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Digital Transformation And The Evolution of Apps – What’s The Link?

YoungUpstarts

by Keiichiro Nozaki, Regional Marketing Architect/Evangelist of Asia Pacific, China, and Japan for F5 Networks. Companies are embarking on digital transformation journeys to experiment new digital ways of doing business — this means leveraging data smarter to enable unprecedented levels of efficiency, agility, and productivity.

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Where Does Your Software Company Go From Here?

ReadWriteStart

If you’re not already, adopt an agile methodology not only for software development, but also for communication improvements. In Japan, a large segment of companies has been in business for more than 100 years. Once you start digging, you’ll find ways to improve the way your organization communicates. Prioritize Longevity Above Growth.

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The Firewall Is Dead – What Can Businesses Do To Protect And Secure Their Brands?

YoungUpstarts

by David Nagrosst, head of sales for Cyxtera Technologies in Asia Pacific, Australia and Japan. Agile businesses have moved to the cloud because of its scalability, efficiency and reliability, amongst other benefits. Without a doubt, the firewall era has come to an end. The onset of death.

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22 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Companies They Admire Most For Innovation

Hearpreneur

For me, it's a live example of agile and sustainable business. These key elements allow them to hold strong to their Japanese roots while moving forward on applying high tech for beauty and skincare. Photo Credit: Jeremy Goldman. I really admire the Walt Disney empire in terms of innovation.

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How to Solve Problems in Your Business: Kanban, Kaizen and Scrum

Up and Running

To get things rolling, we’ll turn to the industrious nation of Japan. The word kaizen literally means “improvement,” and it’s another word that we’ve borrowed from our Eastern counterparts in China and Japan. Building an agile schedule is an important part of reacting to those variables. See Also: Want Your Team Engaged?

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Respect Goes a Long Way When Entering New Markets

The Startup Magazine

borders, start with the same basics: Build strong, loyal customer bases Small businesses often have the agility to adapt quickly to cultural and linguistic nuances. For example, in Japan, business relationships thrive on “nemawashi” (building consensus), where speaking even basic Japanese can make interactions more collaborative.

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Nine Webcasts to Learn From

Startup Lessons Learned

Kent, a veteran programmer, a founder of the Agile method and the creator of Extreme Programming, came armed with anecdotes and lessons from his own experience, as well as a few questions for Eric. John moved to Japan in the 1980s to work at Toyota, which at that point had the most advanced manufacturing practices in the world.

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