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National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Andersen Consulting Adds Dimension with David and Golyat
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting deepens its global consulting capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with David and Golyat, a Philippines-based digital strategy consultancy. Article content With a strong focus on business intelligence, customer insights, and digital-first executions, David and Golyat works with clients across sectors—including government, development organizations, and private enterprises—to drive long-term value through data-informed decisions. Article content Article content Miko David, managing partner of David and Golyat, said, 'We're excited to collaborate with Andersen Consulting as it represents a milestone in our growth trajectory. By combining our expertise in digital strategy and Andersen Consulting's global platform, we are positioned to deliver even greater value to clients navigating complex markets.' Article content 'This collaboration allows us to bring an additional dimension to our global consulting platform,' Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen, said. 'Miko and his team bring exceptional regional insight, creativity, and analytical rigor—qualities that perfectly complement our commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients worldwide.' Article content Andersen Consulting Article content is a global consulting practice providing a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions. Andersen Consulting integrates with the multidimensional service model of Article content Andersen Global Article content , delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 20,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 500 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership and provides consulting solutions through its member firms and collaborating firms around the world. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Hospitality Net
3 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Ben Golson has been appointed COO & Partner at Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics
Cogwheel Analytics, a leading business intelligence platform for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Golson as Chief Operating Officer and Partner. Golson officially assumed his new role on May 12th, 2025, and will oversee day-to-day operations, team development, and strategic execution as the company continues its rapid growth across enterprise hotel portfolios. Golson brings over a decade of experience in hospitality marketing, analytics, and revenue strategy, most recently serving as Vice President of Digital Marketing & eCommerce at McKibbon Hospitality. In addition to leading performance marketing, distribution, and marketing business intelligence for more than 100 Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG properties, Golson also oversaw the Revenue Management team during a post-COVID restructuring period from March 2020 to May 2021. During this time, he played a key role in realigning commercial strategy, uniting Revenue Management and eCommerce teams, and driving a more accountable, performance-focused culture. Under his leadership, McKibbon's hotel website revenue grew from $56 million in 2012 to over $221 million in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 12%. His efforts helped transform the company's digital strategy, implement new BI tools, and deliver measurable gains in direct bookings and channel contribution. In addition to his operational role, Golson will help shape the company's product roadmap and partnerships as Cogwheel expands its footprint to incorporate more predictive and prescriptive analytics. His expertise in both hotel digital marketing and revenue management will accelerate breaking down of data silos. His industry leadership includes contributions to Marriott's Digital Franchise Committee, Hilton's MEC eCommerce Forum, Hyatt's Commercial Incubator, and the HSMAI Marketing Advisory Board.
Hospitality Net
28-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Actabl Launches ProfitOwner: Real-Time Business Intelligence for Hotel Ownership Groups
