Putin Pulls the Trigger and the West Responds Again: What Happens Now?
On February 23, Protiviti issued a Flash Report on Vladimir Putin’s recognition of two Ukrainian regions as “independent people’s republics,” deployment of “peacekeeping forces,” and demands that Ukraine disarm and negotiate the sovereignty of the two separatist regions. The Flash Report also summarized the sanctions that had been imposed by the West in response to […]
City Centers Without Personal Cars or Mass Transit? Protiviti Managing Director Jonathan Wyatt Says That’s the Future
Cities around the globe, no matter how well-planned or sustainability-focused, all struggle to manage vehicle traffic. Many of the vehicles clogging up their roads and undermining air quality, especially during commute hours, are personal cars. Now, what would happen if a city made the bold decision to eliminate personal cars completely from its roads? It […]
Privacy Act 1988 Review: A Compliance Burden or Welcome Change?
It has been more than two years since the Attorney-General’s Department announced it would be undertaking a review of the Privacy Act 1988. The review will likely result in the most substantial amendment to the Act since what we now know as the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) were introduced in 2000. The objective of the review “will […]
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Its Potential Implications and Impact
On February 21, after months of building up forces close to Ukraine’s borders, Vladimir Putin recognized the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine as “independent people’s republics.” He ordered the Russian Defense Ministry to deploy troops in those regions to “maintain the peace.” These actions commenced on the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Crimea almost […]
Shifting Priorities: What TMT Industry Finance Leaders Are Focused on Today
In a survey about their top priorities, corporate finance leaders and teams in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) industry ranked data security and privacy second to none, followed by enhanced data analytics and embracing new technologies. The survey results affirm many of today’s business realities: Data is a valuable corporate asset that needs to […]
“Closer Together Than Ever”: Charles Drayton With MTC in Chicago Envisions a Future of Connectiveness — But Not Just for Cities
Charles Drayton, chief technical architect and healthcare and life sciences lead at the Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) in Chicago, wants us all to start looking at the internet differently — not as a “luxury,” but as a “commoditized utility.” Do that, he says, and we can make real progress toward closing some of the income […]
