaders in just eight years. Ask any Embraer executive how they’ve achieved so much in so short a time and they’re likely to give a one-word answer: innovation. Here’s a look at how they do it.

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AEROSPACE & DEFENSEADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Additive manufacturing – the ability to construct solid objects by building them up, one layer at a time – is a natural fit for the aerospace industry because of its ability to manage small volumes, create complex designs and fabricate strong yet lightweight structures. To gain widespread adoption, however, it needs to overcome the challenges that limit its use.

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BARBARA WEIR Preserving history on canvas

They are known as the 'Stolen Generations,' indigenous children the Australian government removed from their families between 1910 and 1970. Barbara Weir – one of those children – tells their stories through artwork inspired by her reclaimed heritage, and hopes her energetic canvases will pass them on.

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DANIEL PATTERSONTransforming disadvantaged communities with healthy, affordable food

Through their joint venture, LocoL – which currently has two restaurant locations in Watts and Oakland, plus a roaming food truck – celebrated chefs Daniel Patterson and Ray Choi aim to provide tasty, nutritious and affordable food to communities that have limited healthy choices.

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HYPERCONNECTED BUSINESSAlways-and-everywhere connectivity is re-inventing every aspect of business

As mobile devices proliferate, individuals generate data trails that businesses can use to instantly fulfill every whim. Things, too, are getting connected through the Internet of Things (IoT), raising the level of customer experience. The result is a hyperconnected world where communities collaborate to solve challenges and every company must rethink its fundamental assumptions about the business it is in, the services it provides and its relationships with customers, competitors and the world at large.

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PLACEMENT GETS PERSONALMarketing tech delivers customized messages to each consumer

You Google “green stilettos.” Minutes later, the pages you surf all feature advertisements for high heels. How? Your browsing ‘cookie’ relayed your search to an ad placement algorithm, which processed automated bids from companies eager to sell just what you want to buy. Personalized advertising is just one way that hyperconnected technology is enabling 1:1 marketing … and the bots will only get smarter.

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCEArnaud Ribault, Executive Director, Global Sales & Marketing, DS Automobiles

As the luxury division of PSA Group, DS Automobiles - a company launched in 2015 - is a 21st century brand. So we wanted to develop a system of communication, distribution and sales of the 21st century. Our customers are all connected, and this is their way of life. If we want to be with them we have to be in their environment, and so we have an ongoing digital conversation with our customers, primarily on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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WORKFORCE DISRUPTIONGlobal economist predicts economic turmoil, followed by accelerated growth

Is the digitization of business contributing to prolonged global economic sluggishness? Many economists believe that it is, and Stephen Koukoulas of Australian advisory firm Market Economics has been one of the most outspoken. Compass talked with him about the perils and pluses of removing inefficiencies from the marketplace

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EXPERT OPINIONCommunities: Important partners in the deconstructed business ecosystem

Thanks to modern technologies, transaction costs are falling dramatically. But transaction costs are the entire reason for vertical integration. So, in many instances, vertically integrated business definitions are breaking up. This redefines not just businesses, but entire industries.

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BRAID THE NEW WORLDBoost your organization into the digital era

Today’s world is hyperconnected and constantly evolving. Yet many organizations retain hierarchical models that limit interconnections. Theano Advisors advocates a new approach that uses ‘braids’ to empower teams and individuals through information and data exchange, shared contributions to meaningful purposes and real-time collaboration.

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A TALE OF TWO CITIESDetroit and Munich: Similar cities with very different challenges

As city officials prepare to gather July 10-14 in Singapore for the 2016 World Cities Summit, Compass compares two cities – Detroit and Munich – where the automotive industry is paramount but each city’s future holds very different challenges. Still, both cities see realistic 3D modeling as an important piece of planning their evolutions.

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THE FUTURE OF WORKWith automation poised to put millions out of work, economists debate if growth can create enough new ones

Since the 1970s, automation has eliminated the jobs of millions of bank tellers, retail cashiers, travel agents, airline front-desk workers and manufacturing employees. With the jobs of truck drivers, airline pilots and even medical doctors now at risk as well, it sometimes feels as if every human job except those of computer coders is destined to disappear. Compass examines the jobs at risk and the forces at work.

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CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE Low-Earth-orbit satellites aim to beam affordable internet everywhere

The lack of affordable, readily available internet access in remote and low-income areas of the globe has been blamed for limiting economic opportunity in the developing world. Using a variety of technologies – from low-altitude satellites to balloons – startup companies and online leaders are racing to change that equation.

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TOWARD A FUSION-POWERED FUTUREScientists express confidence that fusion will provide all the energy future generations need

The potential of fusion power has been touted for almost a century. Although commercial production may not happen for decades, and renewable energy enthusiasts complain that megaprojects like ITER are resources away from more near-term solutions, small private startups report encouraging results that could make fusion a reality sooner.

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ANIMAL ADVOCATESChanging social perceptions of animal well-being impact all kinds of businesses

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals.” Today, as consumers become increasingly convinced that animals are sentient beings with legal rights, Gandhi’s standard is being applied to businesses as well.

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A GRAYING WORLD As the global population ages, experts debate: Is it apocalypse? Or opportunity?

For years, demographers, policy planners and politicians have fretted over the “silver tsunami” of worldwide aging. Recently, however, new thinking has emerged that challenges traditionally negative views about older societies. Gray, these ideas suggest, may actually be good.

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PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONProponents argue that students learn best when lessons are wrapped in topics they enjoy

Research has shown that the traditional ”one size fits all” teaching model does not work for many students. Today, many educational institutions are using digital technology to offer “personalized learning,” which helps students develop a broad set of competencies in the context of their personal interests.

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TECHNOLOGY AND TRAININGPrograms to help displaced employees learn new skills face a wide variety of challenges

As automation and technology replace more jobs in more industries, displaced workers are finding that the programs intended to help them retrain are riddled with gaps and inconsistencies. In some parts of the world, available training doesn’t match available jobs. In others, funding and accessibility are inadequate. Everywhere, however, the challenges – and the numbers of people in need of help – are poised to multiply exponentially.

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LIFE SCIENCESPRECISION MEDICINE

The medical industry is harnessing big data and analytics to deliver a new kind of clinical care, where treatments are tailored to the specific needs of individual patients based on knowledge of genetic, environmental and lifestyle data. But filtering out the data noise to find the true science remains challenging.

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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTA MODEL IN THE MAKING

Engineering complex systems involves unifying multiple disciplines, which often operate in silos and use a wide range of incompatible tools. Engineering for the Internet of Things (IoT) demands even more interconnections. Virtual prototyping with a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach – which uses integrated 3D digital simulations of all systems working together – promises relief.

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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTFROM EQUIPMENT TO OUTCOMES

Thanks to continued growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), today’s industrial engineering pioneers can sell far more than their machines. By guaranteeing uptime, offering pay-asyou- go services and more, they’re rewriting the rules of competition and profitability in their industry.

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ENERGY, PROCESS & UTILITIESCLIMATE CHANGE

Although most of the attention at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21) focused on forging legally binding agreements to deal with the challenge of global climate change, technologists lobbied for quick action, clamoring to broadly implement proven techniques

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYCAR-SHARING CHALLENGE

Disruptive automotive trends, including autonomous driving, connected vehicles and, especially, car sharing, are redefining customary vehicle ownership patterns and, with them, the automotive sector. Disruption can feel uncomfortable, but experts point out that it can also spur new ways of thinking – and traditional manufacturers are responding to the challenge.

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYA UNIQUE EVOLUTION

XYT, originally founded in 2007 as France Craft, builds light modular vehicles that consist of only 600 parts, versus the typical 6,000 to 10,000. Using a modular design approach, the vehicles can be personalized and upgraded simply by replacing the modular components. Compass spoke to Simon Mencarelli, CEO and co-founder of XYT, about what makes the startup and its vehicles unique, and what they may indicate about the automotive market’s future.

