Core Insights - Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management received significant recognition at the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) held in Nashville, USA, on December 15, 2025, with multiple awards highlighting the institution's impact in the field of information systems [1][9]. Group 1: AIS Impact Award - The "AIS Impact Award" was awarded to Professor Xu Xin and Associate Professor Yi Cheng's team for their project "AR Smart Glasses Empowering Hearing-Impaired Individuals," which focuses on how information technology can improve communication and learning experiences for the hearing-impaired [1][9]. - This award is the highest honor in the information systems field, emphasizing social practice impact, with a maximum of three awards given globally each year [1][9]. Group 2: AIS Mid-Career Award - Associate Professor Lin Zhijie received the "AIS Mid-Career Award," which recognizes individuals in the mid-career stage who have made outstanding contributions to research, teaching, or service in the information systems field [3][11]. - Lin Zhijie is noted as the first recipient from a Chinese mainland university since the award's inception [3][11]. Group 3: Outstanding Associate Editor - Lin Zhijie and Yi Cheng were also honored as "Outstanding Associate Editors" for the 2024-2025 term by the editorial board of the Management Information Systems Quarterly (MIS Quarterly), acknowledging their exceptional editorial service and academic contributions [5][14]. - MIS Quarterly is recognized as one of the top business school journals, focusing on the development and management of information technology services [8][16]. Group 4: Institutional Recognition - This recognition marks the second time that scholars from mainland China have won the AIS Impact Award and is the first time Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management has received this honor, reflecting the institution's research strength and international influence in integrating information technology with social responsibility [3][11].

Core Insights - SPIE, a European leader in multi-technical services, has signed an agreement to acquire 93% of Artemys, a French expert in digital transformation [1][4] - Artemys, founded in 1989, generated approximately €82 million in revenue in 2024 and has a diversified client portfolio across various sectors [2][4] - The acquisition will enhance SPIE's capabilities in cloud, big data, and cybersecurity, particularly for large accounts and mid-sized companies in France [3][4] Company Overview - SPIE achieved consolidated revenues of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million in 2024, with a workforce of 55,000 employees [5] - Artemys employs 420 people across 7 offices and specializes in the design, management, and transformation of information systems [2][4] Strategic Implications - The acquisition is expected to strengthen SPIE's expertise in digital transformation and improve service offerings in strategic areas such as cloud and cybersecurity [3][4] - The transaction is anticipated to be finalized by early 2026, pending approval from competition authorities [4]