New Book Reveals How Data Can Drive Profitability for Businesses

Business has started from ‘data up’ and needs to start again from ‘value down’

The Fifth Phase: An Insight-Driven Approach to Business Transformation, by leading data and analytics specialist Mark Powell, aims to answer the big business question that many companies are still struggling with. How to use data in a manner that will truly drive profitability?

The connected world offers the potential for radical new business insights gleaned from previously unimaginable volumes of data. But business has got bogged down in the process of collecting and storing that data. Money has been wasted on data lakes in which many IT departments have drowned without being able to deliver useful insights to business leaders. Data has long been regarded as the new oil, but to date, we have only built oil depots.

In The Fifth Phase, Powell analyses the new phase of business transformation, which will build the refineries that turn data into useful products. It helps the reader focus on the big business questions that drive real value for their company and use data in a manner that will truly drive profitability and business performance.

Mark Powell says why he wrote The Fifth Phase: “I have spent many years grappling with the challenges organizations face in achieving the genuinely transformative benefits that data analytics and AI have the potential to deliver. As more and more concerns are raised about the potential impact of AI on business and society, there is a risk that we lose sight of the power AI-driven data analytics have to change our world for the better. The Fifth Phase is a reminder of this potential and, I hope, a map to help us navigate the issues and challenges we face in delivering these outcomes."

Powell argues business has started from ‘data up’ and needs to start again from ‘value down’, going back to the drivers of real business value and deciding what insights would help realize that value. Only then can we begin to interrogate data with purpose.

Catriona Campbell, Partner and CTIO at EY says about the book: “The Fifth Phase is a captivating read on the evolution of data and its pivotal role in reshaping business. It charts the growth, use and misuse of data and how data has fuelled innovation, decision-making, and market disruption. I loved the storytelling that brings data to life, from Taylor’s industrial revolution shovel sizes to cutting-edge situation rooms assessing and mitigating national security threats. It shares some great lessons on how to make data work and is super-relevant for today’s AI challenges.”

Mark Powell is a Partner at EY, a world-leading consultancy firm. He specializes in the application of data and analytics to drive business transformation.

The Fifth Phase is published on 5 October 2023 by LID Publishing, available as a paperback and e-book.

For more information about LID Publishing, please visit www.lidpublishing.com

New UFO Film - God Versus Aliens - Suggests Life May Be A Computer Game Controlled By Alien

New UFO Film, God Versus Aliens, Suggests Life May Be A Computer Game Controlled By Aliens

"Extra terrestrial AI may form a kinship with human AI and bypass humanity altogether!”

The new documentary, now streaming on Tubi and Ayozat, examines the concept that life is merely a simulation designed and controlled by Extra Terrestrials.

God Versus Aliens,  looks into whether life as we know and perceive it is just a simulation designed and controlled by extra terrestrials for some unknown purposes presently unknown. 

It's called Simulation Theory and suggests life (as we know it) is basically some sort of computer game. Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom proposed this concept in 2003 and it even has Elon Musk as a believer - he states the odds of us actually living in a "real" physical reality are a billion to 1!

This theory would then make religion and even the idea of God as a construct of the computer game and thereby the Aliens controlling it. This films explores this theory and its impact on the world's religions should we make first contact, and especially if that contact would actually negate our physical existence and any notion of God as real.

"Extra terrestrial AI may form a kinship with human AI and bypass humanity altogether!” Avi Loeb - Harvard University

The film features exclusive interviews with some of the world’s top UFO experts including Nick Pope who used to run the UK’s UFO desk for the Ministry of Defence. He looks into whether ETs would bring their own religions and what would happen if they were really "crazy out there religions." -Would they impose them on us in a reverse colonialism?

Other interviewees include Professor Avi Loeb of Harvard University, Seth Shostak the Chief astronomer from SETI (Search For Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) who was also the scientific adviser on the hit Jodie Foster film Contact, Tony Topping an alleged UFO abductee, and the Rev Daniel Thompson who said: “First contact with ET will make people’s heads explode!”

The film investigates evidence for previous visitations form the Bible and other ancient texts, plus exploring what role AI would have in the search for ET and whether alien life would also use AI to make contact with ourselves.

Professor Avi Loeb states extra terrestrial AI may form a kinship with human AI and bypass humanity altogether.

It's the perfect time to release the film with recent revelations by DOD whistleblowers about the US government holding crashed “non human” craft and bodies as reported in The Guardian, The Telegraph and Newsweek magazine this week.

