Author: MGSN
In a technology landscape where conventional wisdom posited that mobile phone technology would completely subsume standalone camera products, GoPro’s journey stands as a defiant and successful counter-narrative. It was widely anticipated that smartphone technology would rapidly advance to the extent of facilitating full-length movie filming. However, a crucial oversight was made in this prediction – the essential functions of mobile phones, namely voice and data communication, would always overshadow their camera capabilities. Amidst this backdrop, the demand for small, highly functional standalone cameras became evident. Such devices, capable of being attached to a person or object, were essential for capturing…
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The establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) represents a significant shift in the legal landscape for patent litigation within the European Union. This new court system promises to streamline litigation costs for disputes over patents across most of the EU, with Poland, Croatia, and Spain as exceptions. The UPC will have its trial courts in Paris, Milan, and Munich, while the Court of Appeals will be situated in Luxembourg. Additionally, the Mediation and Arbitration Center will operate from Lisbon and Ljubljana. The formation of this court is a strategic move, considering the EU’s status as the third-largest economy globally,…
In an era where Millennial and GenZ consumers are reshaping market trends, businesses and Not-For-Profits must adapt their offerings to meet these evolving preferences. This is especially true in the Sports and Entertainment Industry, which is witnessing a significant shift in its consumer base. Historically, the sports media landscape was dominated by free TV coverage, a model that thrived on the alignment of corporate media companies, consumer retail brands, and sports teams. This era, however, offered limited input from the actual fan base. Viewers had little choice but to accept the content provided, with their only recourse being to switch…
As is common knowledge, most large companies worldwide have ethics and compliance programs that include training, policies, codes of conduct, and other elements focused on helping employees make ethical decisions in their day-to-day work. Most large companies (at least $7 Million in annual revenue and 500 plus employees) know a good compliance program is a very worthy investment. Ethical and Compliance programs assess risks, train employees, and protect companies from major fines, penalties, disbarment, and bad publicity if misconduct occurs. On the other end of the spectrum, small to mid-size companies sometimes think that E&C programs are a luxury they can’t…
The production and distribution of energy stocks are governed by regulations and legal obligations. As carbon emissions are increasingly coming under the scope of restricted regulations and climate litigation, energy producers and consumers are seeking innovative and cost-effective development of energy stocks that will comport with the growing body of law. Tech Entrepreneurs are coming to the rescue. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is pipeline-ready gas that can be distributed through existing infrastructure. Sourcing RNG is an issue. However, Chemical and Mechanical Engineers have been collaborating with Energy Developers and consumers to improve Anaerobic Digestion, which converts biological waste into RNG. The…
The general rule of thumb is that most family-owned businesses do not make it past the third generation. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Singapore Management University(SMU) provided an insightful article based on a study of family businesses that failed or succeeded past the 3rd generation rule. One interesting observation is that decoupling management from ownership tends to favor survival rates. The ability to relate 3rd generation owners to educational opportunities is also a factor that SMU identified as a survival metric. MGSN has been covering intrapreneur corporate platforms as a means to retain talent and build opportunities for…
Yukon Health Minister Tracy Anne McPhee spent much of Monday defending her party’s health care record. Read More
(Reuters) – Canada’s financial watchdog said on Monday it was seeking feedback on the public disclosure of cryptocurrency assets by federally regulated financial institutions, joining global regulators in ramping up scrutiny on the volatile sector. The consultation by Canada’s Office of the … Read More
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will wait until 2025 to launch their tech-infused TGL competition because of damage to the Florida arena that was going to take too long to repair and create scheduling problems for television and players. The six-team league was supposed to debut on Jan. 9 on ESPN and … Read More