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FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SERVICESPERSONALIZED ASSETS

Asset management and securities services organizations juggle competing priorities, challenged to deliver customer-centric products while increasing efficiencies and ensuring transparency. Compass asked Amin Rajan, CEO of CREATE-Research, an independent global forecasting center based in the UK, how asset management and securities services firms can rise to the challenge.

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CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS & RETAILTHE LAST MILE OF DISTRIBUTION

The distance between the retailer and consumers’ hands is a rich source of engagement and the focus of intense competition as both online and brick-and-mortar merchants work to deliver the experience consumers want.

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TARA DONOVANMaking the mundane marvelous

Known for her large-scale, site-specific installations, New York-based artist Tara Donovan has earned acclaim for transforming how people view everyday objects and for making the ordinary extraordinary.

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BASIL TWISTRe-creating life with a flourish

Basil Twist, an innovative New York-based theater artist and third-generation puppeteer, has taken the primal art form’s focus on blurring the boundaries between the animate and inanimate to new heights. Compass spoke to Twist, a 2015 MacArthur Fellow, to learn more about the creative genius that led to the distinguished award.

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BEYOND THE IOTThe Internet of Experiences will change the way the world operates

Participants in the Internet of Things (IoT) tend to focus on individual smart devices, but the Internet of Experiences aims higher, concentrating on what becomes possible when smart devices work together to create experiences.

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCECharles F. Bolden Jr., Administrator, NASA - What humanity’s time in space can teach us about the Internet of Experiences

The great Archimedes, one of the forefathers of both modern astronomy and invention, is said to have boasted to King Hiero that if he were given a lever and a place to stand, he could move the Earth.

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SMART KITCHENWith connectivity, Miele is changing the experience of owning a home appliance

Miele, Germany’s premium home appliance manufacturer, was founded in 1899 on the concept of “immer besser” – always better. Today, Miele is delivering on that promise in a new way, with smart connected appliances that make the consumer’s life easier and more enjoyable – an entirely new home appliance experience.

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VIRTUAL SINGAPORECreating an intelligent 3D model to improve experiences of residents, business and government

Powered by sophisticated analysis of images and data collected from public agencies and real-time sensors, Virtual Singapore is designed to give a whole new meaning to the term “smart city.”

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MIND-BOGGLING COMPLEXITYSystems engineering critical to tackling IoT’s challenges

Systems engineering was developed to manage the trade-offs among dozens of competing subsystems to create a product with optimum overall performance.

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EXPERT OPINIONThe Internet of Things: Business as usual is history

For the past 30 years, the Internet has been about connecting people to information. For the next 30 years, it will be about connecting people, data, processes and machines – from cities to cars to wearables – to information.

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ALAN MULALLYFormer CEO of Ford and Boeing Commercial Airplanes says all companies are becoming digital, connected

In a 45-year career, Alan Mulally helped engineer the first commercial airliner built without physical prototypes and then led both Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Ford Motor Company.

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LEFT TO YOUR OWN DEVICES‘Bring your own device’ is taking hold at companies worldwide

Companies around the globe are embracing the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) movement, in which employees are free to use their personal devices to access corporate systems. The goal is to improve access to information, facilitate greater collaboration and increase productivity.

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SMB ADVANTAGEHow cloud computing is helping smaller companies compete globally

For decades, the high cost of computer hardware and software put small and medium businesses (SMBs) at a competitive disadvantage, especially as they sought to expand beyond their home countries. But cloud computing, which allows SMBs to access hardware and software on a pay-as-you-go basis, is leveling the playing field.

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HUMAN 2.0Tech is reducing humanity’s physical limitations

Throughout recorded history, human beings have sought to extend their physical and mental capabilities. Today’s technologies – which are beginning to enhance humans with mechanical augmentations and computerized sensor technology – stand poised to alter the human experience in ways previously imagined only in science fiction.

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WIRELESS POWER FOR THE IOTGrowth of Internet-connected devices spurs need for new ways of generating power

Powering the increasing number of Internet-connected devices is no easy feat, especially given the expense, inconvenience and, in some cases, infeasibility of wiring remote devices or fitting batteries.

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THE HUMAN MICROBIOMEWhy the bacteria inside us may be the next medical revolution

The average human carries 20,000 different species of bacteria in his or her digestive system, weighing an estimated 2 to 3 pounds (0.9 – 1.4 kg). Researchers are beginning to understand how these bacteria, collectively called the human microbiome, are linked to an astonishing variety of ailments – and perhaps to their cures as well.

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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSPhilanthropists find that good business practices make bigger impact

Social entrepreneurs don’t give away their services, but they deliver them in ways and at prices that low-income consumers in remote locations can afford.

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A CIRCULAR APPROACHCan eliminating waste provide enough resources for future generations?

As concerns grow about the long-term viability of global natural resources, organizations such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the European Commission are championing the idea of a circular economy.

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RETOOLING APPRENTICESHIPSOn-the-job training lowers unemployment rates by closing the skills gap

The missing link for closing the gap between unfilled jobs and available skills may be hidden in the age-old idea of apprenticeships: combining education with formal, hands-on training.

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EVALUATING TEACHERSExperts worldwide seek standards to test teachers fairly

Determining whether a teacher is effective is difficult, but essential. Leaders in the profession are exploring how a multitude of evaluation methods can be combined to measure individual teacher performance accurately – and fairly.

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AEROSPACE & DEFENSEFROM ATOMS TO AIRPLANES

From the way airplanes look to the way they are powered to the very elements that make up their structures, scientists and engineers are significantly reinventing how airplanes are built and how they work.

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AEROSPACE & DEFENSEMAKING FLIGHT FUN AGAIN

From 3D visualization technology that helps engineers predict and refine passenger comfort in business jets, to futuristic entertainment systems on commercial airlines and personalized navigation tools to speed passengers to their gates at airports...

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MARINE & OFFSHORETHE SHIPPING SURVIVAL GUIDE

As the prices paid to move cargo over long distances have plummeted, shippers have turned to ever-larger ships in search of volume-driven savings. But that strategy is putting a massive financial burden on the ports needed to service them, creating friction between shipping interests that depend on one another to survive.

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CONSUMER GOODS & RETAILPERSONAL SHOPPING

Consumers expect customized products and services that reflect their individual identities – and brands are harnessing innovative technologies to deliver them.

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ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONINFRASTRUCTURE INNOVATION

To flourish, growing populations need more and better infrastructure – the roads, bridges and other public facilities created for government agencies by civil engineers and construction companies.

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ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONINFRASTRUCTURE EFFICIENCY

The Shanghai Municipal Engineering Design Institute (SMEDI), one of China’s top municipal engineering companies, has completed 12,000 projects including water treatment plants, as well as road, bridge, rail, urban landscape, fuel gas and geotechnical engineering projects.

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HIGH TECHOPEN INNOVATION

Like individuals, companies can develop tried-and-true ways of tackling challenges and evaluating opportunities. No matter how successful, these “standard operating procedures” also come with blinders to new ideas and even better ways of working.

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HIGH TECHDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The Internet of Things (IoT) is quickly reshaping every industry. But standing in the way are questions concerning security, integration and aggregation of intelligence. High-tech companies are paving the way, working to move the IoT in a direction that will benefit humanity.

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NATURAL RESOURCESMANAGING BY METRICS

Even the world’s most technologically sophisticated mining companies are coming to understand that people, equipped with the right information, hold the keys to success.

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NATURAL RESOURCESOYU TOLGOI

As the global mining industry pushes deeper and ranges farther for vital minerals, its leading firms are just beginning to adopt “lean” techniques – common for decades in manufacturing industries – for mining greater value from their operations.