The film’s highlights include an interview with an Alien Abductee - Tony Topping - who claims to have been taken by Aliens since childhood and states that there are many types of aliens and that:

"The Universe is populated and we are being lied to.”

Both Tony Topping and Author Brian Allan assert that there is a secret organisation involved called The Collins Elite who work alongside the Aliens and help cover up the abduction phenomenon.

Watch the trailer here

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Tourists to make music with their luggage at Oktoberfest!

Every day, thousands of people roll their suitcases through Munich Airport.

During Oktoberfest, they can now use them to create music. How can this possibly be a thing? Let us explain how such a thing could be.

To celebrate Paulaner’s special connection to Oktoberfest, the brewery and the creative agency thjnk Munich are ringing in Oktoberfest 2023 in a very special way, with the Paulaner SoundTrack.

What is the Paulaner SoundTrack?

The Paulaner SoundTrack is a publicly accessible, innovative musical art installation situated between Terminals 1 and 2 at Munich Airport. And it's guaranteed that it will be getting all travellers into the Oktoberfest mood!

More specifically, it is a walkable track made using acrylic glass into which precise grooves have been milled. 

As soon as a passenger walks along the track with their wheeled suitcases at the speed set by a special strip of lights, various musical tones will be heard. 

Heard in sequence, these tones produce the melody of the well-known Oktoberfest song Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit.

It’s obvious only one melody is suitable for Paulaner’s ‘soundtrack’: Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit is the Oktoberfest classic that makes Oktoberfest visitors raise their mugs, up to three times an hour. The fact that a suitcase is capable of playing an exact melody from a sequence of different groove frequencies is based on precise calculations by Canadian doctor and audiologist Marshall Chasin.

Around 20% of the approximately six million annual Oktoberfest visitors travel from abroad to toast with the specially brewed Oktoberfest beer. Paulaner is an essential part of this tradition. Because as one of six breweries in Munich, Paulaner has the privilege of being the official Oktoberfest beer. 

The tasty Paulaner Oktoberfest beer is the original Munich Beer and is even the best-selling Oktoberfest beer in retail. It's therefore the best way to properly welcome Oktoberfest visitors to Munich.

https://www.paulaner.com

To see and hear what happens check out this video:-

Hanover Glitterbox: Stage Passes can be Reserved: Exclusive party for 200 guests!

Book Your Event Package: 4-Star Hotel and warm-up in the Lobby

New party design in traditional location: The Glitterbox in Hanover’s Kuppelsaal on 18 November will present itself in new garb. And their guests really have something to get excited about. This much can be revealed: On-Stage is the new Backstage. 200 limited tickets at €59.00 plus VVK levy are now available for the stage area.

With their Stage Passes, guests will become part of the intimate Glitterbox Family in an exclusive arena.

Access further information on the Glitterbox at https://hannover-living.de/,

Tickets can be reserved at www.ticket2go.de/e/3745

Glitterbox Event Package

For all those wanting to experience that beach feeling, yet in November, with the exciting party format from Ibiza, they have put together the perfect package for nighthawks, including party ticket, warm-up in the lobby, overnight stay in the 4-star hotel and late checkout. Book now at https://hannover-living.de/

Would you like to tune in to the mega party now?

Then follow the link to the Glitterbox trailer: www.hannover-living.de/glitterbox/

Glitterbox will be held in the Kuppelsaal (HCC) on 18 November 2023 Entry from 9 pm.

Normal tickets are priced at €39, plus VVK levy.

Tickets are available at https://hannover-living.de/glitterbox/

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The Boisdale Music Awards 2023

Last night at Boisdale Canary Wharf they hosted the 11th annual Boisdale Music Awards, a celebration of some of the greatest names in the worlds of soul, jazz, blues, rock, reggae and pop. Now firmly established as one of the most prestigious events in the music industry calendar, the Boisdale Music Awards was once again hosted by Boisdale’s Patron of Music, Jools Holland, alongside musician and broadcaster, YolanDa Brown.

With each winner performing on stage after receiving their Boisdale Music Award, an audience of more than 200 musicians and guests were treated to an astonishing array of unique, unforgettable performances.

From Kathy Sledge’s spontaneous, floor-filling rendition of Sister Sledge’s We Are Family through to a surprise finale which featured Jools Holland and his drum-tight band joining forces with soul superstar Gregory Porter for a deep dive into Muddy Waters’ ageless Hoochie Coochie Man, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air that has now become synonymous with the Boisdale Music Awards.

