Third-party logistics (3PL) providers have become a critical part of global supply chains as companies outsource warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment to specialized partners. At its core, 3PL refers to the use of external logistics companies to manage parts of the supply chain such as inventory movement, storage, and distribution. However, 3PL operations are no longer … [Read more...] about How Data-Driven Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Providers Are Transforming Modern Supply Chains
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How Physical Companions Support People Facing Social Isolation
Social isolation is not always visible. I have seen how someone can appear fine on the outside while quietly struggling with loneliness. Modern life, remote work, aging populations, and personal circumstances all contribute to reduced social contact. While human connection remains important, not everyone has equal access to it at all times. This is where alternative forms of … [Read more...] about How Physical Companions Support People Facing Social Isolation
Free Webinar with Mike Spaeth – USAII
Exclusive Free Webinar for High School Students! On December 18, 2025, Mike Spaeth (Global VP, USAII) goes live to unlock "The Coolest AI Jobs You Can Start Preparing for Today". Whether you dream of robotics, climate-tech, healthcare, gaming or ethical AI, this 45-minute session will show you the paths, the skills, and why early AI exposure is your ticket to … [Read more...] about Free Webinar with Mike Spaeth – USAII
Beyond Cost Cutting: How AI and Big Data Are Reshaping Global Development Teams
In the early 2000s, the narrative around global software development was almost exclusively focused on arbitrage. Companies looked across borders primarily to reduce operational costs (OpEx). The equation was simple, if somewhat crude: find talent in a lower-cost region to execute standard, repetitive tasks while keeping the "core" innovation in-house. However, as we move … [Read more...] about Beyond Cost Cutting: How AI and Big Data Are Reshaping Global Development Teams
Ten Technology Trends That Will Shape 2026
The below is a summary of my new technology trends predictions for 2026. In a world accelerating faster than our institutions, our strategies and even our imagination can keep up, 2026 is arriving with the force of a bullet train. That makes this moment not just an opportunity to forecast, but a necessity to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. For 14 years, I've been mapping the … [Read more...] about Ten Technology Trends That Will Shape 2026
