An established project manager with proven experience integrating
technology and business operations, including leveraging hands - on IT project management expertise to maximize system performance and operations efficiency.
Strong cross-functional leader, with over 9 years of professional success spanning
technology and business operations.
Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D., CFPIM, CIRM, is an internationally known scholar, writer and expert on the convergence of learning,
technology and business operations.
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.
This is true for marketing, supply chain,
technology,
operations, execution, finance
and any other area of a
business that you can think of.
Disruptive
technologies like the internet of things, automation, artificial intelligence
and 3D printing are no longer just concepts or pilots, they are a reality of today's
business operations —
and the benefits they provide are endless.
Dorsey said Square's own
technology has given it an eagle's eye view into its customers» day - to - day
operations and selling patterns, which in turn has sparked another
business opportunity, in small -
business lending.
His role at Monsanto grew quickly from there — in the years since, he led the company's marketing, sales,
and technology operations and business units on four continents.
Instead, they spend the majority of their time taking care of the day - today network management
and maintenance
operations as opposed to delivering
technology and solutions in their
business that will drive innovation.
As these changes continue to shape the future of big data
and business intelligence, organizations will be faced with the challenge of deciding what
technologies,
and what providers, make the most sense for their
operations.
Mike Chapple is an associate teaching professor of information
technology, analytics,
and operations at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of
Business, where he specializes in cybersecurity
and privacy issues.
In this role, he leads
business and financial strategies for the company to deliver profitable growth
and long - term shareholder value,
and sets direction for the finance,
operations, supply chain
and information
technology functions.
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.
However, it is essential to select the right product for your industry
and business model as well as actively use the
technology in your day - to - day
operations.
I quickly learned that Turkey is the envy of many with several programs to help new
businesses including tax credits to angel investors
and grants to
technology - based entrepreneurs to support their first year of
operation.
He pointed to a string of Coinbase's top - level hires as evidence of the trend: Asiff Hirji, formerly of Hewlett Packard
and TD Ameritrade, as chief
operations officer; LinkedIn's Emilie Choi as vice president of corporate
and business development; Twitter's Tina Bhatnagar as vice president of
operations and technology;
and Facebook's Rachael Horwitz as vice president of communications, to name a few.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political,
and capital markets conditions
and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural
and other disasters or climate change affecting the
operations of the Company or its customers
and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings
and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions
and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates
and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing
and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability
and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials
and energy (including oil
and natural gas
and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural
and other disasters
and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures,
and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions
and other evolving
business strategies,
and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches
and other disruptions to the Company's information
technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension
and postretirement plans;
and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal
and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017,
and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
The layoffs, which would result in more than 1,000 people leaving the tech giant, is set to affect Yahoo's media
business, European operations, and platforms - technology group, Business Insider said on We
business, European
operations,
and platforms -
technology group,
Business Insider said on We
Business Insider said on Wednesday.
Ralph Gaines, CEO of BeBetter Networks, a Charleston, West Virginia,
business that runs corporate health programs, hired a consultant in November to audit
technology and operations.
The layoffs, which would result in more than 1,000 people leaving the tech giant, is set to affect Yahoo's media
business, European
operations,
and platforms -
technology group.
At the top of the list: Cathy Bessant, the chief
operations and technology officer at Bank of America — a choice that reflects «the increasing importance of tech in
business strategy.»
These risks include, in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more high - definition, on - demand
and anytime, anywhere video will not continue to develop at its current pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our cost of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix of products
and services sold in various geographies
and the effect it has on gross margins; delays or decreases in capital spending in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast
and media industries; customer concentration
and consolidation; the impact of general economic conditions on our sales
and operations; our ability to develop new
and enhanced products in a timely manner
and market acceptance of our new or existing products; losses of one or more key customers; risks associated with our international
operations; exchange rate fluctuations of the currencies in which we conduct
business; risks associated with our CableOS ™
and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence on market acceptance of various types of broadband services, on the adoption of new broadband
technologies and on broadband industry trends; inventory management; the lack of timely availability of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the impact of increases in the prices of raw materials
and oil; the effect of competition, on both revenue
and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid technological changes in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers
and sole or limited source suppliers;
and the effect on our
business of natural disasters.
Purchase
technology and equipment that can improve your
business operations.
Cloud
technology has become about
business continuity
and operations and I didn't envision that.
Continued efforts will surround the seamless support of the
operations within the company's stores, distribution network, ecommerce platforms
and business technology needs.