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LI HONGBOStretching perceptions beyond boundaries

Chinese artist Li Hongbo defies interpretation with sculptures that resemble paper gourds, a Chinese folk art. These sculptures bend and flex as a Slinky toy does, distorting the original sculpture like the clocks in Salvador Dali’s painting, “The Persistence of Memory.”

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ALEKSANDER DOBAOn the high seas

When Polish kayaker Aleksander Doba crossed the Atlantic Ocean unaided in 2013 at the age of 67, he broke his own world record for the longest open-water kayak voyage ever made. Doba, now 69, who was named National Geographic’s 2015 People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year based on reader votes, tells Compass what motivates and inspires him to take on his intrepid adventures.

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MARKETING COMES OF AGEArmed with data-driven strategies, marketing shifts the balance of power in business

Modern technology helps marketers to better measure, predict and influence consumers’ purchasing activity while creating exciting new ways to engage their senses. With new success, however, comes new pressure.

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DONGFENG NISSANMEMORABLE AUTO LAUNCHES

It is fairly typical for emcees at auto shows to receive applause at the end of their new-model presentations. But for the audience to burst into applause at the beginning of a presentation requires true showmanship.

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BRITISH AIRWAYSMAGIC OF FLYING

To raise awareness about new routes and the frequency of its flights, British Airways created a digital video billboard that literally pointed out planes flying overhead. It was a simple, “magical” idea, but it required coordinated and precise execution and a lot of behind-the-scenes technical wizardry.

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GOOGLE+: FRONT ROW

Built on the idea that Google+ offers people the chance to get closer to the things they love, Google and its UK ad agency, adam&eveDDB, created a virtual “front row” for Manchester United at its home stadium, Old Trafford.

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LAMBORGHINICREATING RECORD-BREAKING DEMAND WITH GAMING

With the launch of Lamborghini’s Huracán, the successor to the Italian company’s most popular car ever, the Gallardo, Lamborghini wanted to get closer to prospective buyers by allowing them to experience the newest 10-cylinder model – all before the car was even available.

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MISEREORSOCIAL SWIPE MAKES GIVING A GAME

While futuristic technology usually conjures up images of over-the-top gadgets, users don’t always need astonishing special effects to be drawn into a brand experience. Sometimes the simplest, most familiar activities can be the most satisfying.

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SANTA CRUZ BIKESWHERE GOING 'GREEN' MEANS GOING DIGITAL

How can a small, high-end mountain bike frame maker serve customers more efficiently than its big-name competitors while reducing its carbon footprint ? Santa Cruz Bikes, based in California, found the answer by taking its design, development and marketing processes digital.

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AMOS: TRACKING SOCIAL MEDIAFOR STRATEGIC MARKETING INSIGHTS

As the first post-graduate business school specializing in sports management, AMOS (Académie du Management des Organisations Sportives), which is based in Paris with programs worldwide, was already unique. However, AMOS wanted to set its program apart even more by providing cutting-edge training in modern marketing techniques.

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ACURA NSX: OMNI-CHANNEL MARKETINGWITH ALL-DIGITAL ASSETS

Launching a new model at an auto show is a tug of war between competing priorities: Engineering wants as much time as possible to finish perfecting the show car. But with dozens of car companies courting journalists for their models, every day of delay in producing assets cuts into the quality and quantity of coverage that the marketing team can generate.

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CHICO'SASSEMBLING A VIRTUAL OUTFIT

With retail consumers’ rapidly shifting shopping, buying and technology-adoption behaviors, Eric Singleton, CIO of women’s fashion retailer Chico’s, realized the company needed a digital road map to stay in step with its audience.

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HILTIDEMONSTRATING THE VALUE OF A PREMIUM PRODUCT

As a manufacturer of premium tools for construction professionals, Liechtenstein-based Hilti has an ongoing challenge: demonstrating to prospective buyers that, although the outside housing looks similar to lower-priced competitors’ products, superior engineering inside justifies the extra investment.

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HUAWEI: DIGITAL IMAGESFOR A FAST MOVING INDUSTRY

In 2014, Chinese electronics manufacturer Huawei faced a perception problem.

Although it made a broad line of premium products similar to those from Apple and Samsung, and although Huawei is the world’s third-largest smartphone maker, its awareness and reputation did not rival those of its foreign competitors. To change that, Huawei decided to use data visualization in its marketing.

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SCOTT SPORTSENDLESS CUSTOM POSSIBILITIES

High-performance bike and sports gear maker Scott Sports of Switzerland has been using 3D imaging to design and manufacture its products for several years, but the company’s leaders knew it could be doing more with the technology.

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCEMike Accavitti, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Acura Division, American Honda Motor Company

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EXPERT OPINIONCreative Collaborative Consumerism

My son is putting the finishing touches on a photo edit. He adds color filters, graphic overlays, texture, text – and a delicate insignia that expresses his authorship.

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FREDERICO CURADOEmbraer President and CEO leads aircraft manufacturer with instinct and skill

Frederico Curado, president and CEO of Embraer, Brazil’s largest exporter and the world’s third largest civil aircraft manufacturer, believes in meeting major challenges head on – and as early as possible.

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BUSINESS TRAVEL ON THE CLOCKHungry for revenue, governments tax time spent inside their borders

As if global travel itself isn’t taxing enough, business executives can now be taxed if they spend more than a designated amount of time in various governmental jurisdictions.

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RISE OF THE CXONew executive champions manage the consumer experience

As companies embrace the Experience Economy, many are appointing Chief Experience Officers responsible for ensuring they deliver great consumer experiences. Leading innovation and managing across multiple functions is a challenge, but these champions say it is vital to survival.

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INTO THE FOLDThe centuries-old practice of origami helps to solve modern engineering challenges

The ancient art of origami is more than just child’s play; its principles are being used to meet a wide range of modern engineering challenges – from how to fold up a tennis court-sized solar array for use in space to reducing the amount of waste in a tube of toothpaste.

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COMPUTERS THAT THINKDeep learning is transforming artificial intelligence into science fiction fact

Deep learning is fast gaining a reputation as one of the most cutting-edge fields of artificial intelligence. With some impressive recent advances, experts increasingly believe the technology will soon transform many industries.

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSSpeech-to-speech translation opens a world of communication

Technology that translates one spoken language into another, known as speech-to-speech translation, could transform the way we communicate.

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ELECTRONIC FASHIONWearable tech moves off the wrist and into the fabric of daily life

In our ultra-connected world, the latest trend is wearable technologies: data transmission systems built into clothing or accessories to transform what we wear into a new communication interface. With a wide range of capabilities, from tracking our moods to monitoring our health, the next-generation wardrobe is here.

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OPENING THE BOOKDigital technology is transforming the textbook

In classrooms around the world, digital technology is transforming textbooks with dynamic, interactive content that can reach out and engage learners. As these “eTextbooks” also are cost efficient, educators and publishers are teaming up with technology providers to produce more engaging, media-enriched material.

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CHALLENGE EVERYTHINGProblem-Based Learning teaches critical thinking skills

In a world plagued by intractable social, environmental and political challenges, students who graduate with heads full of facts are of little use to organizations focused on finding never-before-thought-of solutions.

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FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SERVICESFINTECH FRENZY

From retail banking customer service to the capital markets, financial technology – FinTech for short – is reshaping the financial industry as established players scramble to compete with or buy up the technology startups that are streamlining age-old processes.

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FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SERVICESWINNING APPS

For London-based financial technology startup Kusiri, one of the most transformative experiences of its young existence was winning the 2013 3D FinTech Challenge.

