Category Archives: Economy

New research proposes tying vehicle fuel standards to gas prices

Harris scholar says indexed approach offers greater benefits than current system

Volatile gasoline prices have caused regulators and carmakers alike to question the cost and effectiveness of fuel economy standards in the United States, with some arguing they are too stringent and others saying they should be even stricter. (more…)

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Chinesische Investoren verfolgen in Europa unterschiedliche Strategien

In Westeuropa steht Technologietransfer als Motiv für Direktinvestitionen chinesischer Unternehmen im Vordergrund, in Mittel- und Osteuropa der Zugang zum EU-Binnenmarkt – Je nach Investitionsart, Neugründung oder Übernahme, unterscheiden sich die Faktoren, die die Investitionen beeinflussen (more…)

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IBM Puts Watson into the Hands of Marketing Professionals

ARMONK, N.Y. – 18 Apr 2017: IBM today introduced new cognitive capabilities for IBM Watson Marketing Insights, a cloud-based offering that continuously examines customer behavior and learns how it may impact the success of the business. With these insights marketing teams can take action to launch targeted campaigns designed to turn all customers into brand loyalists who are helping drive business success.   (more…)

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Indian Retailer abof personalizes online shopping experience with IBM Watson and Cloud

ARMONK, N.Y. – 10 Apr 2017: Aditya Birla Online Fashion (abof), leading online fashion retailer and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new shopping experience to deliver a personalized and convenient shopping experience powered by IBM Watson and Cloud. (more…)

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IBM Security Shares Tips To Stay Safe This Tax Season

54M Americans Wait Until Last Minute to File Taxes; Cybercriminals Poised to Exploit Tax Deadline to Cash in on Refunds

CAMBRIDGE, MA – 05 Apr 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) Security today released a new report taking a closer look at the techniques and motivations of cybercriminals targeting taxpayers in the United States. Between December 2016 and February 2017, IBM X-Force researchers saw a 6,000 percent increase in tax-related spam emails. The researchers see this increase and other factors as evidence that cybercriminals are not slowing down their attacks in the days leading up to Tax Day 2017. (more…)

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Kohleausstieg: Vorhandene ostdeutsche Braunkohletagebaue reichen bis zum Ausstieg aus – Handlungsbedarf bei langfristiger Finanzierung und Strukturwandel in der Region

Simulationen der DIW-EnergieökonomInnen zeigen: Werden die deutschen Klimaschutzziele eingehalten, braucht es keine Braunkohletagebauerweiterungen – Höhe und Insolvenzsicherheit der Rückstellungen für Rekultivierung unsicher – Braunkohleausstieg sollte frühzeitig und sozialverträglich geplant werden. (more…)

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