Thursday, June 2, 2016
Qlik Technologies Record $1B Loan Signals Direct Lending Growing Up
With today's record $1 billion loan to fund an acquisition of Qlik Technologies, BDCs are giving notice that direct lending is moving far beyond its middle market roots to challenge traditionally distributed debt financing.
MasterCard Launches New Software For On-Line Fraud Prevention
SMEs are seeing large increases in their online business but they often lack the controls they need to avoid fraud. MasterCard aims its Simplify Controls at acquirers who can they offer it to merchants.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Go Home! 4 New Ways To Improve Execution At Work
“I'm struggling to stay on top of my job. There doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done, and I fear it might cost me a promotion. I am not sure I can juggle a family and my career.” This was the lament I heard from a young executive worried about her future. I know many have had the same fears and struggles with execution. But there is hope. Research my colleague Joe Folkman and I shared on Harvard Business Review shows that you can significantly improve your ability to execute without working longer hours.
Computer Education Key To America's Safety & Security In Our Increasingly Connected Society
Several years ago former defense secretary Leon Panetta warned about the growing threat of cyber attacks. As we wade deeper and deeper into the increasingly Connected Society in which the Internet is a backbone of commerce and transactions as well as communications and streamed entertainment, the dark side is we are increasingly at risk. Some will tout privacy concerns, and while opinions on that will differ, the cold reality is the more information we put into the Cloud or on the Internet, the more someone is going to want it. What they choose to do with that information, including in some cases email address, birth dates, social security numbers, and potentially financial information depends on who is doing the attack and why.
Axis Acquires IP Intercom Company 2N
Axis Communications announced it has acquired 2N, which will operate as a subsidiary within the Axis group.
The Second Act Of Horst Schulze Is Finally Taking Off
The legendary founder of Ritz-Carlton endured a rough start for his Capella Hotel Group, however, the future now seems bright.
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