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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTDARE TO BE BOLD

In the early 2000s, Hyun Soon Lee convinced Hyundai Motor Company to independently develop diesel engines for its cars. Now, as CTO of Doosan Corporation, Lee is devoted to developing fuel cells and unmanned construction equipment – another first for Korean industry.

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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTMANUFACTURING AS A SERVICE

Personalized, customized, one-off – many consumers are gravitating to products they can personalize when purchasing cars, handbags and shoes.

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CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS & RETAILSCENT OF SUCCESS

Thomas Fontaine is the in-house perfumer for French brand Jean Patou and guardian of the classic perfume Joy – a favorite since it was launched in 1930. Compass asked him about the secrets to creating a classic brand formula.

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CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS & RETAILRESPONSIBLE PACKAGING

New biomaterials, smarter manufacturing processes and lifecycle-assessment tools are helping fast-moving consumer goods companies reduce the environmental impact of their plastic packaging throughout its lifecycle.

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LIFE SCIENCESEXPERT SOLUTIONS

The name Olympus Corporation is synonymous with endoscopes. The Tokyo-based company enjoys nearly 70% of the market share, and that figure is poised to grow in the future. What is the company’s key to success? Akihiro Taguchi, business management officer of Medical Business at Olympus Corporation, discusses the company’s strategies for growth.

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LIFE SCIENCESHEALTH CARE’S MOBILE FUTURE

An aging population, the rapid development of new treatments and the need to spread good medical practices more widely are challenging health care professionals to innovate with mobile technology, while governments and patients monitor privacy issues.

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ENERGY, PROCESS & UTILITIESSMART GRIDS

The smart grid, which marries electricity generated from varied sources with emerging, Internet-based control technologies, promises improvements in energy efficiency and the environment while giving consumers more information about – and control over – the power they use.

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ENERGY PROCESS & UTILITIESFAST MOVING ENERGY

Critics have long predicted that pollution, resource depletion or a major nuclear accident would lead to the extinction of power generated with coal, oil, natural gas and uranium.

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYAUTOMATED, BUT NOT AUTOMATIC

Driverless cars offer the tantalizing prospect of a world without automobile accidents. But the infrastructure required to make it a reality – and a business model that will pay for building and operating a smart automotive grid – are major hurdles still to be cleared.

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYCROSS POLLINATION

AKKA Technologies uses the knowledge it gains as a global service provider to aerospace, automotive, IT and energy companies to create innovation by transplanting ideas from one industry sector to another and watching what blooms.

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EDUARDO KOBRAArt, taken to the street

The striking juxtaposition of vivid color and iconic imagery makes it difficult to miss or forget the work of Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra.

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JANET ECHELMANLiving, breathing public art

Internationally acclaimed artist Janet Echelman reshapes urban airspace with monumental, fluidly moving sculptures. Compass spoke to Echelman, who was named a 2012 Architectural Digest Innovator for “changing the very essence of urban spaces” to understand how her work fuels social interactions.

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THE SCIENTIFIC METHODNew technology is changing how research gets done

Scientific research isn’t producing as many breakthroughs as it once did. But new capabilities and processes, from computerized simulations to big-data mining and personalized medical data monitoring, offer the potential to reinvent how scientific discovery is done.

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THE DATA EXPLOSIONScientists come to grips with Big Data’s pitfalls and promise

The ability to manage large quantities of data at each stage of the discovery, development and commercialization cycle is critical to success, and analysis tools are helping researchers transform data into knowledge.

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCEAlain Bernard, Vice President for Technical Operations, GPS (Governance & Prioritization and Science liaison), UCB SA

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TECH TRANSFERCoordinated handoffs result in a better product

Throughout the life sciences industry, a key focus is on improving “technology transfer,” the process for moving complex data from discovery to development and ultimately to manufacturing. Elegant tech transfer shortens timelines, eliminates rework, protects quality and frees scientists to focus on innovation.

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MATERIALS GET A MAKEOVERComputer modeling accelerates development of substances with special properties

Researchers are using advanced modeling software to manipulate materials at the molecular level, giving them properties that enable once-unthinkable products.
By accelerating the rate at which new materials are developed, simulation is reshaping the modern world.

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MODELING LIFESimulation helps scientists explore and predict

Scientists are learning how to use data to predict which patients will respond well to particular drugs. Even more advances are occurring in understanding human cells, organs and – ultimately – the unique variations of each individual’s body.

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EXPERT OPINIONIf your employees resist change, you’re going about it wrong

Deadline-focused scientists often resist taking the time to learn new technology – especially if it will expose their unfinished research to colleagues. Global change expert and clinical psychiatrist Leandro Herrero explains how leaders can help their researchers embrace efficiency-boosting change.

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ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONCUSTOMIZED EFFICIENCY

The Permasteelisa Group, based in Italy, is a leading worldwide contractor in the engineering, manufacture and installation of architectural envelopes and interior systems. Compass spoke to Permasteelisa IT project manager Federico Momesso and communication manager Massimiliano Fanzaga about how the company is adopting more standardized technologies and processes to better meet the construction industry’s growing demand for customized building systems on short timelines.

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ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONPREFABRICATION PRODUCTIVITY

From a residential high-rise in New York City to low-cost hotels in Europe, the application of prefabricated and modular objects and systems continues to capture the interest of owners, architects, contractors, fabricators and product manufacturers in the building industry.

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CONSUMER GOODS & RETAILETHICAL APPAREL: Sustainability is the hottest new trend in fashion

Fashion brands are finding that a sustainable supply chain is not only good for people and the environment – it’s also a business essential when dealing with today’s well-informed consumer. Ensuring sustainability progress requires continuous vigilance, a shared industry commitment and sophisticated systems for tracking the supply chain’s activities.

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CONSUMER GOODS & RETAILPOWER TO THE PEOPLE: Engaging with empowered consumers makes brands stronger

Social media has given consumers a public voice. Brands are not only listening – they’re realizing that engaging in a two-way conversation is essential to success.

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HIGH TECHPOWER INNOVATION: As co-creation and crowdsourcing gain ground, it’s time to get in the game

Bluenove, which provides consulting and services in “Open Innovation” to companies worldwide, conducted a study on collaborative innovation and its applications, particularly in the context of social issues. Martin Duval, President and COO of the firm, shares his vision of Open Innovation’s future based on his experience working with companies of all sizes.

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HIGH TECHWHO OWNS THE IP? : Patent disputes and management costs may stall growth in the Internet of Things

Complex semiconductor electronic systems – like the Internet of Things – are only possible by combining widely available hardware and software in innovative new ways. But proving who owns the intellectual property behind these technologies is becoming an increasingly difficult hurdle to clear.

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NATURAL RESOURCESMINING FOR ADVANTAGE: Anglo American CEO advocates sustainable innovation in natural resources

The term “sustainable development” may seem like an oxymoron in mining. But Mark Cutifani, chief executive of global mining leader Anglo American plc, believes technology and innovation can strengthen and sustain the industry’s critical contribution to modern life.

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A NEW REALITYFrom gaming to education and medicine, virtual reality offers promising applications

Facebook’s recent purchase of Oculus VR is only the most high-profile acquisition in a growing list of significant investments in virtual reality (VR) technologies. While video gaming is an obvious application, the technology also could impact most industries, including education, health care and manufacturing.

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MINING MATTERSSocial issues get top priority on CEO’s agenda at Anglo American

After working in leadership positions for a variety of multinational mining companies, Mark Cutifani in April 2013 became chief executive of UK-headquartered Anglo American plc, one of the world’s largest mining companies and the parent organization of De Beers, the preeminent name in diamonds.

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AFRICA ON THE UPSWINGDespite persistent challenges, economic growth is spreading

With a booming mining sector, growing clothing and tech businesses and a burgeoning middle class, Africa continues to attract economic investment from abroad. But challenges – from poor electrical generating capacity to extreme income and educational disparity – suggest an uphill climb for the continent’s economic development.