Atlanta, Georgia, USA –Actabl, the leading hospitality software company dedicated to empowering hotels with actionable insights to drive profit, today announced the launch of ProfitOwner, a business intelligence platform purpose-built for hotel ownership groups. Designed to provide real-time, standardized data across all properties—regardless of brand or management company—ProfitOwner gives ownership groups direct access to the insights they need to make faster, smarter decisions and take control of portfolio performance. Hotel owners traditionally rely on third-party management companies for performance data, which can lead to reporting delays and inconsistent formats, making it hard to understand insights in real time. ProfitOwner solves this by consolidating data into a single dashboard that provides clear, consistent, and structured reporting across different brands and management companies. This not only empowers ownership groups with direct access to their data but also supports management companies by streamlining reporting requests, preserving workflows, and strengthening trust and transparency between both parties. For example, a hotel ownership group with properties across multiple brands or management companies might wait days—or even weeks—to receive performance reports from each group. These reports are often in different formats with inconsistent metrics, leading to an additional lag in understanding when owners want to consolidate their data. With ProfitOwner, the same group can log into a single dashboard to see standardized, up-to-date performance data across all properties. They can immediately compare ADR, RevPAR, or labor costs at one location in one city and an independent boutique in another city. From there, they can quickly identify underperformance or operational inconsistencies and make data-informed decisions without the need to wait for a custom report. Now more than ever, a property's profitability hinges on its ability to respond quickly to changing conditions. With ProfitOwner, we're enabling owners to take control of their data by giving direct, real-time visibility with standardized data across their entire portfolio. By eliminating the reporting burdens they've traditionally relied on, we're empowering owners with the tools they need to make more informed decisions quickly, shifting from reactive to proactive. This level of transparency and speed is what modern hotel ownership demands. Lindsey Goedeker, Actabl's SVP of sales ProfitOwner integrates seamlessly with ProfitSword, Actabl's business intelligence solution for hotels, enabling fast implementation and immediate access to standardized data across an entire portfolio. While any ownership group can use ProfitOwner, regardless of whether their management companies use ProfitSword, the integration offers added advantages to groups already leveraging ProfitSword. For these users, ProfitOwner seamlessly connects to existing data sources, accelerating setup and delivering real-time insights with minimal effort. Actabl also provides admin services to ensure data is always mapped correctly and accurately, so ownership groups can begin using ProfitOwner with confidence from day one. Self-service dashboards make it easy for ownership teams to monitor financial performance, compare properties side-by-side, and act quickly on trends or emerging issues. By limiting access to transactional systems, ProfitOwner also improves data security while reducing reporting lag and empowering faster, more confident decision-making powered by daily insights. The new solution also benefits management companies. By directing owners to a centralized dashboard, it reduces the need for ad hoc reporting and helps protect sensitive operational data. Finance and operations teams gain back time, while ownership groups receive a consistent, up-to-date view of portfolio performance while preserving internal workflows and strengthening transparency between parties. Learn more about ProfitOwner here. About Actabl Actabl is a leader in hospitality business intelligence, labor management, and hotel operations management software that provides actionable insights to above-property leaders and on-property leaders. Actabl brings together four powerful hospitality tech solutions to maximize profits for hotel operators. Actabl's integrated solutions include ProfitSword's business intelligence technology, Hotel Effectiveness' complete labor optimization, Alice's hotel operations management platform, and Transcendent's advanced asset management and CapEx. With a global team of 300+ employees boasting over 1,000 years of combined hospitality experience, Actabl serves the technology needs of more than 12,000 properties in hospitality markets around the world.
Forbes
16-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Why More Companies Are Adopting Bitcoin Treasuries Like MicroStrategy
CHONGQING, CHINA - APRIL 26: In this photo illustration, the logo of MicroStrategy Incorporated is ... More displayed on a smartphone screen, with the company's latest stock market performance and candlestick chart visible in the background, on April 26, 2025, in Chongqing, China. MicroStrategy is an American business intelligence and analytics software company known for its large-scale Bitcoin holdings and enterprise data solutions. (Photo illustration by) As the bitcoin price surges past $100,000, a significant shift is underway in corporate finance: companies are turning to bitcoin treasuries as a strategic asset. Pioneered by MicroStrategy, this trend is no longer an experiment but a competitive advantage for forward-thinking