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sayedhok

The Impact of TV Abraham on Middle East Diplomacy - 1 views

In the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, TV Abraham stands out as a premier platform dedicated to fostering high-level debates and discussions on the future of the Abraham Accords...

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started by sayedhok on 18 Apr 25 no follow-up yet
anonymous

The New Valley - Tech Solutions for all - 0 views

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entrepreneur hiring recruiting software silicon valley

shared by anonymous on 21 Jul 09 - Cached
  • anonymous on 21 Jul 09
     
    Even during this recent economic recession, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have proven resilient, continuing to produce a steady stream of innovation. In fact, the start up mentality was built for the trenches. Unlike the gluttonous tech companies at the turn of the century, today's start up thrives on low cost innovation, minuscule resources and minimal encouragement.
awqi zar

Why Indian and Chinese entrepreneurs are leaving America | VentureBeat - 3 views

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web2.0 webapps startup entrepreneur article

shared by awqi zar on 06 May 11 - No Cached
  • awqi zar on 06 May 11
     
    As I explained in my last piece, skilled immigrants are leaving the U.S. in droves. This is because of economic opportunities in countries like India and China, a desire to be closer to family and friends, and a deeply flawed U.S immigration system. It doesn't matter whether we call this "brain drain" or "brain circulation"- it is a loss for America. Innovation that would otherwise be happening here is going abroad. With all the stories we read about weak infrastructure in India, authoritarianism in China, and corruption and red tape in both countries, the perception is that these entrepreneurs are facing major handicaps back home. They have no chance of competing with us, so we have nothing to worry about, right?
chelfyn Baxter

Management and Virtual Decentralised Networks: The Linux Project - 0 views

www.firstmonday.org/...dafermos

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shared by chelfyn Baxter on 10 Apr 07 - Cached
  • A mechanistic management system is appropriate to stable conditions. It is characterised by:The Organismic form is appropriate to changing conditions. It is characterised by: Hierarchic structure of control, authority and communicationNetwork structure of control A reinforcement of the hierarchic structure by the location of knowledge of actualities exclusively at the top of the hierarchyOmniscience no longer imputed to the head of the concern; knowledge may be located anywhere in the network; the location becoming the centre of authority Vertical interaction between the members of the concern, ie. between superior and subordinateLateral rather than vertical direction of communication through the organisation  A content of communication which consists of information and advice rather than instructions and decisions
    • chelfyn Baxter
      chelfyn Baxter on 10 Apr 07
       
      This is very similar to many Web 1.0/2.0 analogies
  • Structurehierarchicalnetworked Scopeinternal/closedexternal/open Resource focuscapitalhuman, information Statestabledynamic, changing Directionmanagement commandsself-management Basis of actioncontrolempowerment to act Basis for compensationposition in hierarchycompetency level
  • However, "the Linux movement did not and still does not have a formal hierarchy whereby important tasks can be handled out ... a kind of self-selection takes place instead: anyone who cares enough about a particular program is welcomed to try" [54]. But if his work is not good enough, another hacker will immediately fill the gap. In this way, this 'self-selection' ensures that the work done is of superb quality. Moreover this "decentralisation leads to more efficient allocation of resources (programmers' time and work) because each developer is free to work on any particular program of his choice as his skills, experience and interest best dictate" (Kuwabara, 2000). In contrast, "under centralised mode of software development, people are assigned to tasks out of economic considerations and might end up spending time on a feature that the marketing department has decided is vital to their ad campaign, but that no actual users care about" [55].
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  • Industrial AgeInformation Age Focus on measurable outcomesFocus on strategic issues using participation and empowerment Individual accountabilityTeam accountability Clearly differentiated-segmented organisational roles, positions and responsibilitiesMatrix arrangement - flexible positions and responsibilities Hierarchical, linear information flowsMultiple interface, 'boundaryless' information networking Initiatives for improvement emanate from a management eliteInitiatives for improvement emanate from all directions
  • There is only one layer between the community of Linux developers and Linus: the "trusted lieutenants". They are a dozen hackers that have done considerably extended work on a particular part of the kernel to gain Linus' trust. The "trusted lieutenants" are responsible to maintain a part of the Linux Kernel and lots of developers sent their patches (their code) directly to them, instead of Linus. Of course, apart from Linus that has encouraged this to happen, this informal mechanism represents a natural selection by the community since the "trusted lieutenants" are recognised [by the community] as being not owners but simple experts in particular areas [57] and thus, their 'authority' can always be openly challenged. This does not mean that Linus has more influence than they have. Recently, "Alan Cox (one of the "trusted" ones) disagreed with Linus over some obscure technical issue and it looks like the community really does get to judge by backing Alan and making Linus to acknowledge that he made a bad choice" [58].
  • In 1991, Linus Torvalds made a free Unix-like kernel (a core part of the operating system) available on the Internet and invited all hackers interested to participate. Within the next two months, the first version 1.0 of Linux was released. From that point, tens of thousands of developers, dispersed globally and communicating via the Internet, contributed code, so that early in 1993, Linux had grown to be a stable, reliable and very powerful operating system. The Linux kernel is 'copylefted' software, patented under the GNU GPL, and thus, nobody actually owns it. But more significantly, Linux is sheltered by the Open Source (hacker) community. From its very birth, Linux as a project has mobilised an incredible number of developers offering enhancements, modifications/improvements and bug fixes without any financial incentive. Despite the fact that an operating system is supposed to be developed only by a closely-knit team to avoid rising complexity and communication costs of coordination (Brook's Law), Linux is being developed in a massive decentralised mode under no central planning, an amazing feat given that it has not evolved into chaos. Innovation release early and often: Linus put into practice an innovative and paradox model of developing software. Frequent releases and updates (several times in a week) are typical throughout the entire development period of Linux. In this way, Linus kept the community constantly stimulated by the rapid growth of the project and provided an extraordinary effective mechanism of psychologically rewarding his co-developers for their contributions that were implemented in the last version. On top of this, in every released version, there is a file attached which lists all those who have contributed (code). Credit attribution if neglected, is a cardinal sin that will breed bitterness within the community and discourage developers from further contributing to the project. According to conventional software-building wisdom, early versions are by definition buggy and you do not want to wear out the patience of your users. But as far as the Linux development stage is concerned, developers are the users themselves and this is where most innovation is created (Figure 8). "The greatest innovation of Linux is that treating your users as co-developers is your least-hassle route to rapid code improvement and effective debugging" (Raymond, 1998a).
  • chelfyn Baxter on 10 Apr 07
     
