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Two young men stand inside a shopping mall in front of a large illuminated Apple logo seen through a window in Chongqing, China, on June 4, 2025.Apple on Monday appealed what it called an "unprecedented" 500 million euro ($586 million) fine issued by the European Union for violating the bloc's Digital Markets Act."As our appeal will show, the EC [European Commission] is mandating how we run our store and forcing business terms which are confusing for developers and bad for users," the company said in a stat ...

Group 1 - Apple has filed an appeal against the EU's decision to impose a €500 million fine for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act [1] - The European Commission issued the fine in April, stating that Apple did not allow developers to accept payments outside of the App Store [1] - In late June, Apple revised its fee structure for app distribution in the EU to include an initial acquisition fee, a store services fee, and a core technology commission [2] Group 2 - Apple argues that the European Commission's decision and fine exceed legal requirements and impose confusing business terms on developers [3] - The company believes that the mandated changes are detrimental to users [3]

SAN FRANCISCO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC) , a leading digital health care company focused on creating trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease, today announced the retirement of two long-serving board members, Mark Rubash and Ralph Snyderman, M.D., effective July 7, 2025. Concurrently, Karen McGinnis and Kevin O’Boyle have accepted appointments to the board of directors. Mark Rubash has served on the board since 2016, prior to the company’s ...

RESTON, Va., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) announced a strategic collaboration with ServiceNow for a new government risk reduction effort (RRE) offering for mission operations. The new offering will integrate into SAIC’s mission labs to help U.S. armed forces, intelligence and civilian agencies shift their IT risk efforts from a reactive function to autonomous resilience and no-fail mission environments. By leveraging the innovation of the ServiceN ...

Core Insights - The report titled "Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series - Deutsche Bank AG 2025" provides a comprehensive overview of Deutsche Bank's technology activities, focusing on digital transformation strategies, innovation programs, and technology initiatives [1][4]. Company Overview - Deutsche Bank AG is a provider of investment banking, corporate and retail banking, as well as asset and wealth management solutions, offering a wide range of services including deposit services, card products, loans, and financial advisory [2]. - The bank operates through a vast network that includes branch offices, ATMs, online portals, and relationship managers, serving various client segments such as retail clients, institutional clients, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals across multiple regions including EMEA, Americas, and Asia-Pacific [3]. Technology Activities - The report details Deutsche Bank's digital transformation strategies and innovation programs, highlighting the bank's focus on technology initiatives, partnerships, and product launches [4][6]. - Insights into each technology initiative are provided, covering aspects such as technology themes, objectives, and benefits [6]. - The report also includes information on estimated ICT budgets and major ICT contracts, offering a deeper understanding of Deutsche Bank's tech operations and strategies [6]. Key Topics Covered - Digital Transformation Strategy - Accelerators, Incubators, and Innovation Programs - Technology Focus and Initiatives - Investments and Acquisitions - Partnership, Investments, and Acquisition Network Map - ICT Budget and Key Executives [6].

Group 1 - The Global Digital Economy Collaboration Forum was held in Beijing on July 3, 2025, focusing on international exchange and collaborative project innovation in the digital economy [1][3] - Over 800 representatives from digital economy enterprises, including major companies like IBM and Thales, attended the forum [2] - The forum featured discussions on digital transformation opportunities in emerging markets and practices of Chinese digital enterprises going global [3] Group 2 - A joint signing ceremony for the UNDP Beijing Digital-Friendly and Sustainable Digital Economy Innovation Demonstration Project was conducted with multiple parties involved [4] - The Beijing Innovation Service Hub signed strategic cooperation agreements with 16 leading enterprises, with a total agreement value exceeding 10 billion yuan [5] - The International Alliance for Digital Economy Going Global Services was launched, including 24 domestic and international business associations and Fortune 500 companies [6]

随着数字化的持续深入，市场环境的瞬息万变，目前IT部门在企业中的现状呈现出两极分化的趋势：一方面，数字化转型加速推进，有的企业IT部门的战 略地位得到提升；另一方面，AI和自动化等新技术的广泛应用导致部分企业的IT岗位被裁撤，IT部门甚至面临重组和优化。 正因如此，IT部门在企业中常被视为"配角"，一旦企业陷入困境，其成员往往首当其冲面临裁员。优先减员其部门的原因，可能有以下几点： 首先不得不承认的是裁员IT部门，尤其是外包或初级岗位，能迅速在财务报表上看到成本下降，成本易量化且"见效快"。 其次从业务视角来看，管理层可能存在这样的认知：裁撤IT部门人员对于业务的影响是间接的，削减IT人员不会立即影响销售或者产品开发。 另外对于一些传统的IT部门人员来说，技能落后，手动和本地化程度高，逐渐被新技术、自动化所淘汰。外包也在一定程度上替代部分工作，这助推了裁 撤部分IT人员。 据小编了解到，很多IT同仁面临这样的处境：部门间内卷严重，IT预算大幅缩减，职业前景十分迷茫……所以本文我们来聊一聊IT部门为何看似"配角"， 且易被裁员？ 从企业内部视角来看，IT部门给人的固有印象就是一个"成本中心"，尤其是在与业务部门 ...

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