businesses. What's driving this adoption, and how can investors leverage it? It's time to find out why bitcoin treasuries are becoming the new gold standard and what it means for the future of wealth preservation. As a globally traded asset, bitcoin is now widely recognized as both a commodity and a currency. As such, it could be beneficial, not only to retail investors but also to institutions. MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor made the first step back in 2020, putting bitcoin on his company's balance sheet, and now it seems like others are following the lead. Back in August 2020, when MicroStrategy announced the acquisition of 21,454 Bitcoin for $250 million, Saylor recognized the distinctive qualities of this new digital commodity and literally went all-in, turning his company into a Bitcoin-acquisition vehicle. This strategy turned out to be a great success. According to its Q1 2025 earnings report, the company achieved a $5.8 billion gain from bitcoin holdings ('BTC $ Gain'), reaching 58% of its annual target. In fact, MicroStrategy's stock (MSTR) became a proxy between TradFi and crypto: they showed how to legitimately invest in bitcoin (earlier, it was sometimes the only way, along with the GBTC fund). On top of this, there is the most liquid and largest MSTR options market, and other vehicles for channeling capital from TradFi into Bitcoin, such as STRK, STRF, and convertible notes. Beyond these, we have MSTU, MSTY, and MSTX. The former business of MicroStrategy was left behind, so the name change came just in time – the company is no longer 'micro' in any way. It is a giant juggernaut that paves the way for other companies. Their thesis is simple: 'If you look at this asset's performance, you see bitcoin is up 60% a year for the last four years. You see bonds (have low single-digit annual returns over the same period). So we're arbitraging (almost) 0% money against 60% money,' said Michael Saylor in a November 2024 interview with Barron's. Therefore, if a company holds bitcoin, over time it can outrun its competitors by managing its corporate treasury far more efficiently. Does it come with risks? Sure. Bitcoin can also go down. But if you are a long-term player (remember the four-year cycles) and especially if you buy bitcoin the same way Strategy does (with unsecured debt), you are mostly safe, as there cannot be a margin-call event even if bitcoin dips to its lows. As of today, there are 101 BTC treasuries among public companies, holding a total of 765,805 BTC. Those include MARA Holdings, Tesla, Riot Platforms, and Metaplanet, which announced plans to raise an additional $250 million to expand its bitcoin strategy, according to a May 1, 2025, post on X. vividly illustrates how the trend has evolved over recent years. It's easy to observe that exponential growth started in early November, just after Trump won the presidential election, signaling regulatory relief and a green light for crypto. Even in March and February, the trend remained up despite BTC's correction below $80,000. What about buyers' stock performance? It's too early to judge, but recent newcomers — Cantor Equity Partners (CEP) and Asset Entities (ASST) — surged after their announcements: CEP is up approximately 200% since early May, according to Benzinga, while ASST has climbed more than 1,000% since May 6, as reported by TheStreet. Impressive? Definitely. Will it continue? According to game theory, any specific behavior that confers a competitive advantage will be widely adopted. So it's very likely. This wave has only just started, so we can expect more news on companies joining the Bitcoin standard. But the biggest benefits will accrue to those who move first. How can an individual investor capitalize on this trend? That's a good question. For someone ready to take on risk, it might be wise to watch companies with strong public businesses that put part of their treasury cash into bitcoin. Such an approach offers bitcoin's upside while keeping risk moderate, because the objects of investment are sound businesses, not just 'magic internet money.' According to Blockworks, between October 2020 and November 2021, MicroStrategy's stock rose from $165 to nearly $900 — a 440% gain driven by bitcoin's rise from $11,000 to $69,000 during the same period. The last bull market showed that companies with bitcoin treasuries tend to outperform their peers, and the current one may follow suit. With its proven track record of outperforming traditional investments, bitcoin offers a compelling hedge against inflation and a path to long-term wealth preservation, even despite its inherent volatility. The wave of Bitcoin adoption is only beginning, and those who recognize its potential today may well reap the greatest rewards tomorrow. Whether you're a corporation or an individual investor, the message is clear: Bitcoin treasuries are redefining the future of finance. And it's better to be a part of it.