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MUFURUKI'S VISIONTanzanian executive pushes Africa’s leaders for “a better, more dignified life”

Ali A. Mufuruki, one of Africa’s most outspoken business leaders, is chairman and CEO of his family firm, Infotech Investment Group Limited, and a fellow of the Aspen Institute, a prominent international educational foundation. Compass spoke to him about his perspective on the continent’s challenges and opportunities.

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WEB SCIENCEResearchers are close to synthesizing one of nature’s strongest substances

Spider silk’s exceptional toughness, flexibility and biocompatibility make it one of nature’s most remarkable materials. Today, researchers are developing commercial applications and making strides toward mass production of synthetic spider silk.

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GAME ONGamification creeps into the classroom as educators and parents debate its value

As gamification begins to gain traction in North American and European classrooms, educators and parents are assessing its contribution to the learning experience.

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I.AM DREAMING BIGThe i.am.angel Foundation empowers through education

The children of Boyle Heights, east of Los Angeles, are heirs to a rich Hispanic heritage, but their neighborhood has been plagued by poverty and violence. The i.am.angel Foundation seeks to change all that. Founded by Grammy Award-winning musician will.i.am, the foundation collaborates with government and corporate partners to educate and empower students.

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ZERO FUELSolar Impulse co-founders attempt the first round-the-world flight with alternative power

The Solar Impulse team created the only airplane “able to fly day and night on solar power, without a drop of fuel.” Compass spoke to project co-founders and pilots Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg about challenging the limits of sustainable transportation.

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HATSUNE MIKUA virtual performer with real fans

Since 2007, Japan has been wild for artist Hatsune Miku. Her claim to fame? She is virtual. Songwriters, lyricists and choreographers are partnering with programmers, graphic designers and 3D animators to breathe life into this digital being. Now an international star, is she a passing fad or a social trend?

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ÉCOLE D’ART AU VILLAGE

Pablo Picasso once said, “When I was their age I drew like Raphael, but it took an entire lifetime to learn to draw like a child again.” For Sébastien Cailleux, these words resonate in every project from École d’Art au Village (EDAAV).

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TOM DIXONGalvanized by industrial design

From bass player in the British band Funkapolitan to internationally acclaimed furniture designer, Tom Dixon’s path to success has been unconventional – in fact, he says he fell into design by accident when he taught himself to weld. Compass talked with Dixon to discover what inspires the man that international home decor tradeshow MAISON&OBJET named Designer of the Year 2014.

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BUSINESS ON THE CLOUDMobile, social and big data convergence on the cloud is a competitive game-changer

The technology landscape shifts constantly, but the changes happening today – supported by the cloud’s innovative technology and processes – are transforming the ways companies do business. As small companies grow skilled in harnessing the cloud’s advantages, large companies are discovering that each day they delay may be costing them competitive advantage.

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BIG BENEFITSThe advantages of cloud computing

A lot can be said for the advantages of adding (or subtracting) infrastructure and software in seconds, a benefit only available on the cloud. Here are some others:

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCEJonathan Mallie, Principal, SHoP Architects, and Managing Principal, SC (SHoP Construction)

Architecture is a highly collaborative business. Keeping numerous stakeholders – owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, utilities, permitting agencies, fabricators, suppliers and subcontractors – on the same page is a daunting task.

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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGETop-performing companies leverage Third-Platform technologies

Information Technology has entered a new era with the advent of “Third- Platform” technologies. The first platform was the era of mainframe and terminals, the second the era of LAN/ Internet and client/server. Now, in 2014, we have entered the Third Platform: the era of cloud computing, mobility, big data/analytics, and social business.

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SAFETY IN NUMBERSCloud security can be superior if businesses choose wisely

Because cloud providers support hundreds of businesses, they should be able to afford better security than any one business can, just as a bank vault provides better security than a home safe. But security varies widely from provider to provider, so due diligence is advised.

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CHANGE IS COMINGIT redefines its role in the new cloud reality

IT is facing unprecedented change, brought on by trends that allow users to cheaply and easily deploy their own cloud-based software and services. In such an environment, IT’s role shifts to that of partner, helping users improve their productivity through technology.

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VIRTUAL CURRENCIES’ ROUGH ROADDespite scandals, government-free currencies are gaining fans

Many people have difficulty believing that a currency created by a computer geek can have real value, but 75 “crypto-currencies” are available today and they’re being exchanged for actual goods and services – including some that are illegal. Compass looks at the attractions and drawbacks of virtual currencies and their evolution to date.

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DISRUPTIVE DRONESAutomated mini-aircraft offer a world of commercial possibilities

Drones are widely used for everything from military reconnaissance to weather forecasting. Today, these unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are poised to revolutionize the commercial sector. With applications ranging from autonomous parcel deliveries to agricultural research, drones are leading a new era in aviation – if regulators can agree on how to ensure their safe operation.

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THE 2013 NOBEL PRIZEDigital modeling and simulation yield breakthroughs in chemistry

By awarding the prize to three scientists who pioneered the use of computers, the 2013 Nobel jury in chemistry recognized the fundamental contribution of digital modeling to laboratory research. Compass talked to Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel about their breakthrough research.

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HUMAN ORGANS ON DEMAND?3D bio-printing opens new vistas for transplants and treatments

3D printing is revolutionizing global industrial manufacturing, but it’s also being adopted to create human tissues. Researchers are dedicated to finding a way to produce desperately needed human organs in the lab, including kidneys, livers and hearts.

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IMPACT INVESTINGFinancing good works can be profitable, too

With foreign aid and philanthropy depleted by years of austerity, a new type of investment is gaining momentum, offering market-rate returns to help solve some of the world’s most intractable social problems. Known as Impact Investing, it collected investments of US$3.8 billion in 2013 and is projected to reach US$400 billion by 2023.

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AUTOMOTIVE AGE IN TRANSITIONFrom jobs to privacy, driverless cars will bring profound social change

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are poised to create massive societal impacts while transforming urban landscapes and national economies. From the work we do to how our cars express our personal styles, the automobile’s traditional impact on society is about to fundamentally change.

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LOUIS VUITTON’S NEWEST LANDMARKThe jewel of the Bois de Boulogne

This fall, the Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation will spread its glass wings in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. This epic project is guided by two overarching themes: the celebration of visual art and the creativity of meeting a unique technological challenge.

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VIRTUAL TRAININGSimulations are more than fun and games

Training technicians and engineers involves costly, fragile and sometimes hazardous equipment. The alternative? Virtual labs. Based on digital technology, these labs have become powerful learning tools, allowing students and teachers to overcome the constraints of the physical world to train safely.

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TEACHING TEACHERSAs schools equip students with technology, teacher training lags

School systems from Australia to Uruguay are investing heavily to make new technology available to students. But education experts agree such programs often overlook a vital component to successful deployment: training teachers how to use the technology and integrate it into their lessons.

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYAUTONOMOUS AUTOMOBILES: Driverless vehicles will make travel safer, less stressful

T. E. “Ed” Schlesinger, dean of engineering at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, believes that an era of autonomous vehicles will arrive within the next 15-20 years. Schlesinger, who founded General Motors-Carnegie Mellon Autonomous Driving Collaborative Research Lab before joining Johns Hopkins, is an expert in engineering systems for driverless cars.

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYCAR AND DRIVER, PARTNERS IN SAFETY: Toyota’s cautious vision of driving’s future

While experts envision a near-future of driverless cars, Toyota believes the technology’s adoption will come more slowly than predicted. To bridge the gap, Toyota emphasizes an incremental, step-by-step approach to redefining the relationship between car and driver. Compass reports on Toyota’s recent media demo.

