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The Art of Reinvention | Virupakshappa Hovale | TEDxPESU
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-02 17:52
So welcome once again. So I will take you through the topic called revent mention. How would it be essential when we are living in a world where we are constant disruptions disruptions will be technological geopoly pandm.So it exactly matches with the theme of the events called tessellations of the time. So re mention it is not that my we kind something new but it has been existing for ages for maybe thousands of years. Let's see how it connects to a regular lie. Let's see the scene of protetra.Do you remem ...
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The Economist· 2026-01-30 19:20
Throughout its 115-year life the firm has shown itself to be a master of reinvention. “Big Blue” has just done it again https://t.co/1Tr0OFeurX ...
Xerox Holdings(XRX) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-01-29 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 2025 was $2.03 billion, an increase of approximately 26% in actual currency and 24% in constant currency, primarily due to the acquisitions of Lexmark and ITsavvy. Pro forma revenue declined by 9% [3] - For the full year, revenue reached $7.02 billion, up roughly 13% in actual currency and 12% in constant currency, but declined approximately 8% excluding acquisition benefits. Adjusted loss per share was $0.60, down $1.57 year over year [4] - Free cash flow for Q4 was $184 million, a decrease of $150 million year over year, while for the full year, it was $133 million, which was above the guidance of $107 million [3][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Print and Other segment, Q4 equipment revenue was $485 million, up 23% as reported, but down approximately 10% on a pro forma basis. Legacy Xerox equipment revenue declined 14% in constant currency [22][23] - Print post-sale revenue was $1.39 billion, up 25% as reported, but down 9% on a pro forma basis. Excluding reinvention effects, pro forma post-sale revenue declined approximately 5% [23] - IT Solutions revenue increased by 39% year-over-year, reflecting the full inclusion of ITsavvy for the entire quarter. Pro forma gross billings increased by 13% year-over-year [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that macroeconomic challenges, including tariffs and increased product costs, continued to impact performance, particularly in the print equipment sales [3][8] - The company is experiencing a firming of demand in the IT solutions sector, with more than $60 million of pipeline creation in 2025 [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three strategic priorities: executing reinvention, realizing acquisition benefits, and maintaining balance sheet strength [8] - The integration of Lexmark and ITsavvy is expected to unlock tangible commercial and operational benefits, with a unified sales organization anticipated to enhance market reach [11][12] - The company is also investing in AI capabilities to drive efficiencies and improve customer experience, including the establishment of an AI center of excellence [10][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about improving business trends despite ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, with expectations for a stronger 2026 [3][4] - The company anticipates that many cost-related headwinds will begin to ease, while new product launches and a unified IT solutions organization will provide meaningful tailwinds [8][71] - Management highlighted the importance of navigating challenges related to memory price increases and their impact on costs across various business lines [5][6] Other Important Information - The company announced a special pro rata distribution of warrants to shareholders, which is seen as a balance sheet-friendly way to reward loyalty and provide bondholders with options to participate in equity [31] - The company plans to use excess free cash flow for debt repayment, with a medium-term target of approximately 3x trailing 12 months EBITDA [28][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are orders returning to normal post-government shutdown? - Management indicated that they are seeing growth opportunities in government sectors and that the strategy of acquiring ITsavvy and Lexmark is working to expand their portfolio [34][36] Question: What is the impact of memory prices on the ITsavvy business? - Management clarified that memory price increases are creating uncertainty across all industries, but they are working to help clients navigate these challenges through various service models [36][39] Question: How is the company prioritizing various strategic initiatives amidst challenges? - Management emphasized that the reinvention strategy and acquisitions are progressing well, with a focus on integration and leveraging existing relationships to drive growth [44][47] Question: How does the company protect against potential challenges in IT services? - Management outlined strategies to extend asset life and shift towards software as a service to mitigate risks associated with rising costs [51][55] Question: What are the expectations for finance receivable sales in 2026? - Management expects to reduce finance receivables to about $1 billion by year-end 2026, with a larger portion anticipated in the second half of the year [61]
Xerox Holdings(XRX) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-01-29 13:00
Earnings Presentation Q4 2025 Results January 29, 2026 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation and other written or oral statements made from time to time by management contain "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve certain risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "will", "would", "could", "can", "should", "targeting", "projecting", "driving", "future", "plan", "predict", "may" and si ...
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Forbes· 2026-01-25 00:30
Meet The Founder Reinventing How Steel Is Made For The First Time Since 1850 https://t.co/k4xLpuDzQq ...
The art of reinvention | Jenn Drummond | TEDxSwansea Women
TEDx Talks· 2026-01-23 15:58
[music] [music] So, it's 5:30 a. m. And my alarm hadn't gone off yet, but I was already awake and I was staring at the ceiling.My laptop still warm beside me from the project I finally finished at 2:00 a. m. I decide to slip out of bed.I make my way to the kitchen. I get to the kitchen and I start making the kids lunches. Sandwich, apple, crackers. Sandwich, apple, crackers.By the third lunch, my hands are going through the motions and I don't even remember making the first two. I'm just on autopilot succes ...
Digital Darwinism: Design the future before the world does | Jacqueline Schmidt | TEDxSouthlake
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-19 17:35
AI and Creativity - AI enhances human creativity, expanding reach rather than replacing humans [1][9] - AI lowers the cost of failure, with the cost of experimentation in startups dropping by over 90% in the last decade [10] - AI is a force multiplier for human resilience and creativity, amplifying capabilities and accelerating experimentation [9][10] - AI is not the enemy of originality but its amplifier, freeing individuals from tedious tasks to focus on meaningful work [16][17] Adaptability and Reinvention - Adaptability is crucial for survival, with the World Economic Forum predicting that 50% of employees will need reskilling by 2025 [8] - Reinvention is a collaboration between human resilience and technology, requiring a willingness to be curious and flexible [9][12] - The "collapse code" involves pausing, prototyping, and partnering to turn pain, passion, and potential into expanded reach [12][13] - Creativity is defined by adaptability, transforming limitations into leverage and turning "no" into new directions [14] Mindset and Opportunity - Every collapse or setback can be viewed as a creative prompt, leading to reinvention and new opportunities [2][6] - The key is to adopt a mindset of "living in beta," being open to continuous upgrades and shifts [12] - The future requires imagination and awakened humanity, with technology reminding us of what only humans can do [18]
How to Reinvent Your Life When You Feel Stuck | Suzanne Thai | TEDxSouthlake
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-10 16:21
What if the life you've built and worked so hard for no longer fits. Would you change it. How.That was me. My parents escaped the Vietnam War with just 25 cents in their pockets. My dad, he lost his entire family.My mom made it out with hers, but when they arrived to America, they had nothing. We started off living in a trailer. Then we upgraded to a 100year-old house in smalltown Pennsylvania.It was the kind of house everyone swore was haunted. My babysitter even put a knife underneath my pillow to keep th ...
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Xeer· 2025-11-26 15:27
If you are in your Middle Ages (25-40), how many times have you completely reinvented yourself, essentially restarted from zero.Share your before & after to let others know it’s never too late to chase your calling. ...
Outlasting Change: The Power of Reinvention and Resilience | Prasoon Shrivastava | TEDxISH
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-20 17:37
[applause] When Kunal invited me to speak today on outthinking, I bet he doesn't know that I eloped and married my wife at the age of 18. So clearly Kunal is outthinking today by inviting me here. As a younger me, I took a bold and maybe a wild decision.But later in life it kind of became a habit for me. Today I'm here to share some of the learnings with you. So let's dive in.Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batsman the world has ever seen won only 43% of the ODIs he ever played. Roger Fedra, he won just 54% o ...