Sentences with phrase «changed as technology companies»

US stocks are little changed as technology companies continue to slip, but retailers and consumer - focused companies like GM fare better.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

Perth - based information technology company ASG Group has reported a significant financial loss for the 2013 financial year as it struggles to come to terms with the changing sector.

As a CEO of a sales technology company, I can't help but think of some of the most notorious sales movies that showcase not only the effectiveness of phone - based selling, but also remind us that managing to a proven standard of selling activity hasn't changed.

As Amazon has done for technology infrastructure, as Salesforce has done for CRM, and as NetSuite has done for ERP, Twilio is changing how companies communicate with their customers.&raquAs Amazon has done for technology infrastructure, as Salesforce has done for CRM, and as NetSuite has done for ERP, Twilio is changing how companies communicate with their customers.&raquas Salesforce has done for CRM, and as NetSuite has done for ERP, Twilio is changing how companies communicate with their customers.&raquas NetSuite has done for ERP, Twilio is changing how companies communicate with their customers.»

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Companies like Cisco (csco), EMC (emc), NetApp (ntap), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe), and IBM (ibm) are all overhauling their businesses as customers change how they buy technology.

While some companies Far Eastern is looking at have to deal with the excess capacity, others need management changes to adapt to a global market, he said, adding that companies broadly need to evolve as technology advances, he said.

RIM as we've known it in the past — the company cranking out world - changing technology, making cutting - edge smartphones and leading the industry — is already gone.

As technology changes, a company that is not a competitor can easily become one.

Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software - as - a-service (SaaS) technologies, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and VOD content on every screen.

She's happy with the early results, but as YouTube's functionality and viewer habits change, so too will her company's technology.

U.S. stock indexes are little changed overall as losses for banks are largely offset by gains in technology companies like Microsoft.

As newer technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning take precedence, nearly 98 % of Indian companies have innovation as part of their core agenda this year and are planning organisational design changes, according to a study by New York - headquartered HR consulting firm Mercer GlobaAs newer technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning take precedence, nearly 98 % of Indian companies have innovation as part of their core agenda this year and are planning organisational design changes, according to a study by New York - headquartered HR consulting firm Mercer Globaas artificial intelligence and machine learning take precedence, nearly 98 % of Indian companies have innovation as part of their core agenda this year and are planning organisational design changes, according to a study by New York - headquartered HR consulting firm Mercer Globaas part of their core agenda this year and are planning organisational design changes, according to a study by New York - headquartered HR consulting firm Mercer Global.

Ideas will likely need to change as you approach product launch, especially if you're a technology company in the early - to - growth stage.

BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.

While it's true that technology is changing the way we work and driving much of that expansion, it's also true that companies have come to understand why flexible work is important for all employees — many of whom now expect work flexibility as a standard - issue job benefit.

This leading company is my first choice as a major future beneficiary of the breakthrough technology that will change our world...

Formerly known as Bioptix Inc, the biotech company has changed its name and strategy to become an investor in blockchain technology, with a focus on bitcoin and ethereum.

Enhancing not only technology enabled engagements that can be found through such platforms as Twitter and Linked - In as well as company or industry specific platforms, but radically changing the notion of what personal engagements actually means.

For example, a trendy fashion retailer can go out of business as soon as consumer preferences change, or a neat new software company can suddenly get trounced by another new technology.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Leaders die, products become obsolete, markets change, new technologies emerge, and management fads come and go, but core ideology in a great company endures as a source of guidance and inspiration.

Nestlé has been recognized as a member of the MIT Technology Review's «Smartest Companies,» the top food company on Fortune's «Change the World» List, and the top food company on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

As it was with Wang, the technology often is the draw and the glue that holds a young scientist's interest as company projects and job descriptions rapidly changAs it was with Wang, the technology often is the draw and the glue that holds a young scientist's interest as company projects and job descriptions rapidly changas company projects and job descriptions rapidly change.

Bigelow stations will change that, making it quicker and cheaper to carry out experiments, as well as offering greater privacy for companies working on proprietary technology, he claims.

His training also gives him the ability to adapt to rapid changes of technology, which is important in his role as CEO of a tech company, he says.

Vattenfall has high hopes for clean coal, but the company regards this process as a bridge to renewable - energy technologies rather than a permanent solution to climate change.

Currently only a handful of companies are investing in the budding technology, but that could change as new forms of universal memory emerge, most notably IBM's «racetrack» memory and Nantero, Inc.'s nano RAM (NRAM).

