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Chief executives at major Canadian companies are looking to mergers and acquisitions for growth, according to a recent survey from KPMG International Ltd.

Colin Henderson

Its annual CEO outlook said 41 per cent of Canadian CEOs are likely to make an acquisition that would significantly impact their operations. Only nine per cent are unlikely to make an acquisition at all. Nine in 10 chief executives of large corporations have a high to moderate desire to acquire when the timeline is broadened to three years, and 40 per cent are mulling major deals. A similar survey of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) said just 34 per cent of them are looking at acquisitions. “As the cost of capital eases, investors and corporates are becoming more confident about … Continue reading Chief executives at major Canadian companies are looking to mergers and acquisitions for growth, according to a recent survey from KPMG International Ltd.

AI

The 5 Most In-Demand Skills In 2025

Colin Henderson

The 5 Most In-Demand Skills In 2025Bernard MarrContributorFollow0Oct 14, 2024 1. AI Fluency: The New Digital LiteracyBy 2025, AI proficiency will be as fundamental as computer literacy is today. The adage that “AI won’t replace humans, but humans who use AI will replace those who don’t” will become a stark reality.AI fluency encompasses mastering prompt engineering to extract optimal results from AI systems, customizing AI models for specific business applications, and navigating the ethical implications of AI deployment. Crucially, it also means recognizing AI’s limitations and leveraging uniquely human traits like relationship-building and creative problem-solving—skills that will remain irreplaceable. 2. Digital Transformation … Continue reading The 5 Most In-Demand Skills In 2025

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CHIPS | INSIDE SCOOP

Colin Henderson

Nvidia Director’s Stock Sales Pass 4 Million Mark in 2024 Follow Barron’s in Apple News N vidia director Mark Stevens just sold more stock, bringing his sales so far this year to more than four million shares. Stevens sold 155,000 Nvidia shares on Wednesday for $20.5 million, an average price of $132.27 each. He sold the stock through a trust that now owns 8.1 million Nvidia shares, according to a form Stevens filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He also owns another 17.3 million Nvidia shares through another trust, and holds 12.9 million shares in a personal account. Stevens … Continue reading CHIPS | INSIDE SCOOP

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From bytes to bushels: How gen AI can shape the future of agriculture

Colin Henderson

June 10, 2024 | Article Complementing analytical AI with generative AI can create new value on and o! the acre. A number of exciting use cases show how the industry can evolve. DOWNLOADS  Article (8 pages) G lobal demand for nutrition continues to increase, creating new economic pressures—and opportunities—for farmers. At the same time, the agriculture industry must contend with the push toward more sustainable practices. The emergence of rapidly evolving technologies, such as AI, o!ers agriculture players another powerful tool to meet these challenges head on and unlock greater e”ciency and e!ectiveness throughout their businesses. Generative AI (gen … Continue reading From bytes to bushels: How gen AI can shape the future of agriculture

AI, Business Models, Economics, Economy

Population shrinkage and the challenge to mitigate impacts on growth

Colin Henderson

Follow up to the NY Times piece ” Can the Government get people to have more babies?” See link at Population 2050. Population 2050 The previous post describes the political backdrop to the shrinkage in population overtaking the large western economies. Why should countries care about shrinking populations at a time of climate change, increasing risk of nuclear catastrophe and the prospect of artificial intelligence taking over jobs? At a global level, there is no shortage of people. But drastically low birthrates can lead to problems in individual countries. At first glance population in times of fewer jobs, climate change and geopolitical turmoil … Continue reading Population shrinkage and the challenge to mitigate impacts on growth

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The AI Compute Connection: Canada and the UK strengthen ties

Colin Henderson

The SIN Canada team organized a mission to the UK to deepen collaboration in the field of AI compute and gain insights into the UK’s supercomputing landscape. From:British High Commission OttawaPublished7 October 2024 AI Mission during visit to the UK. The race for supercomputing power is heating up globally, with nations recognizing its pivotal role in training the next generation of AI models. Canada and the UK have emerged as leading players in this field, with a shared vision to harness the potential of AI for the benefit of society. To further solidify this partnership, the SIN Canada team organized a … Continue reading The AI Compute Connection: Canada and the UK strengthen ties

Cybersecurity

U.S. Officials Race to Understand Severity of China’s Salt Typhoon Hacks

Colin Henderson

WSJ 09/10/24 WASHINGTON—U.S. officials are racing to understand the full scope of a China-linked hack of major U.S. broadband providers, as concerns mount from members of Congress that the breach could amount to a devastating counterintelligence failure. In letters to AT&T, Verizon and Lumen, lawmakers ask about proposed measures the companies will take to protect U.S. wiretap systems By Dustin VolzFollow  and Drew FitzGeraldFollow Oct. 11, 2024 at 5:30 am ET Sen. Ron Wyden (D., Ore.) said the companies involved in the hack were responsible for their own cybersecurity failures but that ‘the government shares much of the blame.’ PHOTO: WILL OLIVER/SHUTTERSTOCK Federal authorities and … Continue reading U.S. Officials Race to Understand Severity of China’s Salt Typhoon Hacks

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Rise of the robots: AI to shape UK defense review

Colin Henderson

Experts warn involving artificial intelligence in military planning could prove a costly mistake.SHARE The review will examine aspects of Britain’s defense capabilities including military recruitment, new weapons procurement and the future of Trident. | Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images OCTOBER 9, 2024 8:30 PM CET BY STEFAN BOSCIA LONDON — The U.K. government is using artificial intelligence to help put together its landmark review of Britain’s armed forces in what amounts to a radical shakeup of how Whitehall functions. Britain’s Ministry of Defence is deploying a custom-built AI program to sift through submissions for a comprehensive review of the nation’s defense capabilities, … Continue reading Rise of the robots: AI to shape UK defense review