Tag: M&A

The "Acquihire" Phenomenon: The use of M&A as a HR strategy

by on July 21, 2017 10:32 am
New form of acquisition With the advent of artificial intelligence, Internet of things, big data and cloud, attracting top-level engineers has become one of the most important factors to compete in those lucrative emerging sectors.  Top tech companies, such as Google, Facebook, or Cisco has recently started acquiring startups, not necessary for their product or… Read more The "Acquihire" Phenomenon: The use of M&A as a HR strategy

AI is the new gold rush

by on July 11, 2017 4:15 pm
AI is the new gold rush The California Gold Rush started on January 24, 1848, when James W. Marshall found gold from Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. The news spread and around 300,000 people came to California from around the world in search of gold and new wealth boosting the American economy. [1] More than… Read more AI is the new gold rush

So Similar Yet So Different: CA State IT Infrastructure vs. a Fast-Growing For-Profit Company

by on July 5, 2017 2:39 pm
Chris Cruz, Chief Deputy Director of the California Department of Technology (CDT) and Deputy State Chief Information Officer (CIO), provided insight on sample initiatives he is currently leading. I was delighted to hear about the change he is driving and some of the innovative ways he is engaging with the public. IT Architecture: Simplicity by… Read more So Similar Yet So Different: CA State IT Infrastructure vs. a Fast-Growing For-Profit Company