마이크로소프트의 기업공개(IPO) 풍경 돌아보기

마이크로소프트의 기업공개(IPO) 풍경 돌아보기

2000년 4월 4일, 마이크로소프트가 25주년을 맞이했을 때 네트워크 월드의 폴 맥나마라가 아래와 같은 글을 작성했다. 다시 25년이 지난 지금에도 유효한 글이다. — 1986년 3월 13일 목요일이었다. 약 십 수년 전에 설립되어 이미 개인용 컴퓨터 소프트웨어 업계의 강자로 자리 잡은 마이크로소프트가 기업 공개를 통해 6,100만 달러를 조달했고 30세의 공동 창업자 빌 게이츠는 엄청난 부자로 등극했다. 만약 그날 21달러의 공모가로 100주를 샀다면 25년 동안 9번의 주식 분할을 거치면서 2만 8,800주로 늘어났을 것이며, 현재 약 75만 달러에 해당한다(편집자…

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LG CNS, 미래에셋생명에 AI 플랫폼 구축··· “AX 가속화”

LG CNS, 미래에셋생명에 AI 플랫폼 구축··· “AX 가속화”

양사는 최근 서울 여의도 미래에셋생명 본사에서 LG CNS CEO 현신균 사장과 미래에셋생명 CEO 김재식 부회장 등 주요 경영진이 참석해 ‘차세대 시스템 구축을 위한 업무협약(MOU)’을 체결했다. 사업 규모는 약 1,300억원으로 향후 약 2년에 걸쳐 진행된다. LG CNS는 △생성형 AI 플랫폼 구축 △멀티 하이브리드 클라우드 환경 구현 △보험상품개발, 보험계약, 입출금 등 주요업무, 회계, 영업관리 등 업무 시스템 전반의 개편 및 고도화 등을 수행할 방침이다. LG CNS는 이번 사업을 통해 미래에셋생명 임직원들이 사내에서 활용하는 생성형 AI 플랫폼을 구축한다….

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“폭발적인 소셜 쇼핑 성장, Z세대가 주도 중”

“폭발적인 소셜 쇼핑 성장, Z세대가 주도 중”

세일즈포스는 “수십, 수백 개의 플랫폼으로 구성된 파편화된 소셜 미디어 쇼핑 환경은 주요 격전장이다. 리테일러는 점점 더 복잡해지는 쇼핑 여정을 관리하기 위해 AI 기능, 중앙 집중식 데이터 기반, 원활한 애플리케이션 상호운용성을 결합한 긴밀하게 통합된 커머스 플랫폼이 필요하다”라고 전했다. 소셜 미디어 쇼핑은 유튜브(YouTube), 인스타그램(Instagram), 틱톡(TikTok) 등 소셜 미디어 플랫폼을 통해 이루어지는 쇼핑을 의미한다. 소셜 미디어 채널을 통해 직접 상품을 구매하기도 하고, 새로운 또는 필요한 제품에 대한 정보를 얻거나 사고 싶은 물건을 발견하기도 한다. 소셜 쇼핑을 즐기는 사람들이…

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Clicked on a phishing link? 7 steps to take immediately to protect your accounts

Clicked on a phishing link? 7 steps to take immediately to protect your accounts

rob dobi/Getty Images When you think of phishing emails, you probably think of the crude, grammatically flawed, easy-to-spot samples that go straight to your junk folder. I regret to inform you that those weak “spray and pray” campaigns are yesterday’s news. The crooks haven’t gotten smarter, but their tools have. Also: I clicked on four sneaky online scams on purpose – to show you how they work With the help of generative AI, online scammers…

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Microsoft is offering free AI skills training for everyone – how to sign up

Microsoft is offering free AI skills training for everyone – how to sign up

Jean-Luc Ichard/Getty Images I know you’ve heard of gamification, but have you ever heard of festification? That’s what Microsoft will be doing in April and May, with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. It’s a little odd, but it also looks like it might be a heck of a lot of fun. Also: Microsoft at 50: Its incredible rise, 15 lost years, and stunning comeback – in 4 charts I’ve written a lot about Microsoft over…

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Navigating Department of Defense CMMC Compliance: A Guide For Subcontractors

Navigating Department of Defense CMMC Compliance: A Guide For Subcontractors

The recent implementation of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program in late 2024 raises important questions about its applicability and the challenges it poses for smaller contractors within the defense industrial base (DIB) supply chain who may not yet be ready to comply. Aimed at protecting federal contract information (FCI) and controlled unclassified information (CUI) within the DoD contracting community, CMMC applies to both prime contractors and their suppliers and…

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Why neglecting AI ethics is such risky business – and how to do AI right

Why neglecting AI ethics is such risky business – and how to do AI right

Just_Super/Getty Images Nearly 80 years ago, in July 1945, MH Hasham Premji founded Western India Vegetable Products Limited in Amalner, a town in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India, located on the banks of the Bori River. The company began as a manufacturer of cooking oils. In the 1970s, the company pivoted to IT and changed its name to Wipro. Over the years, it has grown to become one of India’s biggest tech companies, with…

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You should probably clear your TV cache right now (and why it makes such a big difference)

You should probably clear your TV cache right now (and why it makes such a big difference)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET In the age of smart TVs, convenience is king. With just a few clicks, we can dive into endless entertainment — but that ease comes with a downside: the buildup of cache data. Also: 5 easy ways to instantly improve your soundbar’s audio (without spending a dime) Just like on your phone or computer, a cluttered TV cache can lead to sluggish performance, app crashes, and even hinder new content from loading properly….

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This secret Pixel camera feature makes your photos look more vibrant – how to turn it on

This secret Pixel camera feature makes your photos look more vibrant – how to turn it on

Kerry Wan/ZDNET One reason why the Pixel phones are so popular is the camera. There’s a depth, a level of clarity, and brilliant/accurate colors that most phone cameras cannot match. Also: If you’re planning to upgrade your electronics, you might want to buy them now – here’s why Google is always trying to one-up itself by improving the Pixel camera with every iteration. Back with the Pixel 8, Google introduced the P3 wide gamut capture…

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Finally, a battery-powered outdoor camera that gets bright enough for darker spaces

Finally, a battery-powered outdoor camera that gets bright enough for darker spaces

ZDNET’s key takeaways At $130, the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is a practical, battery-powered solution for darker areas around your house that lack wiring and outlets. The AA batteries allow the floodlights to beam at 700 nits of brightness, which is not the most powerful on the market but good enough to see your surroundings. The Blink app is feature-rich, with plenty of camera settings to customize for the best surveillance, but you’ll need…

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