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The big mistake economists made was not recognizing how Covid and the federal government's reactions to Covid would change the traditional economic rules. The question for 2024 is, are we back to the traditional economic rules, or will there be other factors at play? What are your thoughts? #2023Economy #ConsumerSpending #FederalReserve #EconomicRules

Trader Joe's has become a cult favorite among grocery stores, known for their high quality products and exceptional customer service. The secret to their success? A focus on treating their employees well, creating a culture of collaboration and kindness that translates to happy and helpful employees. @graceueng breaks down the small touches that make a big impact and how to translate to your team.

Congratulations to Rick Smith on his recent retirement! While Rick will step back from the day-to-day breaking news grind, he will return to produce deeply-sourced technology and business news for WRALTechWire. This will include a focus on the moments and changemakers who are literally and figuratively building the future of the Triangle. WRALTechWire continues to deliver the latest on the local jobs picture, development and investment, and the local and national economy, with the analysis you have come to expect from contributors. https://lnkd.in/ews4WhgC

We were live at @RaleighChamber Launch 24. ICYMI, watch here.

Jen McFarland checked in with Sasha Surkin about prototype tests she has planned for 2024.

We thought we'd see EPIC development at the former Cary Towne Center site by now. What's up?

2024 tech trends to watch: What's coming in telecom? Juniper Research unveiled Monday its "10 trends" in telecom for 2024 that it says "are set to radically impact the telecommunications landscape in 2024." They are: Satellite Launches to Accelerate in 2024, Integrating Terrestrial & Non-terrestrial Cellular Networks Greater Usage of Open APIs in Telecoms, Driven by Rising SMS Pricing & Fraud Generative AI to Revolutionise Conversational AI by Automating Personalised Marketing Campaigns iSIM-capable Devices to Proliferate in 2024, Driving Global eSIM Adoption EU's DMA Forces OTT Channels to Develop Cross-platform Capabilities, with Apple Supporting RCS in Response 5G Data Roaming Traffic to Necessitate Acceleration of BCE 2.0 Protocol Adoption Sustainable Initiatives to Be Prioritized to Reduce the Impact of Telco Supply Chains Large Language Models to Lower Entry Barrier for Voicebot Implementation 5G Advanced Networks to Enable New Mobility & XR Markets Network-wide AI Implementation to Increase Efficiency of Functions, as 6G Approaches Juniper Research's VP of Telecoms Market Research, Sam Barker, notes: “The telecommunications industry has seen rapid digital innovation over the last decade, driven by advances that greatly improve the efficiency with which new telecommunications services can be launched. Over the coming year, we expect operators to capitalise on this efficiency and make bold moves to better position themselves amidst the major technological and business shakeups on the horizon.” Download a free whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/er7_fmME

Raleigh-based global communications Bandwidth's future is getting brighter, says its CEO and CFO. The company on Thursday reported a loss of $5.1 million in its third quarter but the news was better than expected. And a Street financial analysis gives the international company a “good performance” on its Financial Health score. Here's the story: https://lnkd.in/eFvr5G7z

If you or others you know are anxious about the future - starting with today, really - it's no surprise. Writing his weekly Doomsday column, author and inventor Marshall Brain writes in TechWire: Things are becoming objectively awful for a broad swath of Americans. And they are likely to get worse. Young people can see this, and it is becoming a source of dread. The members of Gen Z see this. Millennials are quite familiar, having lived through multiple crises and no end in sight. Even Boomers are becoming conscious of this trend in growing numbers. Just think about the world from a Millennial’s perspective. Think about what Millennials have witnessed. Born between 1981 and 1996, Millennials have experienced highlights ... https://lnkd.in/e5aVYGe2

Cybersecurity training and certification could be a career-of-the-moment opportunity for you. Consider this: Cybersecurity employment opportunities numbering in the hundreds of thousands and at all career stages are available across the country, according to the latest update from CyberSeek, the most comprehensive source of information on the U.S. cybersecurity workforce. Data released during Cybersecurity Career Week shows the labor market for cybersecurity talent remains undersupplied, with approximately 315,000 more workers needed to close current supply gaps. An estimated 1.1 million people currently work in cybersecurity jobs across the country. https://lnkd.in/eK5ehg_7