    It's a great article
Janos Haits

Bitcoin P2P Virtual Currency - 1 views

www.bitcoin.org

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shared by Janos Haits on 01 Jun 11 - Cached
  • Janos Haits on 01 Jun 11
     
    Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer currency. Peer-to-peer means that no central authority issues new money or tracks transactions. These tasks are managed collectively by the network.
Thieme Hennis

Hypios - The First Social Marketplace for Solutions - 8 views

www.hypios.com

marketplace economics ideagora distributed decentralized open-innovation

shared by Thieme Hennis on 08 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Thieme Hennis on 08 Oct 09
     
    another interesting initiative that tries to collect the wisdom of the crowd by letting people with problems connect with people with solutions online, and vice versa
  • Thieme Hennis on 08 Oct 09
     
    another interesting initiative that tries to collect the wisdom of the crowd by letting people with problems connect with people with solutions online, and vice versa
sayedhok

financial services - 3 views

rmcred.com

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shared by sayedhok on 17 Jan 25 - No Cached
  • sayedhok on 17 Jan 25
     
    Credit assessment & KYC, Debt recovery in Bahrain & KSA Unlock Your Business Potential with RM for Credit & Debt Collection W.L.L: Tailored Solutions for Credit Management in Bahrain & Saudi Arabia, Enhancing Growth & Minimizing Risks for SMEs & MSME Welcome to RM for Credit & Debt Collection W.L.L, your reliable partner in navigating the intricate and often challenging world of credit management. Our core mission is to enhance the quality and volume of credit portfolios for our esteemed clients located in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Understanding that every business operates in a different context, our approach is both comprehensive and strategic, carefully tailored to empower companies to make informed decisions that effectively mitigate credit risks while maximizing potential growth. Our Core Services Tailored Creditworthiness Assessment & KYC Services: In today's dynamic market, knowledge is truly power-especially when it comes to understanding the financial stability and credit reliability of your clients financial services. We offer specialized services that deliver exhaustive and insightful credit reports, coupled with actionable recommendations that empower businesses to assess both existing and prospective customers accurately. Our dedicated team utilizes an extensive database to gather and analyze relevant credit information. As part of our commitment to fostering seamless business interactions, we facilitate the cross-border exchange of vital credit information. This means that clients in Bahrain can effortlessly access detailed credit reports on their local clients in Saudi Arabia, and vice versa. This crucial cross-border insight not only aids businesses in making informed decisions but also serves as a vital tool for effectively navigating and reducing credit risks in an increasingly interconnected marketplace. All-Encompassing Debt Collection Services: Prompt and effective management of overdue payments is critical for
tanjim11234

Buy Verified Wise Account - 0 views

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Verified TransferWise Account (Wise) buy Accounts Wise

shared by tanjim11234 on 26 Mar 25 - No Cached
  • buyusaco265871 on 26 Mar 25
     
    Wise is an online payment service that allows users to send money to other users in different countries. It's similar to PayPal, but it works with many more currencies and can be used by anyone with a bank account or credit card.
  • tanjim11234 on 26 May 25
     
    Wise is a cross-border money transfer network that allows users to send and receive international payments. The company has grown to include Transferwise, which operates as its service for transferring money within the European Economic Area (EEA) and GLS, which serves businesses outside of Europe.
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