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AEROSPACE & DEFENSEDEFINING VALUES: Executive chairman piloted Lockheed Martin safely through turbulent times

Lockheed Martin Executive Chairman Bob Stevens retired as chairman and CEO of the world’s largest aerospace company at the end of 2013, after 10 years at the helm. He leaves a legacy of leadership, innovation, and an astute sense for guiding a large enterprise through challenging times in the pursuit of excellence.

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AEROSPACE & DEFENSETHE OEM HANDOFF: Shifting design responsibility puts greater burden on aerospace suppliers

Large aerospace manufacturers are requiring small suppliers to share more of the business risks and financial investments associated with development and production programs – all in an environment that requires the highest levels of quality and reliability, meticulous adherence to promised dates of delivery and year-on-year cost reductions.

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MARINE & OFFSHOREPOLAR SHORTCUTS: As ice melts, shippers plan for Arctic routes

As the polar ice cap thins and recedes, ship owners eye a trek through the Arctic as a means to slash fuel costs, emissions and time in transit. Though Arctic ship traffic is increasing, significant logistical, technical and political hurdles remain before the promise of the Northern Sea Route significantly impacts global shipping patterns.

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MARINE & OFFSHOREECO SHIPS: Will lower operating costs offset higher construction costs?

SEEMP. ECA. EEDI. BWTS. Regardless of the acronym, these regulations spell “m-o-n-e-y” for the owners and operators of commercial ships. Although the new rules are intended to increase ship efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ship experts debate whether spending more on ship design and construction can be recouped through lower operating costs.

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ENERGY, PROCESS & UTILITIESSHALE GAS: Drilling for a technological revolution

The contribution of shale gas to the US economic recovery is giving rise to dreams of “cheap energy” on a world scale. But experts agree that extending this boom requires the development of more efficient and environmentally safe recovery solutions.

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ENERGY, PROCESS & UTILITIESKING COAL: Long-maligned fossil fuel stages a comeback

By 2015, coal is set to take over oil’s position as the world’s leading fossil fuel, a major comeback driven by emerging economies and the development of less polluting and more economical “clean coal” technologies.

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JOAN ROCAMixing flavor with emotional experiences

Take three brothers’ unique culinary skills, add a generous pinch of passion, blend avant-garde techniques with traditional Catalonian flavors, and what do you get? El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain – the highest ranked restaurant in Restaurant Magazine’s 2013 list of “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” and holder of three Michelin stars. Compass spoke to head chef Joan Roca to discover the secret ingredient to the success he has created with brothers Josep (wine director) and Jordi (pastry chef).

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ART+COM

Technology is many things to many people. For some it is a tool to achieve corporate success, for others it provides a way of furthering knowledge. For new-media design company ART+COM, technology is a design tool, but it also serves as a medium to convey meaning and foster interaction with others.

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ADVERSARIAL RELATIONSHIPSThough facing a common enemy, government and business are often at odds

The relationship between government and business is often adversarial, but each could benefit from the other in the field of cybersecurity. Can these two powerful interests learn to get along for the common good?

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POST-BRIC WORLDExperts comb the globe to predict the next emerging markets

After a spectacular ten-year run, economic growth in the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) is slowing, and multinationals are eager to anticipate where the next investment opportunities will arise. Different financial analysts have attempted to create the next basket of countries – but as quickly as those lists are created, governments fall and fresh uncertainties occur.

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RIGOROUS MEASUREMENTRaytheon CEO achieves success through discipline

Raytheon Company Chairman and CEO Bill Swanson, who is stepping down as CEO at the end of March, 2014, has developed a few simple rules during his 41 years in the aerospace and defense industry: Apply discipline to everything, model performance to ensure outcomes and – if you really want to keep your shareholders happy – always give customers more than they expect.

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BANG, BANG! YOU’RE BREACHEDWorried about being hacked? You probably have been

Technology shifts are allowing information to be easily shared across multiple platforms, devices, and data centers. While these capabilities facilitate speed, convenience and efficiency, they also create the high risk of being hacked, spied on or robbed.

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCEEugene Kaspersky, Chairman and CEO, Kaspersky Lab

We’re in a situation where the bad guys can hack any system if they really want and if they have a big enough budget. Most IT security solutions are not ready to guarantee adequate protection for these types of attacks: The value of information is many times more than the cost to steal it.

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CYBER EXPERTSCompetition for the best is heating up

As cybersecurity becomes a more widespread challenge, demand for experts skilled in recognizing the data patterns that signal the presence of an intruder are expected to skyrocket – along with the competition to hire them.

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YOU’VE BEEN HACKEDCorporations are a prime target, so decide what to protect and how

Early in 2013, US Attorney General Eric Holder issued a report on online theft in which he said that companies fall into two categories: Those who have been hacked and know it, and those who have been hacked and don’t know it.

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FULL DISCLOSUREWeighing your corporation’s obligations after an attack

You’ve been hacked, your systems are back in your control – and now the real work begins. What are your legal obligations if your company is publicly traded? How do you balance the need for full disclosure with the need to survive? Be prepared for some of the toughest decisions of your career.

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ON THE FLIP SIDEEducational innovators debate reversed roles for class work and homework

The flipped classroom is a teaching model that reverses the traditional roles of classroom time and homework. Students watch short video lectures at home in place of traditional homework, while class time is devoted to hands-on experiences and projects. Adoption so far has been fruitful, but success doesn’t come without a challenge.

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READING, WRITING AND ALGORITHMSCompulsory teaching of computer science gains momentum

In an increasingly digital world, computer science is the key to global competitiveness and well-paying jobs. Yet experts agree that too few school systems around the world are preparing primary and secondary-school students adequately for careers in the field. A growing number of educators, legislators and advocacy groups, however, are working to change that pattern.

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R&D FOR HIRECorporations increasingly buy government expertise

When developing a new product, many corporations will innovate in-house. Some, however, have transformed their approach and are choosing to capitalize on the abundance of technology, resources and human expertise available in government research and development agencies.

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CANCER CALCULATIONSUS teen’s computer algorithms improve cancer diagnosis accuracy

While some teenage girls spend their days obsessing over the latest movie release or boy band, Brittany Wenger pursues a very different passion – diagnosing, and perhaps curing, cancer with complex computer programs she created after teaching herself to write the code.

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MY ROBOT, MY FRIEND?Ethical issues arise as robots become more human

As robots begin to comfort disaster survivors, care for children and the elderly and serve as companions for the lonely, they increasingly offer the promise – and risk – of redefining human-machine relationships.

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UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGYDigital technology helps divers explore lost ship of Louis XIV

Using 3D digital reconstruction and simulation, marine archaeologists are revolutionizing the way they prepare for deep-sea missions – and creating remarkable views of neverbefore-seen archaeological treasures. Compass talked to marine archaeologist Michel L’Hour to discover how the technology is being applied to a ship that sank during Louis XIV’s reign.

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HAND TO HANDSharing movement gains popularity among consumers

Internet technologies have enabled the widespread sharing of digital products such as films and music. But that trend has also extended to physical items, with people choosing to share goods that include food, cars, and even real estate. Is it good for the community or a detriment to our personal space?

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FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SERVICESFULLY DIGITAL: Banks tackle do-or-die automation challenge

As regulators demand transparency and shareholders push for improved efficiency, financial services companies still rely on cumbersome manual processes in many key aspects of their business. To make all of their activities as efficient and visible as routine transactions, banks need unified systems that can handle both processes and documentation digitally.

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LIFE SCIENCESCONNECTING THE DOTS: Regulatory strategies now and in the future

As the global population ages, demand to bring safe yet innovative new products to market faster and more affordably is growing, challenging life science companies and regulatory authorities alike to reinvent approval processes for development of drugs and devices.

