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Polychain puts its money on HotStreak to streamline sports betting using blockchain

TechCrunch

In the world of sports betting, instant payments and reliable custody are key to the user experience. HotStreak , a web3 platform for daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests, is wagering that the decentralized nature of the blockchain makes it an ideal solution for DFS platforms. It doubled in size in 2021 with over $52.7

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How sport made CIO 100 winner Joanna Drake a better technology leader

CIO

Speaking at the CIO UK 100 awards ceremony at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London, Drake explained what it meant to be ranked the top CIO in the UK , how her tennis background shaped her leadership, why automation is freeing up her IT team, and how THG is supporting engineers relocating from war-stricken Ukraine.

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Computer vision transforms tennis coaching at Billie Jean King Cup

CIO

With centuries of tradition behind it, tennis as a sport has been highly resistant to change. It’s fair to say that tennis has lived up to its roots as a traditional sport,” says Mat Pemble, executive director of IT for the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the sport’s governing body.

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Is innovation a privilege?

Capgemini

Is innovation a privilege? Lucy Mason 23 Mar 2023 Facebook Twitter Linkedin The UK’s Innovation Strategy sets out a bold vision for the UK as an Innovation Nation , detailing how the UK can reinvent itself as a driving force for global innovation – even placing innovation in the role of a new national purpose.

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CIOs grapple with the ethics of implementing AI

CIO

For many CIOs, implementations may be nascent, but mitigating biases in AI models and balancing innovation with ethical considerations are already among their biggest challenges. This team establishes the company’s risk tolerance, acceptable use cases and restrictions, and applicable disclosures. We intend to implement it in Q1 2024.”

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Building Strong Leaders: The Importance of Leadership Development

Experience to Lead

Let’s explore why leadership development is important, as well as the benefits and challenges of effective leadership development. Defining Leadership Development In simple terms, leadership development is a set of activities that equip current and future leaders with the tools they need to perform effectively in their roles.

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3 Tips To Help You Defy The Odds As An Entrepreneur 

Crunchbase News

Entrepreneurs who can maintain the flame demonstrate the “resilience, perseverance, innovation, and ownership mindset necessary for long-term success.” Every customer discovery call, team meeting, roadmap and board update delivers an outsized volume of data points that can improve what you’re doing.