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Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) stock soared 10% after reporting impressive results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and laying out plans for its highly anticipated spinoff. The data storage giant saw revenue reach $4.1 billion, up 49% year-over-year, fueled by a staggering 153% rise in cloud sales. With the soft-spin phase already underway, Western Digital is preparing to split its HDD and NAND divisions into separate entities by early 2025. CEO David Goeckeler remains confident, highlighting the good performance of UltraSMR hard drives and a growing wave of demand for AI-driven enterprise SSDs is a sign that the company is…

At the Flyover Fintech 2024 Conference, leading voices from the fintech and financial services industry, including government representatives, came together to discuss the evolving fintech landscape. The event was hosted by U.S. Representative Mike Flood at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Innovation Campus and highlighted the importance of collaboration between industry, academia and government to navigate the future of financial technology. Here are five takeaways from the event: 1. Balancing technology and regulation to address cyber threats The cybersecurity panel highlighted the importance of balancing technological advancements with effective regulations to combat emerging cyber threats such as deepfakes. While generative artificial…

Ripple (XRP) plunges as crypto market retreats. Meanwhile, RCO Finance (RCOF) is targeting higher prices after launching stage 3 of its presale. The recent crypto market retracement saw Ripple (XRP) enter red territory. As a result, even the most ardent supporters of these top 10 cryptocurrencies have started to show interest in alternative investments. Surprisingly, the token that steals the show from XRP is RCO Finance (RCOF)an upcoming pre-sale altcoin based on Ethereum. Why is RCOF Finance XRP the current main competitor to RCOF Finance and can it topple this popular coin? Keep reading to find out! XRP loses 1%…

Jeanne Pastrano, a mother of two, quit her job and took a six-month sabbatical after feeling burned out.Jeanne PastranoJeanne Pastrano quit her $200,000-a-year job in New York after feeling burned out.After a six-month break, she said she feels rejuvenated and ready to return to work.She disclosed her sabbatical on her LinkedIn profile and found that she always got a new job easily.This essay as told is based on a conversation with Jeanne Pastrano, a 37-year-old mom based in New Jersey. Pastrano quit his job in April after feeling exhausted. This story has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider…

Healthcare Finance NewsGenerative AI knows what is relevant in codingAI’s coding recommendations capture 100% of what is sent versus a manual process where staff members select subsets of encounters. …1 day ago

TThe Finance function finds itself at a pivotal moment, marked by global economic uncertainty and the emergence of transformative technologies. As we navigate this period of change, the advent of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to catalyze growth and efficiency in unprecedented ways. The potential for GenAI to reshape the financial sector is immense as it provides a path to streamline operations, accelerate service delivery, and provide strategic insights that were once beyond our reach. From number crunchers to strategic architects Integrating GenAI into finance teams presents a unique opportunity to redefine the role of finance professionals. No longer limited…

During my ten-year career in venture capital, innovation and technology research, I have understood a fundamental truth. When it comes to investing in and building successful fintech startups, the driving force behind them is the team.Throughout my career, across multiple corporations and venture capital firms, I have invested in over 100 companies and collaborated with many of them to develop innovative global solutions. Time and time again, the key factor that separates those who succeed from those who fail is the team. It’s not just about the ability to hire and retain top talent, but also to deal with difficult…

Jeanne Pastrano quit her $200,000-a-year job in New York after feeling burned out.After a six-month break, she said she feels rejuvenated and ready to return to work.She disclosed her sabbatical on her LinkedIn profile and found that she always got a new job easily. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. download the app By clicking “Register”, you agree to our Terms of use And Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time by visiting our Preferences page or clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. This essay as told is…

(Bloomberg) — An investigation into Huawei Technologies Co.’s latest AI offering uncovered an advanced processor made by Nvidia Corp.’s manufacturing partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., suggesting China still struggles to reliably manufacture its own advanced chips in sufficient time. quantities. Most read on Bloomberg Canadian research firm TechInsights recently took apart at least one of the Shenzhen conglomerate’s most high-end artificial intelligence accelerators and discovered an Ascend 910B chip made by TSMC, according to people familiar with the recent teardown of the devices. They requested anonymity to discuss a report that is not public. Huawei has been on a US…