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FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SERVICESINNOVATIONS IN INVESTING: Radical changes in market conditions require new solutions

Amin Rajan, chief executive of CREATE-Research, a research boutique based in London, UK, orks with financial institutions in general and asset managers in particular to improve their innovation processes. Rajan’s latest study focuses on innovation challenges for asset managers who invest US$65 trillion in assets worldwide, yet lag in innovation. In an interview with Compass, Rajan spelled out his recommendations for adapting to this new era.

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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTINTEGRATED ORGANIZATIONS: Working as one improves industrial-equipment makers’ competitiveness

With increasingly sophisticated products, supply chains and customer expectations, industrial-equipment manufacturers are experiencing intense pressure to deliver. Compass spoke with Cambashi founder Mike Evans about strategies to manage the industry’s growing complexity.

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CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS & RETAILSUBLIMINAL MESSAGES: Color influences consumer choices

The color of products, their packaging and their surroundings can have a major impact on their success in the marketplace. Consumer packaged goods manufacturers continue to refine their color choices, working hard to deliver the intended message about their products.

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LIFE SCIENCESSIMULATING HUMANS: 3D modeling opens new research pathways in medicine

Increasingly, medical researchers are using sophisticated modeling and simulation software to collate and capitalize on vast stores of biological data and generate new insights about the complex systems and physiological interactions of the human body. From modeling bone and muscle to simulating the human heart and brain, groundbreaking new treatments are on the horizon.

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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTINTELLIGENT MACHINES: The Internet of Things revolutionizes industrial-equipment services

Steam, electricity and electronics powered the first three industrial revolutions. Now the Internet is driving Industry 4.0, which is revolutionizing industrial equipment and the services that support it with connected, intelligent machine capabilities that can earn profits of up to 30% for machine builders.

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MANUFACTURING’S NEW MATHCEOs juggle complex factors in calculating where to locate tomorrow’s factories

CEOs are rethinking their global manufacturing footprints, locating plants and R&D facilities as close as possible to major customers and preparing for a new wave of technologies that could transform the shop floor. To seize the future, they must persuade their organizations to experiment at a time when risk control is paramount.

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RESHORING JOBSMaster Lock proves it can be done

Several western companies have made headlines by “reshoring” manufacturing jobs previously offshored to countries with lower labor costs. The new jobs require higher skill sets than the ones they replace, however. As US-based Master Lock discovered, finding workers to fill them is a challenge.

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GLOBAL SHIFTWhy manufacturing is anybody’s game ... again

The equation for deciding where to locate manufacturing on either side of the Pacific Ocean is shifting. With the opening of China decades ago, the labor cost differential was so big, and communications had improved so dramatically, that you could make a lot of money. The cost differential was anywhere from 30-to-1 to 100-to-1 in terms of labor costs. I could shift production to China, and even if it took three times as many people, or ten times as many, I was still ahead. We saw dramatic decreases in costs for sneakers, electronics and many other products. Massive numbers of jobs were offshored.

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCESir James Dyson, CEO, Dyson Ltd.

SIR JAMES DYSON is the founder and chief executive of Dyson Ltd., makers of the Dyson Ball line of bagless vacuums, plus blade-free fans, near-instantaneous hand dryers and other innovative products.

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3D PRINTINGDisruptive technology poised to transform manufacturing

3D printing – a technology that builds products layer by layer rather than milling or forming them from metal or plastic – is beginning to earn its place in everyday use at some of the world’s largest manufacturers. As the technology becomes more powerful and less expensive, the potential to locate small factories everywhere for everything from automobiles to fashion, even for a market of one, becomes a distinct possibility.

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DIGITAL WALLETSNew technologies are competing to transform the way we pay

After years of dependence on tried-and-tested technology, the payments industry is on the cusp of a revolution. With attractive “digital wallet” options being unveiled by PayPal, VISA, MasterCard and others, the technology clearly has potential. Consumer adoption, however, is the true test of success. Will consumers embrace digital wallets?

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DRIVING TRANSFORMATIONCEO Dr. Ralf Speth steers JLR’s new course

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr. Ralf Speth is the driving force behind the transformation of two of the world’s most iconic British automobile brands: Land Rover and Jaguar. Since he took the helm in 2010, Speth has focused on achieving profitable, sustained growth.

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MATERIALS COMPLIANCEDeadlines loom, but preparation takes years

A barrage of materials-compliance regulations is springing up worldwide, challenging manufacturers to be proactive in protecting revenues, avoiding fines, and maintaining product quality. Some, however, have transformed their approach to the regulations from a burdensome compliance “chore” into a competitive advantage.

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DECIPHERING THE CODEGenomics makes progress, but raises privacy concerns

The cost of determining an individual’s genetic code with DNA sequencing has fallen sharply. As a result, testing individual patients for diseases caused by single-gene mutations has become common place, but genetic “cures” for complex and chronic diseases remain out of reach. To bridge the gap, projects around the globe are sequencing large groups of individuals in search of patterns – and raising significant ethical questions in the process.

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EXIT STRATEGYAs Boomers begin to retire, employers need a plan

The global population is aging at an unprecedented rate. Yet many companies are slow to confront implications of the coming wave of retirements. Success hinges on grooming future employees – while retaining the wisdom of older workers.

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TEACHING BOYSEducators use technology to bridge the gender divide

Global examination statistics reflect measurable differences between the academic achievements of boys and girls, and boys are lagging. By using electronic tables and interactive games in the classroom, however, educators have new tools to help boys reach their full academic potential.

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GOLDIEBLOXGEARED FOR GIRLS

Engineering — it’s a man’s world, but Stanford-trained engineer Debbie Sterling aims to change that with her newly launched GoldieBlox line of engineering toys for girls. Yes, they’re cute. Yes, they’re pretty. But it’s the storybook that goes with every building project that taps girls’ strong verbal skills, making GoldieBlox uniquely tuned to the way girls learn.

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UNIVERSAL EDUCATIONUN’s Millennium effort likely to fall far short

Universal education is one of the eight Millennium Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2000. The aim is that by 2015, every boy and girl around the world will have access to a full course of primary school education. But recent reports indicate that this goal won’t be achieved in the three years that remain.

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AEROSPACE & DEFENSESIMULATING SUCCESS

Speeding design and manufacture with virtual tests of advanced composites

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYCREATIVE COMMUTING

Easing urban congestion for a better city experience

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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYSMART DEVICES

Loic Le Meur is the founder of LeWeb, reportedly Europe’s biggest Internet event. LeWeb’s 2012 theme was the “Internet of Things,” the idea that every object can be Web-enabled. Compass spoke to Le Meur about how the ability to connect everything may revolutionize life.

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MARINE & OFFSHOREWAVES OF CHANGE

As the world’s population grows, demand for food, water and natural resources like oil, gas and minerals does, too. The seas provide a largely untapped resource that is simply waiting to be harvested. The Marine & Offshore industry is bringing innovation, plus a renewed environmental focus, to that quest.

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MARINE & OFFSHORETHE CENTURY OF THE SEA

The oceans are playing a vital role in globalization of the world’s economy, making this century the most maritime-focused in history.

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ENERGY, PROCESS & UTILITIESPOWERING UP

The world’s population has passed 7 billion on its way to 10 billion around 2100, based on estimates from the United Nations. Coupled with increased industrialization in developing countries, this growth guarantees escalating demand for energy. But where will it come from, and in what form? Worldwide, every country is answering that question differently.

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ENERGY, PROCESS & UTILITIESCAPTURING THE POWER

Ongoing developments indicate wind energy has a future

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ZAHA HADIDBuilding change and freedom

Dame Zaha Hadid is internationally recognized as an innovator in avant-garde architecture that interprets the complex life around it.

