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Oil trading market volatility and how to gain high profit rate

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Due to the recent volatility in prices in oil trading, traders may profit greatly by anticipating their market direction. Volatility, in terms of financial instruments, is described as an expected movement in asset prices in either direction.

The volatility of the oil is assessed in proportions. For instance, with the present oil price at $100 and volatility at 15%, traders predict that the price of oil will vary by 15% in the next year (up to either $85 or $115).

Price volatility is expected to rise in the future if the current volatility exceeds historical volatility. As long as the current volatility level stays below the long-term average, traders may expect that future market moves will bring less volatility. [Read more…] about Oil trading market volatility and how to gain high profit rate

Intelligent Process Automation Startups

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How modern is your business? Are you still using mechanical processes such as e-mails and video calls to organize and track your processes, or do you have an intelligent process automation system in place that does it for you?

IPA solutions are fast becoming the standard.

In this article, we look at some of the most popular IPA startup solutions for businesses, what they are, and how they can help take your business forward. So whether you need an IPA for one aspect of your business, or a complete solution, you will find the answer right here. [Read more…] about Intelligent Process Automation Startups

MTS AI Center launches $100 million artificial intelligence fund and global accelerator

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MTS AI Center, an international AI subsidiary of Russia’s largest telecom operator MTS, which is dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Moscow Exchange, has launched a $100 million AI fund and accelerator to “spearhead the development and commercialization of AI solutions and promising AI start-ups across Asia, Europe and North America”.

The VC fund and accelerator platform, Intelligent Machines (Intema), will focus on supporting artificial intelligence start-ups with smart money: financial support, deep technical and business expertise, access to computing power and networking, leveraging its world-class AI experts and the established position of its parent company MTS, a leading multinational with expertise in telecoms, fintech, cloud technology, Big Data, and AI.

Over the next three years, the MTS AI Center will invest more than $100 million in AI start-ups via a venture fund that will invest up to $20 million in individual projects and companies, and a start-up accelerator that will invest up to $100,000 per project. [Read more…] about MTS AI Center launches $100 million artificial intelligence fund and global accelerator

Michigan Governor Whitmer awards substantial grants to accelerate mobility and electric vehicle investments in the state

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was joined by state, local and university officials at Kettering University’s GM Mobility Research Center in Flint to announce the first round of Michigan Mobility Funding Platform grants.

Five mobility companies – MUVE, Airspace Link, Kuhmute, GreenRoute and Michigan Flyer – received more than $444,000 in funding to deploy mobility pilots in Michigan that alleviate mobility barriers and help accelerate electric vehicle adoption.

Governor Whitmer said: “These grants are securing a foundation for mobility companies across the state that builds on our reputation as a global leader in testing and deployment of future mobility solutions, but also create a runway to future growth and jobs right here in Michigan. [Read more…] about Michigan Governor Whitmer awards substantial grants to accelerate mobility and electric vehicle investments in the state

Seeq names Petter Mörée as managing director of EMEA and introduces industry principals group

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Seeq Corporation, a provider of advanced analytics software for manufacturing and industrial internet of things, has appointed Petter Mörée as managing director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Seeq also announced a new group of industry principals.

Lisa Graham, chief operating officer at Seeq, says: 

“Petter brings a deep understanding of the process industries to our team, along with an impressive career scaling global customer bases across the pharmaceutical and bioprocess verticals.

“We’re thrilled to have him join the Seeq team and we’re confident he will help us expand our strong position in Europe and beyond.”

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TotalEnergies and Amada Europe strengthen their partnership

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TotalEnergies, a global multi-energy production and supply company, and Amada Europe, a manufacturer of machine tools for the sheet metal industry, have signed a partnership for the supply of original equipment lubricants to Amada Europe’s plants as well as a range of Amada branded lubricants.

The partnership will last for five years and will cover 14 countries in Europe.

Since 2016, TotalEnergies’ Lubricants Department in France has already been supplying part of the original equipment oils to Amada’s main plant in Europe in Château-du-Loir. [Read more…] about TotalEnergies and Amada Europe strengthen their partnership

9 Apps To Automate Your Company Processes

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Businesses need to boost productivity and increase their bottom line, to do this you’ve got to save time, and save money.

Automation is the key to help your business grow.

There are so many tools out there to help you automate your business processes. Let’s get started with a few of the top picks. [Read more…] about 9 Apps To Automate Your Company Processes

Automation and the workplace: 3 Ways robotics will transform the workplace as we know it

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In a recent research released by Garner, it is revealed that 2 in 10 retailers will establish a robot resource center to oversee their non-human workers by 2025.

This comes as no surprise since the world has been gearing up for a robotic first future for quite a while. Globally, the robotics industry is expected to reach USD 74.1 billion by 2026- a compound annual growth rate of 17.45 percent from 2021.

Over 50 percent of US companies said they are planning to increase their investment in automation within the next few years, spurred on by the ongoing pandemic. [Read more…] about Automation and the workplace: 3 Ways robotics will transform the workplace as we know it

How to find someone’s email on LinkedIn simple and easy

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Whether you are a young business major or a veteran in the field, you most likely have an online presence. Although technology has certainly advanced over the years with the streamlining of Virtual Reality and alternative modes of communication, most people still rely on emails.

The reason is that almost all online platforms (from Facebook to LinkedIn) require you to make a registration with a validated email. You will need these emails to reach a larger audience for your marketing campaigns or recruiting goals.

Even if you aren’t part of a large corporation, having a large email contact list means having a large circle to network. [Read more…] about How to find someone’s email on LinkedIn simple and easy

5 Benefits of Hiring Microsoft Dynamics Consultant

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There is one thing that you should know about Microsoft Dynamics CRM is that its name has changed.

It has started to incorporate a lot of apps for CRM needs which is why it is now called Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales.

You need to look for MS Dynamics Consultants if you wish to understand more about how this works. [Read more…] about 5 Benefits of Hiring Microsoft Dynamics Consultant