At the moment the company is working with NASA to develop technology that would predict how small - scale, seasonal shifts in temperature as well as large - scale climate change influence the presence of bacteria in the soil, air and water around crops.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with keeping pace with rapidly changing technology and customer requirements; risks associated with competition in marketing and selling products; risks of increased regulatory requirements; risks associated with maintaining and expanding reimbursement coverage for Prosigna; risks related to the Company's intellectual property portfolio, as well as the other risks set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange CommCompany's intellectual property portfolio, as well as the other risks set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commcompany's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

«We are excited to leverage the experience and capabilities of world - class nuclear companies like GEH and GNF as we bring our game changing SMR - 160 technology to global markets,» said Holtec President and CEO Dr. Kris Singh.

They want a company who is going to look out for their business on a day to day basis such as; help with risk management, advise them on changes to industry regulations, and a provider who updates their technology to meet the demands of the changing payments environment.

The announcement reportedly signified a changing trend in the technology industry, as large corporations like yahoo, facebook, and google acquired start - up internet companies that generated low amounts of revenue as a way in which to connect with sizeable, fast - growing online communities.

As more companies spend meaninglessly huge amounts of money on corporate training and advertisements, a fictional company attempts to change the whole scene of consumer interaction and training with education and technology.

As Managing Director of a learning technologies company passionate about shaking up the online learning landscape, I strongly believe it's time for change.

This is a welcome change from a company that has continued to offer the previous generation Barina hatch without such basics as antilock brakes — technology that has been widely in use on passenger cars since 1979.

In the days of digital technology, e-books, tablet reading devices and Kindle Direct Publishing (to name one distribution platform), paperback for indie authors was the one «as yet unconquered» land for self - published authors everywhere until about four years ago, when Amazon - owned print - on - demand company CreateSpace built traction and changed the playing field for indies everywhere.

However, that is likely to change in the not too distant future, as the company has partnered with Novaled, that bills itself among the leaders in development of «organic electronic materials and technology for OLED applications.»

* The international expansion of major technology companies and ebook players * Preserving in - store discovery and improving online discovery * Cloud services: how SaaS (software as a service) will change publishing IT * New businesses initiatives from innovative publishers around the world

This all might change in 2013 as major companies are abandoning the Neonode technology and instead going with Capacitive Multi-Touch.

This morning E Ink Holdings announced the availability of a new color - changing film known as Prism that's based on the company's electronic paper technology used in devices like Amazon's Kindle and the Pebble smartwatch.

RIOT was formally known as Bioptix, Inc but changed its name in October 2017, as the company focused on blockchain technology.

Solis studies the impact of emerging technologies on business, marketing and culture and, in his role as Principal Analyst at Altimeter Group, advises companies on marketing strategy and change management.

As the gaming industry has grown and technology has changed, they've rated games and apps submitted by over 9,500 companies for more than 40 different platforms.

While there are not that augmented reality gaming companies today, expect that to change as the technology matures, more AR devices are developed that aren't just smartphones, and people begin to get accustomed to overlaying their reality with a virtual one.

As scenario analysis is mooted as a useful tool to understand the risks of the energy transition, it is clear that using a scenario with no changes in technology and policy (the CPS) or the new policy scenario (NPS)(AKA the «no new policies scenario»), which includes what is already known about and set to come into force does not help companies or their shareholders understand risk and opportunitAs scenario analysis is mooted as a useful tool to understand the risks of the energy transition, it is clear that using a scenario with no changes in technology and policy (the CPS) or the new policy scenario (NPS)(AKA the «no new policies scenario»), which includes what is already known about and set to come into force does not help companies or their shareholders understand risk and opportunitas a useful tool to understand the risks of the energy transition, it is clear that using a scenario with no changes in technology and policy (the CPS) or the new policy scenario (NPS)(AKA the «no new policies scenario»), which includes what is already known about and set to come into force does not help companies or their shareholders understand risk and opportunity.

Both will still produce power that is more expensive than coal, but Google believes that this will change with continued investment in the technologies used and with others coming on board as companies begin to realise the benefits to be gained.

In 2015, IGES, with Shukla as its president, fell under congressional investigation for violating non-profit law with «partisan political activity» by «requesting a RICO («racketeering influenced and corrupt organization») investigation of companies and organizations that disagree with the Obama administration on climate change,» according to the House Science, Space and Technology committee.

Shukla and IGES fell under congressional investigation as a government - funded tax - exempt organization for violating non-profit law with «partisan political activity» by requesting the use of RICO against companies and organizations «that disagree with the Obama administration on climate change,» according to the House Science, Space and Technology committee.