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GUESS? NO WAYArmed with big data, fashion COO knows what customers want

With the growth of big data, social media, and location-based services tied to shoppers’ smartphones, the retail industry is facing an IT upheaval. For a peek into the future, Compass talked to perennial retail IT innovator Michael Relich, COO of the fashion-forward Guess brand.

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CROWD FUNDINGSmall businesses cash in on new online trend

Crowd funding, a new form of raising capital for start-up companies, has gained traction during the global recession. Established financiers – including angels and venture capitalists – minimize its potential to become a major part of the global financial ecosystem. But those who are building their companies with the new technique are quick to disagree.

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RARE EARTH ELEMENTSAs China tightens supply, manufacturers and producers plan and worry

The world once depended on the United States for the rare earth elements required in advanced applications. Over the past 15 years, however, dependence has shifted to China, leaving some manufacturers feeling vulnerable. From developing competing sources of supply to finding alternative materials, governments and businesses are working to broaden the supply of rare earth elements.

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SELF-ORGANIZING CIRCUITSIn the race to replace silicon, carbon nanotubes get a big boost

Carbon nanotube technology shows promise as a potential replacement for silicon in the fabrication of semiconductor chips, but it is not the only technology vying for that honor. With silicon approaching its physical limits, the desire for alternatives is high, and investors everywhere are eager for a front-runner to emerge.

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NAVIGATING CHANGEConnecting people, ideas and data accelerates market leadership

In an increasingly “always on” world, connected consumers are using the power of information to drive prices down and services up – and their expectations for stellar experiences with everything from retail to healthcare will only increase as smart devices proliferate. To keep up with the pace of change in the connected world, enterprises must transform unprecedented data complexity into operational simplicity while generating the rich insights and responsive service certain to delight even the most demanding customers.

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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCEDidier Evrard, Executive Vice President and Head of the Airbus A350 XWB Program

In today’s fast-paced environment, market needs change so quickly that staying connected to the customer is critical. We learned this lesson the difficult way when our first definition of the Airbus A350 didn’t suit our customers. This gave our competitor the lead in an environment of massive competition. We had to close the gap, which is when we developed the A350 XWB (extra-wide body).

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CLOUD COMPUTINGRenting hardware and software comes of age

The cloud, like many new technologies transforming business and society, is gaining significant traction. With cloud’s clear advantages in terms of costs and flexibility, the biggest challenge most companies face now is deciding how to integrate the cloud’s varied services with existing operations.

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CONNECTED COMPANIESEnterprises need to act like organisms, not machines

Historically, we have designed companies like we design machines. We need the company to perform a certain function, so we design and build it to perform that function. But once a machine’s purpose has been set, it has no way to adjust to new situations; it just becomes obsolete.

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WORKING SMARTERPowerful new tools make technology work for everyone

An automotive supplier uses a social innovation tool to unite its employees worldwide in dreaming up the automotive electronics of tomorrow. A mining company “explores” unmined ore deposits in 3D. A global economic development lender uses a dynamic search tool to “mine” past projects for insights that will make future projects more successful. From New York to New Zealand, innovative companies are employing intuitive digital tools to increase their operational agility and empower employees to serve customers better.

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CULTURE IN QUESTIONProtecting diversity in a globalized world requires balance

Around the world, communities are working to preserve their local culture against the threat of homogenization. However, globalization and digital communication – the same forces that are driving standardization – could also help to create an evolving, multicultural experience.

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GENDER GAPTired of waiting for firms to promote women, many governments consider quotas

Developing and advancing talented women promises significant economic benefits. Studies show that companies with a higher proportion of women on their management committees are the best performers. But top circles of corporate and government leadership remain male bastions, and governments across Europe are adopting legislation to force equality.

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BEST OF THE BESTWorld’s top schools individualize learning

Finnish, Korean and Canadian schools consistently lead international comparisons of top-performing educational systems. The common denominator? High regard for the teaching profession and individualized learning tailored to each student.

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BOON OR BOONDOGGLE?Free online courses offer knowledge, but no credit

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have taken the education world by storm, promising to deliver rich content to a significant number of people via the Web – for free. While students are signing up in droves and employers are beginning to take notice, educational experts question whether courses without certifications deliver any real value.

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MARIE-CLAUDE PIETRAGALLAThe art of movement

Marie-Claude Pietragalla is an emblematic figure in the world of dance and choreography. Together with Julien Derouault, an astounding dancer, she has created a unique world, designed as the setting for choreographic experimentation and exploration in “théâtre du corps” (body theater). She is a contemporary artist who draws inspiration from modern society, yet remains open to historical influences by creating a link with the present to explore the art of movement.

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ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONBREAKING WITH TRADITION : Why the construction industry needs an industrial revolution

Until recently, the construction industry has suffered a technology bypass, relying on centuries-old processes and procedures to manage complex modern projects. Today, however, the same software applications that make manufacturing industries efficient are being deployed in building construction. Compass spoke with leading construction industry consultant Dr. Perry Daneshgari about why the industry must evolve.

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ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONTHE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION : Balfour Beatty executive predicts bright promise for 3D technology

Balfour Beatty, which employs about 50,000 people worldwide, is recognized as a world-class infrastructure lifecycle services business. Compass spoke with Dr. Chris Millard, business efficiency director at Balfour Beatty’s UK Construction Division, about integrated project delivery and collaborative construction.

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CONSUMER GOODS & RETAILBRICKS & MORTAR : Creating stores that consumers want to visit

As the e-commerce experience continues to improve, it is tougher than ever to attract shoppers to physical stores – and those who do visit the store often buy online. To make their physical sites work, retailers are struggling to redefine their stores as appealing destinations not only for test-driving a product, but also for buying it.

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CONSUMER GOODS & RETAILSOCIAL SHOPPING : The digital future of retail

With the use of PCs, tablets and mobile phones becoming almost universal in developed economies, the rules of the retail game are rapidly changing. Customers expect the same rich experience no matter how they shop, with access that is available whenever and wherever they choose – and retailers are scrambling to deliver.

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HIGH TECHHIGH-TECH PREDICTIONS : Shorter cycles will accelerate co-design, increase complexity

John Blyler writes, teaches and speaks on technology, science and science fiction, and serves as chief content officer of Chip Design, Solid State Technology and Embedded Intel Solutions magazines. He is an affiliate professor of systems engineering at Portland State University, teaching graduate-level programs. Compass recently spoke to Blyler about trends in high tech.

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HIGH TECHMARKET DOMINANCE : Success at New Product Introduction also builds consumer loyalty

From early concept to distribution, high-tech companies choreograph dizzying volumes of information and actions to deliver new products to consumers on ever-shrinking schedules. To manage the New Product Introduction (NPI) challenge, high-tech manufacturers are adopting new tools and processes and developing new ideas about the very nature of their organizations.

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NATURAL RESOURCESUNCERTAIN TIMES : Mine owners focus on technology to control costs

Today’s economic environment has fundamentally altered commodity demand and prices, making it more difficult for mining companies to predict future patterns. Although long-term demand for natural resources, particularly by industrializing nations, is expected to rise, short-term pressures are forcing companies to examine their operations.

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NATURAL RESOURCESTAKING THE LID OFF : Technology enables transformation in the mining industry

The mining industry has some catching up to do, according to Rick Howes, CEO of Dundee Precious Metals. He says that compared to other industries, mining is decades behind in technology adoption. But he thinks mining companies can take control of their operations with a better set of tools and processes.

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EL ANATSUIGravity and Grace

Many artists are particular about how curators install their artwork. Ghanaian artist El Anatsui is not one of them. “Giving people freedom to reconfigure my works each time they are displayed allows them to take on a new shape,” he explained in a recent interview.