Please note that Franklin Templeton Investments»
Business Continuity Plans which are critical to our operations are reviewed, updated and tested annually, to ensure they account for technology, business and regulatory
Business Continuity Plans which are critical to our
operations are reviewed, updated
and tested annually, to ensure they account for
technology,
business and regulatory
business and regulatory changes.
To earn the CompTIA Managed Services Trustmark, CMIT Solutions of Hollywood was evaluated on several aspects of its
business operations, including organizational structure,
technology tools
and systems utilized, standard operating procedures,
and IT service - specific activities.
We met plenty of smart young people straight out of great
business schools, but they lacked the breadth of experience — actually building companies, developing
technology and operations, taking products to market — that the team at Carrick had.
Previously, Triin helped to set up several
technology startups, being responsible for
business operations, marketing
and product development.
Such risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic
and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict
and manage medical costs
and price effectively
and develop
and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals
and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our
operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions
and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our
business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions
and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness
and security of our information
technology and other
business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the
businesses of Express Scripts
and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing
business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the
businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks
and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K
and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q
and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K
and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q
and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
«We are excited to partner with C100 to provide Canada's entrepreneurs with a
technology home away from home
and with access to resources
and thought - leaders that could propel their
businesses forward,» said Bruce Ross, group head of
technology and operations at RBC.
A management graduate in finance
and operations from the Indian School of
Business (ISB), Gambhir was a
technology analyst with Goldman Sachs before venturing on his own.
In addition to its insurance
business, Aetna has partnerships with numerous large health systems
and a sophisticated
technology operation.
«We could go the way that file transfer
technology changed music, allowing new
businesses like iTunes to emerge,» says Michael Harte, chief
operations and technology officer at Barclays.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend
and expand its reputation
and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify
and interpret changes in consumer preferences
and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy
and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers
and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws
and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential
and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic
and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor
and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information
technology networks
and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness
and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions;
and other factors.
Indra is one of the world's top consulting
and technology companies
and a
technology partner for the key
operations of its customers»
businesses worldwide.
He maintains a clear view of
technology,
operations, products
and the
business of money, both virtual
and tangible.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend
and expand its reputation
and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international
operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify
and interpret changes in consumer preferences
and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy
and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers
and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential
and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic
and political conditions in the United States
and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor
and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information
technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness
and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws
and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements;
and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend
and expand its reputation
and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify
and interpret changes in consumer preferences
and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy
and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers
and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws
and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the
business and operations of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential
and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic
and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor
and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information
technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness
and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations;
and other factors.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products
and services, or develop new products
and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services
and software offering; intense competition, rapid change
and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners
and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign
operations, including risks related to recent political
and economic developments in Venezuela
and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions
and other
business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues
and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement
and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract
and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand
and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use
and disclosure of confidential
and personal information; 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.
As we took the
business global, I managed marketing,
operations, strategy
and technology.
These services cover a variety of functions, including marketing, management consulting,
technology,
and business operations.
These risks
and uncertainties include food safety
and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state
and local regulation of our
business including health care reform, labor
and insurance costs;
technology failures; failure to execute a
business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze
and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant
operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising
and marketing costs; a failure to develop
and recruit effective leaders; the price
and availability of key food products
and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food
and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment
and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing
business with franchisees
and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards;
and other factors
and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
New state - of - the - art headquarters in Silicon Beach, Southern California's ever - growing
technology hub, will house Schwarzenegger's Boardroom
and the center of
operations for the exciting
and diverse lineup of
business - savvy celebrities.
In addition, if the market for
technology and source sector stocks or the stock market in general experiences a loss of investor confidence, the trading price of our common stock could decline for reasons unrelated to our
business, financial condition or results of
operations.
With wide adoption by
businesses interested
and capable of using Blockchain
technologies to optimize their
operations,
and both the retail
and institutional investor enticed by the return on investment of Blockchain
technologies, it is safe to say that Blockchain
technologies will be here to stay for 2018.
FNF management has focused on cost reduction in the core
business and has broadened the company's
operations so that it combines title insurance, mortgage servicing
and mortgage
technology in a unique package.
When
businesses invest in the latest
technologies and production techniques,
and expand their
operations, it spurs economic growth.
«The
operation environment has become more challenging,
and on top of that,
technology is moving very fast, with new
business models disrupting traditional banking.
«Utilities have altered their rate structures such that demand charges are rising faster than overall energy rates,
and businesses are bearing the bulk of those increases,» said Peter Rive, SolarCity's chief
technology officer
and chief
operations officer.