Goldman Sachs – A Technology Company?

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In early 2017, Lloyd Blankfein (Goldman Sachs CEO) stated “We are a technology firm. We are a platform.” Goldman Sachs still has a long way to go, but is taking steps in the right direction to effectively employ digital technologies. What does this mean for the future of the traditional investment banking industry? Is human capital still a bank’s greatest asset?

Accor Hotels: The Transition of a Hotel Brand to a Hospitality Platform or “Augmented Hospitality”

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“Hospitality must evolve towards more flexibility and be able to open the gates to non-travelers for a drink, a yoga course, a fitness room, etc.  In other ways, we are targeting non-travelers by bringing hospitality outside the hotel. Through strategic partnerships, we are now offering our hospitality expertise in new playing fields, for example, such as co-working places.” Sebastien Bazin Accor Hotels CEO

Rethinking the Video Game Business Model

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Activision Blizzard is one the largest video game publishers in the world and has seen tremendous success over the past 5 years. Moving forward, it must re-evaluate its strategic and operational positioning to adapt to a set of transformational digital trends in the video game industry.

The App Store | Apple’s Move To Services

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As the outsized iPhone growth of the past few years fades, investors are turning their heads to Apple Services. Moving the App Store’s focus from a pure search platform to driving discovery and better monetization is key for the Cupertino, CA-based tech giant to succeed in the coming years.