News: Business - ERA Chair project IN4ACT | KTU https://in4act.ktu.edu/news-categories/business/ KTU Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:53:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Innovations Professor: “If an entrepreneur only thinks the way technology should be developed, it won’t work” https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/innovations-professor-if-an-entrepreneur-only-thinks-the-way-technology-should-be-developed-it-wont-work/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:53:56 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/innovations-professor-if-an-entrepreneur-only-thinks-the-way-technology-should-be-developed-it-wont-work/ Sustainability, environmental concerns, and digital transformation have become pivotal subjects in the strategic dialogues surrounding both business and governmental policies. Addressing contemporary global challenges, the 3rd “IEEE-TEMS International Conference on Technology and Entrepreneurship 2023” convened in Kaunas, attracting numerous experts from the realms of business, academia, and government innovation worldwide. Held at Kaunas University of […]

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]]> Meeting with IN4ACT Advisory Board in Vilnius on September 13, 2023 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/meeting-with-in4act-advisory-board-in-vilnius-on-september-13-2023/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:40:00 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/meeting-with-in4act-advisory-board-in-vilnius-on-september-13-2023/ The IN4ACT team convened with the Advisory Board in Vilnius on September 13, 2023, to deliver the IN4ACT projects’ outcomes. Prof. dr. Edita Gimžauskienė, the Project Manager, provided an in-depth overview of the project’s goals, objectives, progress, and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that have been successfully accomplished. Dr. Andrius Grybauskas introduced an AI-based nowcasting […]

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]]> The Future of Programming Careers in the Era of Industry 4.0 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/the-future-of-programming/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:14:01 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/the-future-of-programming/ In the early 2000s, professions in programming and computer science appeared to offer promising career prospects, setting the stage for a technology-driven future. However, with the advent of Industry 4.0 and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the career landscape is undergoing a significant shift. To understand the emerging areas of education that hold the […]

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]]> IN4ACT Advisory board will meet Professor Solomon Darwin https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/solomon-darwin/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:54:08 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/solomon-darwin/ On June 21-22, 2023, the IN4ACT Advisory board will meet a renowned international speaker, Professor Solomon Darwin, who is the Executive Director of the Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation and the Center for Growth Markets at the University of California, Berkeley, USA Professor Darwin is an expert in open innovation and business models and is […]

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]]> The Potential of Industry 4.0 for a Sustainable Future https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/the-potential-of-industry-4-0-for-a-sustainable-future/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:26:20 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/the-potential-of-industry-4-0-for-a-sustainable-future/ In an era of mounting environmental challenges, the concept of Industry 4.0 holds immense promise in shaping a sustainable and ecologically conscious future. As we delve into the question of how Industry 4.0 can contribute to sustainability and environmental challenges, experts from In4Act research team shed light on the multifaceted aspects of this transformative paradigm. […]

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]]> Expert Opinions on the Anticipated Negative Impact of AI on Professions https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/expert-opinions-on-the-anticipated-negative-impact-of-ai-on-professions/ Thu, 11 May 2023 13:09:35 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/expert-opinions-on-the-anticipated-negative-impact-of-ai-on-professions/ With the rise of AI and platforms such as ChatGPT and Dall-E, concerns are being raised about their negative impact on various professions. To get a better understanding of which professions are anticipated to face the greatest negative impact, we’ve gathered insights from three experts. Opinions were presented by In4Act researchers Dr. Andrius Grybauskas and […]

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]]> Research revealed the four affordances of digital technologies for business processes integration https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/research-revealed-the-four-affordances-of-digital-technologies-for-business-processes-integration/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:57:54 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/research-revealed-the-four-affordances-of-digital-technologies-for-business-processes-integration/ While the integration of business processes and digitization always were fundamental aspects of Industry 4.0, the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the digital conversion of activities. However, while the benefits of digitization are apparent, it also poses new challenges to businesses. New digital tools and systems appear every day, and there is a constant need […]

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]]> Researchers reveal: international networks play the most important role in innovating companies in Central and Eastern Europe https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/researchers-reveal-international-networks-play-the-most-important-role-in-innovating-companies-in-central-and-eastern-europe/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:46:38 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/researchers-reveal-international-networks-play-the-most-important-role-in-innovating-companies-in-central-and-eastern-europe/ Technological learning within national innovation systems stands at the core of technological upgrading at the company and economy levels. The common understanding is that national innovation systems are the primary source of technological knowledge acquisition for innovating companies. However, the opening of economies, the globalization of innovation networks, and the rapid internationalization of innovative firms […]

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]]> The successful implementation of industry 4.0 – where do we need to go? (Interview with G. Rainys) https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/the-successful-implementation-of-industry-4-0-where-do-we-need-to-go-interview-with-g-rainys/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:05:04 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/the-successful-implementation-of-industry-4-0-where-do-we-need-to-go-interview-with-g-rainys/ The post The successful implementation of industry 4.0 – where do we need to go? (Interview with G. Rainys) appeared first on ERA Chair project IN4ACT.

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]]> Industry 4.0 in Lithuania: in the middle of the digitialization ranking (Interview with Kęstutis Sabaliauskas) https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/interview-with-k-sabaliauskas/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:27:06 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/interview-with-k-sabaliauskas/ The post Industry 4.0 in Lithuania: in the middle of the digitialization ranking (Interview with Kęstutis Sabaliauskas) appeared first on ERA Chair project IN4ACT.

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]]> Industry 4.0 in Lithuania: Where are we now? (Video interview with Tomas Jeskelevičius) https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/interview-with-tomas-jeskelevicius/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:14:46 +0000 https://in4act.ktu.edu/news/interview-with-tomas-jeskelevicius/ The Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0 was first introduced in 2011 by the German government. Since then, companies across the world have been trying to adapt this concept. Lithuania is not an exception. Therefore, during the discussion with dr. Anna Sadowska, a researcher at the Kaunas University of Technology School of Economics and Business […]

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