Tahawul Tech
15-05-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Qlik announces new embedded AI features
Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, recently announced an expanded set of capabilities coming soon in its Qlik Cloud Analytics™ solution — equipping enterprises with tools to detect anomalies, forecast complex trends, prepare data faster, and take immediate action through embedded decision workflows. While organisations continue to invest heavily in AI and data, most still struggle to turn insight into impact. Dashboards pile up, but real-time execution remains elusive. Only 26% of enterprises have deployed AI at scale, and fewer still have embedded it into operational workflows. The problem isn't access to static intelligence — it's the ability to act on it. Dashboards aren't decision engines, and predictive models alone won't prevent risk or drive outcomes. What businesses need is intelligence that anticipates, explains, and enables action — without added tools, delays, or friction. 'Enterprises struggle making intelligence accessible and actionable for their business users', said Brendan Grady, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Qlik's Analytics Business Unit. 'Too many systems deliver insights and answers after the fact. We're building something different: a platform where AI detects what matters, surfaces it in context, and lets you act — all within the analytics environment itself'. With these planned launches, Qlik will be introducing a new layer of intelligence across its platform — one that doesn't just report what's happening, but anticipates what's next and enables action in the moment. Discovery agent, multivariate time series forecasting, write table, and table recipe work in concert to solve a singular problem: how to move from fragmented insight to seamless execution, at scale. These launches, along with the renaming of Qlik AutoML to Qlik PredictTM and Qlik Application Automation to Qlik AutomateTM, reflect a broader shift toward more intuitive, outcome-driven experiences across the Qlik platform. Each capability targets a critical enterprise bottleneck — from delayed awareness to inaccurate forecasting, data prep bottlenecks to disconnected workflows — delivering a cohesive solution that closes the gap between data and decisions. See what others miss before it's too late — with discovery agent. Executives no longer need to manually track business changes or sift through data. Discovery agent continuously scans performance across applications and datasets, automatically surfacing critical risks and opportunities before they intensify. Insights are delivered through a personalized feed that clarifies what's happening, why it matters, and suggested next steps. Executives no longer need to manually track business changes or sift through data. Discovery agent continuously scans performance across applications and datasets, automatically surfacing critical risks and opportunities before they intensify. Insights are delivered through a personalized feed that clarifies what's happening, why it matters, and suggested next steps. Forecast reality, not just trends — with multivariate time series forecasting. Built into Qlik Predict (formerly AutoML), this capability moves beyond single-variable projections to model the full complexity of business conditions. By analysing relationships across interdependent variables — like pricing, campaign activity, seasonality, and economic signals — it delivers sharper forecasts that reflect real-world dynamics. The result: more confident planning, faster scenario testing, and better decisions. Built into Qlik Predict (formerly AutoML), this capability moves beyond single-variable projections to model the full complexity of business conditions. By analysing relationships across interdependent variables — like pricing, campaign activity, seasonality, and economic signals — it delivers sharper forecasts that reflect real-world dynamics. The result: more confident planning, faster scenario testing, and better decisions. Annotate and update data live — with write table. Write table enables users to add context to data records directly in analytics tables, with instant sync across sessions and no reloads required. This capability enhances in-context data review and lays the groundwork for governed writeback into systems like SAP, Salesforce, and Snowflake — part of Qlik's long-term vision for integrated, action-ready analytics. Write table enables users to add context to data records directly in analytics tables, with instant sync across sessions and no reloads required. This capability enhances in-context data review and lays the groundwork for governed writeback into systems like SAP, Salesforce, and Snowflake — part of Qlik's long-term vision for integrated, action-ready analytics. Prep data faster with no code — using table recipe. Table recipe provides a streamlined, spreadsheet-like experience for preparing single-table datasets — no scripting or complex modelling required. Users can clean, convert, and format data with over 60 visual functions, seeing changes in real time. It empowers non-technical users to prep high-quality data quickly, accelerating the path to reliable insights. 'We've spent too much time reacting to what already happened — and not enough time getting ahead of what's next', said Olga Garagonich, Lead Manager, Data Visualisation, BT Group. 'With these new capabilities in Qlik, we'll be able to catch issues earlier, forecast more accurately, and take action — all without disconnected workflows or delays. That's a game-changer for how we operate'. Together, these capabilities transform Qlik from a system of insight into a system of execution — building the foundation for what comes next in enterprise AI: decision-making that's not just intelligent, but contextual, automated, and embedded at the point of need. Discovery agent, multivariate time series forecasting, write table, and table recipe will be available for private preview for select customers this year. General availability will begin rolling out in phases starting summer 20251. Teams attending Qlik Connect® can explore these capabilities through live demos and expert sessions. To request early access or speak with a Qlik representative, visit our website or connect with your account team. 1 Qlik's roadmaps and strategy are subject to change and Qlik makes no commitment, promise or obligation to deliver any future product or functionality. Roadmap information should not be relied upon in making a purchasing decision, as the development, release and timing of any features or functionality remains at Qlik's sole discretion. Image Credit: Stock Image
