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Our Physical World Has Changed: Augmented Reality in Tourism

Tom Spencer

Although the term ‘augmented reality’ wasn’t coined until 1990 , augmented reality actually dates back to 1968 when Ivan Sutherland developed the first head-mounted display that allowed users to view computer-generated graphics. AR in the Tourism Sector. Conclusion.

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With Peace, Colombia Is Poised for Greater Prosperity

Harvard Business

The war certainly has prevented an efficient economic structure, forcing many Colombians to be inward-looking. “It’s a culture thing,” María Lacouture, the head of government economic development agency ProColombia, told me. We’d focus on, how can I develop in my area, in my business?”

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Why Public Health Organizations Should Partner with Academic Institutes - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM QATAR FOUNDATION

Harvard Business

” It suggested that collaboration in research, education, and clinical practice too often remain unexplored in many developed countries across the world. The result of this association was an evidence-based report recommending best practices in autism services for developing and middle-income countries.

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How Companies, Governments, and Nonprofits Can Create Social Change Together

Harvard Business

Developed alongside business magnate Nandan Nilekani, “ the biggest social project on the planet ” relies on community-operated Common Service Centers (CSCs) and local entrepreneurs to deliver programs and share in the profits. Develop portfolios of financing to offset risk and achieve greater scale.

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The Leadership Clash That Led Colombia to Vote Against Peace

Harvard Business

Uribe’s message was more efficient, a single sentence whose simplicity and logic more easily resonated with the country’s violent history: “No impunity — offenders that commited serious crimes must go to jail.” That built a more dynamic economy that has continued to grow despite falling oil and commodity prices.

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Sustainable Aviation: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

These include offsetting greenhouse gas production by purchasing carbon credits, investing in more efficient gas turbine engines, using sustainable aviation fuel, and manufacturing with novel materials and 3D printing methods. Companies such as GE Aviation and Safran are working on improving engine efficiency in order to reduce emissions.

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Selling Products Is Good. Selling Projects Can Be Even Better

Harvard Business

Today, Philips produces everything from automated external defibrillators to energy-efficient lighting for entire cities. New pricing models will need to be developed. Over more than a century of profitable existence, the range of products offered by the company has mushroomed. It now has around 10,000 operating projects.