Rapper and talk show host Big Narstie launched the evening in his irrepressible style when he presented Courtney Courtney with her Rising Star Award, whilst Mud Morganfield held the audience in the palm of his hand with a truly mesmerising performance of his father Muddy Waters’ iconic Mannish Boy. Alabama 3 unleashed an incendiary take of Woke Up This Morning (the Sopranos theme tune) that got everybody dancing, and newcomer Polly Gibbons delivered a sultry rendition of Bessie Smith’s timeless Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl that belied her age.

As the evening drew to a close, soul Queen PP Arnold sent shivers down everyone’s spines with a heartbreakingly beautiful show-stopping take on her 1967 signature song, The First Cut Is The Deepest, Kid Creole and the Coconuts got everybody singing along to Annie, I’m Not Your Daddy, whilst legendary funkateers the Brand New Heavies and Shalamar brought the 2023 Boisdale Music Awards to a fitting climax and helped to make it another brilliant Night To Remember.

BOISDALE MUSIC AWARDS 2023 WINNERS

Boisdale Music Awards Rising Star Artist of The Year: Courtney Courtney - song

Boisdale Music Awards Instrumentalist of The Year: Bluey

Boisdale Music Awards Blues Artist of The Year: Mud Morganfield – Mannish Boy & Alabama 3 – Woke Up This Morning

Boisdale Music Awards Jazz Artist of the Year: Polly Gibbons – Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl

Boisdale Music Awards Soul Artist of The Year: Shalamar – A Night To Remember

Boisdale Music Awards Reggae Artist of The Year: UB40

Boisdale Music Awards Scottish Artist of The Year: The Cuban Brothers -

Boisdale Music Awards Female Artist of The Year: PP Arnold – The First Cut Is The Deepest

Boisdale Music Awards Male Artist of The Year: Howard Hewett -

Boisdale Music Awards Band of The Year: The Brand New Heavies -

Boisdale Music Awards Album of the Year: Face to Face by Suzi Quatro & KT Tunstall

Boisdale Music Awards Lifetime Legend: Kid Creole & The Coconuts – Annie I’m Not Your Daddy

Boisdale Music Awards Global Icon: Snow - Informer

Boisdale Music Awards Outstanding Contribution to Music 2023: Gregory Porter – Hoochie Coochie Man

On arrival at 6.00pm for the reception in The Hine Bar & Garden Terrace, 240 guests were served Chateau D’Esclans Rock Angel Rosé 2020, Veuve Clicquot NV Champagne and Oxley Gin & Artisan Classic London Tonic. At 7.30pm guests flowed upstairs to the main restaurant for a sumptuous three-course dinner comprising London burrata with spiced chickpeas, coriander, peppers and caramelised walnuts, roast fillet of Seatrout with red dulce, lemon & saffron, Cornish potatoes, prawns, and Chablis sauce and finally a sumptuous selection of British farmhouse cheeses. After The Boisdale Music Awards were finished, guests danced the night away to legendary Mi-Soul DJ Ronnie Herel in The Hine Bar & Garden Terrace.

Unique amongst live music venues, Boisdale boasts an award-winning wine list, one of the finest spirit collections in the UK, an outstanding cigar humidor, a magical garden terrace and a mouth-watering menu that’s as famous as the iconic world-class artists that grace our stage.

Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosts live music performances five nights a week (as well as a Sunday jazz brunch) in the restaurant and Whisky Bar on the second floor. The venue is also home to four private dining rooms, a 1,000 square foot Cigar Terrace, Cuban Cigar Library and Shop and the Hine Bar on the first floor. There is also Boisdale Belgravia with live music six nights a week and live jazz on Sundays.

Boisdale is named after the remote port on the beautiful Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, off the North-West coast of Scotland. Boisdale was home to The Macdonald’s of Boisdale – the senior branch of the Macdonald’s of Clanranald, the largest and most anciently Royal of all the Highland clans. There are more than six million Macdonald clansmen throughout the world – all of whom can lay claim to this magnificent heritage, which has been charted down the generations since the 3rd century BC.

Boisdale’s founder is Ranald Macdonald - the eldest son of the 24th Chief and Captain of Clanranald - who launched the first restaurant in Belgravia 34 years ago in 1989. Boisdale continues to capture the essence of centuries of proud tradition with its warmth, informality, and unique atmosphere, simultaneously reminiscent of both a Highland country house and the Batcave in Gotham City!

Visit WWW.BOISDALE.CO.UK for more information.